Vibe Adventures
Mexico: La Malinche Volcano Private Hiking Tour
During this private 15 h hiking tour, you will climb La Malinche - the 6th highest summit in Mexico, enjoy impressive views of nearby Popacapetl & Iztaccihuatl Volcanoes & get acquainted with a rich history of Tlaxcala - an unhurried capital of the smallest Mexican state with a compact colonial downtown defined by grand government buildings, imposing churches & a handsome central plaza.
Why go with us
• We will spend the time of the tour purely on hiking & sightseeing: no visits to restaurants & souvenir shops (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed & varies just slightly depending on the size of your group.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program & route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.
Logistics
• DEPARTURE TIME: The default departure time for this tour is 6 am but it can be slightly adjusted per your request. Our guide will meet/pick you up at the requested time & might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.
• DEPARTURE POINT: The tour includes complimentary pick-up & drop-off: please indicate the exact time & location for your pick-up during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). If you cannot find this field, just reply to the booking confirmation that you get to your email. Alternatively, send us a message or call the number indicated on your booking confirmation at least 24h before the tour. We can pick you up from hotels & apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Downtown, Reforma, Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Centro Historico; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee.
• TOUR DURATION & CUSTOMISATION: The standard duration of the tour is 13 h from the moment of pickup till drop-off. At the same time, this tour is customisable which means you can adjust the route & time to spend in each location. E.g. if you want to visit a place that is not part of the itinerary (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), we can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits standard duration of the tour & (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route.
• WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes & hiking shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity.
Notes
• The type of the vehicle depends on the size of your group & may include car, SUV, minivan.
• This is a private tour: only your group will participate.
• This tour involves ~12 km of hiking (~5-8 h in total depending on your hiking skills), so travellers should have a moderate physical condition.
• La Malinche Volcano is 4,461 m high with 1,275 m elevation gain on the trail that we are gonna take, so for travellers coming from lower altitudes, it's recommended to take at least 1-2 days in Mexico City for adaptation to avoid altitude sickness.
• The price of the tour/person depends on the number of participants in the booking.