Heart of Mexico

10 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Map not provided by operator
View all 6 photos
Video not provided by operator
5/5 Excellent
25 reviews  
96%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
none

Health Safety

Small Group Tour
Join our 10-day off-the-beaten-track “Heart of Mexico Adventure Tour” to get acquainted with the rich cultural & natural diversity of the State of Mexico that offers a wide variety of attractions, including numerous archaeological sites, picturesque towns, indigenous traditions, and beautiful natural surroundings.
26%
$1,742
From$1,290
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour around the State of Mexico – one of the most beautiful & diverse states in Mexico.
    • Stroll impressive UNESCO-listed colonial center of Mexico City.
    • See imposing 105-m tall Cascada De Nanchititla – the 6th tallest waterfall in Mexico.
    • Hike Nevado de Toluca Volcano & admire its unique crystal-clear twin crater lakes.
    • Visit Teotihuacan – one of the greatest pre-Hispanic cities in Mexico and the former capital of the ancient empire.

What's this trip about?

    Join our 10-day off-the-beaten-track “Heart of Mexico Adventure Tour” to get acquainted with the rich cultural & natural diversity of the State of Mexico that offers a wide variety of attractions, including numerous archaeological sites, picturesque towns, indigenous traditions, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Compare to similar trips

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMexico City
End CityMexico City

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • North America
  • New Mexico

Attractions

  • Mexico City

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Hot Springs
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Transportation: private vehicle
    • Accommodation: 8x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs; 1x night in eco-cabins
    • Meals: 9x breakfasts
    • Service of a Tour Leader
    • Walking tours, guided visits & activities as per itinerary

View Similar Trips

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico – the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group & Tour Leader in the evening: welcome meeting & optional get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.

Activities: welcome meeting

Day 2: Mexico City

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

Spend the 1st half of the day exploring Mexico City’s Historic Centre & visiting the National Anthropology Museum with your Tour Leader.  Free time in th...

Day 3: Mexico City – Teotihuacan – Tepotzotlán – Arcos del Sitio – Villa del Carbon

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B house in Villa del Carbon

Firstly, in the morning,  head to UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan – one of the greatest pre-Hispanic cities in Mexico and the former capital of the anci...

Day 4: Villa del Carbon – Taxhimay Dam – Aculco – El Oro

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in El Oro

Firstly, in the morning, go to Taxhimay Dam. Once there, we will take kayaks to see the remains of San Luis de las Paras, a village that was sunk in 1934 to make ...

Day 5: El Oro – Centro Ceremonial Mazahua – Calixtlahuaca Archaeological Zone – Toluca – Metepec

Meals: Breakfast; local liquor tasting in Metepec

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Metepec

Start your morning exploring the mining glory of El Oro by visiting its Mining Museum & Socavon De San Juan. Afterward, go t...

Day 6: Metepec – Nevado de Toluca – Valle de Bravo

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Valle de Bravo

Start your day by visiting Nevado de Toluca – a national park around the same-named volcano that is considered the fourth highest peak in Mexico. There, h...

Day 7: Valle de Bravo – Sierra de Nanchititla State Park

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: eco-cabins in Sierra de Nanchititla State Park

Firstly, in the morning, go to water ski (you will be instructed if needed) after visiting Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel Maranatha. Afterward, continue our “Heart of Mexico ...

Day 8: Sierra de Nanchititla State Park – Grutas Estrella – Tecomatepec – Ixtapan de la Sal

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Ixtapan de la Sal

Start your day going to Grutas Estrella – a natural wonder inside which you can admire the various natural forms of stalactites & stalagmites. Afte...

Day 9: Ixtapan de la Sal – Tenancingo – Malinalco

Meals: breakfast

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Malinalco

Firstly, in the morning, go to a nearby town of Tenancingo to visit an impressive 30-m high Monumento a Cristo Rey & historic flowers market. Afterward, co...

