Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead
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Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead
7 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades.
In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades. This week-long tour throws you right into the middle of the action with four straight days of parades, macabre costumes, and market visits in search of sugar skulls. Then, it’s off to the coastal town of Puerto Escondido for some well-earned R&R on the beach you’ll be more than grateful for — or, if you’ve still got the energy, parties galore.
Highlights
- Visit markets and learn about festival preparations
- Take part in celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade
- Relax in the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido
Trip Details
7 days
Private vehicle, walking.
Small Group
English
Oaxaca, Mexico
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Oaxaca
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festival that runs from October 31 to November 2 to celebrate and remember loved ones who have deceased. Although the festival is to honour those who have passed on, it is a festive and upbeat celebration rather than somber gathering. Families cook feasts and offer them by the graves of those who have passed to encourage them to come back and join in on the festivities. Oaxaca is one of the main hubs of celebrations for Day of the Dead – the cemetery vigils and street parades make this an experience not to miss!
Day 2: Oaxaca
Day 3: Oaxaca
Day 4: Oaxaca
Day 5: Oaxaca/Puerto Escondido
Day 6: Puerto Escondido
Day 7: Puerto Escondido
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
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When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
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From
AUD $1149
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
11/05/2023
Some really amazing tours and takes the hassle out of travelling
11/05/2023
This is my second G trip and I have loved both of them! I love being immersed in the culture vs being on a resort and I think supporting local culture is important to me
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
11/05/2023
Some really amazing tours and takes the hassle out of travelling
11/05/2023
This is my second G trip and I have loved both of them! I love being immersed in the culture vs being on a resort and I think supporting local culture is important to me
11/05/2023
Knowledgeable and passionate CEOs and a well thought out itinerary
11/05/2023
The tour was fun, made the trip easy, well organized
11/05/2023
This tour is exactly as it says on the box, and exceeded my expectations. This is my first tour, and I'm converted
11/05/2023
it's a great way to see many things in a short amount of time.
11/05/2023
It was an amazing experience with just the right combination of cultural visits, fun and beach/nature. Guides and super knowledgeable and friendly
11/05/2023
I have truly enjoyed each G Adventures trip I have taken, which is why I keep coming back. The group travel style is so much fun, you get to meet people from all over the world. The guides have been amazing and I have had such an amazing time every trip!
11/05/2023
I love the tours I have done. The activities are well planned and the guides are so knowledgeable and fun and I always make great friends. I feel safe which is the most important thing for me. The only reason I can't put 10 is because I feel that the tours are becoming overpriced recently and on top of high costs we also have to tip the CEOs which isn't fair. G Adventures is making a good amount of money, pay your employees properly, we shouldn't have to pay their salary on top of these high tour costs!!! I saw the same additional activities on sale at the places we visited for much cheaper than the cost the CEO was asking for, it would be cheaper to do these activities on our own than with the tour, so it's not fair that on top of everything we then have to tip the CEO. I also struggle to recommend G Adventures because I feel the COVID policy where if clients becomes ill on YOUR tour (where you take zero precautions to keep us safe while exposing us to travelers from around the world while not requiring masking/testing) we would get removed with no refund and left alone in a foreign country where we likely don't speak the language while feeling unwell is extremely harsh and cruel. I wanted to do other tours with G Adventures this year and have avoided longer tours as that's way too much of a risk to take and can't in good conscience recommend a company that just abandons clients with no refund for getting sick.
11/05/2023
My husband and I both really enjoyed our trip. The in depth culture knowledge and recommendations from our guide Lola made this trip special.
11/05/2023
it's a great company with nice activities and tours included
11/05/2023
I have taken a few trips with G Adventures now (3 or 4) and I have found the trips to be very well organized and run, with good tour guides and interesting landmarks/sites. It is a great way of getting around a country in a short space of time. It may not suit everyone though, as they are often very fast-paced and don't give a lot of time for relaxing.
11/05/2023
Always great service, feels safe, good itineraries and decent prices
11/05/2023
I have travelled with G trip and have enjoyed the way the trip itinerary is
11/05/2023
You get to see things that I probably wouldn't have known about had I travelled solo
11/05/2023
Nice people to meet, a lot of options during the tour, good group Organization with the whats App group
11/05/2023
Traveling with a group is more fun than traveling alone or with one other friend.
11/05/2023
I have been on a lot of trips now and enjoyed them
11/05/2023
I had an amazing time on the tour.
11/05/2023
Very well organized and a good way to safely travel
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