Premium Mexico City to Oaxaca


















From AUD $4465
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)

Premium Mexico City to Oaxaca
8 days
Small Group
Unknown
Light
English
Experience Overview
When it comes to vibrant culture and varied cuisine, there’s nowhere quite like Mexico. Get a taste of the country’s best on an eight-day Premium adventure through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca.
When it comes to vibrant culture and varied cuisine, there’s nowhere quite like Mexico. Get a taste of the country’s best on an eight-day Premium adventure through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca. Join expert local guides to uncover the ancient secrets of Teotihuacan, Cholula and the Mitla ruins and see the world’s widest tree, over 1500 years old! Take your taste buds on a trip, from the beckoning street food stalls of the capital to a home cooked Zapotecan lunch and a creative dining experience in Oaxaca and attend some local artisan workshops, working with obsidian and beeswax. Your experienced local leader will show you the heart of a country that is sure to leave you captivated.
Highlights
- Sample a delicious array of local dishes during your welcome dinner and dine at an award-winning restaurant in Oaxaca for an Exclusive Experience – Mexico's authentic food scene is sure to hit the spot.
- Spend a night in Puebla at your Feature Stay, converted from 16th, 17th and 18th-century buildings and offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, just a stone’s throw away from the city’s main sights.
- Learn of the ancient Zapotec and Aztec histories with visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Mitla and the Cholula archaeological site, joined by specialist guides to further enhance your visit.
- Discover traditional craft industries with enlightening Exclusive Experiences. Learn about Zapotec woven fabrics, textile making, mezcal distilling and beeswax candle-making and visit a family-run obsidian workshop.
- Explore the Mexico City of past and present on a city tour with your leader, from the buzzing Zocalo Plaza to the Gothic National Cathedral and the sprawling National Palace.
Trip Details
8 days
Private vehicle
Small Group
English
Mexico City, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Unknown
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Mexico City - Welcome Dinner (taco night)
Optional Activities:
- Mexico City - Leon Trotsky Museum (entrance fee) (75 MXN)
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) (320 MXN)
- Mexico City - Folklore Ballet (entrance fee) subject to availability (1700 MXN)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Zocalo Central or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee)
- Mexico City - Leader-led Historico Centro tour
- Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
- Mexico City - Gastromotiva Mexico (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel Zocalo Central or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
- Teotihuacan - Archaeological site
- Teotihuacan - Obsidian workshop
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casareyna or similar (Feature Stay) (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Puebla - Cholula archaeological site (Entrance fee)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casareyna or similar (Feature Stay) (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
- Oaxaca - Mercado Benito Juarez
- Oaxaca - Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Optional Activities:
- Oaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) (100 MXN)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Oaxaca - Beeswax candle workshop
- Oaxaca - Weaving demonstration
- Oaxaca - Tule Tree
- Oaxaca - Mitla archeological site
- Oaxaca - Mezcaleria visit
- Oaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Oaxaca - Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Oaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) (100 MXN)
- Oaxaca - Cooking class (1500 MXN)
- Oaxaca - Folkloric ballet (Fridays only) (130 MXN)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
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.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
When it comes to vibrant culture and varied cuisine, there’s nowhere quite like Mexico. Get a taste of the country’s best on an eight-day Premium adventure through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 24 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
04/22/2024
I had an incredible time during this Intrepid tour of Mexico! The itinerary was perfect, ensuring that we were able to visit cities big and small and at a pace that felt well-balanced and never rushed! Our accommodations throughout the tour were perfect. Our tour guide, Val, was amazing and warm - her enthusiasm about the art and culture of Mexico was evident throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a flavor of Mexico and all that it has to offer.
03/19/2024
A great trip. Outstanding visits to archeological sites, great hotels and wonderful food.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
04/22/2024
I had an incredible time during this Intrepid tour of Mexico! The itinerary was perfect, ensuring that we were able to visit cities big and small and at a pace that felt well-balanced and never rushed! Our accommodations throughout the tour were perfect. Our tour guide, Val, was amazing and warm - her enthusiasm about the art and culture of Mexico was evident throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a flavor of Mexico and all that it has to offer.
03/19/2024
A great trip. Outstanding visits to archeological sites, great hotels and wonderful food.
03/19/2024
The Intrepid trip from Mexico City to Oaxaca was perfect in every detail, from our wonderful trip leader (Valeria) to the accommodation in which we stayed. The trip ended far too soon, but I feel truly enlightened by the experience.
03/18/2024
This is an excellent trip best made during January or February. It was quite hot in mid march at some of the ruins. I loved learning the history and culture of the area.
02/25/2024
Mexico is magical, and Karla is the most magnificent guide a traveler could hope to have. Her passion for art and history, along with her culinary expertise will enhance your journey in ways you cannot even imagine.
02/10/2024
Another great experience with Intrepid. Our tour leader Valeria was extremely knowledgeable and this made our visit even more interesting. Accommodation was also very good.
02/10/2024
We had a great experience during our stay . Our tour leader Valeria provided us with loads of information and made our holiday even more interesting.
01/22/2024
Mexico is a vibrant,colourful country with delightfully friendly people. This particular tour combined wonderful archeological sites,colonial gems and indigenous practices. With gourmet food and a superb guide it was a great treat.
12/22/2023
Valdivia is a very knowledgeable, courteous and friendly guide. She has extensive knowledge of Mexico, She makes you feel at home. she will suggest places to go aside from those to go included in the trip Best guide keep up the good work
12/16/2023
This was a short but packed adventure into the food, history and culture of the area. Just what I had hoped for and makes me excited about returning
12/16/2023
My first trip to Mexico. I learned so much! Incredible history, beautiful culture, delicious food. Nice balance of guided and free time. Makes me want more of Mexico!
12/02/2023
We found travelling with Intrepid very well suited to us. We found the small numbers easier for us. Our wonderful, enthusiastic and informative guide, Valeria so interesting and her love for the history, cultural diversity and gastronomy came through with a passion. Our hotels were very good overall , two were exceptional, in Puebla Casa Renya and casa de la Sienna Azul in Oaxaca. A trip of a lifetime and a great 70 th birthday present ??
12/06/2023
An immersive journey through the rich history and diverse culture of central Mexico. I got to experience the ancient pre-Hispanic civilizations and savor the local cuisine.
12/05/2023
Great trip for experiencing Mexico. Highly recommend
10/21/2023
What a wonderful experience, the history of Mexico is fascinating. Our guide was excellent, as was our driver. Highly recommended!!
09/30/2023
Excellent tour visiting fantastic locations and local people. Could not have achieved this if self guided
09/30/2023
Excellent tour with a great tour guide.
09/30/2023
A great experience well organised by an excellent tour leader
07/22/2023
We would recommend intrepid tours to Mexico and other places.
07/22/2023
Intrepid always trusted, consistent quality, mixing tourism with insights and cultural experiences. Small group tours the way to go. Like enough time on own to explore while not having the hassle of having to arrange own hotels and transportation.

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