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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

4.8(1,444)1 hour
VIATOR4.8(927)TRIPADVISOR4.8(517)

Description

This guided tour is very organized and adheres to a schedule we modify to continue to provide the best experience. Please note that our tour spends the longest time in Tolantongo, allowing you to truly enjoy your time in Tolantongo without feeling rushed by your tour company throughout the day. Our guides are extremely fluent in their English language skills. Most have lived a major part of their life in the United States and or Canada. We provide comfort in our transportation, by not allowing our vehicles to be cramped and tight with too many guests. Our guides also have a good relationship with the community of employees that work in Tolantongo. Our mutual respect for one another allows for a better experience for our guests than you could imagine. Our guides are given a fair wage for their excellent service.

Tour Options

English
  • Pickup included
Spanish
  • Pickup included
PrePaid Lunch
  • Basic Lunch Coverage: 220 MXN Value Covered (you pay excess value). Food options come from park menu. Most items fall within lunch coverage range. Pickup included
French
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

Depending on your preferences, we will meet at the "Angel de Independencia" approximately between 5:35 to 5:50am, departing early to escape the city chaos. Our group will have private transportation. We will stop for an early breakfast in Actopan, a city halfway to our destination. travel time to the restaurant is approximately 90 minutes.

60 min

Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us.

120 min

We will pass by the quiet town of San Cristobal, Hgo. This is the town and community that owns las Grutas de Tolantongo. The drive from breakfast to this spot will be approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we will briefly stop for any missing supplies you may be needing for the day's adventure.

120 min

The day is divided into three parts. Pool Tranquility: Start your day relaxing a while in the “pocitos”; naturally warm thermal pools that provide astounding views that soothe & clear the body and mind –perfect for “the gram.” From here, there is a zip-lining options to get you down to the next part of our day at the river. Please note that zip lining is not included in the price of the tour (300 Mexican pesos). Our guide will make sure to have all the essentials you will need for the day. Drive from the breakfast stop to actually touching the water is typically two and a half hours. Actual time spent at the pools is roughly one hour and forty minutes.

Admission included60 min

Cave Exploration: Finally, you will see awe-inspiring waterfalls and unexpected adventure that our guests have described as “life changing.” Our guides will take you to explore the caverns and tunnels located here. Enjoy the water falls covering the caves and take a swim in the warm pool inside the mountain.

120 min

River Relaxation: Next, the turquoise-colored river is well-managed and is naturally warm due to the thermal springs, a complete relaxing experience. Lunch will be alongside the river (weather permitting). Lunch is not included. We provide a menu that you can place your order from to save time and better enjoy the river. We will collect your lunch total during the day, unless you paid for LUNCH COVERED OPTION ($220MXN MAX). Tables and chairs are included. Please note that the time spent includes time it takes to move around throughout the day. We will head out as early as 3:30 to 5:30, depending on group efficiency and timing, arriving as early as 7:30 to 9:30 (conditions approving), full of new experiences and photos to share with envious family and friends.

240 min

We will stop at two restrooms stops on the way home. Typically first stop is 1 hour in, then 2 hour laters, then finally arriving in CDMX, weather and traffic permitting.

Highlights

Mexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians.
Private transportation
We include, small backpacks that will include a water bottle, sport towel, headlamp, cell phone water protector, toilet paper and wet wipes, and a wet clothes bag. We also provide sunscreen.
Blanket during transportation
Soap, shampoo, dry bath towel.
Air-conditioned vehicle
End of the day snacks are included to get you back home.
Tables and chairs for lunch; cooler for lunch.

What's included

Included
Mexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians.
Private transportation
We include, small backpacks that will include a water bottle, sport towel, headlamp, cell phone water protector, toilet paper and wet wipes, and a wet clothes bag. We also provide sunscreen.
Blanket during transportation
Soap, shampoo, dry bath towel.
Air-conditioned vehicle
End of the day snacks are included to get you back home.
Tables and chairs for lunch; cooler for lunch.
Not included
We provide a menu to order your lunch ahead of schedule for this trip. Money is collected at the end of the day for this meal.

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up and drop-off in the following areas ONLY: Roma Norte, Roma Sur, Condesa, Juárez, Polanco, Anzurez, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc (the neighobrhood, not the city district), Tabacalera, and Centro Histórico. Drop off in Centro Historico is often limited to a single drop off point near Palacio de Bellas Artes, due to road restrictions during the day and evening. If you're staying in Centro Histórico, drop-off will be near Palacio de Bellas Artes. This area often has heavy traffic and restricted access due to street closures or local events. Qualifying clients for pick up will be asked to CONFIRM that they are ready for pickup 5-10 minutes before the scheduled (time confirmed after booking/before trip date) pick up window. If no confirmation, pick up will be cancelled and client will be asked to meet at the general meeting point no later than 5:50am.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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