From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence
Overview
*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.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour
- Ticket to release turtles
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Certificate Guide
- Tips
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up at hotels, houses, villas, apartments located within the Bahías de Huatulco, if you are outside the Huatulco area we assign a meeting point.
What To Expect
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Santuario La Escobilla
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Playa Zicatela
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Laguna Manialtepec
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-231639P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour.
- Ticket to release turtles.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bilingual Certificate Guide.
- tips.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour
- Ticket to release turtles
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Certificate Guide
- Tips
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
