Mexico City to Oaxaca

Live out your Mexican cactus fantasy on this 11-day / 10-night journey with otherworldly plants and landscapes and experience the true flavour of Mexico!

Tour Details

Interest: Exotic flora, geology, culture
Tour Type and Mode: Overland, all inclusive
Duration: 11 days – 10 nights
Dates: to be announced.
Starts/Ends: Begins and ends in Mexico City
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Activities can be adjusted depending on fitness level.
Best time to Go: April – June
Price: Prices are based on group size.

Group tour date 2023: May 16th – 26th

Featured plant families and genera:

Cactaceae:Cephalocereus, Ferocactus, Ariocarpus, Astrophytum, Mammillaria, Strombocactus, Pilosocereus, Lophophora, Coryphantha, Echinocactus, Pachycereus, Peniocereus, Ortegocactus/Cochemiea, Myrtillocactus, Stenocereus + many more. Asparagaceae: Agave Bromeliaceae: Hechtia, Tillandsia Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia, Jatropha. Other exotics: Fouquieria, Beaucarnea, Bursera, Ceiba, Cissus, Echeveria, Yucca, Dasylirion + more

Touristic activities included: Monte Albán Pyramids, Mezcal and exotic food tasting in Oaxaca City

Daily Itinerary

Day-1: Pick up in Mexico City -Tehuacán
Day-2: Tehuacán -Oaxaca
Day-3: Oaxaca – Oaxaca
Day-4: Oaxaca – Salina Cruz
Day-5: Salina Cruz – Salina Cruz
Day-6: Salina Cruz – Tehuacán
Day-7: Tehuacán – Cuicatlán
Day-8: Cuicatlán – Zimapan
Day-9: Zimapan – Bernal
Day-10: Bernal – Bernal
Day-11: Bernal – Mexico City

What’s Included?

All private overland transportation, transfers and excursions from the beginning to end of your tour. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide. Admission fees to all nature reserves. Accommodation on a twin/double/matrimonial basis. All breakfasts, box-lunches, dinners. Fresh water and snacks in the vehicle. Tour inclusions will begin from lunch on day one to breakfast on day ten. Your full time tour leader will be your primary contact, accompanying you from the beginning to end of your tour.

What’s Not Included?

International and domestic airfares, airport taxes. Tips to guides, drivers, hotel & restaurant staff etc. Alcoholic drinks with meals in restaurants. Personal travel and medical insurance. Anything not specified under “What’s included?”

Arrival and Departure

It is recommended that you fly in and out of Mexico City International Airport. It is recommended that you arrive at least one day before your tour begins. Please contact us if you have any questions about our tours or need assistance with planning.

Deposits

To secure your group tour booking, please transfer 30% of the overall price via bank transfer (transfer details provided upon request) or via PayPal to cactusexplorertours@gmail.com. Full payment must be made via bank transfer or the PayPal Plugin Service Payment link below. We are happy to split any bank transfer costs 50/50 with you – this is almost always cheaper than PayPal fees for the sender and receiver. Complete payments are required no later than 60 days before your tour departure when we will also send specifications of what you need to bring for your trip. We look forward to receiving you in Mexico!