Day Trips7 Bays of Huatulco Tour
schedule13 hours
$2500MXN/ person
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Huatulco City Tour
Huatulco, Puerto Escondido
Duration
13 hours
Departs
7:30 AM
Returns
8:30 PM
Location
Huatulco
From
$2,500 MXN
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Huatulco is one of Oaxaca's most stunning coastal destinations — famous for its nine bays of turquoise water, dramatic cliffs, and vibrant town culture. This full-day tour from Puerto Escondido combines a 5-hour catamaran ride through five of Huatulco's legendary bays with a land tour of viewpoints, cultural workshops, and local tastings. It is the most complete Huatulco experience you can have in a single day.
Your experience
What to Expect
We pick you up at 7:30 AM from your hotel or Airbnb in Puerto Escondido for the scenic drive south to Huatulco. The day splits into two parts: a catamaran experience cruising through five of the nine bays with water and soft drinks, followed by a land tour of Huatulco's best viewpoints, cultural sites, and artisan workshops with tastings of mezcal, mole, chocolate, and coffee. You return to Puerto Escondido by 8:30 PM.
Hour by hour
Detailed Itinerary
7:30 AM
Pickup from Your Hotel
Your driver and bilingual guide pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy the scenic drive south along the coast to Huatulco.
Catamaran Experience — 5 Hours on the Water
Board a catamaran at Santa Cruz Bay and set sail through 5 of Huatulco's 9 famous bays. Cruise along dramatic coastline with turquoise water, towering cliffs, and secluded beaches. Complimentary water and soft drinks are served on board. Optional snorkeling is available at an additional cost.
Land Tour — Viewpoints and Cultural Sites
After the catamaran, explore Huatulco by land. Visit:
Workshops and Tastings
Visit local artisan workshops and enjoy tastings:
8:30 PM
Return to Puerto Escondido
Drive back along the coast. Your driver drops you off at your accommodation.
What makes it special
Highlights
5-hour catamaran rideCruise through 5 of Huatulco's 9 legendary bays with drinks included
Dramatic viewpointsEl Faro and Santa Cruz lookouts with sweeping coastal panoramas
Oaxacan tastingsMezcal, mole, chocolate, and coffee at local workshops
Alebrijes workshopWatch artisans create Oaxaca's famous colourful carved figures
Huatulco LettersThe iconic photo spot overlooking the coast
Complete experienceBoth sea and land in a single day, with bilingual guide throughout
All set
What's Included
Round-trip transportation from your hotel or Airbnb in Puerto Escondido
Bilingual guide for the full day
Catamaran ride through 5 bays (5 hours)
Water and soft drinks on the catamaran
Cooler with ice
Traveler's insurance
All tastings — mezcal, mole, chocolate, and coffee
Workshop visits — textile and alebrijes
Pack light
What to Bring
Swimsuit and towel — for the catamaran ride and any beach time
Sunscreen and hat — you will be in the sun for hours on the catamaran
Sandals and comfortable shoes — sandals for the boat, shoes for the land tour
Camera — you will want photos at every stop
Cash for lunch, snorkeling (optional), souvenirs, and workshop purchases
Before you book
Good to Know
Transportation is included;
we pick you up at 7:30 AM and drop you back by 8:30 PM — door to door from anywhere in Puerto Escondido. This is a 13-hour full-day tour.
The catamaran ride is the main attraction;
you spend 5 hours cruising through 5 of Huatulco's 9 bays on a comfortable catamaran with water and soft drinks included. It is a relaxing, scenic experience.
Snorkeling is optional at additional cost;
if you want to snorkel in the clear bay waters, equipment can be rented on the catamaran. This is not included in the tour price.
Minimum 4 participants;
if your group is smaller, message us on WhatsApp and we will try to pair you with another group departing the same day.
Lunch is not included;
there are restaurants and food options at the local market and in town. Bring cash for meals.
Traveler's insurance is included;
you are covered for the duration of the tour.
This is a long day;
13 hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring energy, snacks, and be prepared for a full day of activities — the variety of experiences makes it worth it.
The tour operates year-round;
Huatulco's bays are beautiful in every season. The catamaran runs rain or shine (weather permitting for safety).
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