Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido in Huatulco, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico

Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido

Outty Ranking 67 4.6 · 11 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $200
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67/100

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Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido worth booking?

Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido is a 12-hour experience in Huatulco, Mexico, from $200 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
67 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (11)
Duration
12 hours
From
$200 per person

Enjoy an afternoon of adventure away from civilization! Experience an excursion of approximately 12 hours duration from Bahías de Huatulco to its surroundings to enjoy 3 activities in 1 afternoon and spend your best holidays on the coast. The first activity is the release of turtles on the brush beach, one of the most recognized on the coast, characterized by the fact that thousands of turtles arrive every year. The second activity is to ride a horse through the fields of crops and cattle of the community to reach the beach port ground where the landscape will be the setting for spectacular photos, watching the sunset and time to eat. And end with the third activity, which is bioluminescence, where we will board a boat in the Manialtepec Lagoon to enjoy the phenomenon of nature that helps to charge us with energy and have a special night, returning to the hotels at approximately 12 at night.

What you get

    About this experience

    Enjoy an afternoon of adventure away from civilization! Experience an excursion of approximately 12 hours duration from Bahías de Huatulco to its surroundings to enjoy 3 activities in 1 afternoon and spend your best holidays on the coast. The first activity is the release of turtles on the brush beach, one of the most recognized on the coast, characterized by the fact that thousands of turtles arrive every year. The second activity is to ride a horse through the fields of crops and cattle of the community to reach the beach port ground where the landscape will be the setting for spectacular photos, watching the sunset and time to eat. And end with the third activity, which is bioluminescence, where we will board a boat in the Manialtepec Lagoon to enjoy the phenomenon of nature that helps to charge us with energy and have a special night, returning to the hotels at approximately 12 at night.

    What's included

    Included

    • Horse Tour (minors are accompanied by an adult on the same horse)
    • Certified Guide
    • Round transfer from hotel to tour
    • Bioluminescence Boat Tour
    • Turtle releasing

    Not included

    • Tips
    • Drinks, food and shopping

    What you'll see and do

    1. Santuario La Escobilla

      Leaving Bahías de Huatulco we will go 1 hour and 20 minutes to the first place of the excursion visiting the La Escobilla Eco-tourist Center where we will learn about the importance of preserving the species of turtles in the region, we will contribute to return them to the sea with the support of a container for them to continue their life cycle. We will also have the opportunity to take some spectacular photos on the Escobilla beach.

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Playa Zicatela

      Continuing with the excursion, our next visit is the Zicatela beach located in Puerto Escondido to enjoy an impressive view of the beach, walk a few minutes, get to know the beach and take photos.

      25 minutes here

    3. Puerto Escondido

      The adventure continues with a visit to a community called San Josè Manialtepec where we will board the horses accompanied by the guide and people from the community, we will walk approximately 1 hour through trails between fields of crops and local cattle; going through rivers until we reach the beach of Puerto Soil where we will continue riding along the entire shore of the beach to reach the bocabarra where the river meets the sea; We will have the opportunity to take photos, appreciate the landscape, view the sunset and time to eat (not including food).

      240 minutes here

    4. Laguna Manialtepec

      We finish our excursion with the last activity boarding a boat in the Manialtepec lagoon to go into the night and observe the amazing show of glitters in the water, they flash when the water is agitated by the passage of a boat, with the oars, with the hands , when it rains or just when swimming. We will have the opportunity to swim, live the experience and recharge ourselves to continue with the return to their respective hotels.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Lamby Tours Huatulco

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Kyle_V · March 2024

    Worth every penny! Cannot recommend enough

    I cannot express how amazing this tour is! It is well worth the money. We got Eduardo as a tour guide and from the moment we met him we felt safe and welcomed, and he speaks English! We toured the cocoa factory, the mescal factory and then went to the turtle release. After the turtle release we went to the farm where we got onto horses and toured through the farm lands and a couple rivers. We had Angel with us and he was an awesome addition to our day! These horses were taking care of and healthy. We reached a spot where we got into a boat and the horses swam across. We had a snack and some beverages at this cute hut. We then rode back and watched the beautiful sunset (pictures don’t do any justice!) where we then went to the bioluminescence. I can’t stress this enough, this was probably one of the coolest experiences, highly highly recommend!! This is most definitely a full day tour but was WORTH it completely. Thanks so much Eduardo (and Angel) for a great fun filled day! Miss you friend! Chefe y Papito

