Bioluminescent Lagoon Boat Ride and Swim from Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

2 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Marvel at the natural phenomenon of the bioluminescent waters in the Lagoon on this tour from Puerto Escondido. Once you arrive by van, hop aboard a boat and head out into the waters where the plankton transforms into vibrant bioluminescent lights.There, you’ll be able to swim (a life jacket is provided) in the illuminated waters and enjoy the night sky.

Experience this natural phenomenon up close and personal
The lagoon is one of the highlights of the Puerto Escondido area
Bring a swimsuit and towel if you plan to swim
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included

What's Included

Local driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned van
Boat
Life jacket
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up will be at your place of stay within Puerto Escondido

What To Expect

Laguna Manialtepec

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Make sure to bring a bathing suit and a towel
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Infant seats only available on request
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Kristina_S

Fantastic tour with a great tour guide and awesome views for the boat ride! There was lightning and thunder on one side of the sky and then beautiful views of the stars on the other side, which created such a magical experience. The bioluminescent plankton was super awesome. For us, they weren't as intense as usual apparently (not quite the blue that can occur), but it was still really cool to see the shimmering/glittering light that occurred when moving your hand through the water. Highly recommend! Such a unique experience! :D

Reviews

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Magical

marcela_c, Apr 2023

I went with my partner. After a confusion regarding our location, they picked us up. They offered us refreshments for the 1 hour ride to Chacagua National Park where the lagoon is. When we got there we used the toilets for a 10 peso fee. We got on the boat and it was pitch black. They took us into the lagoon. After a 15 minute ride, they told us we were there and we could already see the bioluminiscence. I put my hand in and moved it around and saw it. It was beautiful! It looked like I was in a Disney animated movie! The others hopped in the water but I decided to stay in the boat and played around on the water with my hands. It was magical! I recommend to go on a night where there is little to no moon so you can see it better. After the lagoon took us back home. I would recommend this tour.

Good tour

Raphael_K, Jan 2023

Good experience of a very rare phenomenon! More content from the guides would be great ————————————-

Response from Host, May 2023

hello!! thank you for your comment we are very glad that you enjoy this tour with us.

Not at all like the photo

Michelle_G, Dec 2022

Photo posted of bioluminescence is massively photoshopped. Actual glow was cool, but MUCH more faint and nothing like the photo. Additionally, tour was almost 5 hours, nearly 4 of which were getting to and from the lagoon (from zicatela) - it would have been nice to know that up front 🤨

Excelente

Norma_S, Oct 2022

The water was amazing. Short walk to the boat. The guide was very knowledgeable. We will use this company again

Great tour! Such an awesome experience

Kristina_S, Jul 2022

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Kristina! Super happy that you enjoyed this experience! I'm glad you had a great time and thank you for your beautiful review. Yes, the weather can make the experience even more magical. Many blessings and hope we can take you on a different adventure next time you visit us! :)

You will not be disappointed!!!! 💫✨✨✨

Amber_B, Jan 2022

This was by far one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had…🙌🏼✨💫❤️🔥! I would go again and again, could never get old…

Response from Host, Jan 2022

This is our mission amber! thank you so much for trusting us, we hope to see you again soon! :)

Not worth it

Karen_A, Aug 2021

We could hardly see any planktons. We had to go in a tent to see them and swam for about 5 minutes. Not worth it

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi Karen! we hope next time you visit puerto you can get to see more of this! Even when nature acts in certain ways we try our best to let you live the best experience! Regards :)

A MUST experience

GrandTour688706, Nov 2019

Great attention with nice attention since the beginning...it was lovely !!! Jaziel is a great guy he take care.of all of us all the time