UNESCO World Heritage Tour - 8 Days

Tour around Central Mexico to visit 12 UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites and fully immerse in local culture

Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

Duration
8 Days

Max Group Size
18 Pax

Minimum Age
12 yrs

Languages
English / Spanish

Meals
Breakfast

Hostel
Included

What's Included

7 nights accommodation
Transportation
Daily breakfast
Bilingual (English & Spanish) guide/tour leader
Guided walking tours
Museum and park entry fees
Boat tours in Xochimilco (Mexico City) & Isla de Janitzio (Pátzcuaro)
Cable car to Monumento al Pipila (Guanajuato)

Where We Visit

Mexico City
Cuernavaca
Tepoztlan
Tlayacapan
Oaxtepec
Puebla
Cholula
Queretaro
San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato
Patzcuaro
Morelia
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System
El Tepozteco archaeological site
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (in winter only)
Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco

What's excluded

Flights
Airport pick-up/drop-off, travel insurance
Other activities, meals, entrance fees, personal expenses & tips

What to Expect

A World Heritage Site is a location deemed to have cultural and historical significance by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Mexico is home to a variety of UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites, many of which you will get to visit on this educational 8-day tour.

On this trip, you will tour around Central Mexico to visit 12 different cultural locations included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Fully immerse yourself in Mexican culture, traditions and cuisine as you visit Mexico's cities, towns, national parks, museums and more. Explore the natural and cultural gems of this diverse country during the day while hanging out with your tour group and enjoying Mexico's vibrant nightlife in the evening!

Discover Mexico City, the oldest city in Latin America, visit impressive colonial cities of Queretero, Puebla, Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, and get charmed by beautiful Janitzio, the main island of Lake Pátzcuaro known for the butterfly fishermen that can also be located on the 50 pesos Mexican banknote. Other highlights include a walk through a 45-km long Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System constructed in the 16th century and the chance to visit the breathtaking pyramids of Teotihuacan & Xochicalco.

Day 1: Mexico City

Mexico City is the largest city in Latin America and a wonder to behold. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and tour leader in the evening. Then, it's time for a welcome meeting and optional welcome dinner and get-together with the rest of the group in one of the local restaurants/bars.

Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
Activities Included:
- Welcome meeting

Day 2: Mexico City

Join your group to explore UNESCO-listed architectural gems of Mexico City. You will explore the Historic Centre of Mexico City on a walking tour, the Luis Barragán House and Studio on a guided visit, the Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México on guided tour and Xochimilco by boat. After that, it's time for an optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
Activities Included:
- Walking tour in the Historic Centre of Mexico City & Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Guided visit to Luis Barragán House and Studio
- Boat tour in Xochimilco
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (3x):
- The Historic Centre of Mexico City & Xochimilco
- Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Luis Barragán House and Studio

Day 3: Mexico City - Xochicalco - Cuernavaca - Tepoztlan

In the morning, go to Xochicalco - ruins of the ancient Mesoamerican city whose apogee came after the fall of Teotihuacan and that, allegedly, may have played a part in the fall of the Teotihuacan empire. After exploring the archeological zone, we will continue to Cuernavaca. Known as "the city of eternal spring", this capital of the state is flanked by imposing hills and is festive all year round.

After a walking tour around the historic center and an optional lunch, you will visit UNESCO-listed Cuernavaca Cathedral and the nearby 40-meter high San Anton Waterfall before heading to Tepotztlán. Located at the foot of Tepozteco Mountain, this "Magic Town" is the result of the combination of the unique ancient traditions and wisdom that enrich its many cultural expressions, such as esotericism, pre-Hispanic and vice-regal treasures, the counterculture, ecotourism or the simplicity of its everyday life. Check-in at your hotel, take a walking tour around the historic center, and enjoy an optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of local restaurants/bars.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Tepotztlán
Activities Included:
- Guided visit to Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco
- Walking tours in Cuernavaca & Tepotztlán
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (3x):
- Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco
- Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Convento de la Natividad o de la Anunciación in Tepoztlán.

