The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca























From AUD $3699
Small Group
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Rating
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The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca
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.
Soak up the incredible contrasts of Mexico on this two-week trip from the Pacific coast to the heartland of the its interior. Loaded with highlights, you’ll dive into the country’s rich culture and history in Guadalajara, Guanajuato, and San Miguel de Allende before arriving in the megalopolis of Mexico City, bursting with art, music, and markets. Next, you’ll visit the ancient Aztec pyramids of Teohuacan on your way to Puebla, before finishing your trip off in Oaxaca with almost too many delicious foods and local taverns to discover.
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.
Small Group
English
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Vallarta
Day 2: Puerto Vallarta
Day 3: Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara
Day 4: Guadalajara
Day 5: Guadalajara/Guanajuato
Day 6: Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Day 7: San Miguel de Allende
Day 8: San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City
Day 9: Mexico City
Day 10: Mexico City
Day 11: Mexico City/Puebla
Day 12: Puebla
Day 13: Puebla/Oaxaca
Day 14: Oaxaca
Day 15: Oaxaca
- 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: 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 15 May 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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