Nevado de Toluca Tour: Hike to the Peak and Visit Charming Town(Small-Group / 12 h)

Nevado de Toluca Tour: Hike to the Peak and Visit Charming Town(Small-Group / 12 h)
From USD $179.00
  • Duration: 12 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Nevado de Toluca, State of Mexico
  • Product code: PW0XHF

Overview







    Join our Nevado de Toluca small group tour from Mexico City to hike an extinct volcano, the 4th highest summit in Mexico. Known for its impressive natural beauty, it boasts impressive mountainous views and two unique twin lakes inside of its crater. Afterward, visit Toluca, the capital city of the State of Mexico famous for its attractive historic center, and Cosmovitral, the world’s largest stained-glass structure that hosts an expansive botanical garden.


    Highlights 



    • Climb Mexico’s fourth-highest peak.

    • Enjoy impressive mountainous landscapes.

    • See unique twin lakes in the crater of an extinct volcano.

    • Stroll the picturesque historic center of Toluca.

    • Visit a botanical garden with beautiful stained-glass murals.


    Itinerary


    In the morning, meet your guide and head towards Nevado de Toluca National Park observing an impressive change of natural landscapes on the way.


    Once there, start our Nevado de Toluca tour with an impressive 10-km hike to the crater. On your way, enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and two lagoons inside an unusual crater. In other words, it is considered the highest of its kind in the world. This volcano is truly the most representative natural landscape of the State of Mexico.


    Afterward, head to Toluca, the capital city of the State of Mexico with a picturesque colonial center. Once there, visit its attractive squares, churches, lively shopping arcades, art galleries, and museums. The vast Plaza de Los Martires, with the Cathedral and Palacio de Gobierno, marks the town center. Most of the action, however, takes place a block south in the pedestrian precinct ringed by “Los Arcos” (archways).


    Also, at lunchtime, make a stop for an optional lunch in a local market. Get delighted with authentic Mexican dishes and try tasty traditional sausage (chorizo, longaniza), quesadillas, tacos, mixiotes, barbacoa, mushroom soup, etc.


    Moreover, visit the Cosmovitral, the world’s largest stained-glass structure that boasts an expansive botanical garden. The building now houses 3500 sqm of lovely gardens, lit through 48 stained-glass panels designed by 60 artisans.


    After a full day of experiences and adventures, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.




    Why go with us



    • The tour time is spent purely on hiking and sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops or restaurants.

    • A great choice for solo travelers: with a small-group tour you will have enough attention from your guide and a chance to meet fellow co-travelers.

    • Convenient timing:

      • Early departure: avoid traffic and crowds by arriving at the very opening of the national park.



    Logistics

    BOOKING AND CONFIRMATION

    This tour needs manual confirmation from our side. Once you receive it, your tour is confirmed: just show up in time at the meeting point and be able to present your booking (can be in electronic version on your phone) to your guide upon request.


    DEPARTURE AND RETURN
    Please arrive at least 10 min before the departure time: Thursday and Sunday at 7:00 AM, next to the Angel de la Independencia roundabout, close to City Express Reforma Hotel (here). Once there, meet your guide who will be holding a sign with the logo of the company. The tour will finish at the same departure point around 7:00 PM. In case of necessity, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please provide a valid contact number during your booking.



    WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
    Comfortable clothes and (preferably hiking) shoes (no other equipment is needed);  hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.


    Notes



    • The type of vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

    • This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

    • Not wheelchair/stroller accessible.

    • The recommended age to take this tour is 12+ years old.

    • This tour involves ~10 km of hiking (~3 h), so travelers should have moderate physical condition.

    • Nevado de Toluca is ‎4,680 m high (13,800 ft.) (vs. Mexico City with ~2,300 m) with 538 m elevation gain on the trail that we are gonna take, so for travelers coming from lower altitudes, it’s recommended to take at least 1-2 days in Mexico City upon arrival for adaptation to avoid altitude sickness.