Day 4: Tepoztlan - Tlayacapan - Oaxtepec - Puebla

After a visit to Tepozteco Mountain with an impressive Prehispanic temple, we will go to a "Magic Town" of Tlayacapan. Being there is like stopping time and enjoying a break in your life, while observing the majesty of perfectly carved murals in the UNESCO-listed Former Convent of San Juan Bautista, with walls that seem to form a celestial vault to guard the recently discovered mummies. After a walking tour around the historic center of the town, we will move to a nearby town of Oaxtepec to visit local UNESCO protected Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. We will finish our day in Puebla - a vibrant capital of the same-named state that retains a fantastically well-preserved center, a stunning cathedral and a wealth of beautiful churches. After check-in and some rest at our accommodation, we will go out for an evening walking tour around the historic center and optional dinner in one of the local restaurants.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Puebla
Activities Included:
- Guided visit to El Tepozteco archaeological site (entrance & explanation)
- Walking tours in Tlayacapan, Oaxtepec & Puebla
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (3x):
- Ex-Convent of San Juan Bautista in Tlayacapan
- Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxtepec
- Historic Centre of Puebla

Day 5: Puebla - Cholula - Teotihuacan - Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque - Queretaro

In the morning we will visit Cholula - the oldest city in America inhabited without interruption since its origins. There we will see The Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world's largest pyramid topped by the Virgen de Los Remedios church. After a walking tour around the historic center of the town, we will go to Teotihuacan - a complex of awesome pyramids, set amid what was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. After a guided visit to the archeological zone, we will go to visit an impressive Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System built by the Jesuits in the 18th century and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. In the evening we will arrive in Querétaro- one of the most representative examples of Spanish Colonial cities with buildings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. After check-in and some rest at our accommodation, we will go out for an evening walking tour around the historic center and optional dinner in one of the local restaurants.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Querétaro
Activities Included:
- Guided visit to Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacán & Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System
- Walking tours in Cholula & Querétaro
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (3x):
- Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacán
- Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System
- Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro

Day 6: Queretaro - San Miguel de Allende - Guanajuato

In the morning, go to San Miguel de Allende - a small city with a huge cultural heritage and a cosmopolitan population that preserves its true colonial feeling. After a walking tour around the historic center and optional lunch, we will go to Guanajuato, passing by UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco - a church complex built in the 18th century that features mural work of Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre that is often dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico." Arrive to Guanajuato in the evening. It is an opulent colonial city, located among gold and silver deposits, with its greatest peak in the 17th and 18th centuries. After check-in and some rest at our accommodation, we will go out for an evening walking tour around the historic center and optional dinner in one of the local restaurants.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Guanajuato
Activities Included:
- Walking tours in San Miguel de Allende & Guanajuato
- Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco
- Cable car to Monumento Al Pipila in Guanajuato
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (2x):
- Protective town of San Miguel de Allende and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco
- Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines

Day 7: Guanajuato - Isla de Janitzio- Patzcuaro - Morelia

In the morning, go to Isla de Janitzio - the main island of Lake Pátzcuaro whose town is known for the butterfly fishermen that can also be located on the back of the 50 peso Mexican banknote. Later we will be back to Pátzcuaro - a picturesque colonial town founded in the 1320s as the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center. After a walking tour around the historic center of a town and an optional lunch, we will go to the last destination of our trip - Morelia. Known as the "City of the Pink Stone", it is home to numerous Baroque and Neoclassical monuments. After check-in and some rest at our accommodation, we will go out for an evening walking tour around the historic center of the city and optional farewell dinner in one of the local restaurants.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Accommodation:
- Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Morelia
Activities Included:
- Walking tours in Morelia & Pátzcuaro
- Boat tour to Isla de Janitzio
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (1x):
- Historic Centre of Morelia

Day 8: Morelia - Mexico City

In the morning, head back to Mexico City. In winter, on our way to we will also visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve - a breathtaking over-wintering site of the eastern population of the monarch butterfly. If you decide to extend your vacations, we can always book you extra nights, or even take you on our next adventure.

Transportation:
- Private vehicle/mini-couch
Objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List (1x):
- Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (in winter only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Clothes and footwear fitted for long walks and irregular terrain.
Raincoat and light jacket.
Swimming suite, flip-flops, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunblock.
Repellent for mosquitoes.
Little backpack or handbag for personal articles.

