Guided Tour with Horseback Riding and Bioluminescence in Puerto Escondido
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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).
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at hotels, houses, villas, apartments located within the Bahías de Huatulco area, if you are outside the Huatulco area a meeting point is assigned.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
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
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!
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!
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!
Alejandro was a wonderful guide. He accompanied us on all of our excursions and was there to explain what was going on for us.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
Dear Abbeyl! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend had such a special experience during your first trip to Mexico. It’s heartwarming to know that our tour guide made a positive impact on your adventure, and we're glad he could share his knowledge and excitement about the area with you. We appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure with Lamby Tours! There’s always more to explore, and we’d love to show you even more of what our beautiful region has to offer. Safe travels until we meet again! Best regards, The Lamby Tours Team.
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!!
Dear Jared! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife chose Lamby Tours for your anniversary celebration and that Edgar provided you with an outstanding experience. It’s great to know that his friendliness and professionalism made you feel comfortable during your first trip to Mexico. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures with Edgar on your next visit! Best regards, The Lamby Tours Team.
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.
Dear Kay! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with Edgar on your 12-hour adventure. It’s always a pleasure to hear that our guests felt safe, well taken care of, and enjoyed every moment, especially the turtle release, horseback riding, and bioluminescence experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about Edgar’s guidance and bilingual skills—he’ll be so happy to know he made your day extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable tours, and we’ll be sure to have Edgar ready for your next adventure! Best regards, The Lamby Tours Team.
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
Hello! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're beyond thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time on your birthday tour with Edgar. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the turtle release, horseback riding, and the bioluminescence experience all in one day! Edgar will be delighted to hear your kind words, especially regarding his knowledge and guidance throughout the day. We're honored to have been part of such a memorable birthday, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures with us in the future! Best regards, The Lamby Tours Team.
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.
Estimada Monserrat, primero que nada agradecemos sus comentarios, estamos felices de leer las opiniones de nuestros clientes, pero nos gustaría aclarar y complementar su comentario. *Primeramente usted adquirió un servicio de liberación de tortugas y bioluminiscencia el cual cuando tomo el servicio prácticamente fue en servicio privado ya que eran los únicas personas que tomaban el tour en ese día. *Segunda aclaración: como en cualquier destino turístico en Mèxico y en el mundo hay varias compañías que ofrecen servicios similares y cada uno tiene precios diferentes y depende la características de cada empresa tiene en la forma de operar sus servicios, en este caso efectivamente puede encontrar precios bajos pero que no garantiza la salida del tour ya que otras empresas salen con un mínimo de 6 o 8 personas y es muy difícil que se logre completar por lo que esas compañías pueden cancelarle la actividad en el mismo día de su recorrido,sin embargo nosotros salimos con un mínimo de 2 personas es por ello que nuestros costos son diferentes, ademas queremos aclararle que el tour que tomo se le incluía las entradas a los sitios a visitar, si usted lo hubiese adquirido con otra compañía a un precio mas bajo no le incluyen las entradas a los sitios a visitar. *Tercera aclaración: el día que tomo el tour era uno de los mejores días que podía visualizar el fenómeno de la bioluminiscencia en la laguna, el guía le hizo la invitación a que nadara en la laguna para que apreciara y viviera la experiencia pero usted no quiso hacerlo, sin embargo al final del recorrido nos hizo el comentario que el tour fue de lo mejor a pesar de que no se había metido a nadar.. *Cuarta aclaración: nuestros servicios siempre son flexibles para nuestros clientes, en el caso de usted se le asigno un horario de 1:00 pm para el segundo tour que tomo con nosotros el cual fue mazunte y punta cometa, se asigna ese horario para que se pueda cumplir con la visita a los lugares mencionados en su itinerario, en su caso estuvimos en el horario asignado en el hotel donde estaba hospedada para abordar la unidad y comenzar el tour, desafortunadamente usted salio mas tarde de la hora acordada y nosotros con mucho gusto la esperamos hasta que saliera, ese percance origino que hubiera un retraso de tiempo ademas de que en el camino usted quería visitar otro lugar que no estaba en el itinerario y que al desviarnos restaría tiempo para llegar a los lugares que estaban en el itinerario y por consecuencia lo encontramos cerrados es por ello que no se pudo visitar. Se le dio la opción de visitar Ventanilla pero el costo de la entrada para el paseo en la alguna no estaba incluido eso lo pago directamente a la comunidad de 100 pesos por persona, fue una sugerencia y la decisión final la tomaban ustedes. *Quinta aclaracion: nuestros guias siempre son flexibles , pacientes y siempre nos adaptamos alas necesidades de nuestros clientes, y claro ejemplo es el hecho que esperamos hasta la hora que usted saliera del hotel para abordar la unidad y comenzar el tour; siempre apoyamos y fomentamos el turismo en todos los atractivos, lugares vecinos y todos aquellos lugares que tenemos el la costa de Oaxaca. Lamentamos que usted tenga una perspectiva negativa de las experiencias que tomo con nosotros, cando en todo momento durante sus actividades siempre fuimos flexibles. Esperemos pronta su visita al destino. y le mandamos un cordial saludo y bendiciones para su familia.
