Tour to swim in bioluminescence

Experience the magic of swimming the in glowing, bioluminescent waters of the lagoon. Learn about the phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton, their ecosystem, and it’s importance for the environment.

Bioluminescent waters is a phenomenon that occurs in a few special places in the world. The lagoons near Puerto Escondido are one of those places. The right mix of salt and freshwater in the lagoon fosters a high level plankton (who are responsible for the bioluminescent light). This high level of plankton combined with limited light pollution makes the lagoons near Puerto Escondido the perfect place to witness this exceptional sight.

In this tour, one of our most popular, we travel to the lagoon, a 20 minute drive from Puerto Escondido. We leave in the evening to arrive at the lagoon in darkness. Once at the lagoon, your knowledgeable guide Antonio, who has a degree in Maritime Sciences, will give you a range of information about the lagoon ecosystem, and the plankton who create this phenomenon.

Shortly after, we board a boat that takes us onto the lagoon where we bathe in the warm water and view the magic of the bioluminescent plankton. We spend around an hour on the lagoon enjoying the peaceful waters and the stunning night sky. Returning to shore, the tour concludes and we make our way back to Puerto Escondido.

This tour is perfect for families and groups looking for a night to remember. This tour can be paired with our tours to the lagoon on boat, kayak, or stand up paddle to view birds and the stunning sunset prior to witnessing this phenomenon in the evening. Get in touch to enquire.

Cost: $25 a $30 USD per person

Schedule

Departure 1 hour before sunset, return 2 hours after sunset.

Duration

3 hours.

Included

Round trip transportation if you are within the Puerto Escondido area.

Request a quote for transportation from other areas outside of Puerto Escondido.

MINIMUM

It is necessary to have a minimum of 4 people for the tour takes place.

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Opinions of satisfied customers

    
 
 
        
   Лена С 
 2021-11-28
 
 
  Amazing
it was incredibly romantic. horse, sunrise and beach with waves. the horses were very docile and obedient. incredible emotions!🧡
very grateful to Antonio, who picked us up from our home. took a lot of great photos, showed the best place for breakfast.
  
 
       
   Alicja C 
 2021-10-31
 
 
  Super Surf
cool, patient and very focused surf trainer! 
three hours with Antonio & Chico were brilliant! hope to try again one day :)
  
 
       
   ayshiaab 
 2021-08-24
 
 
  The best tour!!!
My friends and I did a bioluminescent tour with Toño and Emilio, and it was definitely one of our best experiences in Puerto. The tour surpassed all of our expectations. It included transportation, a boat ride with bird watching along the lagoon, time on a gorgeous beach at sunset, the best seafood dinner we've ever had, a bonfire, and a night swim in the bioluminescent water. The tour was so comprehensive and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better time! Toño was both super knowledgeable about everything and also entertaining. I'd highly recommend any tour of the tours with him. The next time we return, we'll definitely book with Vidasurf!
  
 
       
   B Sacha R 
 2021-08-18
 
 
  The best bioluminescence tour
My friends and I did the bioluminescence tour with Vidasurf and honestly for me that was the best experience ever. Not only did we see bioluminescence while swimming under a tent in the lagoon at night but I also had the opportunity to go on a surfboard that was attached to the back of the boat and be towed while trying to keep my balance 😂. It was a fantastic and unforgettable experience! Then we headed to the beach to watch the sunset and sat around a bonfire while roasting marshmallows before heading back to the lagoon to see the bioluminescence at night. I would definitely 100% recommend this tour to everyone! It was so magical and almost unreal.
  
 
       
   Wilmer Jose Perez Diaz 
 2021-07-31
 
 
  Gran experiencia tomando olas en el amanecer de Puerto Escondido!!
Increible la experiencia de aprender a surf y tener un par de dias de calma y paz. Las personas de vidaSurf Ecotours se portaron increible conmigo y nos mostraron los mejores lugares para desayunar. Sin duda si buscas paz y tranquilidad ve a puerto escondido y no olvides en ir a surf con toño
  
 
       
   Zara N 
 2021-07-31
 
 
  Surfing for beginners
First ever surf lesson and by the end I was able to stand up and catch a wave (with lots of encouragement). They also took photos and videos, which is SUPER helpful when it comes to figuring out what you’re doing wrong and how to improve your stance/how to shift weight.  Great experience!
  
 
       
   Vanessa L 
 2021-07-23
 
 
  LOVED our surf lessons
My boyfriend and I took 4 surfing lessons with Toño and his team while we were in PE. We loved our experience and could not recommend it more! Next time we're in PE, we will definitely hit them up for more lessons.

-Transportation: we were picked up at our AirBnb and dropped back off at our AirBnb 
-Learning to surf: Toño taught us the rules and basics really well
-Practice: The team pushed us really hard and really wanted us to catch waves. We had a blast. 
-Communication: communicating via WhatsApp was super easy!
-Class sizes: class sizes ranged from 2-5, and even when there was 5 we were able to catch a lot of waves.
  
 
       
   Florencia R 
 2021-07-15
 
 
  Gran Experiencia
Excelente experiencia, Jose le dio clases a mi hijo y logro que se parara en la tabla rapidisimo, con toda la paciencia! le enseño de tal forma que ya quiere regresar y seguir apendiendo! Toño nos explico todo y se nota que no hay nada que les apasione mas que el surf y enseñarlo a los demas. En verdad lo recomendamos!!!
  
 
       
   Mac D 
 2021-07-13
 
 
  Friendly & Experienced Surf Instructors
My friends and I took surf lessons with Toño and his team.  They were awesome!  We started with safety and board positioning training on land to make sure everyone was comfortable before entering the water.  Once in the water, the instructors were by your side helping you navigate and ride the waves!  I highly recommend Toño and his team. - Mac
  
 
       
   Michaela G 
 2021-07-13
 
 
  Surf Lesson
We had a great time surfing with Antonio and his team! We were all beginners and they were patient as we learned, but also pushed and coached us to catch the waves. I definitely feel more confident hopping on a surf board now. We met them at Playa Carrizalillo beach at 9am for a ~2.5hr lesson, started with on-land instruction and practice, then headed into the water. 

After the lesson, our instructors took us to a great local breakfast spot and even dropped us back at our hotel. The Vidasurf team was friendly, quick to communicate via WhatsApp, all equipment was in great condition, and boards and rash guards were included in the price.

Contact us

Vidasurf Ecotours: Travel agency registered with the National Registry of Tourism # 04203180021 by the Federal Secretariat of Mexican Tourism.
+52 954 111 83 24 - WhatsApp
info@vidasurfecotours.com