Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

Meeting point

Where

The meet up spot is along the rotunda on the side of the street facing the Angel of Independence monument to its left, closest to Sheraton Maria ISABEL hotel. Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. Please arrive between 5:35-5:50am.

Departure

05:45 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

TuroTours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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   Depending on your preferences, we will meet at the "Angel de Independencia" approximately between 5:35 to 5:50am, departing early to escape the city chaos

   Our group will have private transportation. We will stop for an early breakfast in Actopan, a city halfway to our destination. travel time to the restaurant is approximately 90 minutes.

   2h
2. 2
   Actopan

   Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us.

   1h
3. 3
   We will pass by the quiet town of San Cristobal, Hgo

   This is the town and community that owns las Grutas de Tolantongo. The drive from breakfast to this spot will be approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we will briefly stop for any missing supplies you may be needing for the day's adventure.

   2h
4. 4
   Tolantongo

   The day is divided into three parts. Pool Tranquility: Start your day relaxing a while in the “pocitos”; naturally warm thermal pools that provide astounding views that soothe & clear the body and mind –perfect for “the gram.” From here, there is a zip-lining options to get you down to the next part of our day at the river. Please note that zip lining is not included in the price of the tour (300 Mexican pesos). Our guide will make sure to have all the essentials you will need for the day. Drive from the breakfast stop to actually touching the water is typically two and a half hours. Actual time spent at the pools is roughly one hour and forty minutes.

   2h
5. 5
   Grutas Tolantongo

   Cave Exploration: Finally, you will see awe-inspiring waterfalls and unexpected adventure that our guests have described as “life changing.” Our guides will take you to explore the caverns and tunnels located here. Enjoy the water falls covering the caves and take a swim in the warm pool inside the mountain.

   1h · Admission included
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   Tolantongo

   River Relaxation: Next, the turquoise-colored river is well-managed and is naturally warm due to the thermal springs, a complete relaxing experience. Lunch will be alongside the river (weather permitting). Lunch is not included. We provide a menu that you can place your order from to save time and better enjoy the river. We will collect your lunch total during the day, unless you paid for LUNCH COVERED OPTION ($220MXN MAX). Tables and chairs are included. Please note that the time spent includes time it takes to move around throughout the day. We will head out as early as 3:30 to 5:30, depending on group efficiency and timing, arriving as early as 7:30 to 9:30 (conditions approving), full of new experiences and photos to share with envious family and friends.

   2h
7. 7
   We will stop at two restrooms stops on the way home

   Typically first stop is 1 hour in, then 2 hour laters, then finally arriving in CDMX, weather and traffic permitting.

   4h

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