On the trail of Day of the Death – Small group tour
During this charming trip to Mexico, you will discover the colorful Mexican holiday “Dia de Muertos”, where the Mexicans connect with their deceased. In the pulsating metropolis Mexico City, you will enjoy a Streetfoodtour through the colorful markets with a “Salsa Workshop”. Afterwards, you get to know the colonial cities of Mexico and experience together with a local family the traditions, far away from large tourist crowds. Another highlight of the trip is a stop in a magical village that particularly celebrates its dead. Here you will experience the “Desfile de Calaveras” and a nightly visit to a cemetery in a village at the foot of the Popocatépetl.
Day 1
Bienvenidos a México
After your arrival in Mexico City, you will be picked up at the airport and brought to your hotel.
(Included: Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles)
Day 2
Mexico City
This morning you will meet your guide for the following days and start your city tour. First you explore the historic center of the city on foot. Among other things, you will get to know the huge Zócalo, the famous “Metropolitana” cathedral, the government palace (outside), and the old post office. To make the beginning of your trip to Mexico perfect, it finishes with an informative visit of the Anthropological Museum which is situated on the brink of the Chapultepec Park. Learn all about the history and culture of Mexico´s many pre-hispanic civilizations.
In the evening you will take a walk along the “Paso de la Reforma”, one of the most important and emblematic streets in the city. At this special time of year, typical alebrijes are exhibited here, it glows orange in every corner and it smells of the death flower “Cempasuchil”.
(Included: Entrance fees, Group tour (Max 12 PAX), Certified english speaking private guide, Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Day 3
From the city of gods to the north
You will be picked up at your hotel and visit the city of the gods, Teotihuacán, 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, at 22 km², the largest ruined city in Latin America, although most of it is still unexplored and not yet excavated. Admire the Sun and Moon Pyramids and get an idea of their actual size. Then we head north to the former historical capital of Mexico.
Once there, you will begin your walking city tour through the picturesque historic center, which has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Zocalo and the small streets are already lovingly and colorfully decorated, you can find altars, flowers, lights and the Mexicans are in great “Halloween fever” on this day. You will also visit the Plaza de la Independencia, the Convento de la Cruz, the famous aqueduct and the Casa de la Marquesa.
(Included: Entrance fees, Group tour (Max 12 PAX), Certified english speaking private guide, Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Day 4
Día de Muertos with a Mexican family
A very special experience awaits you today! You will travel with your guide to a small village near Guanajuato and spend the “Día de Muertos” with a Mexican family. On the Day of the Dead, the graves in the cemeteries are lovingly decorated and many families set up gift tables (ofrendas) at home. Pictures of the deceased, marigolds, favorite dishes of the deceased, fruits, candles and incense are provided on the ofrendas to make the return attractive to the dead. The idea behind this tradition is that the living light the way for the dead so that they can come back for the night and enjoy everything that has been prepared for them. The Mexican family invites you to help design the altar and take part in the very personal ceremony and before you accompany them to the cemetery you will have a delicious, homemade lunch. In the late afternoon we go back again.
(Included: Group tour (Max 12 PAX), Certified english speaking private guide, Lunch (no drink), Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles)
Day 5
Nighttime visit to a cemetery
You start early in the morning and make a short stop in a small village that has been known for its mining since colonial times. The English came to this place in the eighteenth century with the most modern mining technology in the world and had a decisive influence on the appearance and culture of this village.
After lunch (not included), you will continue your journey towards Puebla, to a town which is located in the Valle de Cristo. Known for its vibrant Día de Muertos celebrations, this city is undoubtedly a magical place known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, colorful architecture and vibrant culture.
Another highlight of this day is the nighttime visit to a cemetery in a small community at the foot of the Popocatépetl. Here the villagers guard their dead in the Pantheon on the night of November 1st. They arrive at the venue with their candles, flowers and incense and quickly begin preparing the graves of their dead while a mass takes place in the church, heard by everyone thanks to the loudspeakers there. As the mass continues, the candles begin to light and everything is filled with the colors of the funeral flowers, light and the scent of incense. You come back to the hotel around 2 a.m.
(Included: Entrance fees, Certified english speaking private guide, Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Day 6
Colorful parades
Today you will spend the morning in the festively decorated center of the small town in the Valle de Cristo, for the “Valle de las Catrinas” tour. As every year, there is an exhibition of giant Catrinas and decorative skulls that decorate the streets and squares of the city, creating a festive and colorful atmosphere, so you cannot miss the parades, dances and cultural performances with traditional music, theater and performances about death and life.
