Top 4 Tours in Huatulco

1.Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Travel from Huatulco into the mountains for Copalitilla’s jungle waterfalls, clear pools, caves, and swimming spots. Your bilingual guide, often Gustavo, Edgar, or Giovanni, leads the rocky route and helps with photos and safety. Air-conditioned transport, admission, coffee, and mezcal tastings are included. Bring water shoes, cash, and motion-sickness medicine if needed.

“Best adventure day!!! Edgar was FABULOUS. He made the day. Excellent driver. Excellent conversationalist. He physically lead and helped us through the falls. I really think he should be best employee. A few things to note- road is windy. If you have people in your party who get cat sick on roads- give them gravol. It’s a few hours up the mountains. (Stunning drive!) Longer if someone is sick as they slow right down!! bring water shoes. Or runners you can lace up tight and don’t mind getting wet. You will be soaked after the falls. Bring what you need to be comfortable after the swim! Bring cash. Lunch is…”

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2.Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Start with pickup at 9 a.m. and cruise from Santa Cruz into Huatulco National Park. You’ll see dramatic coves, the Bufadero blowhole, Cacaluta, Chachacual, Maguey, and El Órgano, with time for snorkeling and seafood lunch. Guides such as Victor and Charlie are especially helpful, though English commentary can vary.

“This is a great experience if you want to see Hualtulco by sea and snorkel some of the bays. We also got to eat at Maguay beach. The food was passable but I would not pick the Camarones El Fuego again. The kids had papas fritas and my partner had the chicken. His dish was delicious. The drinks were large and tasty. We had piña coladas and the kids had limonada. During the boat ride we were able to see a humpback whale and her pup and a sea turtle. We saw many birds and fish, also.”

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3.Kayak Huatulco Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start before dawn with guides such as Ferguson, Heriberto, or Jimena, then paddle calm Pacific waters around Huatulco’s bays as the sun rises. You’ll stop for fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and warm bread on the beach, followed by snorkeling near Playa La Entrega. Kayaks, safety gear, snorkel equipment, photos, and dry storage are included.

“Great way to start the day and get a little bit of exercise as well. The guides were great and we had a wonderful experience from start to finish.”

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4.Ocean Eco Adventure with Marine Biologist Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Chahué Marina with a small crew led by bilingual marine biologists such as Peter, Isabel, Scarlett, or Tony. Search offshore for dolphins, turtles, rays, and seasonal humpback whales, then snorkel a quieter Huatulco National Park reef and cruise the famous bays. The boat holds up to 14 people and runs about 4.5 hours.

“Excellent guide and well paced !! Lots of whale, dolphin, and turtle sitings. A perfect and private spot for snorkelling. Highly recommend!!”

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