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Embark on an unforgettable journey to the hidden gem of Huatulco, where vibrant experiences await at every turn. Immerse yourself in the charm of this quaint small town, savoring its local flavors and warm hospitality. Venture into the lush landscapes surrounding Llano Grande, where you’ll tour a coffee farm and swim in waterfalls. Delight your taste buds with a hands-on cooking class, discovering the secrets of traditional Mexican cuisine. Take to the crystal-clear waters for a boat tour around the nine breathtaking bays, each unveiling a unique slice of paradise. Explore the coastline and the coastal towns of Mazunte and Zipolite, where the laid-back atmosphere and golden shores beckon. Huatulco, a haven of culture, nature, and culinary delights, awaits your discovery.
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6 days
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8 - 22 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (limited single rooms available)
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5 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners
Activities Included
- Boat Tour
- Cooking Class
- Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla
- Zipolite, Mazunte & Punta Cometa Tour
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (limited single rooms available)
- Local Guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
Optional Activities
- Surf Lesson
- Sunset Tour
Exclusions
- International flights
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas and travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- Tips for Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
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Welcome to Mexico!
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.
meal
dinner
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will typically be a 2-course set menu with an additional shared appetizer and 1 non-alcoholic beverage included, subject to change.
accommodation
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco, or similar
Overnight in Huatulco.
Day 2
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Snorkel, Sail & Sizzle in Huatulco
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.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
activity
APPROX. 4 HOURS 30 MIN
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.
activity
APPROX. 4 HOURS
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.
meal
dinner
Dinner is included as part of the cooking class. You will typically enjoy one main course with a couple sides, subject to change. 1 alcoholic drink is included.
accommodation
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco, or similar
Overnight in Huatulco.
Day 3
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Chasing Cascadas Mágicas
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.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
transfer
APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN
Transfer to 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.
activity
APPROX. 4 HOURS
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.
meal
lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will typically be a variety of dishes served family style, subject to change. Water is included.
transfer
APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN
Transfer back to 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.
accommodation
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco, or similar
Overnight in Huatulco.
Day 4
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Coastal Wanders & Turtle Wonders
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.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
transfer
APPROX. 1 HOUR 15 MIN
Transfer to Mazunte
Take a private transfer to Mazunte. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.
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APPROX. 7 HOURS
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
transfer
APPROX. 1 HOUR 15 MIN
Transfer Back to Huatulco
Take a return transfer to Huatulco. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.
accommodation
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco, or similar
Overnight in Huatulco.
Day 5
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Sleep or Surf, & Catch a Sunset
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.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
activity
APPROX. 4 HOURS
Surf Lesson (Optional)
If you're feeling adventurous, sign up for a surf lesson! Learn the correct form and balance with your professional teacher then take to the waves on your own.
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APPROX. 3 HOURS
Sunset Tour (Optional)
This afternoon you’ll take a 10 minute transfer from the hotel to the dock. Then hop on board a private boat and enjoy your last sunset in Mexico! You will make stops for swimming as you relax and coast on the open water. Life jackets are provided however snorkeling equipment and food/drinks will be at an additional cost. 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.
meal
dinner
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will typically be a 2-course set menu with an additional shared appetizer and 1 non-alcoholic beverage included, subject to change.
accommodation
Hotel Villa Blanca Huatulco, or similar
Overnight in Huatulco.
Day 6
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Adios!
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.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
Itinerary Details
Itineraries may change throughout the year due to several factors
including logistical issues, Traveler feedback, or operational changes.
The provided itinerary, including estimated times, serve as guidelines
only. As your date of travel approaches, our Operators will amend the
itinerary to include more details, adjust activities and provide updated
information.
TrovaTrip and our Operators reserve the right to alter itineraries as we
deem necessary before and during your experience in-destination.
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