Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo
Description
This guided tour is very organized and adheres to a schedule we modify to continue to provide the best experience. Please note that our tour spends the longest time in Tolantongo, allowing you to truly enjoy your time in Tolantongo without feeling rushed by your tour company throughout the day. Our guides are extremely fluent in their English language skills. Most have lived a major part of their life in the United States and or Canada. We provide comfort in our transportation, by not allowing our vehicles to be cramped and tight with too many guests. Our guides also have a good relationship with the community of employees that work in Tolantongo. Our mutual respect for one another allows for a better experience for our guests than you could imagine. Our guides are given a fair wage for their excellent service.
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Itinerary
Depending on your preferences, we will meet at the "Angel de Independencia" approximately between 5:35 to 5:50am, departing early to escape the city chaos. Our group will have private transportation. We will stop for an early breakfast in Actopan, a city halfway to our destination. travel time to the restaurant is approximately 90 minutes.
Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us.
We will pass by the quiet town of San Cristobal, Hgo. This is the town and community that owns las Grutas de Tolantongo. The drive from breakfast to this spot will be approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we will briefly stop for any missing supplies you may be needing for the day's adventure.
The day is divided into three parts. Pool Tranquility: Start your day relaxing a while in the “pocitos”; naturally warm thermal pools that provide astounding views that soothe & clear the body and mind –perfect for “the gram.” From here, there is a zip-lining options to get you down to the next part of our day at the river. Please note that zip lining is not included in the price of the tour (300 Mexican pesos). Our guide will make sure to have all the essentials you will need for the day. Drive from the breakfast stop to actually touching the water is typically two and a half hours. Actual time spent at the pools is roughly one hour and forty minutes.
Cave Exploration: Finally, you will see awe-inspiring waterfalls and unexpected adventure that our guests have described as “life changing.” Our guides will take you to explore the caverns and tunnels located here. Enjoy the water falls covering the caves and take a swim in the warm pool inside the mountain.
River Relaxation: Next, the turquoise-colored river is well-managed and is naturally warm due to the thermal springs, a complete relaxing experience. Lunch will be alongside the river (weather permitting). Lunch is not included. We provide a menu that you can place your order from to save time and better enjoy the river. We will collect your lunch total during the day, unless you paid for LUNCH COVERED OPTION ($220MXN MAX). Tables and chairs are included. Please note that the time spent includes time it takes to move around throughout the day. We will head out as early as 3:30 to 5:30, depending on group efficiency and timing, arriving as early as 7:30 to 9:30 (conditions approving), full of new experiences and photos to share with envious family and friends.
We will stop at two restrooms stops on the way home. Typically first stop is 1 hour in, then 2 hour laters, then finally arriving in CDMX, weather and traffic permitting.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off in the following areas ONLY: Roma Norte, Roma Sur, Condesa, Juárez, Polanco, Anzurez, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc (the neighobrhood, not the city district), Tabacalera, and Centro Histórico. Drop off in Centro Historico is often limited to a single drop off point near Palacio de Bellas Artes, due to road restrictions during the day and evening. If you're staying in Centro Histórico, drop-off will be near Palacio de Bellas Artes. This area often has heavy traffic and restricted access due to street closures or local events. Qualifying clients for pick up will be asked to CONFIRM that they are ready for pickup 5-10 minutes before the scheduled (time confirmed after booking/before trip date) pick up window. If no confirmation, pick up will be cancelled and client will be asked to meet at the general meeting point no later than 5:50am.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,450)
It was a long day but absolutely worth it! This place is magical, views are stunning and our tour guides Lalo and Chacha were incredible! You must try the zip line, we loved it!!
We took a tour from Mexico City to Tolantongo Hot Springs, and it was an amazing experience. Pickup was easy, we had the option to be picked up from our Airbnb but chose to meet at the designated meeting point instead. Our guide, Charlie, made coordination simple and we had zero issues with logistics. The hot springs themselves were incredible, but the caves were the real highlight for us. We’ve travelled all over the world, seen many beautiful things, but the waterfalls and caves are one of the most beautiful things we have ever seen. Pictures do not even come close to the magnitude of what you will experience. If you have the time, get up early and do this. You will NOT regret it. Charlie made sure we had all the required gear to enjoy them safely. Our driver, Nico, did a great job navigating the chaos of Mexico City traffic. Two tips: read all the information carefully, as the hot springs are cash only. They do mention this beforehand, but we missed it, so don’t make our mistake! Additionally, the trip is bouncy and curvy, so if you get motion sickness be prepared as napping will not be an option. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
This was a superbly organized full day trip down to the hot springs of Tolantongo. TuroTours thought of everything and took care of everything. Damian Hawk was an excellent tour guide. He explained a lot about Mexico and the area. The tour gave us a backpack with towel, waterproof phone case, cave lights - all the essentials. The timing of the tour was perfect. We spent enough time in each area - pools, waterfall/cave, river- which was all warm water from the springs. Altogether about 5-1/2 hours in the water. Everyone pre-ordered their lunches and the lunch was also very tasty. The driver set up our whole picnic area with tables and chairs at the river. They catered to our every need. This tour was the highlight of our stay in Mexico City. I highly recommend this tour.
Great experience would definitely recommend. The drive is a bit long, but worth it. Our guide was great and very helpful.
Had a great experience with Damien y Ezequiel, they take good care of you.
Patricia was very nice, knowledgeable, funny, informative, and kind. She made today’s experience very pleasant. I forgot the drivers name, he was also very kind and got us to point A to B safely and on time.
If you’re someone who loves adventure, this experience is absolutely perfect. Our tour guide, Leo, was remarkable in every sense and truly made this a day to remember. He picked us up right on time in a comfortable, air-conditioned van that accommodated our group with ease. On the way to the springs, he thoughtfully included rest stops, provided snacks, and shared the history of Tolantongo, which made the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. Once we arrived, Leo explained that Tolantongo is divided into three main areas, and the tour was perfectly paced, giving us plenty of time to explore each one. From the stunning warm spring pools carved into the mountainside with breathtaking views to the option of ziplining across the canyon, exploring the caves, and relaxing in the beautiful mineral-rich river, every moment felt like a new adventure. We wrapped up the day with lunch at one of the onsite restaurants, which was the perfect ending to such a full and exciting day. What truly set Leo apart, however, was his character. During our time exploring the caves, my husband lost his wedding ring. Knowing how meaningful it was, Leo went back into the caves despite the difficult terrain to search for it. Even when we told him not to worry, as it felt nearly impossible to find, he didn’t give up. His determination paid off, and he was able to recover it. That moment left a lasting impression on us and everyone in our group. His dedication, care, and persistence turned what could have been a heartbreaking situation into an unforgettable story with a happy ending. Thanks to Leo, we were able to continue enjoying the rest of the day with full hearts. This experience and Leo’s incredible effort truly made our trip unforgettable. We are so grateful. Thank you, Leo, for going above and beyond and for creating such a meaningful adventure.
We had an excellent experience on our day trip to Tolantongo with Adrian and Cha Cha. Both were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire tour. Adrian communicated all itinerary details clearly in advance, and pickup and drop-off were prompt and exactly as promised. During the drive, Adrian shared interesting historical information about landmarks along the route, which added to the experience. At Tolantongo, he made sure everyone stayed safe and accounted for, assisted as a translator between guests and park staff when needed, and even took photos for us at each of the caves so we could fully enjoy the magic of the hot springs, caves, and river. We highly recommend this tour company to anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable visit to Tolantongo.
Great place to visit our tour guide made everything smooth
I cannot rave about this trip enough! Tania was such a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend to anyone looking to travel to Tolantongo!