    Response from the operator: Dear Kyle! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the tour. Eduardo and Angel truly appreciate your kind words and dedication to making your day special. It’s great to know you enjoyed the cocoa and mezcal factories, as well as the turtle release. We’re glad you felt safe and welcomed throughout the tour, and that you had fun riding the horses and experiencing the beautiful scenery. The bioluminescence is indeed a magical experience, and we’re so happy it lived up to your expectations. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again for more adventures in Puerto Escondido!

    via Viator

    Carol_S · January 2024

    Great Experience!!!

    Guide (forgot his name) from Lamby Tours was accommodating & professional. - Turtle Release was exciting (helping hatchlings get to the ocean) & terrifying (fending off hordes Seagulls so hatchings can make it to the water- released 21 & 4 did not make it). - Rode horses thru a joint coop farms thru 3 river. One river had gators so riders were boated across & horse swam across. Rode horses on a vast beach & had lunch there. Lovely! - Swam in Bioluminescence waters in the dark. Fun & COOL!

    Response from the operator: Dear Carol! Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable time with us at Lamby Tours. The turtle release is indeed a mix of excitement and nature’s challenges, and it’s great that you could be a part of that important moment. It sounds like the horseback riding through the rivers and along the beach, as well as swimming in the bioluminescence, made for an unforgettable adventure. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

    via Viator

    maxlT4503AT · January 2023

    Great tour with great activities

    Alejandro was a wonderful guide. He accompanied us on all of our excursions and was there to explain what was going on for us.

    Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Alejandro made your excursions memorable by providing great explanations and support throughout. We strive to offer the best experiences for our guests, and it's great to know you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again for more adventures! Best regards, Lamby Tours Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Tisha_R · December 2022

    Edgar is the best tour guide

    Edgar our tour guide was the best - so well informed and truly into making sure his tourists were happy !! This tour is a long drive but the things you do and see are well worth this adventure!

    Response from the operator: Dear Tish! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Edgar as your tour guide. His dedication to ensuring a happy and informative adventure truly makes a difference. We appreciate your understanding of the long drive, and we're glad you found the sights and activities to be worthwhile. We hope to see you again on another adventure!

    via Viator

    franciscocH1472TL · June 2022

    Amazing adventure

    It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Lamby, our guide, picked us up punctually at the hotel and the whole way was sharing information about the place, the culture and everything we were seeing. it was 12 hours, but he made the journey so pleasant that we didn't feel it, until we were on our way back to the hotel. Due to the inclement weather we could not see the Bioluminescence, but it took us to tour the village of the little cross and we had time to do some shopping before going to release turtles (something that was really exciting). The horseback riding was also amazing; the very noble horses and the road we travelled to cross the river and reach the beach was very nice. The food there on the beach was delicious! We had a wonderful day, so I highly recommend it.

    Response from the operator: Hola! Gracias por vivir esta bonita experiencia con nosotros, estuvimos muy contentos de ser sus anfitriones en Bahías de Huatulco y ser parte de sus vacaciones y experiencias de vida. Nos encanta mostrar todo lo bello que tenemos en Huatulco y a nuestros alrededores, la cultura, historia y todo lo importante para que viva una verdadera experiencia. Gracias nuevamente y le mandamos un gran saludo desde las bellas Bahias de Huatulco.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Lamby Tours Huatulco, who run 13 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.3 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Lamby Tours Huatulco runs

    Why this scores 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
    Review evidence (18% weight)47
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)87
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)45
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Huatulco.

    How much does Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido cost?

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    Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Huatulco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido take?

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    Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Huatulco is not rushed.

    Is Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Huatulco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Huatulco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Huatulco and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Huatulco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Huatulco?

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    On Outty we rank every Huatulco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included, Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures, Huatulco: Waterfalls & Oaxacan Food. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Huatulco?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Huatulco?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido?

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    Included: Horse Tour (minors are accompanied by an adult on the same horse); Certified Guide; Round transfer from hotel to tour; Bioluminescence Boat Tour; and Turtle releasing. Not included: Tips; and Drinks, food and shopping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 64 listed pickup locations in and around Huatulco. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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