Grutas de Tolantongo Tour from Mexico City (1- or 2-day)
Description
OVERVIEW Join our tour from Mexico City to visit and relax in the volcanically heated waters of Grutas de Tolantongo, a collection of hot spring pools built into a cliff of a picturesque canyon with walls as much as 500 meters high. HIGHLIGHTS ● Drive through picturesque valleys and mountains on your way to Grutas de Tolantongo. ● Relax in hot waters (35º-38º C) of Mexico's top natural wonder. ● Enjoy the fresh air and picturesque views of Tolantongo Canyon. ● Let thermal waterfalls drop on your shoulders in the "La Cueva" cave. ● Have a steambath in "El Tunel", a 15 m-long cave with natural vapor. WHY GO WITH US ✓ Just sightseeing and fun: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants. ✓ Different routes: when booking, choose between various 1-day and 2-day options.
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One of the most beautiful natural areas not only in the state of Hidalgo but in all of Mexico, Grutas Tolantongo is a true oasis where you can swim in multiple pools fed by thermal waters, relax in an impressive turquoise river, or even get on one of the four zip lines. Imagine yourself soaking in pools of naturally-heated water, cascading down the steep mountainside, the water flowing from one pool to another, with breathtaking views of the canyon below.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
- TAKE WITH YOU: Swimming suit, towel, water shoes, water-resistant phone case, travel insurance and personal ID.
- PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
- MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
Reviews(20)
I had the best time! My tour guide Leonardo was so nice and friendly as well as knowledgeable! He really made my experience enjoyable!
Hello Shayna! We’re so pleased to hear that you had an amazing time with us! Thank you for trusting our team to be part of your trip. It means a lot to us that we could contribute to such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Regards, Vibe Adventures Team
They canceled the trip in the middle of the night. Got up at 4 AM for pick up at five and at 12:30 that morning they had canceled the trip. Poor service. Recommend using another company.
Absolutely amazing experience! The driver was the best. He drove us there safely and in a timely manner. We were free to roam around on our own. Definitely booking this again!!
Hi Katya! Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
Sal our tour guide made our adventure smooth. Enjoyed every minute of this journey. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Hi Bruce, Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Sal and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
I will start by saying our guides were very nice and did their best with the situation at hand. I will also say I appreciate that when I brought the issue to the tour operators attention, they issued a $70 refund. However a $70 refund is disappointing for the experience we had, so I will continue with leaving a review. They listed the tour as a private transfer. This usually means a SUV or small van, but no, It was a small sedan, and my party of three was packed into the back of the car like sardines for a total of 8 hours. Our backs and legs hurt for having to sit still on top of each other for hours. Then, given the condition of the car, the tire bust and we had to pull over on the side of the road. The driver was able to put a donut tire on and make it to the grotas, but then he had to leave to find another tire The point of a private tour is that you can come and leave as you wish. But given the fact that our driver had to go all the way out of the mountains to get a new tire, we were stranded at the location two hours longer than we wanted to stay. So in terms of comfort and flexibility, you’d be better off taking a public tour for a fraction of the cost. Additionally the grotas were not that impressive, and are not worth losing a day in Mexico City. They are very impressive, are not all natural, and is really far for the value of the experience Additionally the tour lists snacks and water included and we did not get either
Dear Sierra, Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear that our tour could not fully meet your expectations - we will do our best to improve our services in the future. Meanwhile, please kindly let us provide some feedback: - Indeed, external circumstances like weather and tire issues can undermine the whole tour experience. The driver did his best to ensure a secure return to Mexico City and thus went to repair the original tire (using a donut tire would be do uncomfortable) which, given the location of Grutas de Tolantongo in a remote mountainous area, took him more time (thus, the return at 5 pm - the standard time for this tour, given its duration and pickup at 7 am). - As the description of the tour states, "the type of the vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include car, SUV, minivan." Thus, due to the size of your group, a car was provided. The price of the tour is indeed higher than the group one due to fixed costs and work of 2 people (guide an driver). regards, gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
Excellent trip…highly recommended for anyone planning a visit to to the Grutas…the place is stunning and definitely worth the visit…Sal our guide was definitely one of the best parts of our trip..he was awsome.
Dear Abraham, Thanks for choosing Vibe Adventures! We are glad you enjoyed your tour to Grutas Tolantongo with Sal. Hope one day you will have a chance to discover more of it with us. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
Miguel was a joy to be around. He was so much fun and treated me with respect. I could tell that he enjoyed the tour as much as I did. His English was perfect and he knew where to go, even though he had a GPS system. He made everything easy and knew the layout of the destination well.
Hi! Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Miguel and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
Very accommodating & friendly people especially Carlos was wonderful. Definitely recommend to everyone. Great experience
Hi! Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Carlos and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
Sal was the difference maker! The scenery was beautiful and Sal made the journey fun and interesting with his knowledge of history and his friendliness.
Hi Michael, Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Sal and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
My husband and I went on the one-day tour, and really enjoyed the beautiful river and grottos. Our guide was prompt, enthusiastic and easy-going, and took us on scenic trips to and from our destination.
Hi! Thanks for choosing Vibe Adventures and taking a moment to recommend us to others. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we hope you won't hesitate to let us know if we can serve you in the future! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team
