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From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence

4.753 reviewsDay trips

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  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

*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.

Inclusions

What's included

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

What's not

  • tips
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 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.

    1 hAdmission included

  2. 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.

    25 min

  3. 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.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Lamby Tours Huatulco
  • 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

How it compares in Huatulco

  • Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 56 day trips we list in Huatulco.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 56.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Huatulco

Huatulco is a Pacific resort area on Oaxaca's coast, a string of nine bays with sheltered beaches, coral reefs and dry forest, with coffee hills behind.

Huatulco is a planned resort on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, developed from the 1980s along a series of nine bays with sheltered beaches and clear water. Behind the coast lie the foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Santa Cruz Bay, the main one, has a marina, a small waterfront of restaurants and a pier where cruise ships dock, while Tangolunda Bay is the resort and golf area.

Top-ranked sights in Huatulco: Huatulco National Park (Parque Nacional Huatulco), Maguey Bay (Bahía Maguey), Chachacual Bay.

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