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title: Mountaineering Iztaccihuatl (5220m)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Mexico City
country: Mexico
price: 482
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 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/mountaineering-iztaccihuatl-5220m/
---

# Mountaineering Iztaccihuatl (5220m)

**Guidekin's take:** Attempt the summit of Iztaccihuatl across terrain that includes sand and glaciers. Transport, meals, a helmet, lamp, crampons and an ice ax are included; a high level of physical fitness is required, and the trip is not recommended for children under fourteen. 4.97 from 31 reviews at €482 per person for 48h.

In our comparison: #5 of 17 in Day Trips from Mexico City, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We will practice mountaineering in the Iztacihuatl where we will reach the summit, being the 3rd highest mountain in Mexico, we will visit different types of terrain such as sand and glaciers

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of Michoacan Market in the…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch
- Age rule: Not recommended for children under 14 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €482 per person
- Duration: 48h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: México Travesías
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08

## Reviews

4.97 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 31.

- 5 stars: 30 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Lunch, dinner, breakfast and lunch
- Safety equipment: Helmet, lamp, crampons, ice ax

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 07:00
- 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

In front of Michoacan Market in the Condesa Colony

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for children under 14 years

## Compared with other Day Trips from Mexico City

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 17** | €482 | 2 days | 4.97 (31) | 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 #5 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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