Tour Oaxaca Food Tour: A Truly Feast From Monte Alban To Huatulco

Meals

9x breakfasts, 5x lunches, other drinks & snacks as per the itinerary are included. FOOD : Meals and Gastronomic Experiences included in this tour can normally meet most of the common dietary restrictions. However, due to the active program of the tour and different menus in each place, satisfying a special diet or food preferences of a particular traveler will depend on circumstances and cannot be fully guaranteed.

Transport

Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour is included. The vehicle type depends on the group size and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Accommodation

8x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs; 1x night in eco-cabins are included. ACCOMMODATIONS : An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. Most of the accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room (unless specified in the itinerary). We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes. ROOM TYPES : • Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). • Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). • Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). • Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar) and 1 single bed (twin-size or similar). • Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds (queen-size or similar). If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote.

Guide

Service of an experienced Tour Leader throughout the tour is included.

Hygieneprotocol

Post-COVID health & safety Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures: Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accomodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities. Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.). Masks : ● mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.); ● the use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks. Sanitation : ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travellers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols. Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour. Health assessments: ● mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms). Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Optional

Logistics DEPARTURE : We will leave our accommodation in Mexico City on Day 3 early morning. ARRIVAL : We will arrive at our accommodation in La Crucecita on Day 7 late afternoon. AIRPORT TRANSFERS : This tour includes neither flights between Mexico and your place of origin nor airport transfers, so you will need to arrive from and to the airport by yourself. However, taking into consideration the ubiquity of taxis and car-hauling services such as Uber, this is an easy task. Mexico City International airport is just 30-40 min away by car from our accommodation in Mexico City, while Bahías de Huatulco International Airport is just a 15 min drive from our place of stay in La Crucecita. ACTIVITIES : Participation in all activities is optional - just be sure to be in time for scheduled departures. Both walking tours (normally >2h, in historic centers of bigger cities) and orientation walks ( Notes PHYSICAL CONDITION : This tour involves a decent amount of hiking & walking. Therefore, travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness condition. AGE : Due to the requested physical condition and itinerary of the tour, the recommended age of participants is 12-69 years. Participation of travelers outside of this age group is not excluded but needs to be confirmed by the tour organizer. WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU : Comfortable clothes & (preferably hiking or walking) shoes that are suitable for local weather at this time of the year; swimming suit & slippers; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity. PRICING : * The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers & room option you choose.

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Others

Transportation from/to your place of origin, airport pick-up & drop-off, other activities & meals, travel insurance, personal expenses & tips

Flights

Transportation between the destination of the tour & your place of origin is not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. Having travel insurance that is valid throughout the tour is obligatory, so please acquire one before your trip.

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Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 on Saturday (or some days before) and take your time to explore this diverse city before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening. After a brief welcome meeting, follow your guide and go to discover some of the most iconic taco places in the Historic Center, try pulque, and have a shot of smoky mezcal!

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: "Tacos, Pulque & Mezcal Crawl" in the Historic Center of Mexico City
Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mexico City

Start your day with a local food tour in a famous San Juan Market. There you will have a traditional Mexican breakfast and see some of the exotic foods and dishes that Mexican regions have to offer. Afterward, visit a museum of chocolate, learn about the history of this drink, and prepare your own chocolate in a traditional way. Finally, we will have a buffet-style lunch in one of the traditional cantinas.

In the afternoon, choose by yourself what to do next in this unique city - your Tour Leader will be happy to give suggestions. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

• Meals Included: breakfast (Local Food Experience); lunch

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: guided visit to the Museum of Chocolate in Mexico City
Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Pulque Farm - Cholula - Puebla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Pulque Farm - Cholula - Puebla

After breakfast and checkout, go to visit the UNESCO-listed Teotihuacán - Mexico’s biggest ancient city and the capital of the country’s biggest pre-Hispanic empire.

In the afternoon, after a guided visit to the archeological zone and buffet lunch in a nearby restaurant, go to a pulque farm. Once there, see all stages of production of this ancient fermented drink and try some of the local specialties. Additionally, make a stop in the "Magical Town" of Cholula where besides witnessing the largest pyramid in the world, you will visit a local cider factory.

Afterward, head to Puebla. Once a bastion of conservatism and tradition, the city retains a fantastically well-preserved UNESCO-listed historical center, a stunning cathedral, and dozens of beautiful churches. This place is also full of galleries, cozy cafes and bars where younger poblanos (people from Puebla) are embracing the city’s booming art and nightlife scenes. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle; walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puebla

• Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

• Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visit to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone; orientation walk of the historic center of Cholula

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: pulque ranch tour with local food tastings; guided visit to the Museo de la Sidra Copa de Oro with cider tasting
Day 4 Day 4: Puebla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Puebla

Start your morning with a walking tour of Puebla’s charming Historic Center with its fine colonial mansions, the 16th-century cathedral, leafy Zócalo square, 17th-century Biblioteca Palafoxiana, and others. Then, have a guided visit to the Museum of Popular Art located in the Ex-Convent of Santa Rosa, which, according to local legend, is the birthplace of the famous mole poblano.

