Top Huatulco Overnight Tours

What a tour! Our guide Jose V. was fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable about historical sights, sincere, and paid close attention to us.He paid attention to details which made our trip interesting and fun.Like sharing great photo opportunities, staying with us until we were checked in at our overnight hotel ( which was really nice- exceptional breakfast and pool) and helping us order at meals. We will treasure the memories we made on this tour always

Overnight tour The road from Huatulco to Escondido is under construction and not for the faint of heart but our guide Victor handled all driving like a pro safely and comfortably for tourist. Day one included a long drive a meal of local cuisine. Victor was a wealth of information and the tours to the ruins of mitla abejedes of St Martin. The mercado at Ocotlán were world class. As good as or better than any we did in Europe. We visited the tulle tree where for a small donation we were given a comprehensive tour by a young girl practicing her English We arrived at our hotel which was small but clean and friendly around 7 pm. We self explored the area which included cathedrals a few street markets. A long street of Christmas decorations and celebrations. This was about 1.5 hours then we went to sleep. We got up early the hotel had a nice breakfast menu and coffee. We then self explored the city Centro square more celebration settings up and a manado just opening. We met our guide victor at 9 am at the hotel and began day 2. We saw black clay pottery making. Mezcal making , Monte alban ruins Victor again was amazing in his knowledge and also in problem solving. The tours were well worth the trip. The new highway had many areas of one way traffic and land slides. Because it turned out that we were only two of us we were able to make choices on where we spent time at Victor gave many suggestions and other options of areas of interest as we went along. We ended up getting back to hotel in Huatulco later than expected due to the highway 200 construction

Our tour guide was Jose Ventura, he was so knowledgeable about the history of each town that we visited. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable! We ended our tour feeling like Jose was part of our family!

I did the trip from Huatulco area, which is three and a half hours from Oaxaca, but it was well worthed. Monte Alban's pyramid ruins is one of the highlights of the trip, it seats on top of a mountain, overlooking at the city of Oaxaca. The many cathedrals, zocalo square, and authentic food was very nice as well. The only thing to be aware of, is the tour "hierve el agua", which was included in the package when I bought it but the tour company in Mexico claimed that they were not doing it anymore and that it was included by mistake because their website was not updated. Luckly my tour guide "Gonzalo Giovani" was an excellent guide and made it happen us. It is a magnificent place to observe nature, relax in the pools and do some hiking if times allows.

This was our 2nd time in Huatulco, Oaxaca & really wanted to visit the city. The drive is worth it! Be ready for a curvy drive through the mountains with beautiful views! The stop at San Jose de Pacifico was really a coffee stop but super cute! From there another 3 hours before arriving to the city. Oaxaca City is colorful, beautiful, & rich in history. Since it was only my husband and I , our time was flexible in regard to what we wanted to explore. The Hotel Helena was small but so nice & clean with friendly staff. Definitely take a stroll in the evening, enjoy a coffee, or dinner with mezcal drink! The archaeological sites are more than I could have expected! Rich in history and simply beautiful! Then, the Mezcal tasting was phenomenal! That’s a learn how it’s made and learned about quality. We also truly enjoyed the Artisanal shop. They were we had the opportunity to see how traditional craft is made and all the hard work put into their products. The family owned business was welcoming, kind, and did not pressure us into purchasing any items. However, I could not resist the beauty purchased a few souvenirs. El Tule is a majestic sight to see. Settled in a cute town with favorite flowers and wonderful people. Due to having to return to our hotel for Covid testing, we unfortunately had to cancel one stuff but hope to return and explore Hierve El Agua. Overall, despite loving the whole Experience, I would have appreciated an extra day in the city. The exploring Felt rushed and the reality is that the long drive can and very likely will tire anyone! But it is absolutely worth it! Our guide and Driver, Benjamin Castro, was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and flexible with any adjustments we needed to make. He has great driving skills and I had to go off to him for getting us there and back safely. He also made recommendations along the way for various stops, things to see, or food to try. We are very lucky to have him with us throughout our overnight stay. Altogether, I definitely recommend this trip and make sure to take your camera!

