Leatherback Turtle Adventure

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Watch as giant leatherback sea turtles climb out of the ocean to lay their eggs under the moonlight, the culmination of their months-long journey. As you witness this incredible natural spectacle, learn about the fascinating migration and egg-laying process from local turtle experts. Get picked up from your hotel in the early evening and head east through several villages before you reach Matura Beach. Here, you meet your community guide trained by a local Turtle Conservation group. View the turtles nesting under the ethereal light of the moon … an awe-inspiring experience … topping this off is the glistening Atlantic Ocean at night…. The leatherback sea turtles can weigh up to 1,500 pounds (680 kg) and can measure nearly 10 feet (3 m) across. They can live up to 45 years. Here on the sand, you witness the end of a journey that has taken them across the Atlantic Ocean, as the female turtle returns to the beach she was born on. Biologists believe that these creatures, and this migratory process, have seen little change in almost 150 million years. There is a good chance that you may see a nest of baby turtles hatch, and you can see them crawl their way into the ocean, especially in the latter part of the season. Note: This tour is seasonal – March to August