In the afternoon, cook your own mole with a local chef before continuing your walking tour and stopping by for liquor tastings in one of the oldest and most famous canteens in Puebla. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puebla

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visits to the Museum of Popular Art in Puebla; walking tour of the historic center Puebla

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: cooking class of Pueblan cuisine & local liquor tasting in Puebla
Day 5 Day 5: Puebla - Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve - Oaxaca City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puebla - Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve - Oaxaca City

In the morning, go to San Juan Raya - a little village in the middle of the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve. There, accompanied by a local community guide, visit a place with impressive vegetation and dozens of million-year-old dinosaur steps. After a tour, transfer to Oaxaca City with a stop for lunch at a unique restaurant with delicious insect and cacti-inspired regional cuisine and a visit to local salt mines. Once in Oaxaca City, join your Tour Leader for an introductory walking tour of its Historic Center seeing its main attractions. Check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Oaxaca City

• Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

• Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walk of Oaxaca’s historic center

• Nature Experiences Included: guided hike in Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: guided visit of salt mines around Zapotitlán Salinas
Day 6 Day 6: Oaxaca City - Monte Albán - Oaxaca City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Oaxaca City - Monte Albán - Oaxaca City

Have a traditional Oaxacan breakfast in one of the city’s most iconic markets. Afterward, explore UNESCO-listed Monte Albán - one of Mexico’s most important archaeological zones.

Once done with a tour, transfer back to the Historic Center and enjoy a buffet-style lunch in one of the popular restaurants. Later, continue exploring the city with your Tour Leader before taking a pre-Hispanic cooking class in the late afternoon. Free time or optional get-together with the group in one of the local bars in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle, walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Oaxaca City

• Meals Included: breakfast (Market Food Experience), lunch & chocolate tasting

• Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visit to Monte Alban Archeological Zone

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: pre-Hispanic cooking class with local beer & mezcal
Day 7 Day 7: Oaxaca City - San Martín Tilcajete - Miahuatlan - San Jose Del Pacifico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Oaxaca City - San Martín Tilcajete - Miahuatlan - San Jose Del Pacifico

After breakfast and check-out, continue our Oaxaca Food Tour visiting San Martín Tilcajete. This little but charming town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans. There, we will visit several workshops and have an orientation walk in the center of the town. Later, transfer to Miahuatlan, one of the regional centers of mezcal production, with an optional lunch in one of the local restaurants on the way. Once there, visit a family-owned mezcal distillery and learn about the production process of this famous distillate and try several of its varieties.

After a factory tour and some digestive shots of mezcal, continue your journey toward San Jose del Pacifico. High in the foggy mountains, this picturesque village looks magical touching the clouds and providing wonderful views over pristine forested ranges and valleys. Once there, have an orientation walk of the town and see a beautiful sunset from your accommodation. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: eco-cabins in San Jose del Pacifico

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walks of San Martín Tilcajete & San Jose del Pacifico

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: mezcal distillery visit with tastings around Miahuatlan
Day 8 Day 8: San Jose Del Pacifico - Pluma Hidalgo - Huatulco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: San Jose Del Pacifico - Pluma Hidalgo - Huatulco

After breakfast and checkout from our accommodation in San Jose del Pacifico, take a picturesque mountain road towards the coffee region of Pluma Hidalgo. As a matter of fact, the local Pluma Gourmet type is one of the most prestigious in the country. Once there, visit a family-run coffee farm to have a delicious lunch of local specialties and learn about the production of this aromatic drink.

Thereafter, visit Pluma Hidalgo itself. Located in the Sierra Sur mountains at 2,500 meters above sea level this little town literally touches the sky. After an orientation walk of the town’s compact center and a cup of local coffee with delicious waffles, we will head to our final destination - Huatulco. This region is famous for world-class beaches snuggled in sheltered bays scattered along the thickly forested Pacific coast. Orientation walk of La Crucecita’s center, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Crucicita

• Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, waffles & coffee tasting

• Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walks of Pluma Hidalgo & La Crucecita

• Gastronomic Experiences Included: coffee farm tour with tastings around Pluma Hidalgo
Day 9 Day 9: Huatulco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Huatulco

Free time in the morning. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to the picturesque bays of Huatulco National Park, go snorkeling, and enjoy a gorgeous sunset. Optional farewell dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Crucicita

• Meals Included: breakfast; beers, water, soft drinks, fruits & snacks during a boat tour

• Nature Experiences Included: boat tour to Huatulco National Park
Day 10 Day 10: Huatulco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Huatulco

Free program: last day of our Oaxaca Food Tour. Depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer!

• Meals Included: breakfast

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Oaxaca Food Tour: A Truly Feast From Monte Alban To Huatulco

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Itinerary of your trip Oaxaca Food Tour: A Truly Feast From Monte Alban To Huatulco

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Pulque Farm - Cholula - Puebla

Day 4: Puebla

Day 5: Puebla - Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve - Oaxaca City

Day 6: Oaxaca City - Monte Albán - Oaxaca City

Day 7: Oaxaca City - San Martín Tilcajete - Miahuatlan - San Jose Del Pacifico

Day 8: San Jose Del Pacifico - Pluma Hidalgo - Huatulco

Day 9: Huatulco

Day 10: Huatulco

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