3 Hour Private Hike: Mountain Nevado Toluca from Mexico City
Description
This is a private tour that includes private transport. The Nevado of Toluca is the 4th highest mountain in Mexico located almost 3 hours away from Mexico City. This is the only extinct volcano with lagoons inside its crater. During our tour you will learn more about this mountain. The maximum height in this tour is 4400 meters above the sea level. From the crater you will have a beautiful view point of the rest of the mountain, landscapes and the lagoons named “Lagoon of the Sun” and “Lagoon of the Moon”. This was a sacred place in prehispanic times. This hike is easy but we will have some ascents making the hike harder like the peak called "Humboldt." Here, you will have an amazing view of the lagoons and, far away, if the sky is clear, we can see the 2nd and 3rd highest mountains.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The pick up at your accommodation will be at 7 am. The transfer until the mountain is around 3 hours. Now we are in winter and cold season 4° C. We have snow on the mountain and depends the day we can get the crater from where we can see the lagoons. You will enjoy the snow and the hike. Depending the amount of snow We can arrive the last parking zone at 4150 meters (13616 ft) where is the starting hike until the crater at 4280 meters (14042 ft). If the snow is a lot the authorities closes the access and We will do the hike meters below.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up will be at your hotel, accommodation or another address in Mexico city. We will contact you after your booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(61)
I was in a trip with Ricardo. I originally planned to hike a different mountain, but it turned out to be closed. Fortunately, I was offered an alternative route—and it turned out to be a great choice. The hike was a really good workout and the views along the way were beautiful. As it happened, I was the only participant in the tour, so it felt like a private, exclusive experience. I really appreciated the flexibility and the personalized attention. Overall, I was very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour . We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
This was one of the most disturbing tour experiences I have ever had, and I feel it is important to warn other travelers. The guide (Ruben) behaved in a highly unprofessional and concerning manner throughout the hike. He provided almost no explanation about the area, did not manage the group, and often walked far ahead of everyone instead of guiding. During the descent he repeatedly stopped to chat with strangers and paid little attention to the group’s progress or safety. The most serious incident happened when my friend was simply taking a photo of himself. Ruben approached him aggressively, threatened to hit him, and then struck him. My friend did not touch him at any point and was only trying to move away from the situation. A guide threatening violence toward a guest is extremely serious and unacceptable. What made the situation even worse was the response from the company. Instead of asking for our side of the story or conducting any investigation, they immediately contacted us to relay Ruben’s accusation that we had “physically assaulted” him. This was completely untrue and felt like an attempt to shift responsibility without any effort to understand what actually happened. We were also uncomfortable with the way we were treated as Asian guests, as Ruben’s attitude toward us felt hostile and disrespectful. Safety should be the most basic responsibility of a tour company. Unfortunately, this experience showed the opposite. If a guide behaves aggressively toward guests and the company responds by accepting the guide’s accusation without investigation, that raises very serious concerns. Travelers should be aware of this before booking.
We had an amazing time. Ruben was very punctual and picked us up right on our doorstep without any complications. At the Nevado, he provided us with hiking sticks and kept checking in with us to make sure we were feeling ok with the altitude. When my partner proposed he immediately took videos and photos of us and send them to us! Overall, great hike, and beautiful scenery.
Congrutalions on your engagement and whats better thanks you for having us participate in this event. I hope you enjoyed it too much. Hugs for you and your partner. Enjoy your trip. We hope to see you soon
Professional staff, gorgeous early morning hike, friendly guide (Ruben), patient and kind, spectacular views, safe driving, easy to book and schedule: highly recommend!
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with Ruben. We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
Very nice place. Very good experience with the guide Ruben, with whom we talked about many interesting things during the excursion.
Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos ayuda a mejorar. Estamos muy contentos de que haya disfrutado su recorrido con Ruben. Esperamos volver a estar con usted en su próxima visita a la ciudad de México. ¡Abrazos desde México!
The snowy mountain was very nice. But the time for the tour was quite straight as the guide told us it's the policy of the service provider.
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improv. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with the Epic Journey. We hope to meet in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
Me and hubby took this tour through Epic Journey. While the mountain and hike itself was very beautiful, it was quite crowded which we didn’t expect. There was almost an hour long wait for the restroom and again long waits for the trucks which you need to go up and back down the mountain. Richard our guide was very nice and helpful but unfortunately he didn’t speak much English though we specifically requested an English guide. Overall though would definitely recommend this hike, just be prepared for crowds :)
Richard was incredibly attentive to our needs, consistently demonstrating care by offering blankets, tissues, and frequent breaks during the hike. We even finished the tour ahead of schedule! We felt completely safe and well-cared for throughout the journey, and were absolutely blown away by the spectacular scenery and countless photo opportunities. While the interior of the vehicle was clean and Richard drove safely, the older car's suspension felt somewhat harsh on the longer drives. This minor detail aside, I would wholeheartedly recommend Richard and this tour to others. His dedication and the breathtaking views made for an unforgettable experience
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with Ricardo . We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
I had a fantastic day with Abraham. He spoke excellent English(unforunately i can't speak Spanish) he was so nice to talk to. Very relaxed and chilled. And the landscape. Beautiful. Highly recommend
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with Abraham . We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
The trip is very nice, it was an amazing day and there were no setbacks for weather, I really recommend this tour. I went with Gabriel and the truth made the tour very enjoyable
Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos ayuda a mejorar. Estamos muy contentos de que haya disfrutado su recorrido con Gabriel Esperamos volver a estar con usted en su próxima visita a la ciudad de México. ¡Abrazos desde México!
