The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca
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The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca
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15 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Soak up the incredible contrasts of Mexico on this two-week trip from the Pacific coast to the heartland of the its interior.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Workshop & Lunch, Oaxaca Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Cuisine Tasting Experience, Oaxaca Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour, Guanajuato Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan
- Orientation walk in Puebla
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Tequila distillery visit and tasting
- City tour of Guadalajara
- Orientation walk in San Miguel de Allende
- City tour of San Miguel de Allende
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
- Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
- Free time in Puebla, Oaxaca Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (14 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara
- Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
- Sample mezcal at a local distillery
- Try one of the delicious varieties of mole in Mexico's gastronomic heartland
Trip Details
15 days
Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
English
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Budget
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Vallarta
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Puerto de Luna
Day 2: Puerto Vallarta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day for optional activities in Puerto Vallarta, like whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), beach hanging, or a day trip with some snorkelling at nearby Isla Marietas. Spend the evening in search of the most delicious local food you can find.Accommodation - Hotel Puerto de Luna
Day 3: Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Mexico is the birthplace of tequila, and there is nowhere better to learn about the iconic drink. Visit a distillery in a town between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara to learn about the history of tequila and the production process, before the main highlight –a tasting session with lunch. Sip, don't shoot!Activity - Set off on foot to get to know this city in western Mexico. Known for tequila and mariachi music Guadalajara packs a lively atmosphere appealing to any traveller. Wander the colonial plazas and spot landmarks like the Teatro Degollado and the Palacio del Gobierno houses.Accommodation - Hotel Laffayette
Day 4: Guadalajara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend some time shopping, eating, and relaxing in Guadalajara for your last night in the area.Activity - See more of Guadalajara on this in-depth city tour including some free time to explore the gastronomy hub of Tlaquepaque. See the work of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco and discover the best views in the city.Accommodation - Hotel Laffayette
Day 5: Guadalajara/Guanajuato
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Gain a deeper understanding into this town located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Filled with brilliantly coloured buildings around a central park and loads of great places to try some local eats. Make a stop to a local bakery, head to a stall for some fresh squeezed juices, then try some tlacoyos, a sort of folded taco, stuffed with cheese and chicken. Next, head underground to see the labyrinth of tunnels below the city. And spend the remainder of the tour learning about the history and culture of this place while eating different kinds of street food from tamales to sopes, you'll taste vibrant flavours.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Regina
Day 6: Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free morning to grab a pastry on your own and walk through the main square one last time before moving on. Plenty of time for a quiet morning coffee and some people watching.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of San Miguel de Allende. This colonial-era city is located in Mexico's central highlands and is home to a budding art scene and many cultural festivals. Wander the cobblestoned streets and learn the history and stories of this place while in the shadow of the pink towers rising above the El Jardín main plaza.Accommodation - Hotel Hacienda Monteverde
Day 7: San Miguel de Allende
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get to know the historical and cultural significance of local landmarks in San Miguel de Allende on a half-day city tour. Visit important sites like, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri.Free_time - Enjoy some free time for optional activities in the area like, horseback riding, a cooking class, tequila tasting, or a visit to some nearby hot springs. Your CEO can help you organize whichever you choose.Accommodation - Hotel Hacienda Monteverde
Day 8: San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 9: Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend a full day enjoying Mexico City on your own. Hang out in the main square, visit historical sites and museums, and try as many different street food vendors as you can stand. Check in with your CEO for some recommendations on the best activities and experiences to try out on any given day.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 10: Mexico City
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings. Opt to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, visit the Juarez neighbourhood, an area teeming with restaurants, bars, parks, and boutique shops. Maybe make a stop at the Palacio Nacional to see Diego Rivera's famous mural, "The History of Mexico". Or eat like a local and join a food tour and get a sense of the vast culinary scene here.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
Day 11: Mexico City/Puebla
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the ruins of Teotihuacán northeast of Mexico City. This ruin site dates back to 100BC and has the impressive Avenue of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. Bring water, wear a hat and solid walking shoes to learn all about this pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city that at its peak was once the largest city in all of the Americas.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The route will vary for each tour, allowing our CEOs to share their personal favourites. You can expect to see the zócalo, artisans' market and visit the historic buildings within centre of this World Heritage city.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
Day 12: Puebla
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Discover all that Puebla has to offer its travellers on this free day to explore. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
