MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular zihuatanejo tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private half-day tour of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo with hotel pickup, Playa Linda wildlife, markets, and bay views at your pace.
“Unique experience with a lovely host couple. Now we can make Christmas tamales ourselves - thank you Elsa and Carlos!”
Half-day Ixtapa Island tour from Zihuatanejo with hotel pickup, lagoon wildlife, panga boat rides, snorkeling options, and included lunch.
“So enjoyed our trip, especially Luis sharing his knowledge as we loved learning about the wildlife and the history of the area. His experience made our trip easy and fun. We were originally going to the the trip to Ixtapa Island on our own, we are happy we chose to go with Luis de la…”
Half-day guided trip from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo to Xihuacan ruins and museum, with local lunch and small-group comfort.
“Pablo was so knowledgeable and well-spoken. We learned so much about the archeological site we visited plus he also answered many other questions we had about Zihua and surrounds. The tour was well paced and the lunch delicious. I would highly recommend this tour and Viator in general. The van was comfortable and nicely air…”
Zihuatanejo baby sea turtle release in Juluchuca: learn turtle life cycles, meet the hatchery team, and watch hatchlings reach the surf.
“It was an amazing experience. The guides, Juan and Memo were great. The gentleman overseeing the hatchery, Balthazar, was very informative. Seeing the little baby sea turtles will melt your heart and watching them make their way to the ocean to begin their new lives was transcendent. I highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day kayak and snorkeling in Zihuatanejo Bay with hotel pickup, lunch, and a guided seawall swim to the Jesus statue.
“This was by far the highlight of our trip. We were a group of five with our tour guide Pablo. Four of us had kayaked before, one of us had not. Pablo guided us all on our Kayaks to Las Gatas beach for snorkeling, everyone stayed together and loved the kayaking experience across the Bay.…”
3-hour Zihuatanejo food and walking tour with Francisco: farmers market samples, breakfast, snacks, and bottled water. Meat-focused.
“Learning the history of the food including how it’s cooked, where it originated and how it’s made today was very interesting. Food was all delicious and PLENTY!”
Beach horseback riding near Zihuatanejo with pickup, gentle horses, mangroves, coconut groves, and wading at Playa Larga.
“Ramon our guide was absolutely amazing! We got picked up and dropped off which was so convenient. The horses were well trained and so smart. The area was so beautiful. We would definitely go again.”
Small-group Zihuatanejo city and countryside tour with Luis: bay viewpoints, markets, fruit farms, clay tiles, and beach lunch.
“Luis is a very knowledgeable local man. We saw how the poor, the rich and in between lived. Very interesting”
Help baby sea turtles reach the ocean on a small-group tour near Zihuatanejo, with pickup options, English guidance, and hands-on release.
“We loved the turtle release!! Mariana and Paco were amazing guides. Very friendly and laid back. We got the whole experience to ourselves, and got to release about 10 baby turtles. Magical! Would 10/10 recommend”
Half-day snorkeling on Ixtapa Island from Zihuatanejo with hotel pickup, included gear, water taxi access, and an island lunch for $125.
“Buen viaje la persona que te acompañará será muy amable y estará al tanto de un viaje cómodo te incluye bebida y alimento”
Small-group Zihuatanejo tour to Xihuacan with museum stops, a pyramid climb, La Chole lunch, and A/C pickup in English.
“Our tour guide, Ronulfo was very friendly, extremely enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in the history and archaeology of the region.”
Half-day Las Gatas snorkel from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo with hotel pickup, boat ride, palapa shade, and a guided peek at the Jesus statue.
“Louis was an amazing guide and host! He and his wonderful son took good care of us from pick-up to drop-off. They were lovely people to spend the day with!”
A small-group 3-day Mexico road trip from Zihuatanejo to Morelia, pairing Monarch butterflies with artisan towns and baroque cathedrals.
“This was a great experience. Jennifer (the brains behind the operation) and Ran (the driver and guide) were a great team with a whole lot of knowledge and more importantly there was a touch of personality, humor and friendship throughout the whole tour. It felt more like a fun road trip than a clinical moneymaking…”
Ride horses along Playa Larga, stop for photos, cross coconut groves, and finish with a calm beach outing in Zihuatanejo.
“This was a wonderful experience for beginner horseback riders. It was a leisurely stroll along the beach, with scenic views. Transportation to and from our hotel was also provided.”
Prebook a private transfer from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Airport to Zihuatanejo hotels: name-sign pickup, air-conditioned ride, no shared van.
“Our driver was right at the door with our name on a sign. We asked to stop at a grocery store on the way to our hotel and he was so happy to help. Got us to our hotel with absolutely the best and easiest experience. Thank you for making it simple.”
