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Puerto Escondido Horseback Riding Tour: Bioluminescence and Turtle Release Adventure
4.6
11 Ratings
Mazunte
Embark on a thrilling 12-hour horseback riding tour in Puerto Escondido. Release turtles, ride through scenic fields, and witness the mesmerizing bioluminescence phenomenon at Manialtepec Lagoon.
Embark on a thrilling 12-hour horseback riding tour in Puerto Escondido. Release turtles, ride through scenic fields, and witness the mesmerizing bioluminescence phenomenon at Manialtepec Lagoon.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
What's Included
- Guided Horse Tour (minors must ride with an adult)
- Professionally Certified Guide
- Complimentary Hotel Round Transfer
- Bioluminescence Boat Tour Experience
- Participate in Turtle Release
- Guided Horse Tour (minors must ride with an adult)
- Professionally Certified Guide
- Complimentary Hotel Round Transfer
- Bioluminescence Boat Tour Experience
- Participate in Turtle Release
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Drinks, food and shopping
- Tips
- Drinks, food and shopping
Additional Information
Embark on an afternoon filled with exciting journeys far from city life! This tour, lasting roughly 12 hours and departing from Bahías de Huatulco, offers 3 engaging activities in a single afternoon that are guaranteed to add a opulent color to your coastal vacation. The first experience involves releasing turtles at the renowned brush beach, a coastal…
Embark on an afternoon filled with exciting journeys far from city life! This tour, lasting roughly 12 hours and departing from Bahías de Huatulco, offers 3 engaging activities in a single afternoon that are guaranteed to add a opulent color to your coastal vacation. The first experience involves releasing turtles at the renowned brush beach, a coastal hotspot where thousands of these creatures flock to annually. Next, is a horseback ride through the community’s lush crop and cattle fields, ending at the beach port ground. Here, the magnificent scenery, riveting sunset, and dining opportunities offer splendid photo opportunities. The finale is a bioluminescent experience where we board a boat in Manialtepec Lagoon. This natural spectacle serves not just for enjoyment, but also provides an energy boost and a unique night. The tour concludes with a return to the hotels around midnight.
Location
Santuario La Escobilla
Playa La Escobilla
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(11 Ratings)
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Kyle_v
Mar 1, 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
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Maxlt4503at
Jan 11, 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.
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Tisha_r
Dec 12, 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!
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Franciscoch1472tl
Jun 20, 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.
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Abbeyloria
Jun 10, 2022
The greatest adventure ever! - This was my boyfriend and I’s first time in Mexico. His parents are from Oaxaca and so it was a very special trip for the both of us. Our tour guide was simply the BEST. He was so kind and excited to show us what all was planned. He loved to answer questions and I learned so much about the area in addition to having a total blast. I HIGHLY recommend Lamby Tours and will be back very soon for another adventure!!
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Jared
May 27, 2022
Anniversary trip to Hualtuco - My wife and I traveled to Mexico for the first time for our anniversary. Being from another country we were hesitant at first about guided tour. But Edgar with Lamby tour Hualtuco was absolutely outstanding. He was very nice, personable, and polite, spoke great English (For non Spanish speakers that’s a huge plus), and he made it his business to make sure we had the best experience possible. He showed us the best parts of Oaxaca. My wife and I highly recommend Edgar and will be specifically asking for his services again when we return!!
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Kay
Feb 16, 2022
A fun filled amazing day - We did this tour but also included the turtle release.
The whole day which lasted 12 hours was fantastic. Edgar Escobar was our guide. He was so pleasant, knowledgeable, funny and was fully bilingual. There wasn't a time he wasn't looking out for us and ensuring we had the best time possible. Traveling as 2 ladies on our own, this was very reassuring. We are looking forward to booking through Lambay again and definitely want Edgar to be our guide.
The turtle release was a beautiful experience, watching those tiny little babies work so hard to get to the ocean and start their great adventure.
The horseback riding was relaxed and the scenery breathtaking.
The bioluminescence boating is really something to see.
The drive from Huatulcol to these activities is quite long and part of the road is very winding. Those with queasy stomachs make sure to take the appropriate precautions.
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Q5342nxkarend
Feb 16, 2022
3 tours in 1 day! - This was by far the best guided tour I have experienced since coming to Hualtuco for 3 years.
We did turtle releasing, horseback riding on the beach and a swim in The bioluminescence lagoon.
12 hours went by fast and I left with a great respect and knowledge of the area.
Our guide Edgar Escobar spoke perfect English which was amazing for me personally as my Spanish is very little,
The knowledge and information he provided about the area, the tour, the people and food is exceptional,
From pick up to delivery back to the hotel Edgar was with us the whole time, he participated in all events and did not leave us.
I will definitely be booking more with this company and especially with Edgar.
BEST BIRTHDAY DAY EVER!
Mucho gracias
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Carol_s
Jan 9, 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!
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Anahein
Feb 9, 2022
Very expensive and not the best experience. - Costly.
Ask the hotel agency where I stayed what was holiday inn the agency is paradise Tours and was the cost of the tour bioluminescence and turtles at 800 pesos and with them 1300 per person.
2. Bioluminescence we do not perceive anything I guess it is for the time of year however we would have liked the agency to be more sincere and tell us that we will not really appreciate the event, we do not like this very deep and it is not safe.
3. We made the trip to mazunte with sunset in private kite tip cost us 2800 pesos which is also excessive compared to other agencies that also compare prices.
The guide who brought us to mazunte was in a hurry.
They tell us the worst about magical towns like Mazunte from their perspective when as tourism they should promote and unite to promote tourism and that they get a good image of the place they told us the 2 guides that it is not advisable Mazunte .
Telling us that there is nothing to do there, even though it is considered as a magical town, the guide did not stop for an instant when we visited its surroundings and that was "private", said in the itinerary that we would visit a makeup factory which never took us to the Mexican center of the turtle all this in Mazunte.
We were suggested to visit the window at an extra cost of 100 pesos an entrance fee, when I consider it to be one of the most beautiful places since they encourage and preserve mangroves and species.
As an agency they should change attitudes and not speak ill from their perspective of the other neighboring towns like Mazunte on the contrary they should support and encourage union and tourism where everyone has the right to be visited by tourism. I do NOT recommend the agency, I travel constantly in my beautiful country and do not recommend it.
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