Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City at any time during the day. In the evening, you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of your group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant to get acquainted before the trip really begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in one of the local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Day 2
Mexico City
This morning you'll head into Mexico City's Historic Centre and visit the National Anthropology Museum with your tour leader. The afternoon is free to do what you want. There's an optional dinner and group gathering in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Historic Centre of Mexico City
- Guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks National Anthropology Museum - Day 3
Mexico City to Cuernavaca to Tepoztlan
You'll start by seeing El Salto de San Antón waterfall and the Teopanzolco Archeological Zone on your way to colonial Cuernavaca. From there, walk through the Historic Center before heading to Tepoztlan. You'll hike up to Tepozteco temple, explore the town, try regional food at the municipal market, and grab local ice cream. After checking in, there's optional dinner and a group gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to El Salto de San Antón waterfall
- Guided visit to Teopanzolco Archeological Zone
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cuernavaca
- Hike to Tepozteco Archeological Zone
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Tepoztlan
- Market Food Experience and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan
Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks El Salto de San Antón Teopanzolco Archeological Zone Tepozteco Archeological Zone - Day 4
Tepoztlan to Atotonilco
The morning starts at Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco, then you'll head to Cuautla for a walking tour of its Historic Center. You'll check out the railways museum and Zapata house-museum before traveling to Zacualpan to learn about coffee and aguardiente production. Later, arrive in Atotonilco, relax in the thermal hot springs, and enjoy optional dinner with a group get-together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Berries picking & tasting in an organic strawberry farm; Market Food Experience in Cuautla; aguardiente distillery tour & coffee workshop in Zacualpan)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cuautla
- Guided visit to Museo Casa Zapata
- Guided visit to Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla
- Berries picking & tasting in an organic strawberry farm
- Market Food Experience in Cuautla
- Aguardiente distillery tour & coffee workshop in Zacualpan
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco Museo Casa Zapata Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla - Day 5
Atotonilco to Huajuapan de Leon
Start your day at Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone with its 2000-year-old structures and carvings. Then visit the 400-year-old Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman in Izucar de Matamoros and have a market food experience. You'll tour Destileria Ayutla to see how they make whiskey, gin, vodka, and beer, with tastings included. By evening, you'll reach colonial Huajuapan de Leon for check-in, a historic center walk, and optional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros; distillery tour with tastings in Ayutla)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone
- Guided visit to Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman
- Orientation walk of Izucar de Matamoros
- Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros
- Distillery tour with tastings in Ayutla
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Huajuapan de Leon
Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman - Day 6
Huajuapan de Leon to Putla Villa de Guerrero
Begin with a market food experience in Huajuapan de León. Head to Reserva Natural El Boqueron with a photo stop at Presa de San Francisco Yosocuta. You'll hike along canyon walls and can swim in a clear mountain river if you'd like. After optional lunch, swim in Laguna Encantada and walk through San Miguel Caves. Later, check in at Putla Villa de Guerrero for an orientation walk, optional dinner, and group gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros)
Included Activities
- Market Food Experience in Huajuapan de León
- Hiking to Reserva Natural El Boqueron
- Guided visit to Laguna Encantada
- Guided visit to San Miguel Caves
- Orientation walk of Putla Villa de Guerrero
Optional Activities
- Swim in crystal-clear mountainous river
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks Reserva Natural El Boqueron Presa de San Francisco Yosocuta Laguna Encantada San Miguel Caves - Day 7
Putla Villa de Guerrero to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
You'll spend time at a local river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero and soak in natural hot springs at Atotonilco village. Then head to Pinotepa Nacional, an Afro-Mexican center, for a market food experience and orientation walk. Travel to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park to visit a turtle nesting beach, abandoned lighthouse, and watch the sunset from large rocks. After checking in, there's optional dinner and a night bioluminescence boat tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Pinotepa Nacional)
Included Activities
- Visit of the river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero
- Visit of natural hot springs in Atotonilco village
- Orientation walk of Pinotepa Nacional
- Market Food Experience in Pinotepa Nacional
