Full Day Tour in Tolantongo from San Miguel Allende
Description
The day begins with a nice breakfast buffet to prepare for the needed energy for the days activities. After that it will be water activities all day. We start the tour with the warm pools that have been etched onto the mountain side, later proceeding down to the turquoise thermal river for a relaxing lunch along its banks. After lunch, we will jump in to the warm waters of the river before transitioning to the glorious waterfalls and caves. Before entering the caves, we will admire the view of the waterfalls that guard the natural caves we will be exploring. In the caves we will use our lamps to walk through the warm waters extruding from within, explore the interior waterfalls, and observe the origin point of the waters that give Tolantongo it's name. Tolantongo, meaning "place of warm moving water," will prove to give you an experience in Mexico unlike any other. (River and cave exploration are contingent on good weather in days prior to allow for an optimal experience).
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Itinerary
Upon departure, we will ride to Tequisquiapan (90 minutes). Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us. After breakfast (40 minutes), we will move on to Tolantongo (120 minutes).
Pool Tranquility (2hrs): Start your experience 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.” There is a zip-lining option to transition to the river, not included (250 Mexican pesos). Lunch (30 mins): Tabled picnic by the river (weather permitting).Pre-order lunch from the local restaurant and have a set up by the river. Lunch is NOT price-included. River Relaxation (2hrs): Next, the turquoise-colored river is well-managed and is naturally warm due to the thermal springs, a complete relaxing experience. Cave Exploration (60 mins): 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. We will head out by 5:30PM.
Ride on the way to Huichapan (90 minutes). Stretch Stop: Restroom and stretch break. Continue driver to San Miguel de Allende (120 mins)
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(139)
Diego was a fantastic guide. Communication was excellent and everything was right on time. Fantastic day!
Amazing experience. Worth the cost and the long ride 100% . Diego and pele were fantastic
We had a wonderful time. We were so surprised by the grandeur of the river valley and the experience of exploring and swimming in the caves. The mountain side pools were relaxing and gorgeous. A must do experience!
If at all possible, request Diego when you book this excursion. He was right on time, very friendly and quite willing to share his knowledge of the surrounding area and culture. He explained everything we would experience and was there to lend a hand where necessary. Make sure you stand under the falls in the cave for a natural massage.
Grutas Tolantongo itself is a breathtaking destination with stunning turquoise waters, relaxing thermal pools, caves, and beautiful mountain views. Diego helped us make the most of our time there and provided a great tour with wonderful conversation. He made the long drive enjoyable, shared interesting information along the way, and ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe. Every moment was absolutely magical. Highly recommend - you will enjoy every moment!
Diego, our tour guide, truly exceeded our expectations. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he was also a pleasant and wonderful companion throughout the journey. As well-traveled guests with experience working with many guides, we can confidently say that Diego stands above the rest, he is truly best in class. He also has amazing taste in music and curated a wonderful playlist that made the drive even more enjoyable. The sites we visited were extraordinarily beautiful, and the entire experience was unforgettable. We will book our next tour with him! ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽
Thank you for allowing me to join the existing tour at the last minute, and to the family that agreed to have me on their tour. It was excellent to see Tolantongo before the Easter crush. An easy and enjoyable full day excursion from San Miguel de Allende with door-to-door transport. Diego was the guide, and he demonstrated excellent driving skills, smiling connection with all the local providers, knowledgeable information, and smooth provision of all the things - snacks/drinks/chairs/backpacks/timing … all the things seen and unseen that make a tour enjoyable and relaxed because someone is working hard behind the scenes. This is a very professional tour experience, but one that feels personal and bespoke. I enjoyed all elements of the destination, and although heavily touristed (for obvious reasons because it is so good!!) the natural beauty and existence of really hot thermal springs was so good to visit. The full moon following us home topped off the perfect day.
This was an awesome trip! 3 kids (8,6 and 4) and one senior citizen were also in our group and they all had a blast. The variety of things to do there was an awesome surprise and our tour guides literally thought of everything- from blankets for the van ride, to a beautiful riverside picnic at the end of the day, and headlamps etc.
This was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide was very friendly and we never felt rushed. I will be returning!
4 of us took the tour from San Miguel to Tolantongo at the end of January 2926z Christian was our driver and tour guide. From the minute he picked us up, we had a wonderful time. He was kind, informative, patient and his English was very good. It was worth the money and the time. The pools, caves and river were so beautiful. They looked like they’d been photoshopped. Thank you Christian for making our day and happy memories.
