2-day and 1-night tour in Puerto Escondido. Highlights include turtle release, bioluminescence, bird watching, mangroves and sunset.
Description
This experience takes you along the southern Pacific coast of Oaxaca. The town of Puerto Escondido and its beautiful beaches will captivate you.
Our tour begins in Oaxaca city, and we will drive on the comfortable, newly opened Barranca Larga-Puerto Escondido Highway. During the drive, you will see impressive landscapes from the mountains of the Sierra Sur region as we reach Ventanilla, Puerto Escondido. We will arrive at a family restaurant where we can eat fresh seafood that is cooked on the spot and with fresh ingredients.
After enjoying some delicious seafood, we will go on the next adventure: the turtle sanctuary in Escobilla. This is a cooperative formed by local families dedicated to the conservation and protection of sea turtles. Your community guide will explain the work they do, and we will have the opportunity to release the hatchlings that have been born that day. This is a unique experience not to be missed.
At dusk we will go to the Manialtepec lagoon. In this experience we will take a boat ride in the Manialtepec lagoons where we will observe mangroves and a wide variety of birds. Later, as we watch a stunning sunset from the shore, your guide will be preparing a bonfire and later … we will enjoy some chocolates. On our return through the lagoon, we will experience an unforgettable sight: the Manialtepec lagoon is considered one of the privileged places in the world where bioluminescence can be observed.
Come and enjoy this experience that will put you in direct contact with nature. All our community guides will help you understand the ecosystem around these natural attractions.
What's included?
-Private round-trip transportation
-Tour guide
-Bottled water
-Activities in Puerto Escondido (Turtle release & Bioluminescence experience)
Not included in tour fee
-Accommodation
-Tips
-Meals
Recommendations for the tour:
-A cooler will be provided so you can buy cold drinks and bring them with you during your tour.
-Light clothing. Especially in rainy season, please bring a long sleave t-shirt, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes, sandals, cap and sunglasses.
-During the turtle release getting to the sea is not necessary since it is an open beach. Swimming is not allowed.
-During bioluminescence experience you will have the option of swimming in the lagoon so bring your swimsuit. There are dressing rooms in the place.
-During bioluminescence experience use your life jacket while riding in the boat.
-Also bring some pesos if you would like to purchase snacks or other items you would like during your tour.
Type of tour:
Private tour (small groups for an in-depth and intimate experience)
We hope you enjoy these amazing and unforgettable experiences
Coastal region, sea, lagoon experience, turtle releasing, bird watching, sunset. Duration for the tour: 2 days
Itinerary
Day 1:
9:00 am Departure Oaxaca – Puerto Escondido
9:00 – 12:30 Transfer Oaxaca – Puerto Escondido
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch at a Seafood Restaurant in Puerto Escondido
14:00 – 15:00 Transfer Puerto Escondido – Turtle Sanctuary in Escobilla
15:00 – 16:00 Turtle Release
16:00 – 17:00 Transfer Escobilla – Laguna de Manialtepec
17:00 – 19:00 Bioluminescence experience, bird watching, mangroves and sunset.
19:00 – 19:30 Transfer to preferred lodging
Day 2:
12:00 Check out at hotel
12:00 – 15:00 Transfer Puerto Escondido – Oaxaca
Pricing (for more information, please contact us)
Important
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