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Huatulco Tours: 15 Lined Up by Price and Hours

34 tours  ·  from $25

The shortlist you would text a friend: 15 huatulco tours that repay the money, with what each costs and how they differ once you read past the headline.

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included - The 10:30 pickup and the road 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

Travel from Huatulco to Copalitilla’s jungle waterfalls in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Gustavo, Edgar, or Giovanni. Swim in clear pools, explore caves and cascades, enjoy a local meal for an extra fee, and sample coffee, cocoa, honey, and mezcal along the way.

“The tasting experience is a commercial sales pitch. It’s a waste of time. I did not pay to spend 1.5 hours seeing a commercial and taste a bunch of stuff and pressured to buy things. This should be a half day trip without a visit to the tourist trap, which is a shop and a buffet meal that the tour guide earns a commission from. I booked the tour to the waterfall and that’s it. No need for a meal or a shop to visit. That can be done on my own.”

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Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco - Huatulco National Park and the Bufadero
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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 Paraíso Huatulco. You’ll see Santa Cruz Bay, Huatulco National Park, El Órgano, Maguey, Cacaluta, and Chachacual, with time for snorkeling and a seafood lunch. Guides such as Victor and Charlie have been praised for friendly instruction, though English commentary can vary.

“Good value, though the drinks on boat were very limited. You can bring ypur own. Knowledgeable guide.”

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Kayak Huatulco Sunrise - Launching from 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

Leave your hotel before dawn for a private kayak outing led by guides such as Ferguson, Heriberto, Jimena, or Humberto. Paddle through Huatulco’s calm bays as the sun rises, stop for fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and pastries, then snorkel at Playa La Entrega. Kayaks, life jackets, snorkel gear, photos, and dry bags are provided.

“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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Ocean Eco Adventure with Marine Biologist Guides - Offshore wildlife search: dolphins, turtles, and whales
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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

From Chahué Marina, marine biologist guides such as Peter, Isabel, Scarlett, and Katerina lead a 4.5-hour trip offshore for dolphins, turtles, rays, and seasonal humpback whales, then return through Huatulco National Park for secluded reef snorkeling. Groups stay small, with up to 14 people, though some outings have fewer than 10.

“Lots of great info, great snorkeling and LOTS of sea turtles and dolphins. Very enjoyable. Peter is a very knowledgeable guide.”

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Street Food Cooking Class - Making tortillas, tacos, and fresh salsa
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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 with Jane from Chiles & Chocolate. Make handmade tortillas, tacos, fresh salsas, empanadas, and hibiscus margaritas, then eat what you prepare. Hotel or port pickup, drinks, lunch, and a recipe book are included.

“We enjoyed Jane’s class so much. Can’t wait to make homemade tortillas. We look forward to trying her restaurant as well”

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"Copalitilla" Waterfalls from Huatulco - Swimming beneath the falls
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“Copalitilla” Waterfalls from Huatulco

6.“Copalitilla” Waterfalls from Huatulco

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

Ride about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Huatulco to San Miguel del Puerto, then follow jungle paths to Copalitilla’s clear pools and waterfalls. You can swim, enjoy a regional meal, and learn about the area from your guide. Israel has earned special praise, though English ability may vary by guide.

“We paid for a bilingual guide and got one who couldn’t speak but a few words of English. He gave wonderful background on all the sites… only in Spanish. The only reason I give this three stars is that the falls were great and the guide kind. But we did not receive what we were told. Save the money and take a taxi.”

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Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX) - How the Huatulco Zones Affect Your Booking
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Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX)

7.Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 119 reviews · 15 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Book a private, nonstop minivan from Huatulco International Airport to your hotel, residence, or villa. Your driver waits outside the arrivals terminal with your name and company logo, helps with luggage, and provides an air-conditioned ride for up to 35 minutes. Zone pricing covers key Huatulco resort areas.

“Excellent service. On time. Friendly driver. After booking, a few days before the service I was contacted to confirm the service and check my arrival time and number of passengers.”

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Huatulco Walking Food Tour - Family-run stops and the local connection
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Huatulco Walking Food Tour

8.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 Frances, sampling at least seven local dishes and snacks. Expect family-run eateries, street food, pastries, tamales, tacos, chocolate, mezcal, and plenty of background on Huatulco and Oaxaca. The tour costs $75, lasts about three hours, and returns to the church meeting point.