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

No airport pickup is included in this tour, so you will need to reach our accommodation independently by public transport or taxi. If you need any advice or help with organizing your transfer (we can book it for you for an extra fee) please let us know.
The exact address and name of the accommodation will be shared with you after your booking is confirmed. You will meet your group and tour leader at your accommodation on Day 1 during a welcome meeting.
If you choose a Double/Triple/Quad room option, please let us know your preferable bed allocation (separate single beds vs. king-size beds) when booking and we will do our best to satisfy your request.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation of the Tour is associated with fees that depend on the number of days remaining from cancellation of the contractual relationship to the beginning of the Tour:
- 60 days and more before the start of the Tour: 0% of the remainder of payment;
- 30-59 days before the start of the Tour: 25% of the remainder of the payment;
- 15-29 days before the start of the Tour: 50% of the remainder of the payment;
- less than 15 days before the start of the Tour, including the case when the Customer is absent on the Tour without prior notice to the Company: 100% of the remainder of the payment.
- In cases of First and Second of this point, the Customer has a right to change the dates of his/her travel without cancellation fees by choosing the future date of departure for the same Tour or another Tour with the same or lower price. This right can be applied only once per each booking.
- The Customer does not pay cancellation fees if he/she arranges a substitute participant for a Tour. Notification of a change in the name of the customer must be made no later than 15 days before the start of the Tour unless the Company and the existing Customer agrees otherwise. The notice must be in writing and must include a statement from a substitute participant that he/she agrees with the booked travel agreement. The original Customer and substitute participant is jointly and severally responsible for paying the remainder of the price of the Tour.
Cancellation fees of all extra services booked with the Company (airport transfers, pre, and post-night accommodations, single room surcharge and additional activities):
- 31 days or more before the beginning of the Tour: free cancellation.
- 30 days or less before the beginning of the Tour: 100% of the price of extra services.

By booking or participating in tours and any related travel products or services (a “Tour”) organized by Vibe Adventures SAS de CV, a Mexico company (the “Company”), you (the “Customer”) agree to these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”).

By booking this Tour, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms. If you make an order on behalf of other participants, you guarantee that you are authorized to accept and agree to these Terms on their behalf.

I. Price of the Tour

The price of the Tour is contractual and includes VAT. A non-refundable deposit of $99 USD must be paid upon signing up to the Tour. Payment of the deposit means the Customer’s agreement with the content of these Terms and the entry of the Contract between him/her and the Company into force. The rest of the price must be paid by the Customer no later than 60 days before the start of the Tour. If a contractual relationship arises less than 60 days before the start of the Tour, the Customer pays the full price.
By booking this Tour, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms. If you make an order on behalf of other participants, you guarantee that you are authorized to accept and agree to these Terms on their behalf.

II. Establishment of a contractual relationship

The contractual relationship between the Company (the organizer of the Tour) and the Customer arises when the Company sends the Customer written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit or full payment. The Customer should check this confirmation and report to the Company any incorrect information if such is found.
If full payment is not made upon the applicable due date, the Company may, at its sole discretion, change the Tour’s price, or cancel the booking and retain the deposit as a cancellation fee.
If the Customer cancels his/her booking, and this cancellation is not a result of any breach of these Terms, the deposit amount will be held by the Company with no expiry date and may be used by the Customer for payment of a deposit on any other Tour offered by the Company that is of equal or greater value to the cancelled Tour. The deposit may also be transferred by the Customer to another person by providing a written notice to the Company.
Deposit and payment must be made online on the Company’s webpage (https://vibeadventures.com/) or via one of its official Agents.
The Company has the right to withdraw from the contract if the Customer fails to pay within the specified deadlines or in cases where the Customer has invalid or incomplete travel documents (Article III.) or does not meet the special conditions set out by the Company (Article IV). In the cases referred to in this point, the Company will deduct from the Customer’s payment a contractual fine according to Article V, according to the number of days remaining from the date of notification of withdrawal to the Customer until the scheduled departure date for the Tour.

