Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Your guide and driver meet you at Mexico City International Airport in the arrival hall. After collecting your bags, they'll take you straight to your hotel for check-in. The transfer gives you a chance to settle in and get oriented to the city.
- Start point
- Mexico City, Mexico (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa de la Luz Hotel Boutique or similar)
- Day 2
Mexico City
Meet your guide at the hotel this morning and head out to the pyramids of Teotihuacan. The scale of these structures takes a while to really sink in as you walk around. From there, you'll go to Mercado San Juan, the city's main food market, where you can wander the stalls and grab lunch from the street vendors. The afternoon takes you through the Zócalo (Main Square), the Catedral Metropolitana, and the Palacio Nacional to round out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa de la Luz Hotel Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan
- Explore Mercado San Juan (main food market)
- Visit Zócalo (Main Square)
- Visit Catedral Metropolitana
- Visit Palacio Nacional
Optional Activities
- Try street food for lunch at Mercado San Juan area
Landmarks Teotihuacan Mercado San Juan Zócalo Catedral Metropolitana Palacio Nacional - Day 3
Mexico City - Coyoacán - Xochimilco
Drive down to Coyoacán in southern Mexico City, known for its colonial churches and colorful markets, plus a real coffee and churro culture. Later, you'll board a shared trajinera boat in Xochimilco for a ride along the waterways on one of these traditional painted boats. Mexican musicians float by on their own boats, and vendors paddle up selling tortillas and tamales from the water. After a couple hours on the water, head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa de la Luz Hotel Boutique or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Coyoacán
- Shared boat ride on waterways of Xochimilco in Trajinera boats
Optional Activities
- Visit colonial churches in Coyoacán
- Browse colorful markets in Coyoacán
- Purchase food from floating vendors
Landmarks Coyoacán Xochimilco - Day 4
Mexico City to Oaxaca
Catch a morning flight to Oaxaca with a private transfer arranged from the airport. Your guide meets you and takes you to see the Mitla archaeological sites. If there's time before your afternoon light gets too low, you can swing by the petrified waterfalls. Then it's off to check in at your Oaxaca hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Antonieta or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mitla archaeological sites
- View petrified waterfalls (if time permits)
Landmarks Mitla - Day 5
Oaxaca - Monte Albán
Spend the full day at Monte Albán archaeological zone learning about the Zapotec culture that developed here. The site sits high enough to give you views across the valley, and walking through the different plazas and structures takes most of the day. You'll also see the surrounding villages with their own character and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Antonieta or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Monte Albán archaeological zone
- Visit surrounding villages
Landmarks Monte Albán - Day 6
Oaxaca to Huatulco
After breakfast at your hotel, settle in for a 6-hour private drive to Huatulco on the coast. This city's known for its many bays and quieter beaches compared to other resort areas. Check into your hotel and take some time to rest from the drive. If you've got energy left, the sunset views here are worth catching.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Bocana or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic private drive to Huatulco
Optional Activities
- Admire sunset views at Huatulco
Landmarks Huatulco - Day 7
Huatulco
Your guide takes you to Muelle Santa Cruz wharf where the shared catamaran leaves at 10:30 AM. You'll sail along Huatulco National Park's coastline heading west, then switch to a small boat after about an hour to reach Playa Chachacaul beach. Vendors come around with fruit cups, coconuts, and beer while you have free beach time. Back on the catamaran, you'll spend about 2 hours at Bahía San Agustín Bay before heading back to port by 5:30 PM. Keep your eyes out for dolphins and leatherbacks on the return. You'll head to your hotel on your own from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Bocana or similar)
Included Activities
- Shared catamaran tour of 7 bays (Tour de 7 bahias)
- Boat ride to Playa Chachacaul beach
- Time on Bahía San Agustín Bay
Optional Activities
- Purchase fruit cups, coconuts, or beer from beach vendors
Landmarks Huatulco National Park Playa Chachacaul Bahía San Agustín - Day 8
Huatulco
Your tour ends today. Your guide and driver will arrange your departure, either heading to the airport or to the port if you're boarding a cruise to another destination. Extended stays in Huatulco can be arranged if you'd like to remain longer.
- End point
- Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange extended hotel accommodation
