Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist from Mexico City
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From $66.00
200 reviews (4.08)
Price varies by group size
Lowest Price GuaranteePricing Info: Per Person
Duration: 11 hours
Departs: Mexico City, Mexico City
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Join us on an early morning tour and head on a journey to “La Joya” in the famous “Paso de Cortés” named like this for being the place where the Spanish conquerors and Hernan Cortes crossed on their way to Mexico-Tenochtitlan in 1519.
You will have the chance to check on the impressive landscapes created by nature, and see how they change as you go through the mountain’s trails
What's Included
Entrances to the volcanoes natural park
Hotel Pick up (if private option selected)
Professional guide
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hiking equipment not included
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 12 - 99
Additional Info
- For your own safety, follow the guidance at all times, don’t separate from the group, and don’t forget to carry water and light snacks (such as chocolates, granola bars, seeds, etc) to recharge energies
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- The altitude can pose a problem for many people and a strong fitness level is required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear appropriate gear to the mountain (tennis shoes and sandals, as well as flat-soled casual shoes or mules are not suitable for this activity)
- For your own safety, follow the guidance at all times, don’t separate from the group, and don’t forget to carry water and light snacks (such as chocolates, granola bars, seeds, etc) to recharge energies
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- The altitude can pose a problem for many people and a strong fitness level is required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear appropriate gear to the mountain (tennis shoes and sandals, as well as flat-soled casual shoes or mules are not suitable for this activity)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Centro Historico
One of the meeting point options is around this area.
Please, be there 10 minutes before the meeting time.
• Admission Ticket Free
Paseo de la Reforma
One of the meeting point options is around this area.
Please, be there 10 minutes before the meeting time.
• Admission Ticket Free
Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl National Park
During the hike you'll be able to take ashtonishing photos of the volcanoes.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
La Joya
• Admission Ticket Free
Paso de Cortes
You will have the chance to check on the impressive landscapes created by nature, and see how they change as you go through the mountain’s trails: It can go from seasonal snow, to the diverse flora and fauna of the site; besides, the quietness of the place will give a special touch to the amazing sights of Valle de México. You’ll enjoy unforgettable landscapes on this tour, so if you enjoy taking panoramic photographs, this will be a great experience.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Parque Nacional Izta-Popo
• Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Definitely recommend!!
I am a big Planner, I like to know details, how to dress, what to bring, what to expect. I found the tour completely lacking in this regard, so I hope this review will help the obsessive review-readers like myself to be prepared.
Clothing: I went in December, and it was chilly, but not frigid. I'd guess 40s, maybe 30s. You can get away with a single pair of warm pants/leggings, thick socks, hiking/trail shoes, a flannel, and a jacket. I brought VERY WARM CLOTHES like I was entering a winter wonderland and ridiculously overpacked.
Food: we went to a restaurant on the way back, approx 4 or 5pm. Recommend packing food for breakfast, lunch, hiking snacks, as well as ample water. I took 1 big water bottle and wish I had two.
Altitude: hike starts at approx 4000m and goes to 4200m or so. I'd call it a moderate hike in the US, but at that altitude it is ROUGH. I flew in from sea level the day before and let me tell you that was not ideal. I still had a fabulous day, just something I wish they mentioned in the tour.
Guide: the guide is an alpinist, not a chatty tour guide. He'll get you where you need to go, he is nice and happy to answer questions, but don't expect Tour Guide Style logistical details or interesting facts/tidbits along the way.
Did I have a great day? Absolutely. It made it very logistically simple for me to go get a cool volcano and nature day in! Just be aware the tour matches the price point: it's no frills but does the job!!
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