Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist
Description
Join us on an early morning tour and head on a journey to “La Joya” in the famous “Paso de Cortés” named like this for being the place where the Spanish conquerors and Hernan Cortes crossed on their way to Mexico-Tenochtitlan in 1519. You will have the chance to check on the impressive landscapes created by nature, and see how they change as you go through the mountain’s trails
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start our hiking tour from 3990 mts high and depending on the physical conditions of the group, we will reach 4200 or 4350 mts. During the hike you'll be able to take ashtonishing photos of the volcanoes.
We will get here with our transport. And it is at this point where we will start our hiking tour
Our day starts early in the morning when we head on a journey to “La Joya” in the famous “Paso de Cortés” named like this for being the place where the Spanish conquerors and Hernan Cortes crossed on their way to Mexico-Tenochtitlan in 1519. You will have the chance to check on the impressive landscapes created by nature, and see how they change as you go through the mountain’s trails: It can go from seasonal snow, to the diverse flora and fauna of the site; besides, the quietness of the place will give a special touch to the amazing sights of Valle de México. You’ll enjoy unforgettable landscapes on this tour, so if you enjoy taking panoramic photographs, this will be a great experience.
In this trip to start the Volcano hike, if the weather allows it, you will be able to see the panoramic views of the volcanoes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- We recommend carrying water and light snacks (such as chocolates, granola bars, seeds, etc) to recharge energies
- Wear appropriate gear to the mountain. Sandals, sneakers, shorts, etc. are not suitable for this tour
- This is not a professional tour, however it is recommended good physical condition for hiking.
- Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data.
- The pace of the activity will depend on the physical level of the group.
- For the safety of our customers, the tour may be modified due to bad weather conditions. And in case of extremely bad weather conditions, the activity will be canceled completely.
- Children under 16 years old cannot participate in this activity.
Reviews(246)
Excellent experience, a beautiful place to connect with nature, breathe fresh air, and get away from the city.
The pyramids were very impressive and the food was also very good. Great experience!
We had an amazing time on this tour. We saw numerous historical sites and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. A great way to see the city!
So much fun and our tour guide was hilarious. The stops were fun, information was interesting, and the food was great. Over all amazing!
Dear Amanda, Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and engaging experience on the Iztaccihuatl hike. It’s wonderful to know that your guide brought humor and insight to the adventure, making each stop enjoyable and informative. We’re especially glad the food and overall vibe added to the magic of the day. This tour is designed for those who love nature and culture, and it sounds like you embraced both with joy. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable journey! Ramos, Quality Team
The guides are impressive. The excursion is to a magical and magnificent place. From picking us up on CDMX until the return, it's an 11 out of 10. Very friendly, informative and attentive. 100% recommended always.
Great experience! Highly recommended, the tourist guide Gerson was awesome he is very knowledgeable and nice. The tour we had was with our family
Gerson treated us amazing and gave us a great talk about every destination we went to the trip was comfortable and very nice
Lilly, Daniel and Herson were very great tour guides they were very pleasant and patient either us. I would recommend a tour with them
Dear 155manishak, Thank you for recommending us so warmly! We're so happy to know you had such a great experience. It'll always be a pleasure to have you back. Best regards from AMIGO TOURS. -Judy.
Lily and Gerson are great, we really enjoyed all parts of the excursion. Repeat us and we would book with them again!
Estimado alexpY5949TB, Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron cada parte de la excursión junto a Lily y Gerson. Es un orgullo contar con guías que logran crear experiencias tan memorables. ¡Gracias por tu entusiasmo y por querer repetir con nosotros! Con afecto, Ramos Departamento de Calidad – Amigo Tours
It was an incredible experience led by Gerson and Jesus! It is very worth discovering the hidden secrets and the real history of everything.
Estimado muriloaltheman Nos encanta saber que le ofrecimos un buen servicio y una experiencia memorable. Muchas gracias por brindarnos su confianza, lo apreciamos profundamente. Reciba un cordial saludo de parte del equipo de Amigo Tours. -Alma
