Heart of Mexico
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Overview
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.
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Destinations
Attractions
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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
Itinerary
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
Mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.
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.
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Dates & Availability
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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.
Vibe Adventures Reviews & Ratings
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...
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...
Other Vibe Adventures Reviews
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...
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...
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...
Tour Operator
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.
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Accommodation
- 9 Breakfasts
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.
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