My husband and I went on this tour with another couple and we all enjoyed it immensely. While the drive is long, it's definitely worth it. Our tour guide, Karla, was fantastic. She spoke very good english and reviewed the rich history within the area. She took the time to translate for us and also took some wonderful photos of us during the tour. Our driver, Antonio, was also great and very friendly. He handled the drive wonderfully.It's important to note that the drive can induce motion sickness. I'm not particular prone to motion sickness, but elected to take a long acting Gravol prior to the trip and I'm glad I did. It's a very curvy, hilly road with a lot of hairpin turns so be prepared!Our first stop was at a restaurant in San Jose del Pacifico. The mountain view was breathtaking. We enjoyed a hot cup of coffee which I definitely needed to warm up. Ensure you take a light jacket/sweater for this tour as it is cooler in the mountains, especially in the morning (approximately 12 degrees Celsius).Next we visited San Bartolo for a brief lesson on how black clay pottery is made at Alfareria Dona Rosa. Very beautiful and detailed pottery pieces can be seen and purchased here. Following this, we headed to the ruins of Monte Alban which was the highlight of our visit. We spent approximately 90 minutes here which was an adequate amount of time. It's important to note that upon our arrival here it was quite hot and sunny so ensure you pack the sunscreen and a hat.Eventually we headed to Oaxaca City and checked into our hotel for the night. The hotel (Sta. Helena Plaza) was very nice, quiet, clean and comfortable. Once checked in, we began exploring the city. Karla led us through the busy downtown area where we did a lot of sightseeing, shopping and, of course, eating and drinking. Karla helped translate the food menu and even reviewed the type of cuisine that Oaxaca is famous for, such as the tlayuda (or as Karla nicknamed it, "Oaxacan Pizza").The next morning we visited El Tule -- the largest and oldest tree in Oaxaca City. And when they say large, they mean large! I was shocked by its size. We then drove to Teotitlan del Valle and visited Dixza Rugs and Organic Farm for a demonstration of the making of hand-woven wool rugs. The amount of work and talent that goes into making these beautiful rugs is outstanding.Our last stop before heading back to Huatulco was another ruins site called Mitla. While it is a fraction of the size of Monte Alban, it was still just as extraordinary.Overall, this excursion was remarkable and we are so glad we did it. Thanks so much for the great experience, Karla and Antonio!

Oaxaca is a wonderful City our tour guides Victor and Jose took us on a very speacial trip we saw tapestry , wood carvings,how Mezcal is made, did an amazing church tour and saw Mitla ruins very impressive and went to the incredible Monte Alban archeological site ( amazing) Such a colourful city Well worth the expertly guided tour Thank you

This two-day tour from Huatulco to Oaxaca was absolutely incredible and far exceeded our expectations! Our guide, José, was phenomenal — knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He took the time to explain the history, culture, and traditions of every destination, giving us a deep appreciation for Oaxaca and its people.We explored archaeological sites, passed through breathtaking mountain scenery, and visited beautiful towns, each known for its own unique crafts and trades. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, allowing us to truly experience the essence of the region rather than just sightseeing.The food was another highlight — authentic Oaxacan cuisine that gave us a real taste of local flavors. And just when we thought the trip couldn’t get any better, José surprised us with one of the most magical moments of our lives: witnessing hundreds, if not thousands, of sea turtles coming ashore at sunset to lay their eggs. It was absolutely mesmerizing and something we will never forget.This is not your typical resort excursion — it’s for travelers who want to immerse themselves in culture, history, and nature. Yes, the journey is long, but every mile is worth it. By the end, you’ll leave with a full heart and unforgettable memories.Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Oaxaca!

Alejandro was amazing. Spoke good English, excellent driver. I’m so grateful to him & I’d definitely entrust my families safety & adventure to him again. He is very passionate about the history of Mexico from plants & trees to architecture & everything in between. He went the extra mile to ensure the health & safety of my families specific needs. I’ll definitely be hanging on to his number for our next trip

Travelled from Huatulco by Tar Airlines to see the opera La Traviata. Stayed at The Holiday Inn Express (again). A quick trip and as we needed to be in Oaxaca Sat morning, we flew with Tar Airline. A great choice. 20 minutes there and 15 minutes on our return flight. Holiday Inn fabulous as usual. Wonderful performance at the Teatro. Oaxaca didn’t disappoint. Lots of Christmas festivities, lights and decorations.

It is a six hour trip each way from Huatulco so you are very rushed when you get there and very tired from the journey. A two night or three night stay would have been ideal. Oaxaca City deserves more time.

Wonderful trip to experience Oaxacan hospitality! Jose our tour guide was informative and very accommodating. We would highly recommend him.

The whole tour is amazing, we had not had the opportunity to know the village and it was a tour that allowed us to know the beautiful views from the lighthouse and different viewpoints, the village, know a little of the culture of this beautiful state and taste its traditional mole, mezcales and coffee

Jose was an excellent guide, informative and a great driver! He was patient and allowed time for our favourite excursion (Monte Alban). He was very knowledgeable and kind. Would recommend to all, wish there was a bit more time in Oaxaca to explore but overall a great trip. Bought some Mescal that was so good. Regret not buying a rug from the textile excursion, very kind family business with exquisite skill. Make sure you support these local amazing Mexican artisans! Only purchased some drink coasters which we will cherish. Bought some black clay products, beautiful and very good price! Overall, enjoyed all! Hotel was clean and good to stay at-ate at restaurant there (Oaxaca Real). Thank you Jose!