Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City late afternoon for a briefing with your Adventure Leader. That evening, head to a Lucha Libre event to watch traditional Mexican wrestling with its colorful masks, flamboyant costumes, and impressive aerial moves.
Included Activities
- Trip briefing in hotel lounge
- Lucha Libre (traditional Mexican wrestling)
Optional Activities
- Visit Teotihuacan pyramids (UNESCO World Heritage site, Temple of Quetzalcoatl, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon)
- Gondola cruise through Xochimilco floating gardens with traditional Mexican food and tequila
Landmarks Teotihuacan Temple of Quetzalcoatl Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Xochimilco 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Start with a walking tour through Zócalo Main Square, checking out the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor. After lunch, you'll join a Spanish class to pick up some useful travel phrases. The afternoon is free, so you might cycle to Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle in the Americas. By evening, you'll have a group dinner with live music and mezcal or tequila.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zócalo Main Square
- Walking tour of Metropolitan Cathedral
- Walking tour of National Palace
- Walking tour of Templo Mayor
- Spanish class with Adventure Leader
- Group dinner with music and alcoholic beverages
Optional Activities
- Bike tour to Chapultepec Castle
- Uber/taxi to Chapultepec Castle
Landmarks Zócalo Main Square Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Templo Mayor Chapultepec Castle - Day 3
Mexico City to Puerto Escondido
Early morning flight gets you to Puerto Escondido by lunchtime. Spend the afternoon on the beach swimming or relaxing by the hostel pool. Late afternoon brings a surf lesson with a professional coach who teaches you the basics and helps you catch some waves. Your evening is free to explore town, grab fresh seafood, check out beachfront bars, or experience La Punta's nightlife.
Included Activities
- Sunset surf lesson with professional coach
Optional Activities
- Swimming at the beach
- Sunbathing
- Pool time at hostel
- Explore Puerto Escondido town
- Fresh seafood dining
- Beachfront bar visit
- La Punta nightlife exploration
Landmarks Puerto Escondido 
- Day 4
Puerto Escondido
You've got a relaxed day in this bohemian coastal town. Relax on the beach or explore nearby areas at your own pace. If you're up for it, take a dolphin and whale watching tour on the Pacific to spot marine life (humpback whales are seasonal). Later, consider the optional bioluminescent swimming experience at Manialtepec Lagoon, or check out the town's vibrant nightlife instead.
Optional Activities
- Relax and sunbathe on the beach
- Explore bohemian coastal town
- Visit nearby beaches
- Dolphin and whale watching tour on Pacific Ocean
- Swimming in Manialtepec Lagoon with bioluminescent creatures
- Experience surfer's town nightlife
Landmarks Manialtepec Lagoon - Day 5
Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca
Early morning departure to Oaxaca with a stop to craft your own alebrijes, the intricately painted wooden creatures from Mexican folk art. You'll arrive early afternoon, settle in, and explore at your own pace. Consider walking through the botanical gardens or joining a cooking class to learn traditional Oaxacan mole. After that, browse artisan markets, hit a rooftop bar, or catch live music and traditional dance performances.
- Meals
- Dinner (Part of cooking class - traditional Oaxacan mole)
Included Activities
- Alebrije (wooden craft) making workshop
- Cooking class - traditional Oaxacan mole
Optional Activities
- Explore botanical gardens
- Browse artisan markets
- Visit rooftop bar
- Live music and traditional dance performances
Landmarks Oaxaca 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
Early morning trip to see the Tule Tree, the world's widest tree at over 2,000 years old. Continue to Hierve el Agua, about 70km east, with its mineral-rich rock formations and spring-fed pools for swimming. On the way back, you'll visit Mitla Ancient Ruins with its intricate geometric mosaics and geometric designs, followed by an expert mezcal tasting. That evening includes a salsa dancing class.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tule Tree (world's widest tree)
- Hierve el Agua visit with swimming in spring-fed pools
- Mitla Ancient Ruins exploration
- Mezcal tasting with expert guidance
- Salsa dancing class
Landmarks Tule Tree Hierve el Agua Mitla Ancient Ruins 
- Day 7
Oaxaca to Tulum
You'll transfer to the Oaxaca airport, fly to Cancun, then take a bus to Tulum, arriving around 3pm. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. If weather permits, there's an optional sunset sailing tour available.
Optional Activities
- Sunset sailing tour
Landmarks Tulum 
- Day 8
Tulum
Visit Chichén Itzá, the ancient Mayan city and UNESCO World Heritage Site with its famous El Castillo pyramid. Then head to a local community-run cenote for a swim in the vibrant blue waters. You'll stop for lunch in Valladolid, a colonial town with colorful streets and historic architecture, before heading back to Tulum. The evening is yours to enjoy at a beach bar or explore Tulum's downtown.
- Meals
- Lunch (In Valladolid colonial town)
Included Activities
- Visit Chichén Itzá ancient Mayan city
- Cenote dip in community-run cenote
Optional Activities
- Sunset at local beach bar
- Explore Tulum downtown
Landmarks Chichén Itzá El Castillo Valladolid 
- Day 9
Tulum
Morning bike tour takes you through Tulum's ancient Mayan ruins with sea views, through town, and ends at the beach for a swim in turquoise waters. Afternoon is entirely free, so relax at the hostel, snorkel in a cenote, take a sunset boat tour of Sian Ka'an, or relax on Playa Paraíso. As evening comes, head to Tulum Town for budget-friendly tacos or Yucatán dishes, then celebrate with a mojito and live music at a local bar.
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour through Tulum
- Tulum Mayan ruins visit
- Beach swim in turquoise waters
Optional Activities
- Rest at hostel
- Snorkel in crystal-clear cenote
- Guided sunset boat tour of Sian Ka'an
- Sunbathe on Playa Paraíso
- Tacos and traditional Yucatán dining in Tulum Town (Pueblo)
- Mojito and live music at Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar
Landmarks Tulum Mayan Ruins Playa Paraíso Sian Ka'an Batey Mojito & Guarapo Bar - Day 10
Tulum
Your Mexico adventure wraps up in Tulum. You'll say goodbye to fellow travelers who are continuing on to Guatemala and Costa Rica.
