From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
*You support the natural ones by raising awareness of the importance of protecting the sea turtles of the Oaxacan Coast
*You support newborn turtles to release them into the sea
* You enjoy a spectacular landscape of the sun hiding in the sea
* You enjoy a night tour entering the one of Manialtepec where you will hear the sound of different insects
* You will visualize the phenomenon of Bioluminescence
Note: if you are staying in the Puerto Escondido area, the duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santuario La Escobilla
Explore the surroundings of Huatulco helping nature, in this spectacular place we will learn about the work of volunteers who are in charge of protecting sea turtles that are in danger of extinction, we will visit a turtle camp where we will witness helping the turtles to release them to the sea to continue their life cycle, likewise we will enjoy a spectacular landscape of the sun hiding in the sea, they will have time to take photos. According to the conditions of nature, the camp to visit can be Escobilla or Palmarito. Note: if you are staying in Puerto Escondido we will be going to another turtle camp called Palmarito.
Playa Zicatela
We will enjoy a spectacular landscape of Zicatela beach, one of the main beaches of Puerto Escondido, where we will have time to take photos and contemplate the beautiful landscape.
What‘s Included
Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour
Ticket to release turtles
Bilingual Certificate Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
tips
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Shared tour
Pickup included
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
Patricia S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00To release the day old turtles was humbling. The passion for these turtles is obvious, to dedicate their lives to this commitment is awesome.
Release the turtles!
Theresa L,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Gustavo, our guide, was absolutely amazing. He was fluent in English, entertaining, and shared lots of local info with us. He also clearly defined for us what would happen at each point of the trip and went with us to act as interpreter for the turtle release. The turtles were the highlight IMO! Gustavo timed the trip so we would have time to eat and enjoy the beach in Escondido before the bioluminescence experience. The lagoon was a bit disappointing as we had to swim under a tent to see the effect, but that is a part of the natural phenomenon. There were some very loud, unruly kids on the same boat, which lessened the experience. The only real negative was that we weren't told upon booking about the construction on Highway 200, or that we would be traveling over it in the dark, which was terrifying. The construction schedule required a stop of 45 minutes near the top, which meant we weren't back in Huatulco until well after midnight. It would have been nice to have some warning ahead of time.
Free turtles and bioluminiscense
313elym,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you stay in Huatulco, this full day tour is perfect for an experience in nature. The best was setting free more than 50+ baby turtles from the santuary and watching them going to the sea. The road is long, expect a bit of traffic and a rural sightseeing, be ready to get wet and enjoy the natural landscape. We were fortunate to see a crocodile!
An Experience you should NOT miss
jacobbD6290NT,,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unparalleled experience, to be able to see and release the turtles in the sand and watch them without expecting anything enter the sea, following their natural instinct of them. Without a doubt an experience that we must all go through and know that we are contributing to the continuity of that species and in the hope that one day not too distant, that turtle returns to that beach to lay down its eggs and continue with the cycle. Thanks to the great team that Lamby Tours has, we had a wonderful time. Keep it up Lamberto, thank you for your excellent service!!!!
Disappointment
A6834FHalejandrol,,Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Bo is like the pictures. The operators just to sell you paint it beautiful but it is not always so. I went to two places, in the lagoon they put us in a tent in the water to appreciate it which was not worth it, I also went to the beach the delivery at night to appreciate it but it was worse. Don't be fooled by tour operators. It is not always possible to appreciate the phenomenon.
We had a great time !
jesusoK6967YV,,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a great time doing this tour. Lamberto was very polite and knowledgeable. He knew a great deal about the turtles and the bioluminescence and told us all about it before we got to the place. Made the long trip a lot shorter. Would definitely recommend! And if we ever visit Huatulco again, I’ll make sure to get my tours with them. They are very professional.
The vacation of our lives 😊🙌🏻💝🌈
Lizeth V,,Sep 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended, the best tourist guide company of Huatulco, very safe, professional, friendly and polite, I ask for private transport and was amazing, I got 3 different tours and activities and I find the best prices with Lambytours, waterfalls tour, Bahias de Huatulco tour, turtle releasing and bioluminescence, If you will be vacay on Huatulco definitely you have to do it with Lambytours
Turtle release and bioluminescence unforgettable experience!
fernandotI5013PY,,Aug 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the first day it exceeded our expectations (turtle release and Bioluminicence), we felt super safe on the way to the turtle release in Playa Escobilla, the excellent service, the unforgettable experience, and at night in the lagoon we were able to SWIM in the Bioluminicence, an experience Once in a lifetime it seems like something out of a movie. At the end, back to Huatulco, a not very long road But Not very difficult and slow, we never felt insecure, on the contrary, Mr. Lamby was totally comfortable, attentive and anticipating the needs of the road!!!
Fantastic
susanlynnk2017,,Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was wonderful. Our guide Fabian with Paraiso tours took so much time to help us. He made sure everyone on the tour was looked after. The turtle release was amazing and swimming with the phytoplankton magical. It’s a long trip but worth it.
Highly recommended
Omar Bono,,Feb 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Turtle release is a totally worthwhile experience. It is a long activity in duration, so I recommend to bring water and some snacks. For children highly recommended.
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