In the late afternoon, set off for the Desfile de Calaveras, a colorful parade that is part of the Día de Muertos celebrations. Dress in traditional Mexican clothing or as a calavera (skull) and get ready to take part in the festive atmosphere. Find a spot along the side of the road to admire the colorful parades, bands and ornate floats. The parade is a tribute to the Mexican culture and tradition of Día de Muertos. This parade with giant skeletons, colorful costumes and mariachi music: it is a lively spectacle where you can experience up close the most important and most beautiful holiday of the Mexicans.
(Included: Group tour (Max 12 PAX), Certified english speaking private guide, Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Day 7
Back to Mexico City
This morning you set off early back to Mexico City. Another highlight of your trip to Mexico awaits you here. It’s not for nothing that Mexican cuisine has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with our foodie guide you’ll take a tour through one of the city’s most colorful markets. We will sample some delicious snacks, wander through the flower market, and learn about the history of cuisine and food culture while being surrounded by the colors, smells, and sounds that make Mexico such a vibrant country. Learn here today, directly on site, how you can yourself in the future.
Afterwards you have time to spend the rest of the last afternoon on your own and reflect on the last days of your trip again.
If you feel like it, you can end the last evening with us in a rustic and traditional old cantina (not included). Cantinas are traditional pubs in Mexico that are deeply rooted in the country’s culture. This is where locals meet after work to relax, listen to music and drink a beer. They have a relaxed and convivial atmosphere and are known for their simplicity and authenticity.
(Included: Tasting of national specialties on the market, Group tour (Max 12 PAX), Certified english speaking private guide, Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Day 8
Adíos Mexico City
Adíos and hasta pronto México! It is time to say “Adiós” to this beautiful, colourful and friendly country with its welcoming people. We hope you had a wonderful trip and we look forward to welcoming you back! At the appropriate time you will be taken to the airport where you will begin your connecting stay or your journey home. We would be happy to plan your follow-up stay together with you. Please contact us about, we will gladly assist you.
(Included: Transportation in air conditioned country specific vehicles, Breakfast in hotel)
Tip
OUR TIP FOR YOUR CONNECTING TRIP !!
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Services
This Mexico group tour includes:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Accommodation in double room with bath or shower/WC
- All transfers to and from the airport or bus station
- Meals according to itinerary
- Transfers and tours in air-conditioned vehicles typical for the country
- Entire round trip in a group (2 – 12 persons) with certified English speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees according to the program
- Tips for housekeeping staff and porters
- Park and highway fees
- Local taxes
This Mexico group tour does NOT include:
- Personal expenses and extras in the hotels
- Taxis and transfers NOT mentioned above
- National flights
- Additional meals and beverages
- Voluntary tips for guides and drivers
- Travel and medical insurance
General information
General information:
- Prices valid from a minimum number of participants of 2 people.
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All prices are subject to availability and changes due to the service providers until a formal booking is confirmed.
- All of the hotels will be booked in a country specific category which does not always correspond to the international standard. Please note that there is no official hotel certification system in Mexico.
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Hotel selection is subject to availability.
- If the aforementioned accommodations are fully booked or over booked, Buenos Dias Mexico reserves the right to replace them with equivalent hotels.
- Día de Muertos Travelling: Día de Día de Muertos is the most important holiday of the year in Mexico and is celebrated everywhere. It is important to us that people and traditions are respected and that we participate in the celebrations respectfully. In this time of the year Mexico is in a state of emergency, so we ask for your understanding if short-term changes have to be made to the program. This journey requires a certain degree of flexibility and it is important to go with the flow and be patient.
- The indicated duration times of the tours are always approximated because especially in big cities traffic is unpredictable. This is also why the order of the stops can sometimes be changed. For closures of attractions, as well as natural disasters and political unrest we reserve program changes. Of course we always try to offer you an equivalent replacement offer. In these cases no refunds can be made.
- Small group travel: Please keep in mind that day trips with small groups often requires patience and understanding, because every group has a certain dynamic. Sometimes the group stops at souvenir shops and markets.
- COVID: If, due to the current situation and the change in the color of the corona traffic lights in individual states, sights / beaches / museums / restaurants / events are closed at short notice or cannot take place, flights or buses are canceled, we offer equivalent alternatives. We cannot accept responsibility for decisions made by local governments, and no refunds or additional costs for alternative means of transport are available.
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