Day 10: Malinalco – Chalma – Lagunas de Zempoala National Park – Mexico City

Meals: Breakfast

Start your day by visiting a nearby community of Chalma – the second-most-important pilgrimage site in Mexico, followed by hiking in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park. Arrival to Mexico City in the early afternoon. End of our” Heart of Mexico A...

Post-COVID health & safety
 

 

Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures ...

Education & Training:

 

Regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accommodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; Promotion of the importance of hand hygiene ...
Hand Hygiene:

 

Mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; Implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands wit...
Masks:

 

Mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museu...
Sanitation:

 

Mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travelers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; Use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities;

 

Regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols.

 

Physical distancing:

 

Mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.

 

Health assessments:

 

Mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms).

 

Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $1,290
Price per day$129
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Vibe Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Vibe Adventures Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
Excellent
25
Great
0
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
Z

Zach

Sep 2019

Written on

It exceeded my expectations in every way

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked a tour with Vibe Adventures because the company was relatively new, but wow, it exceeded my expectations in every way. Ale...

Z

Zach

Aug 2019

Written on

It exceeded my expectations in every way

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked a tour with Vibe Adventures because the company was relatively new, but wow, it exceeded my expectations in every way. Ale...

Write a Review

Other Vibe Adventures Reviews

D

Doug

Jun 2023

Written on

an incredible 3-day tour of Mexico City

I went on a private 3-day tour of Mexico City with Vibe Adventures and our guide, Jorge, and it was absolutely amazing! The tour took us to the national anthropology...

C

Chris

Jun 2023

Written on

This trip was a blast...

This trip was a blast... Our tour guide Salvador was fantastic. Nobody in our group could speak Spanish but we were still able to navigate throughout mexico and expe...

G

Gregory

Nov 2020

Written on

Excellent experience

I booked a tour in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. To be honest, I was at first not sure how this travel would go during these challenging times. However, the c...

Write a Review

Travelers also viewed

Tour Operator

Vibe Adventures

none
View Profile

Stunning off-the-beaten-track routes. 2. Maximum immersion into local nature, culture & traditions 3. Small groups, personal approach & richer traveling experience 4. Travel with same-minded young (by both age & spirit) & active people.

Vibe Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a goal to help young people by age & spirit discover our beautiful planet in the most interactive, authentic & socially responsible way. We organize multi-day tours that combine visits in nature with cultural experiences and entertainment. We do our best to make our trips educative & fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, culture & connect with their core values.

Our mission & values:

Mission (“Why we exist”): (1) to provide authentic & interactive experiences to travelers and (2) support the welfare of local communities.
Strategy (“How we go to our mission”): developing off-the-beaten-track tours to-non-touristic areas, choosing local service providers, and thus contributing to the development of responsible tourism.
Tactics (“What we offer”): small-group informal adventure tours that connect travelers with local communities, their nature, culture, history & values."

 

Post-COVID health & safety 

Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures:

Education & Training:

  • Regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accommodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures;
  • Promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials;
  • Contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities.

Hand Hygiene:

  • Mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour;
  • Implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.).

Masks:

  • Mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.);
  • The use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks.

 Sanitation:

  • Mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travelers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces;
  • Use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities;
  • Regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols.

Physical distancing:

  • Mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.

Health assessments:

  • Mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms).

Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Airport pick-up & drop-off
    • Other activities & meals
    • Travel insurance
    • Personal expenses & tips

Accommodation

,An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. All accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room. We can arrange pre- & post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
  • 9 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Post-COVID health & safety 

Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures:

Education & Training:

  • Regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accommodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures;
  • Promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials;
  • Contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities.

Hand Hygiene:

  • Mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour;
  • Implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.).

Masks:

  • Mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.);
  • The use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks.

 Sanitation:

  • Mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travelers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces;
  • Use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities;
  • Regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols.

Physical distancing:

  • Mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.

Health assessments:

  • Mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms).

Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Trip ID
vibead-HeaMexVib

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!