From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence

4.7 (53 reviews) Huatulco, Mexico
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

*You support the natural ones by raising awareness of the importance of protecting the sea turtles of the Oaxacan Coast
*You support newborn turtles to release them into the sea
* You enjoy a spectacular landscape of the sun hiding in the sea
* You enjoy a night tour entering the one of Manialtepec where you will hear the sound of different insects
* You will visualize the phenomenon of Bioluminescence

Note: if you are staying in the Puerto Escondido area, the duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours.

What's included

  • Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour
  • Ticket to release turtles
  • Bilingual Certificate Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • tips
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Santuario La Escobilla
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the surroundings of Huatulco helping nature, in this spectacular place we will learn about the work of volunteers who are in charge of protecting sea turtles that are in danger of extinction, we will visit a turtle camp where we will witness helping the turtles to release them to the sea to continue their life cycle, likewise we will enjoy a spectacular landscape of the sun hiding in the sea, they will have time to take photos.
    According to the conditions of nature, the camp to visit can be Escobilla or Palmarito.
    Note: if you are staying in Puerto Escondido we will be going to another turtle camp called Palmarito.
  2. Playa Zicatela
    25m
    We will enjoy a spectacular landscape of Zicatela beach, one of the main beaches of Puerto Escondido, where we will have time to take photos and contemplate the beautiful landscape.
  3. Laguna Manialtepec
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The next experience will be knowing the phenomenon of Bioluminescence, a night show where millions of dinoflagellate microorganisms generate brightness when in contact with water as if they were fireflies in the water; enjoy swimming in the warm waters of some of Manialtepec while your eyes delight in the glitter.

    Observation: It is recommended to bring a towel and a bathing suit to the tour since at this stop you will swim in the lagoon.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up at hotels, houses, villas, apartments located within the Bahías de
Huatulco, if you are outside the Huatulco area we assign a meeting point.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.7 (53)

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