III. Rights and obligations of the Customer

Fundamental rights of the Customer include in particular:
1. the right for the proper provision of the agreed services;
2. the right to be informed without delay of any changes to the scope of the services, the price, the program and the deadline for payment of the Tour;
3. the right of withdrawal from these Terms and reimbursement under the provision of Article V;
4. the right for a reasonable discount in Article IV.
Fundamental obligations of the Customer include:
1. be 18 years old or more on the day of the beginning of the Tour;
2. pay the price of the Tour in accordance with Article II;
3. have all documents required by relevant governmental authorities for entry to each country of the Tour, such as valid passport, visas, permits and certificates (including but not limited to vaccination or medical certificates) and insurance policies;
4. during the booking provide information about pre-existing medical conditions (including but not limited to information about food allergies and dietary restrictions) that may affect his/her ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others in the Tour;
5. have travel insurance covering personal injury and emergency medical expenses with minimum medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage of US$50,000 that is valid for the entire duration of the Tour in the county (countries) where the Tour takes place. The Customer is obliged to prove the ownership of such insurance on the Company’s request;
6. comply with all laws and regulations of the countries that he/she visits on the Tour. If the Customer breaches the above, or commits any illegal act when on the Tour, or if the Company believes that he/she does or may cause distress, danger or annoyance to others, the Company may terminate Customers participation in the Tour without the right of the latter to compensation for any unused services or expenses incurred as a result of the termination of his/her travel arrangements;
7. follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives and follow the program of the Tour. At the same time, the Customer participates in the Tour at his/her own risk and responsibility. The Company and its representatives are authorized to prohibit the Customer having a dangerous or incompatible with the purpose of the Tour individual program, or to exclude him/her from the part of the Tour program if the health, experience or equipment of the Customer does not correspond to the Tour program’s complexity. In exceptional cases (including but not limited to excessive drug use, vulgar behavior and harassment of other participants), the Customer may be totally excluded from further participation in the Tour without the right for a refund for unused services. The Customer is obliged to inform representatives of the Company about an individual program that he/she plans to do;
8. act in such a way as to avoid damage to the property and health of other participants of the Tour, the Company, its representatives, Suppliers, and subcontractors. If such damages arise, the Customer is responsible for any costs (including but not limited to repair, replacement and cleaning fees) associated with mitigating the negative effects of such damages. The Customer also agrees to report any pre-existing damage to a representative of the Company and its service providers as soon as possible upon discovery;
9. must take all measures to procure his/her own safety on Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including seatbelts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs and oral or written warnings from the Company’s representatives regarding health and safety. Neither the Company nor its Suppliers (as defined herein) are responsible for loss or damages caused by the Customer’s failure to comply with safety instructions or warnings;
10. be responsible for keeping up to date on the details of his/her Tour, including regularly checking the email that was provided during the booking for updates from the Company as well as checking the Company’s webpage at least 3 days before the start of the Tour;
The Company has the right to exclude the Customer from the Tour if any of the above-mentioned obligations are not met. The Company is not liable for any damages, costs, fees or losses including failure to participate in the Tour that may incur to the Customer due to his/her inability to comply with above-mentioned obligations.

IV. Rights and obligations of the Company

The rights and obligations of the Company are in line with the provisions of the other articles of the Terms.
Upon receipt of the deposit (or full price of the Tour), the Company is obliged to send the Customer a Tour confirmation.
The Company is authorized to make changes to its Tours (including but not limited to the route, schedules, accommodations, activities, amenities andmode of transportation) if such are necessary due to urgent reasons. In doing so, it is obliged to maintain the quality of services and style of the Tour and to provide the Customer with a reasonable discount if the scope of the provided substitute services does not correspond with the scope of the services originally marketed.
The Company has the right to cancel the Tour as a result of an unavoidable event that the Company could not prevent (such as natural disasters, civil wars, local unrest, etc.) at any time before departure, but also during the Tour. In this case, the Customer is only entitled to be refunded the price of unconsumed services. Any additional costs associated with these extraordinary events are covered by the Customer.
The Company may specify special conditions that the Customer must meet for participating in a particular Tour.
The Company does not bear responsibility for the Customer’s property in the event of its destruction, damage, loss or theft during the Tour. However, the Company’s representatives will do their utmost to minimize the risks connected with such events.
The price of most of the Company’s Tours includes the service of tour leader. The Company selects experience tour leaders that give participants maximum information on visited places and destinations in general, lead the group in the nature, take care of safety and ensure smooth travel, transportation, accommodation, etc. However, tour leaders do not have to conduct excursions around visited settlements or at individual monuments.
The Company’s representative on the Tour (tour leader) has the right to impose a small sanction to the Customer in the event of his/her disobedience to the Tour’s rules and representative’s instructions.
The Company may reduce the prices of some Tours, which is applicable only for new bookings. Reservations where at least partial payment was madeare not entitled for reduced pricing.
The Company has the right to change the Terms at any time without notice, effective upon its posting to its website.

