Starting Point
The Joining Hotel is
Hotel Metropol
Luis Moya 39
Col. Centro
Mexico City, Mexico
The easiest and safest way to get from Benito Juarez airport in Mexico City to your joining hotel is by authorized yellow cabs.
Upon arrival, the ticket for the cab has to be purchase inside the airport at the ticket booth. The ticket booth can be found right after you have cleared customs (For domestic arrivals it is located in the arrival hall). You will be asked for the address of your hotel, which can be found in your trips dossier under “Joining Hotel”. You will receive a ticket for your taxi ride to the hotel, take this ticket outside and hand to the cab driver of the next taxi available who will take you to the hotel.
The ride should cost you between $15 - $20USD.
Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time.
Finishing Point
Antigua
Group Size
Maximum group size is 15
The Average is 10
Difficulty - ModerateMay include moderate hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other activities that require only an average/moderate level of fitness to enjoy.
Trip Difficulty Guide
Accommodation
Simple hotels/guest houses (13 nts), Night bus (1 nt).
Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Meals
Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
Single Supplement
For you own room it will cost £109 extra.
If you would like your own room a please tick the ‘Single Supplement’ box within the booking process.
If you do not need your own room single travellers will be paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Included
Orientation walking tour of Puebla, Oaxaca, San Crístóbal De Las Casas and Antigua. Pacific beaches of Puerto Escondido, Lake Atitlán.
Not Included
International Flights
The departure tax of $21 from Mexico may be included in your ticket, please check with your airline
Optional Activities
All prices are per person, in USD amounts.
Mexico City:
Teotihuacan Ruins tour $20
Bosque de Chapultepec tour $40
Museum of Anthropology $8
Tenochtitlan ruins $5
Mariachis Garibaldi Square (free)
Diego Rivera murals (free).
Puebla: Cholula visit $5
Oaxaca:
Monte Aban Ruins tour $40
Folkloric ballet $10
San Cristobal de Las Casas:
Villages tour $10-$12
Lagunas de Montebello $25-$30
Sumidero Canyon $20-$25
Bicycle rental $2/hour
Horseback riding $10-$20
TransportPublic bus, Van, Taxi.
What to TakeWe recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find easiest to carry). A good size daypack is also essential
Health & SafetyFor vaccinations please visit the
MDtravelhealth website.
Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.
Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.
Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.
Weather & Climate
Please see the Live to Xplore country guides.
Important InfoDisclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. This tour is run by Gap Adventures.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader,
Back to the top