Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Mexico City
Meal: Excluded
After arrival in Mexico City, we will be picked up from airport and then transferred to the hotel. Upon check-in and some rest, we could go out to discover this wonderful city. In the evening, we will meet our representative who will give us some practical tips and instructions about the upcoming trip.
Mexico City, MX
The capital of Mexico and one of the most important economic centers in the world traces its history back to the year 1351 and the Aztec empire's famous Tenochtitlan. It is a center of world history and Mexican culture.
Day 2:
Mexico City
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Mexico City
Meal: Excluded
In the morning, we will take a hop-on-hop-off bus to explore Mexico City at your own pace. It is a world-class cultural hub that offers a huge variety of museums, galleries, and architectural gems, along with bustling nightlife and diverse gastronomic culture.
Mexico City, MX
The capital of Mexico and one of the most important economic centers in the world traces its history back to the year 1351 and the Aztec empire's famous Tenochtitlan. It is a center of world history and Mexican culture.
Day 3:
Mexico City - Pachuca
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Pachuca
Meal: Excluded
In the morning we will take a bus to Pachuca. After arrival and check-in, we will meet our guide who will help us explore this impressive city. We could enjoy our own free time in the evening.
Day 4:
Pachuca
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Pachuca
Meal: Excluded
Today we will have own free time to explore the town or visit some of the nearby attractions such as Grutas Tolantongo, Xoxafi Caves or the Mineral del Chico.
Pachuca, MX
The unassuming capital of Hidalgo state is scattered over steep, wide hills and crowned with a massive Mexican flag and towering statue of Christ.
Day 5:
Pachuca - Xalapa (203 km)
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Xalapa
Meal: Excluded
In the morning, we will take a bus to cross picturesque Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains and reach Xalapa. Upon arrival and check-in, we will meet our guide to explore this beautiful city and learn about its history and stories. We will enjoy our free time in the evening.
Xalapa, MX
Xalapa is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It lies near the geographic center of the state and is the second-largest city in the state after the city of Veracruz to the southeast.
Day 6:
Xalapa
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Xalapa
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will have own free time to explore the town or visit some of the nearby attractions such as Coatepec's coffee farms. We can also go to nearby La Granada and Bola de Oro waterfalls, walk on the trails and enjoy the nature that is exposed to your senses. Or we can visit the Filobobos Natural Reserve where we could choose from several outdoor activities including river rafting, hiking, visiting local caves and waterfalls.
Xalapa, MX
Xalapa is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It lies near the geographic center of the state and is the second-largest city in the state after the city of Veracruz to the southeast.
Day 7:
Xalapa - Veracruz (91 km)
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Veracruz
Meal: Excluded
In the morning we will take a bus to Veracruz. After arrival and check-in, we will meet our guide to explore this beautiful city and learn about its history. In the evening we can enjoy our free time.
Veracruz, MX
Veracruz is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The city has a blend of cultures, mostly indigenous, ethnic Spanish and Afro-Cuban.
Day 8:
Veracruz
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Veracruz
Meal: Excluded
Today, we could enjoy our free day. We could explore the area, relax on the beach or visit some of the nearby attractions such as Chachalacas Beach, La Antigua, Cempoala or Mandinga where we can take a boat tour in the lagoon to feel the fresh breeze and admire the exotic birds resting on the mangroves.
Veracruz, MX
Veracruz is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The city has a blend of cultures, mostly indigenous, ethnic Spanish and Afro-Cuban.
Day 9:
Veracruz - Catemaco (136 km)
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Catemaco
Meal: Excluded
In the morning we will head to Catemaco. Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, Gulf of Mexico, mangroves, bird-watching, all abound and ready for us to enjoy. After arrival and check-in, we will meet our local guide to explore the town, learn about its history and try other activities. In the evening we can enjoy our free time.
Catemaco, MX
Catemaco is a city located in the south of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is a tourist destination where there are lakes, rivers, waterfalls, Gulf of Mexico, mangroves, bird-watching, all abound and ready for you to enjoy.
Day 10:
Catemaco
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Catemaco
Meal: Excluded
Today we can enjoy our free time to explore the town or take some other activities such as following:
Take a boat trip on Lake Catemaco or Lake Sontecomapan.
Rent a bike and explore the surroundings of Catemaco.
See and learn Huapango.
