Adventure on the Oaxacan Coast

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30 P.M. to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into HUX.

Wake up feeling refreshed and adventurous. After breakfast you will start your day hopping on a boat to do your tour of the 9 bays of Huatulco. You will have time to snorkel and relax on the boat while cruising across the water. You will have time for some lunch before you get back to Huatulco’s port. Then head back to the hotel for some to refresh and get ready to make your own dinner. In the late afternoon you’ll head to the local kitchen where you’ll prepare your dinner yourself with a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy the delectable dishes you've created before returning to the hotel. For your boating excursion in the morning, make sure to wear your bathing suit, and bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

• Boat Tour

  After breakfast, you will transfer 10 minutes to start your first adventure in Huatulco, your private boating expedition around the 9 bays of Huatulco. The first stop you will make is at a bay where you will be able to swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. Afterwards, you will coast along the different bays around Huatulco as you enjoy the view. If you're lucky you might spot turtles, stingrays, or even dolphins. You will make a stop at a town in one of the s bays where you can have free time for some lunch (not included). Life jackets and mask and snorkel are provided, along with water and soda as refreshments. Depending on the size of your group, your boat will be smaller and carry around 15 people or slightly larger with a maximum occupancy of 30 people. You’ll return to land around 1pm and head back to the hotel.

  08:30· 270 min· Huatulco
• Cooking Class

  After a 15 minute transfer you’ll arrive at the kitchen where you will begin preparing your dinner. In this hands-on lesson with a local chef, you’ll learn to create a variety of Mexican dishes. Depending on the day’s menu you will usually create one main course along with a couple sides. The exact dishes you will prepare will depend on the freshest ingredients of the week but may include seafood, mole, or street food dishes. Then feast on your creations in a traditional meal celebrating the bounty of the coastal region of Oaxaca.

  15:00· 240 min· Huatulco

This morning you’ll enjoy breakfast before transferring to Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla. You will take a short walk, stopping at multiple pools of crystal-clear water that you'll be able to take a dip in, before reaching the final larger pool. Spend time relaxing and swimming at the final pool then head back down to enjoy lunch. Then take a return transfer back to your hotel. Once you arrive at the hotel, the evening is free for you to enjoy. Today you’ll want to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a bathing suit, a water bottle, a hat, and insect repellent.

• Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla

  Cascadas Mágicas de Copalitilla, in Oaxaca, Mexico, is a series of stunning turquoise waterfalls and natural pools surrounded by lush jungle. Upon arrival you will have an opportunity to change into swimwear before you set off on a walk to the waterfalls. In total there are six crystal-clear pools, with the final pool being the main attraction. On your walk, you will stop to enjoy about 15 minutes at each pool on the way up. The stretch to the final waterfall may be more strenuous, however, there is an alternate route for those who prefer a more leisure trail to the top. At the final waterfall you’ll spend 1-1.5 hours relaxing and swimming before heading back down. Then you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the entrance before transfering back to your hotel.

  13:00· 240 min· Huatulco
• Transfer · Huatulco → Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla

  Take a private transfer to Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla. About an hour in, you'll make a short stop at a local community with shops carrying coffee, chocolate, and mezcal. Then continue another half an hour to the waterfall entrance. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  90 min
• Transfer · Llanoo Grande → Huatulco

  Take a private transfer back to Huatulco. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed. You will usually be arriving in the evening.

  90 min

After breakfast you will take a transfer to Mazunte, a small beach town on the Pacific coast. You will explore the town and a local women-founded Co-Op that makes sustainable and natural beauty products from local ingredients. Continue for a quick stop at a shop to taste some local snacks, then, head down the coast to another small town, Zipolite, to enjoy lunch on your own and amazing views of the ocean. You’ll have a couple hours to explore on your own before transferring to a nearby beach to watch the release of sea turtles. In the evening you’ll head back to the Mazunte area and walk to Punta Cometa to enjoy the sunset on the ocean. After sunset, you’ll take a return transfer to Huatulco to get dinner on your own. Today you’ll want to wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle.

• Zipolite, Mazunte & Punta Cometa Tour

  Your day will begin with a visit to Mazunte, one of Mexico’s Pueblo Magico (magical towns). Your first stop will be to visit a local women-founded Co-Op where they create ecologically grown and processed cosmetic products. Your short visit will include an explanation about the initiative and their locally sourced products. Before departing Mazunte you’ll stop into a local shop to try some local snacks. You’ll enjoy 1 tasting of local Mezcal, 1 piece of quesillo, and if you’d like, some chapulines (grasshoppers). Then transfer 15 minutes over to Zipolite where you can take some stunning pictures at a local viewpoint. The beach near Zipolite is a nudist beach, which you will not visit, however, you will be able to reach the viewpoint for pictures of the beautiful vista. In town, you’ll have the opportunity to get lunch on your own and enjoy amazing views of the ocean. You’ll have a couple hours to explore before you take a half hour transfer to Ventanilla to observe the release of marine turtles on the beach. The turtle release is conducted by professionals and touching them is prohibited. You’ll enjoy a brief explanation of the importance of marine conservation of the local area as well as its overall importance. Continue your afternoon with a short 10 minute transfer to Punta Cometa for an amazing sunset view. To reach the viewpoint you will walk 1.5 miles (20-30 minutes) and encounter steep rocky stairs. It should be noted that this walk is an intermediate activity and is not suitable for people with back problems, high blood pressure, or those who weigh over 220 lbs. The sea is quite rough in the areas you will be visiting today so swimming will not be possible. *TrovaTrip works in tandem with the local operator to vet and ensure all animals are treated humanely and respectfully

  10:45· 420 min· Huatulco
• Transfer · Huatulco → Mazunte

  Take a private transfer to Mazunte. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  75 min
• Transfer · Punta Cometa → Huatulco

  Take a return transfer to Huatulco. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  75 min

Today is a free day for you to explore. If you signed up for a surf lesson you’ll have an early start to the day, otherwise, sleep in or do some exploring on your own! In the evening you’ll enjoy your last sunset in Mexico aboard a boat. Then return to land for your final group meal in the evening. For the Sunset Boat Tour you’ll want to wear your swimsuit and bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a towel, and a water bottle.

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of HUX.