Day 13: Puebla/Oaxaca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Alebrijes were created by a Mexican artisan named Pedro Linares who was known for making piñatas and carnival masks. After falling ill and hallucinating crazy figures and creatures inside his mind, the artist decided to bring what he saw to life by creating the small figurines we know as Alebrijes. Often made of a mash-up between animals, these figurines are now made by Oaxacan artisans out of wood and then painted with vibrant pigments and lots of patterns. Learn more about how these figurines integrated themselves into Oaxacan/Mexican folklore and how the craft expanded from originally being made from cardboard to now being carved from Copal wood. Meet a local artisan and speak with them, ask any questions the group may have and to learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted. Then enjoy an authentic Oaxacan lunch at Zoológico Mágico. Here, you'll see why a meal is more than food -- it's a celebration of Oaxaca's vibrant traditions, brought to life. Each dish is a tribute to their heritage, featuring iconic plates like mole negro.Activity - All walks will be slightly different, allowing your CEO to show off their favourite spots. You can expect to see the Santo Domingo Cultural Centre, walk through the zocalo and the famous 20th of November market. Opt to sample some delicious Oaxacan foods along the way such as mole, tlayudas or chapulines.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
Day 14: Oaxaca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings.Activity - Attend a cuisine tasting in Oaxaca with a local expert who will share a variety of authentic regional specialties. You'll learn how to prepare a handmade tortilla and enjoy a guided tasting of local favorites. Please note that this will not be a full meal.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
Day 15: Oaxaca
With so much to do in Oaxaca, we strongly suggest booking an extra night to explore all this fabulous city has to offer.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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From
AUD $3699
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Soak up the incredible contrasts of Mexico on this two-week trip from the Pacific coast to the heartland of the its interior.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Aug 2026
Customer Reviews
12/29/2023
The first 4 nights.of accommodations (2 nights in PV and 2 nights.in Guadalajara) were not acceptable. The 2 nights, especially in Guadalajara, consisted of a wall between 2 bathrooms that did not connect to a ceiling, but rather an open ceiling to the adjouning bathroom with no privacy. Both locations started us out with 4 nights of no sleep.
11/24/2023
Our guide Mane was the nicest man and very supportive to all the people in the group. We all enjoyed ourselves and his expertise and experiences he shared were great. His knowledge of the local restaurants made it easy.
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
12/29/2023
The first 4 nights.of accommodations (2 nights in PV and 2 nights.in Guadalajara) were not acceptable. The 2 nights, especially in Guadalajara, consisted of a wall between 2 bathrooms that did not connect to a ceiling, but rather an open ceiling to the adjouning bathroom with no privacy. Both locations started us out with 4 nights of no sleep.
11/24/2023
Our guide Mane was the nicest man and very supportive to all the people in the group. We all enjoyed ourselves and his expertise and experiences he shared were great. His knowledge of the local restaurants made it easy.
10/27/2023
You get to see lots of the small towns and local spots. Our guide was very interactive, communicated excellent and participated with all group activities.
10/27/2023
Some people would like to be pampered more and they are not as flexible relative to accommodations in other countries.
10/06/2023
I have always rated G Adventures trip in the past much higher, but this was the least satisfactory trip I have had with G. Hotels: Puerto Vallarta hotel was acceptable as the bed, ac and shower worked. That is about all that can be said about it. Guadalajara: Had to ask for towels, no hot water, could hear toilet flushing in the next room, loud snoring night manager Guanajuato: Finally a nice hotel, but stay was just one night Guanajuato We had hot water, a ceiling fan and a real feel balcony. San Miguel hotel was fine as were Mexico City and Oaxaca except I believe the maid took $110US dollars from the room and we are wondering if there were bedbugs in Oaxaca. We have bites that are otherwise inexplicable Transportation: Van from PVR to Guadlaraja was too small. Barely enough seats and not enough for luggage. Several passengers were periodically bombarded by luggage. Had to step over and around more luggage to get on and off the van. Insufficient leg room as well To Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allended We traveled by public bus but it was first class & better than our last hotel? We had to transfer from bus station to hotel via 4-5 taxis as opposed to a van large enough for all of us. Always a bit of a hassle or adventure Transportation remains an issue from Mexico City to Puebla we had private transportation at the van was too small once again for the number of passengers, there was a few extra seats, but the legroom was totally insufficient today I went to Cholula in a different van and there was legroom, but one seat was broken and three people didn't even go with us. The same van was used for 5 to 6 hours tomorrow trip to Oaxaca. My wife snagged 2o the good seats after sitting on the back bumpy wheel in previous days will be trying. It had more legroom in the good seats only because the van had fewer seats so very cramped The tequila tour was excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and everyone thought that testing was good so that part was number one First archeological site was fantastic as was local guide. Tlaquepaque was not special for food or shopping A lot of trinkets and then some high value stuff in stores Dinner sucked.
12/29/2023
Great CEOs, safety, itinerary, experiences, and meeting new people.
12/29/2023
Flexibility, different options for activities.
12/08/2023
I haven taken at least 8 trips now with G Adventures and all of them have been great. Love the style of travel.
12/08/2023
Reasonable prices, great CEOs, good variety of trip choices and travel styles.
12/08/2023
Our CEO Beatriz Olivera was wonderful. We got to visit a range of cities with interesting activities. It was a small group size (12-14 people). We stayed at a couple of sub-par hotels in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. I would have like to have visited/stayed in at least one smaller town to get a better flavour of the country and people.
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