Dolphin & Turtle Combo Tour

SCHEDULE

• 09:00 Appointment OPEQUIMAR (Vallarta). Located across the street from Westin Resort & Spa Hotel in Marina Vallarta.
• Light Continental breakfast is served while you receive an educational explanation to introduce you to the world of dolphins as well as information about the different species of dolphins in the bay and their habitat.
• 09:30 Departure from OPEQUIMAR. Dolphins are searched inside the bay, the time to find them varies. Once they are found there are possibilities that the clients can swim with the dolphins but there is no GUARANTEE, it always depends on the dolphins.
• 12:30 Arrival to Puerto Vallarta.

SCHEDULE FOR TURTLES

• 19:30- 20:45 (Appointment depends on your hotel area and month)
  1.- OPEQUIMAR. This is located in Marina Vallarta. Just across the
  street of Westin Resort & Spa Hotel.
  2.- BAHIA DEL SOL. This small hotel is located in Nuevo
  Vallarta, and it is the entrance to the nursery.
• 21:00 Arrival to turtle camp. Guests receive an educational explanation to introduce them to the world of turtles and their conservation.
• 21:30 Female turtles laying eggs are searched on the beach
• 22:30 Baby turtle release.
• 00:00- 01:00 Arrival to Puerto Vallarta (depends on month and turtle activity)

SMALL GROUPS:

For both activities we handle small groups. For Dolphins we use a small boats because is the best way to get close to the animals with low impact. Our boats are 27ft and 33ft shaded fast boats, with capacity for 12, 14 and 20 passengers (depends the number of clients the boat we use). So it’s a private and personalized tour. In the case of Turtles we use Vehicles with maximum 8 to 14 persons per van, normally we take 14 persons or less per tour. If needed we can arrange bigger groups.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

• 48 hours or more prior to excursion date – 100% refund
• 36 hours or more prior to excursion date – 50% refund or we will accept date changes
• 24 hours prior to excursion date – we will accept date changes but no refunds
• No shows or late arrivals – no refund (no refund will be given under any circumstance)

All changes are subject of availability. For group or private tour cancellations policies and more details please read our Terms & Conditions

DOLPHIN RESEARCH PROJECT

Capturing of dolphins began in the 1940’s with the purpose of using them as attractions in aquariums. The most common species being captured is the Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Much research has been done with the animals in captivity including behavior, medicine, communication, physiology, anatomy, reproduction and intelligence. Despite the fact that this information is truly invaluable, there are many aspects of dolphin life that can be studied only on animals in their natural habitat.

In 1998 Wildlife Connection began a research program with the Bottlenose Dolphins in Banderas Bay. Part of the project focuses on the indispensable individual identification of the dolphins by taking photos of dorsal fins, which due to their shape and unique marks can be used as an individuals fingerprint. One of our first achievements was a finding that our study group is a resident group that lives exclusively inside Banderas Bay. More detailed study was carried out to determine which areas are important for this group in particular. With all this information, we developed a Masters degree thesis and now we are promoting the species protection in this area.

For more information open the research section or please contact us.

ADOPT A DOLPHIN!

We invite you to participate in the study and conservation of dolphins. Wildlife Connection has the first real Adopt-A-Dolphin Program in Puerto Vallarta, called RADAR. Ask us for information and adopt your own dolphin!

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TURTLE PROTECTION PROJECT

We have been participating on the turtle protection area since 1995, helping first as biology students and then as college biologists.

For more information please contact us.

ADOPT A NEST!

We invite you to participate in the protection and conservation of turtles. Wildlife Connection on each tour adopts a nest and the money goes to the turtle preserve’s needs, we also have a real Adopt-A-Nest Program in Puerto Vallarta, called RADAR. All nest adoptions fund goes to Aletitas de Esperanza A.C. Ask us for information and adopt your own nest!

DOLPHINS

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TURTLES

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