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The 15 Huatulco Tours That Earn Their Price

34 tours  ·  from $25

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 huatulco tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included - The drive from Huatulco into the mountains
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Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

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

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

Ride from Huatulco into the mountains with guides such as Gustavo, Edgar, or Giovanni, then walk through the jungle to Copalitilla’s cool pools, caves, and waterfalls. Admission and transport are included. Bring water shoes, cash, and patience for the winding road.

“We travelled to Huatulco from Winnipeg, MB CANADA and had a fabulous time on the waterfall excursion. Our guide was Edgar and he took great care of us all for the day. The scenery was beautiful, the waterfalls were majestic, and Edgar kept us informed for the day. Would highly recommend!!”

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Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco - Santa Cruz Bay and Huatulco’s past
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Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

2.Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Huatulco by boat with a bilingual guide, visiting Santa Cruz, the National Park, Maguey, El Órgano, Cacaluta, and Chachacual. Snorkeling is optional, lunch and park fees cost extra, and guides such as Victor and Charlie help make the day run smoothly.

“We had great confusion about where to meet the tour guide! After 30 minutes of waiting at the dock at the cruise terminal, I decided to walk around the marina to find the boat pictured on Viator. After finding the boat and then inquiring about the return time, we made an adjustment to the excursion. Upon booking this excursion, I disclosed the name of my cruise ship and the on-board time for us to board our ship at the end of the excursion. Because the boat trip did not leave the marina on time, they couldn't guarantee that they could return us to our cruise ship on time. So we…”

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Kayak Huatulco Sunrise - Launching at Playa La Entrega
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Kayak Huatulco Sunrise

3.Kayak Huatulco Sunrise

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

Start before dawn with guides such as Ferguson, Heriberto, Jimena, or Humberto, then kayak across Huatulco’s calm bays as the sun rises. The tour includes equipment, fresh fruit, coffee or juice, pastries, photos, snorkeling, and dry storage. Hotel pickup may be available by location.

“We had a great experience with Ferguson, Heriberto, and Carmen. Beautiful sunrise combined with flying manta rays made for a great trip. Our group was very friendly and enjoyable. We highly recommend, if you don't mind waking up early.”

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Ocean Eco Adventure with Marine Biologist Guides - Leaving Chahué Marina at 11 a.m.
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Ocean Eco Adventure with Marine Biologist Guides

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 Oceanico’s bilingual marine biologist guides, such as Peter, Isabel, Scarlett or Katerina. Search offshore for humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and rays, then cruise Huatulco National Park’s bays and snorkel a quiet reef away from larger boats.

“Fantastic tour to see whales , dolphin, turtles and birds as well. Excellent guides and attention to safety. Really enjoyed the experience!”

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Street Food Cooking Class - From Huatulco to Zimatan at 9:00 a.m.
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Street Food Cooking Class

5.Street Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Huatulco to Zimatan for a 3.5-hour, hands-on Oaxacan cooking class led by Jane. Make handmade tortillas, tacos, salsas, empanadas, and hibiscus margaritas, then eat together and take home recipes. Hotel and port pickup, lunch, and drinks are included.

“Great Experience. Jane is entertaining. She gives you enlightenment to the Mecican culture and how it ties into their food. You learn some basics to create some very yummy food.”

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"Copalitilla" Waterfalls from Huatulco - A regional meal after the hike
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“Copalitilla” Waterfalls from Huatulco

6.“Copalitilla” Waterfalls from Huatulco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $56

Travel from Huatulco to Copalitilla Waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle, hike through jungle trails, swim in clear pools, and eat a regional meal. Guide Israel is praised for friendly, flexible service, but confirm your English guide and bring pesos for entry, lunch, fees, and optional activities.

“Israel is a fantastic tour guide. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. A good guy to go to the waterfalls with.”

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Huatulco Walking Food Tour - Meeting beside Iglesia de la Crucecita
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Huatulco Walking Food Tour

7.Huatulco Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk through La Crucecita with guides such as Jane, Giovanni, Ben, or Juanita, sampling at least seven local foods and drinks. Expect street vendors, family-run restaurants, Oaxacan chocolate, tacos, tamales, mezcal, and stories about Huatulco’s food and culture. The tour starts and ends by the church.

“What a fun experience trying local foods and visiting locally owned shops! Giovanni was a great tour guide and we loved all the treats that were included in the price. Huatulco is a great little town that is still authentic.”

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Huatulco Bahías Tour - Maguey and El Organo, two hours for lunch and swimming
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Huatulco Bahías Tour

8.Huatulco Bahías Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $50

Cruise seven of Huatulco’s nine bays with Lamby Tours Huatulco, stopping at Chachacual for optional snorkeling and Maguey for beach time and lunch. Guides such as Jose and Charlie provide English and Spanish commentary. Hotel transfers, water, and soft drinks are included, but bring pesos for park fees, gear, chairs, food, and tips.

