Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City sometime before the evening welcome meeting with your Tour Leader. This is when you'll get to meet the rest of your group, and if you're interested, head out to a local restaurant or bar to start getting to know everyone.
Optional Activities
- Get-together at a local restaurant or bar
- Day 2
Mexico City
Your Tour Leader takes you through Mexico City's Historic Center this morning, then you'll head to the National Anthropology Museum. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, and there's an optional dinner and group gathering happening in the evening if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Historic Centre of Mexico City
- Guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs National Anthropology Museum Historic Centre of Mexico City - Day 3
Mexico City to Villa del Carbón
Start early heading to Teotihuacan to walk around the pre-Hispanic pyramids and palaces. After that, you're off to the colonial town of Tepotzotlán to see the UNESCO-listed Temple of San Francisco Javier, then check out the Arcos del Sitio aqueduct before arriving in Villa del Carbón for the night. There's a walking tour of the historic center and optional dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone
- Guided visit to Arcos del Sitio
- Walking tour of Tepotzotlán
- Walking tour of Villa del Carbón
Optional Activities
- Lunch of local specialties in Tepotzotlán
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Teotihuacan Archeological Zone Temple of San Francisco Javier Arcos del Sitio 
- Day 4
Villa del Carbón to El Oro
You'll start the day kayaking at Taxhimay Dam to see what's left of the submerged village of San Luis de las Paras. Then it's on to the 'Magical Town' of Aculco where you can try local cheese varieties and visit some nearby waterfalls. By evening you're in El Oro, a charming town with a mining heritage, and there's a walking tour of the historic center plus optional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kayak/boat tour at Taxhimay Dam
- Visit to Cascadas de Tixhiñú & Cascada de la Concepción
- Cheese tasting in Aculco
- Walking tour of Aculco
- Walking tour of El Oro
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Taxhimay Dam San Luis de las Paras Cascadas de Tixhiñú Cascada de la Concepción - Day 5
El Oro to Metepec
This morning you'll explore El Oro's mining heritage by visiting the Mining Museum and Socavon De San Juan. Later you head to the Centro Ceremonial Mazahua and Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone before reaching Toluca. You'll tour Toluca's historic center and the Cosmovitral botanical garden with its stained glass. Then move to Metepec for the night, which includes a walking tour, local liquor tasting, and optional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mining Museum & Socavon De San Juan
- Guided visit to Centro Ceremonial Mazahua
- Guided visit to Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone
- Guided visit to Cosmovitral
- Walking tour of Toluca
- Walking tour of Metepec
- Local liquor tasting in Metepec
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Mining Museum Socavon De San Juan Centro Ceremonial Mazahua Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone Cosmovitral - Day 6
Metepec to Valle de Bravo
Head to Nevado de Toluca National Park in the morning for a hike toward the crater and its twin lakes, Laguna del Sol and Laguna de la Luna. After that you travel to the colonial town of Valle de Bravo, stopping at waterfalls along the way. You'll catch the sunset from a local viewpoint, take a walking tour of the historic center, and have an optional dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking to Nevado de Toluca
- Visit to Velo de Novia Real & El Molino Waterfalls
- Walking tour of Valle de Bravo
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Nevado de Toluca Laguna del Sol Laguna de la Luna Velo de Novia Real El Molino Waterfall 
- Day 7
Valle de Bravo to Sierra de Nanchititla State Park
Start the morning at Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel Maranatha, then head out for water skiing instruction and time on the lake. You'll then travel to Sierra de Nanchititla State Park to see the impressive 105-meter-high Cascada De Nanchititla waterfall. For the night you're staying in eco-cabins with an optional dinner and group gathering in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Water skiing in Valle de Bravo
- Visit to Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel Maranatha
- Entrance & hiking to waterfalls in Sierra de Nanchititla State Park
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel Maranatha Cascada De Nanchititla Sierra de Nanchititla State Park 
- Day 8
Sierra de Nanchititla to Ixtapan de la Sal
Begin with a guided tour through Grutas Estrella cave system to see stalactites and stalagmites. Then visit Tecomatepec to check out its 16th-century church, charming center, and clay craft workshops. You'll arrive in Ixtapan de la Sal for the night, which includes a walking tour of the historic center and an option to visit thermal springs in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Grutas Estrella
- Walking tour of Tecomatepec
- Walking tour of Ixtapan de la Sal
- Visit of thermal springs in Ixtapan de la Sal
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Grutas Estrella Tecomatepec - Day 9
Ixtapan de la Sal to Malinalco
You'll head to Tenancingo in the morning to see the impressive 30-meter-high Monumento a Cristo Rey and walk through the historic flower market. Then continue to the 'Magical Town' of Malinalco where you'll visit the Cuauhtinchan Archeological Zone, explore the colonial center with its ancient Augustinian Ex-convent, check out local handicraft workshops, and try local food specialties. You have free time in the evening and optional dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monumento a Cristo Rey
- Visit to Tenancingo Flowers market
- Guided visit to Museo de Malinalco
- Guided visit to Cuauhtinchan Archeological Zone
- Walking tour of Malinalco
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Monumento a Cristo Rey Tenancingo Flowers Market Cuauhtinchan Archeological Zone Augustinian Ex-convent - Day 10
Malinalco to Mexico City
Start the day by visiting Chalma, the second-most-important pilgrimage site in Mexico, then do some hiking in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park. You'll be back in Mexico City by early afternoon, bringing your tour to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Chalma
- Hiking in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Landmarks/POIs Chalma Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
