Overview
Veracruz Tour is an adventure to uncover hidden gems and witness breathtaking waterfalls, majestic mountains, and the beauty of the sea. An unforgettable experience that caters to adventurers and history buffs alike. Explore the past and present in a truly interactive way with us!
Highlights
- Get to know Mexico City - the largest city in Latin America and a world-class cultural hub.
- Climb impressive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan.
- Visit a series of impressive waterfalls around Cuetzalan.
- Go rafting in Filobobos Ecological Reserve.
- Slide yourself from the sand dunes of Chachalacas beach.
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Day 1: Mexico City
Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico – the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony.
Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening. Welcome dinner and get-together with the rest of the group.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City
- Meals Included: Dinner
- Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2: Mexico City
In the morning, explore the historic center (Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo, National Palace, and Museum of Anthropology).
Then, choose what to do next in this diverse city, your Tour Leader will be happy to give suggestions. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: explore Mexico City, a guided visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Tlaxcala
After breakfast, we will go to visit and explore Teotihuacan – a complex of UNESCO-listed pyramids, set amid what was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city.
Afterward, we will go to Tlaxcala, Mexico’s smallest state which has a beautiful colonial downtown and a stunning history. Accommodation, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Tlaxcala.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tlaxcala
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visit to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone; explore Tlaxcala
Day 4: Tlaxcala - La Malinche National Park
After breakfast and check-out from our accommodation in Tlaxcala, we will go to nearby La Malinche National Park.
Opt to join your Tour Leader for an easy but spectacular 5h hike to the summit or stay in the camp to enjoy other outdoor activities. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: eco-cabins near La Malinche National Park
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: guided hike to La Malinche volcano; entrance to La Malinche National Park
Day 5: La Malinche National Park - Cantona Archaeological Zone - Cuetzatlan
After breakfast and check-out from our accommodation, we will continue our Veracruz Tour in Cantona Archeologic Zone.
Then we will continue to Cuetzatlan – a unique town situated among the mountains, coffee plantations, and tree-like ferns.
Accommodation, optional dinner, and a get-together with the rest of the group in Cuetzatlan.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Cuetzatlan
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visit to the Cantona Archeologic Zone; walking tour in Cuetzatlan
Day 6: Cuetzatlan
After a morning visit to nearby waterfalls, opt to explore the town or visit some of the nearby attractions:
Jardin Botanico Xoxoctic. Enjoy the exuberant wildlife and the perpetual mist that blankets countless types of multicolored orchids, arborescent ferns, and butterfly gardens.
Caves systems, with Aventura Cave being the most popular and easily accessible. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in Cuetzatlan.
Day 7: Cuetzatlan - Yohualichan Archeological Zone - Tlapacoyan
After breakfast and check-out from our accommodation, we will go to visit and explore Yohualichan Archeological Zone. First settled by the Totonacs and later overthrown by the Aztecs, the present indigenous inhabitants of the area are Aztec ancestors.
After a tour of the pyramids, continue our Veracruz Tour in Tlapacoyan – a small town famous for the nearby Filobobos Ecological Reserve. Accommodations, optional dinner, and a get-together with the rest of the group in Tlapayocan.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tlapayocan
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visit to Yohualichan Archeological Zone; walking tour in Tlapayocan
Day 8: Tlapayocan - Filobobos Ecological Reserve - Costa Esmeralda
In the morning, go rafting in Filobobos Ecological Reserve. In the afternoon, continue to our accommodation in Costa Esmeralda.
This is one of the most popular parts of the Gulf of Mexico’s coastline due to its pristine beaches that are perfect for swimming and diving. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Costa Esmeralda
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: rafting in Filobobos Ecological Reserve
Day 9: Costa Esmeralda - Ciénega del Fuerte State Park
Relax on the beach before going for a boat tour in Ciénega del Fuerte State Park in the afternoon.
The park has a large expanse of rainforests and offers an opportunity to watch crocodiles and birds in its mangroves. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Costa Esmeralda
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: boat tour in Ciénega del Fuerte State Park
Day 10: Costa Esmeralda - Veracruz
In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, go to Veracruz – the oldest port in the country defined by its history, traditions, joyful people, and delicious food.
Walking tour, free time, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Veracruz
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: walking tour in Veracruz
Day 11: Veracruz
Free day – choose whether to explore the city, relax on the beach or visit some of the nearby attractions:
Chachalacas Beach with its 550 acres of sand dunes and spectacular views of the ocean is a perfect site to ride 4×4 motorcycles, slide yourself from the sand dunes and feel the adrenaline in throughout your body.
La Antigua – an important spot in the history of Veracruz, as it was the first European village founded in Mexico, in 1519, by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Cempoala – an archaeological site that was the capital of the Totonac civilization at the time of the arrival of the Spaniards. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation Included: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Veracruz
- Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12: Veracruz - Tlacotalpan - Orizaba
In the morning go to Tlacotalpan. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this town is located on the banks of the Papaloapan River. After a walking tour, a boat ride, and free time in the town, we will continue to Orizaba.
Guarded by the spectacular snowy Pico de Orizaba, this city has created its own personality combining colonial architecture with green and colorful natural landscapes. Accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Orizaba
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: orientation walks in Orizaba and Tlacotalpan; boat tour in Tlacotalpan
Day 13: Orizaba
Free day – choose whether to explore the city and/or visit some of the nearby attractions:
Los 500 Escalones: beat the challenge of walking up the 500 steps and admire the Elephant Waterfall next to the Rio Blanco Canyon from one of its 3 viewpoints.
Cañón de la Carbonera: with a length of 8.5 kilometers and a depth of 200 to 750 meters, the reserve has at least 24 waterfalls, 12 springs, and 4 caverns, the ideal place to visit and practice canyoning, hiking, and rappelling. Optional dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Orizaba
- Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 14: Orizaba - Cholula - Puebla
In the morning head to Cholula – the oldest city in America inhabited without interruption since its origins, where you will see The Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world’s largest pyramid topped by the Virgen de Los Remedios church.
Then we will continue to Puebla, Mexico’s fourth-largest city with well-conserved colonial architecture chosen by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Walking tour, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Puebla
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Activities Included: walking tours in Cholula and Puebla
Day 15: Puebla - Mexico City
End of our Veracruz Tour. Breakfast, check-out, and departure to Mexico City.
- Meals Included: Breakfast
Prices
- This tour is private: only your group will participate.
- The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).
Inclusions
Included ✅
Local Expert Guides
English/Spanish Tour Leader service
Accommodation
14x nights in conveniently located, locally owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses; 1x night in eco-cabin.
Transportation
Private vehicle. (The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan).
Meals
14x breakfasts, 1x dinner.
Activities
Walking and orientation tours in all the cities.
Entrance, activities, and guided visits in the Archaeological Zones.
Entrance and hike in La Malinche National Park.
Rafting in Filobobos Ecological Reserve.
Boat ride in Ciénega del Fuerte State Park and Tlacotalpan.
Excluded ❌
Personal expenses
Flights
Flights are not included: check our partner deals.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.
Tips
Details
Minimum number of participants |
Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). |
Meeting Point | The tour starts with a welcome meeting in the lobby of your hotel (exact name and location to be provided in trip notes before the tour). |
Departure Time | 06:00 PM (can be adjusted on request) |
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Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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Cancellations
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Please see our Cancellation Policy for more info.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to book?
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