- Night bioluminescence boat tour in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks Lagunas de Chacahua National Park Pinotepa Nacional - Day 8
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
This is your free day in this natural area. Choose what appeals to you: surfing, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, early morning fishing with locals, hunting for turtle eggs, or relaxing with a temazcal treatment and massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling
- Fishing in the morning with locals
- Beach exploration and turtle egg search
- Temazcal and massage
- Day 9
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park to Puerto Escondido
You'll have free beach time in the morning, then check out at midday to visit the local crocodile protection center. Travel to Puerto Escondido, a port town with beautiful beaches and lively nightlife. There's optional lunch and an orientation walk, plus you'll see the sunset and participate in turtle liberation on the local beach. Later, transfer to Zicatela Beach accommodation for check-in, optional dinner, and group get-together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to crocodile protection center
- Guided visit to turtles protection center
- Orientation walk of the center of Puerto Escondido
Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks Puerto Escondido 
- Day 10
Puerto Escondido to La Crucecita
After breakfast, take a mangrove boat tour. Then head to Mazunte, a town known for strong waves and nice beaches, to visit the Mexican Turtle Center and take in ocean views from a local peninsula where you might see whales. An orientation walk and optional lunch are included in town. Transfer to Bahia de Cacaluta, a secluded golden-sand beach in Huatulco National Park with a 30-minute forest walk, for snorkeling and swimming. Watch the sunset from a local lighthouse before transferring to La Crucecita for check-in, optional dinner, and group gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mangrove boat tour
- Guide hike to Punta Cometa Peninsula
- Guide hike to Bahia de Cacaluta
Optional Activities
- Orientation walk and lunch in Mazunte
- Dinner
Landmarks Bahia de Cacaluta Huatulco National Park Punta Cometa Peninsula 
- Day 11
La Crucecita to San Jose del Pacifico
After breakfast and checkout, visit a coffee farm around Pluma Hidalgo, a mountainous village known for its Pluma Gourmet coffee. You'll have an orientation walk and enjoy lunch with coffee and waffles in town. Later, head to San Jose del Pacifico, a high-altitude mountain town at 2,500 meters/8,200 feet. There's an orientation walk, a beautiful sunset view from your accommodation, and a traditional temazcal experience. Optional dinner and group get-together round out the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch, coffee & waffles tasting in Pluma Hidalgo)
Included Activities
- Coffee farm tour around Pluma Hidalgo
- Orientation walk of Pluma Hidalgo
- Orientation walk of San Jose del Pacifico
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks Pluma Hidalgo San Jose del Pacifico - Day 12
San Jose del Pacifico to Oaxaca City
After breakfast and checkout, visit a family mezcal distillery in Santo Tomás Tamazulapan. Head to San Martín Tilcajete, where local artisans create colorful hand-carved fantastical creatures. You'll visit local workshops and take an orientation walk. Continue to Zaachila, the last Zapotec capital, to explore its largely unexplored archaeological site and local market with regional specialties. Transfer to Oaxaca City, stopping at the unique roofless Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam along the way. In Oaxaca, you'll have an introductory walking tour of the Historic Center, check-in, optional dinner, and group get-together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Zaachila)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Zaachila Archeological Zone
- Guided visit to Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam
- Orientation walk of San Martín Tilcajete
- Orientation walk of Zaachila
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Oaxaca City
- Market Food Experience in Zaachila
Optional Activities
- Family mezcal distillery tour in Santo Tomás Tamazulapan
- Dinner
Landmarks Zaachila Archeological Zone Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam San Martín Tilcajete 
- Day 13
Oaxaca City
After breakfast, explore the impressive Monte Albán Archeological Zone. The afternoon is free to do what you want around the area. There's optional dinner and a group get-together in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monte Albán Archeological Zone
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks Monte Albán Archeological Zone - Day 14
Oaxaca City to Puebla
Visit the impressive Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca. Head to San Juan Raya, a village in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, for a local guide tour showing impressive vegetation and dinosaur footprints millions of years old. Transfer to Puebla with an optional stop at a unique local restaurant serving regional cuisine. Explore the Historic Center, then optional dinner and group get-together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca
- Tour to dinosaur steps in San Juan Raya
- Orientation walk of the Historic Center of Puebla
Optional Activities
- Stop at a unique local restaurant with regional cuisine
- Dinner
Landmarks Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca San Juan Raya Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve 
- Day 15
Puebla to Mexico City
You have the morning free to explore the city on your own. Check out at midday and transfer back to Mexico City, where you'll arrive around 2 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