“The crew was very attentive and sweet. (Victor?) the guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the area. Announced everything in Spanish and English. The snorkeling was amazing and we were able to go to Playa La India. Bonus!! They spotted a whale and we were able to stop and enjoy! Thank you!”

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Huatulco: Private Transfer Airport - Hotels - A direct 31-minute ride to your hotel
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Huatulco: Private Transfer Airport – Hotels

9.Private Transfer Airport – Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 31 minutes (approx.)

Meet Paraíso Huatulco staff at Huatulco International Airport, identified by uniforms, a company logo, and a sign with your name. Ride directly to your hotel in an air-conditioned private vehicle. The transfer takes about 31 minutes and costs $38 per group of up to 15 people.

“Missed my connector flight in Mexico City due to customs and it being my first time traveling out of the country. They did not understand this and did not refund my money. Do not recommend.”

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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class - Chopping, roasting, and learning the local pantry
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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

10.Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Alfredo leads a small, hands-on Mexican cooking class at La Bocana beach in Huatulco. You will make tortillas, sopes, salsas, and huitlacoche empanadas, hear about rural Oaxaca, enjoy lunch with margaritas, and receive the recipes by email.

“A great memory and experience that we will never forget! ❤️ Alfredo was extremely informative, and the hands on experience was amazing! Trying new foods, new methods of cooking, in an environment that allowed us to learn the history and hear Alfredo’s stories made it all the more enjoyable! Thank you so much for this opportunity and we will never forget the fun we had and the group we met! ❤️ a 10 out of 10 for sure!”

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Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels - Why the airport welcome matters
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Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

11.Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Book a private, air-conditioned ride from Bahías de Huatulco Airport to hotels in the urban area. A bilingual certified driver meets you outside with a sign, helps with luggage, and can share local tips. The ride takes about 25 minutes and costs $25 per person.

“Everything was great no concerns! The drivers were on time. I really liked the confirmation text message before hand. Was very stress free!”

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Canyoning in the Oaxacan Coast Canyons - Leaving Huatulco for the river
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Canyoning in the Oaxacan Coast Canyons

12.Canyoning in the Oaxacan Coast Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

From Huatulco, Christian guides a small group through the Oaxacan Coast canyons, walking rocky riverbeds, scrambling over stones, swimming in natural pools, and possibly jumping or rappelling depending on water levels. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, water, and beer are included.

“Cristian took such perfect care of us. I felt safe but still very adventuresome and it was a once in a lifetime solo ride down the river! Fantastic fun!”

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Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included - La Crucecita and the Guadalupe church
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Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included

13.Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at 5 pm with hotel pickup and visit Huatulco’s best-known viewpoints, La Crucecita’s Guadalupe church, and local tasting stops for mezcal, mole, chocolate, coffee, quesillo, and grasshoppers. Guides including Gabriel, Kevin, and Alberto Santos add humor, photos, and local insight.

“We had the best tour guide, Gabriel was very knowledgeable and very funny. We all had a blast with him. He took us all the pictures, carry our bags to the van. 10/10”

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Huatulco's Mountain Waterfalls - Llano Grande and a working coffee farm
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Huatulco’s Mountain Waterfalls

14.Huatulco’s Mountain Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride from Huatulco into the Sierra Madre del Sur, then follow a river trail to the Cascadas Mágicas de Copalitilla. You can swim in natural pools, explore behind the main waterfall, taste coffee and chocolate, and share a traditional Oaxacan meal. Fabian and Armando are among the bilingual guides.

“El viaje muy bien, pero la srta Viridiana Cruz que se hace llamar la anfitriona muy grosera y nada atenta. Yo no asisti al paseo unicamente mi familia yo me quede en el hotel y le estuve marcando para que me dijera a que hora terminaba el paseo ya que me di cuenta que no habia señal telefonica y muy grosera me contesto despues de cuatro llamadas y gritandome al telefono, y yo angustiado por querer saber unicamente la hora de regreso. Muy mal x ella.”

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Huatulco Airport: Round-Trip Transfer to Huatulco Hotels - The roughly 30-minute ride to your hotel
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Huatulco Airport: Round-Trip Transfer to Huatulco Hotels

15.Huatulco Airport: Round-Trip Transfer to Huatulco Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, round-trip ride between Huatulco International Airport and your hotel with Ocean Travel. Your driver meets you at the airport, handles the traffic, and provides an air-conditioned vehicle for a roughly 30-minute transfer. Groups of up to 10 share one price.

“Prompt pick up as promised. Clean, reliable transportation. Friendly service! Got us to destination safely and spoke very good English. Pointed out hi lights on our drive.”

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