“Jane was an excellent tour guide and we had a great time. She has a wealth of information. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Huatulco Bahías Tour - Chachacual Bay, the main snorkeling stop
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Huatulco Bahías Tour

9.Huatulco Bahías Tour

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

Spend about seven hours visiting seven of Huatulco’s nine bays by boat, with snorkeling at Chachacual, beach time at Maguey, and views of Cacaluta. Hotel pickup, drinks, transport, and bilingual guiding are included. Guides such as José, Charlie, Roger, and Lamberto have earned praise, though boat size and English service can vary.

“Great tour around the bays. Things they don't tell you you're going to need is money for chairs when you get to the first Island. They only take cash so you must have pesos. The restaurant at the second Island does take visa MasterCard but you will need pesos for your tip. And the special pineapple that they offer in the restaurant I don't recommend it!!”

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Huatulco: Private Transfer Airport - Hotels - Why the $38 Group Price Can Be Good Value
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Huatulco: Private Transfer Airport – Hotels

10.Private Transfer Airport – Hotels

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

Arrange a private, air-conditioned ride from Bahías de Huatulco International Airport to your hotel, or back again. A uniformed Paraíso Huatulco driver waits with your name on a sign and handles luggage, with civil liability and traveler insurance included. The ride takes about 31 minutes and costs $38 per group of up to 15.

“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 - Making empanadas with huitlacoche and squash
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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

11.Traditional Mexican Cooking Class

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

Travel from your Huatulco hotel to La Bocana for a hands-on Mexican cooking class with Alfredo and the Wahaca Cooking team. Make empanadas, salsas, tortillas, sopes, and refried beans while learning about rural life and local ingredients. The class is in English, capped at 12 people, and ends with a shared meal and scratch-made margaritas.

“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 - The private ride to your Huatulco hotel
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Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

12.Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

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

Meet your bilingual operator outside Bahías de Huatulco Airport, find your name on a sign, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to a hotel in Huatulco’s urban area. Drivers such as Lamberto, Miguel, Gustavo, and Neff are known for friendly help and local tips. The service is private, quick, and available for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.

“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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Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included - Four Huatulco viewpoints in about two hours
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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 viewpoints including Las Letras, Punta de Santa Cruz, El Faro, and Hierbabuena. Then see La Crucecita’s Guadalupe church, taste mezcal, mole, chocolate, coffee, quesillo, and grasshoppers, and browse local textiles and silverware with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Kevin, or Alberto.

“An excellent experience really that spends amazing all the advice explanations the stories and stories.Auto-translated”

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Huatulco's Mountain Waterfalls - Swimming time, photos, and sensible expectations
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Huatulco’s Mountain Waterfalls

14.Huatulco’s Mountain Waterfalls

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

Travel from Huatulco into the Sierra Madre del Sur in an air-conditioned vehicle, then follow a river trail to the Copalitilla waterfalls. You’ll have about 90 minutes for swimming, photos, and possible cave exploration before a traditional meal, coffee, and chocolate tasting in Llano Grande. Guides such as Fabian and Armando are praised for safety and good English.

“What an amazing adventure we had. Armando was insightful thoughtful and full of life as our tour guide. Not only did he speak excellent English, but he was super fun. He didn’t leave anything out including how to step through some challenging areas on this trek through the 7 magical waterfalls tour. My mom and I along w x2 other Canadians had a blast. I highly recommend doing this tour as it’s well worth every penny spent of $95.00 CAD for the two of us. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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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.)

Meet your driver at Bahias de Huatulco International Airport and ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Huatulco hotel. The return trip brings you back to the airport. Your driver handles the traffic, offers a friendly greeting, and may point out local highlights along the way. The service covers groups of up to 10.

“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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New in Huatulco Tours

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★ 4.5Private One-Way or Roundtrip Transportation to Huatulco HotelsFrom $3532 reviews
★ 5.0Seafood Cooking ClassFrom $11538 reviews
★ 5.03 Levels of Huatulco the coffee you’ve been looking forFrom $8043 reviews
★ 5.0Pyramids Archaeological Site HTFrom $8035 reviews
★ 5.0Mama’s KitchenFrom $11542 reviews
★ 5.0Dolphin & Whale Watching with Marine BiologistsFrom $5931 reviews
★ 4.5Huatulco City Tour HTFrom $4537 reviews
★ 5.08-Course Dinner Experience in HuatulcoFrom $12038 reviews
★ 4.3Premium Boat Tour with snorkel experience.From $5030 reviews
★ 4.0Bays Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Hotel PickupFrom $3837 reviews
★ 4.4From La Crucecita: Private Huatulco 7 or 5 Bays Boat Trip31 reviews
★ 5.0Magical Copalitilla Waterfalls with EntryFrom $5735 reviews

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