--- title: Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 122 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1570 duration_minutes: 840 duration_max_minutes: 960 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Breakfast and equipment rank_in_category: 8 of 17 (Day Trips from Mexico City) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/full-day-tour-exploring-the-waters-of-tolantongo/ --- # Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo **Guidekin's take:** Explore the waters of Tolantongo with a supplied backpack containing a headlamp, towel and phone water protector. Air-conditioned transport, a Mexican breakfast buffet and end-of-day snacks are included; lunch is charged separately. 4.83 from 1570 reviews at €122 per person for 14h–16h. In our comparison: #8 of 17 in Day Trips from Mexico City, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This guided tour is very organized and adheres to a schedule we modify to continue to provide the best experience. Please note that our tour spends the longest time in Tolantongo, allowing you to truly enjoy your time in Tolantongo without feeling rushed by your tour company throughout the day. Our guides are extremely fluent in their English language skills. Most have lived a major part of their life in the United States and or Canada. We provide comfort in our transportation, by not allowing our vehicles to be cramped and tight with too many guests. Our guides also have a good relationship with the community of employees that work in Tolantongo. Our mutual respect for one another allows for a better experience for our guests than you could imagine. Our guides are given a fair wage for their excellent service. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 05:45: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €122 per person for the English option; other options up to €138 - Duration: 14h–16h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1570 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TuroTours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 05:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1570 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1511 of 1570. - 5 stars: 1409 (90%) - 4 stars: 102 (6%) - 3 stars: 30 (2%) - 2 stars: 8 (1%) - 1 star: 21 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English | €122 / person | English | Pickup included | | French | €122 / person | French | Pickup included | | Spanish | €122 / person | Spanish | Pickup included | | PrePaid Lunch | €138 / person | English, Spanish, French, German | Basic Lunch Coverage: 220 MXN Value Covered (you pay excess value). Food options come from park menu. Most items fall within lunch coverage range. Pickup included | ## What's included - Mexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians. - Private transportation - We include, small backpacks that will include a water bottle, sport towel, headlamp, cell phone water protector, toilet paper and wet wipes, and a wet clothes bag. We also provide sunscreen. - Blanket during transportation - Soap, shampoo, dry bath towel. - Air-conditioned vehicle - End of the day snacks are included to get you back home. - Tables and chairs for lunch; cooler for lunch. ## Not included - We provide a menu to order your lunch ahead of schedule for this trip. Money is collected at the end of the day for this meal. ## Itinerary 1. **Depending on your preferences, we will meet at the "Angel de Independencia" a...** (2h) - 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... 2. **Actopan** (1h) - Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us. 3. **We will pass by the quiet town of San Cristobal, Hgo** (2h) - 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. 4. **Tolantongo** (2h) - 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... 5. **Grutas Tolantongo** (1h; admission included) - 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... 6. **Tolantongo** (2h) - 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... 7. **We will stop at two restrooms stops on the way home** (4h) - Typically first stop is 1 hour in, then 2 hour laters, then finally arriving in CDMX, weather and traffic permitting. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Day Trips from Mexico City | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 17** | €122 | 14h–16h | 4.83 (1570) | shared | | [Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/early-express-tolantongo-hot-springs/?format=md) | €122 | 13h | 4.92 (679) | shared | | [2 Volcanos - Special 2 pax, 3 -4 hr ride. Reserve Only 1 pax](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/2-volcanos-special-2-pax-3-4-hr-ride-reserve-only-1-pax/?format=md) | €454 | 5h | 4.94 (90) | private | | [Full day Tolantongo Caves!](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/full-day-tolantongo-caves/?format=md) | €70 | 12h 30m | 5.0 (53) | shared | Ranked #8 of 17 in Day Trips from Mexico City by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €482, median €129; typical length 12h. 6 of 17 are private. 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