Turtle Night Tour in Isla Cañas
ID: GYG1367834-2090058
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País: Panamá
País: Panamá
Duración: 04:00 horas
Descripción
Isla Cañas is one of only 11 places in the world where mass nesting of olive ridley sea turtles occurs. Watch as the turtles lay their eggs at one of the most important nesting sites on the planet!
The Isla Cañas Night Turtle Tour begins on the mainland, where you'll board a boat that travels through a channel in the mangroves to reach the island. This is only possible at high tide; otherwise, you may have to wade through mud. The port for crossing to Isla Cañas is about 20 minutes from Playa Venao, and transportation is available if needed.
Participants will have dinner at a family home with a small restaurant. Your guide will provide information about the turtles using posters on the walls. After dinner, you'll take a horse-drawn carriage (sometimes a pick-up truck) to the beach. This sometimes happens at sunset; other times, you'll enjoy the sunset during the boat ride, depending on the tour's start time. You will arrive at the government office where the hatcheries are located to begin patrolling the beach in search of nesting turtles.
Isla Cañas was declared a wildlife refuge on June 29, 1994. This island off the Pacific coast of Panama covers 832 hectares. The protected area encompasses 254.3 km² and is located between the Tonosi and Cañas rivers. The island boasts a 13-kilometer stretch of gray sand beach, a nesting site for turtles. More than 10,000 turtles feed here each year, and this is one of only two beaches in Panama where a mass turtle nesting event, known as an "arribada," occurs. The other beach is La Marinera, in Tonosí. If you are lucky, you may witness this phenomenon, which happens a few nights a year. Most of the turtles are olive ridley, the smallest species. However, hawksbill, loggerhead, leatherback, and green turtles also nest on Isla Cañas.
The Isla Cañas Night Turtle Tour begins on the mainland, where you'll board a boat that travels through a channel in the mangroves to reach the island. This is only possible at high tide; otherwise, you may have to wade through mud. The port for crossing to Isla Cañas is about 20 minutes from Playa Venao, and transportation is available if needed.
Participants will have dinner at a family home with a small restaurant. Your guide will provide information about the turtles using posters on the walls. After dinner, you'll take a horse-drawn carriage (sometimes a pick-up truck) to the beach. This sometimes happens at sunset; other times, you'll enjoy the sunset during the boat ride, depending on the tour's start time. You will arrive at the government office where the hatcheries are located to begin patrolling the beach in search of nesting turtles.
Isla Cañas was declared a wildlife refuge on June 29, 1994. This island off the Pacific coast of Panama covers 832 hectares. The protected area encompasses 254.3 km² and is located between the Tonosi and Cañas rivers. The island boasts a 13-kilometer stretch of gray sand beach, a nesting site for turtles. More than 10,000 turtles feed here each year, and this is one of only two beaches in Panama where a mass turtle nesting event, known as an "arribada," occurs. The other beach is La Marinera, in Tonosí. If you are lucky, you may witness this phenomenon, which happens a few nights a year. Most of the turtles are olive ridley, the smallest species. However, hawksbill, loggerhead, leatherback, and green turtles also nest on Isla Cañas.
Lo más destacado
- Visit one of the 11 places in the world that has mass turtle arrivals
- An expert guide who will tell you many interesting facts about turtles
- This tour and the food are prepared by locals from the island
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
This is a conservation tour, so you must follow the guide's instructions. Red light will be used during the tour to avoid disturbing the turtles. Taking photos and videos is permitted when the guide indicates it is allowed. This will be once the turtle has entered a trance-like state. Please follow instructions. Do not leave trash on the beach. We cannot guarantee you will see turtles, but we will do our best to find them.
It is best to go at high tide at sunset, as the turtles nest earlier. For adults, staying late is not a problem, but if you are traveling with children, please let us know if you have several dates available so we can recommend the best one. You can bring babies and toddlers if you can carry them, as the tour involves walking. Children 1-6 are free, just let us know.
Isla Cañas is a national park, so there is an entrance fee of $10 per person which is included. Please bring a photo of your passport or ID. This tour is only available from July through December.
It is best to go at high tide at sunset, as the turtles nest earlier. For adults, staying late is not a problem, but if you are traveling with children, please let us know if you have several dates available so we can recommend the best one. You can bring babies and toddlers if you can carry them, as the tour involves walking. Children 1-6 are free, just let us know.
Isla Cañas is a national park, so there is an entrance fee of $10 per person which is included. Please bring a photo of your passport or ID. This tour is only available from July through December.
INCLUIDO
- Boat crossing
- Dinner
- Local guide
- Transport to the beach
- Turtle observation tour
- $10 park fee
NO INCLUYE
- Transport from Pedasi or Playa Venao to the port of Cañas (can be added)
- $12 for meal of children under 6
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.