Salto de Eyipantla, a spectacular 50m-high, 40m-wide waterfall.
Visit Ecobiosfera where we can take a bird watch tour or make a half-day walking tour in Sontecomapan.
Reserva Ecológica Nanciyaga where we could take some nice activities or do a walking tour over a hanging bridge.
Check out nearby beaches of the Gulf with coves and small bays.
Go to San Andres Tuxtla to see its Laguna Encantada located a few minutes north of the town.
Catemaco, MX
Catemaco is a city located in the south of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is a tourist destination where there are lakes, rivers, waterfalls, Gulf of Mexico, mangroves, bird-watching, all abound and ready for you to enjoy.
Day 11:
Catemaco - Cordoba - Orizaba (216 km)
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Orizaba
Meal: Excluded
At 10:00am we will leave from Catemaco and take a bus to Orizaba. We will spend 3 hours for a transfer in Cordoba. At 6:20pm we will depart from Cordoba. After arrival in Orizaba, we will check in at our hotel. We will meet our local guide to explore and learn the history and nowadays of Orizaba. We can enjoy our free time in the evening.
Orizaba, MX
Orizaba is one of the main cities of the Mexican State of Veracruz-Llave. It's located between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz.
Day 12:
Orizaba
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Orizaba
Meal: Excluded
Today we can enjoy our free day in Orizaba. We will explore the town or visit some of the nearby attractions such as following:
Take a new cable car up to the top of Cerro Borrego. We will get a great view of Pico de Orizaba and there is also a zip-line.
Los 500 Escalones. This a very long stair almost 500 steps which takes us close to 34m-high waterfall. We can also walk to Los Siphones spring for a cool swim.
Pico de Orizaba. It is the highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America.
Orizaba, MX
Orizaba is one of the main cities of the Mexican State of Veracruz-Llave. It's located between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz.
Day 13:
Orizaba - Puebla (117 km)
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Puebla
Meal: Excluded
At 10:00am in the morning, we will take a bus to Puebla. Upon arrival and check-in, we will meet with the local guide to explore and learn the history of the region and get useful tips of some cool things to do in the area. In the evening we can enjoy our free time.
Puebla, MX
Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, the city was named a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city is also famous for mole poblano, chiles en nogada and Talavera pottery.
Day 14:
Puebla
Standard Hotel: private room in a conveniently located hotel/B&B/gust house in Puebla
Meal: Excluded
Today we will enjoy our free time in Puebla to explore the city or do some other cool activities such as following:
Take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour around the city to get a quick view of some of the famous attractions.
Rent a bike or take a tour to explore Puebla on the wheels.
Visit Atlixco, which is a small, cozy town.
Visit Cholula, which is the oldest city in America. We can visit the largest man-made pyramid in the world here. If you like nightlife, this is also a right place.
Go to the Popocatepetl or La Malintzi National Parks to spend the day hiking.
Puebla, MX
Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, the city was named a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city is also famous for mole poblano, chiles en nogada and Talavera pottery.
Popocatépetl
Popocatépetl is an active volcano, located in the states of Puebla, Mexico, and Morelos, in Central Mexico, and lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt.
Day 15:
Puebla - Mexico City (106 km)
Meal: Excluded
After breakfast, we will depart for Mexico City and then transfer to the airport. Please refer to the "Departure&Return" for more detailed information.
Arrival: guests will be picked up from Mexico airport dependinn on the flight time. Please contact with us about the exact pick up details after your booking confirmed.
Return: guests would be transferred to the Mexico airport last day. The exact drop-off time depending on your flight time.
Price Includes
Airport pick up & drop off service
14 nights accommodation in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses
Transportation via 1st class public buses
Welcome meeting & 24h informational support from Tour Organizer
Activities: 6 days private walking tours; 1 day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Mexico City
Price Excludes
Flight ticket
Entrance fees (unless specified)
Meal (unless specified)
Tips
Travel insurance
Other activities
Any personal expenses
Confirmation
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Redemption
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Booking changes
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Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
60 days or more prior to departure - No cancellation penalty.
30-59 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
15-29 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Less than 15 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount
Day of departure - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
Cancellation penalties of all extra services booked with us (airport transfers, pre and post night accommodations, single room surcharge and additional activities):
31 days or more prior to departure - No cancellation penalty.
30 days or less prior to departure - 100% of the price of extra services.
NOTE: There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties. We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
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