V. Cancellation terms

The Customer has the right to withdraw from the contract with the Company at any time before the start of the Tour. Withdrawal becomes effective on the date it is delivered to the Company (if sent by mail, then on the date of delivery of notification to the Company). The deposit amount will be held by the Company as per Article II of these Terms while the Customer will be entitled for refund of the remainder of the payment depending on the amount of cancellation fees.
Cancellation of the Tour is associated with fees that depend on the number of days remaining from cancellation of the contractual relationship to the beginning of the Tour:
1. 60 days and more before the start of the Tour: 0% of the remainder of payment;
2. 30-59 days before the start of the Tour: 25% of the remainder of the payment;
3. 15-29 days before the start of the Tour: 50% of the remainder of the payment;
4. less than 15 days before the start of the Tour, including the case when the Customer is absent on the Tour without prior notice to the Company: 100% of the remainder of the payment.
5. In cases 1) and 2) of this point the Customer has a right to change the dates of his/her travel without cancellation fees by choosing future date of departure for the same Tour or another Tour with the same or lower price. This right can be applied only once per each booking.
6. The Customer does not pay cancellation fees if he / she arranges a substitute participant for a Tour. Notification of a change in the name of the customer must be made no later than 15 days before the start of the Tour unless the Company and the existing Customer agrees otherwise. The notice must be in writing and must include a statement from a substitute participant that he/she agrees with the booked travel agreement. The original Customer and substitute participant are jointly and severally responsible for paying the remainder of the price of the Tour.
Cancellation fees of all extra services booked with the Company (airport transfers, pre and post night accommodations, single room surcharge and additional activities):
1. 31 days or more before beginning of the Tour: free cancellation.
2. 30 days or less before before beginning of the Tour: 100% of the price of extra services.
The Company is not responsible and does not compensate any charges imposed by third parties or financial institutions in relation to the payments made by the client to the Company;
When determining the number of days for payment of cancellation fees, the day of delivery of the notice of cancellation of the Tour is counted in the number of days. On the contrary, the day of departure of the Tour is not counted.

VI. Complaint

The Customer may make any claims, preferably during the Tour without undue delay to the tour leader.
The Company is not liable for the acts or omissions of any party other than its employees. Hereby, any services provided by the Company’s Suppliers are subject to the terms and conditions imposed by these Suppliers and applicable laws of the countries in which they operate.
In the event of circumstances, whose origin, course and consequences are not dependent on the activities of the Company, such as traffic collapse or unfavorable weather, or circumstances occurring on the part of the Customer, on the basis of which he/she cannot make use of booked services, unless otherwise agreed, the Customer does not get the right for a refund or a discount on the price of such services.

VII. Final Provisions

Unless otherwise stipulated in the travel Contract or in these Terms, the contractual relationship between the Company and the Customer is governed by the provisions of the Civil Code of Mexico (El Código Civil de México) and the Customer acknowledges exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mexico City, Mexico for the resolution of any dispute under these Terms or concerning any Tour, product or service.
The Customer allows the Company, its Suppliers and subcontractors to collect and use his/her personal data in accordance with relevant laws of Mexico for the purpose of delivering the Tour and any booked services as well as sending further offers, updates and promotions, as described in the Company’s Privacy Policy, which can be accessed at https://vibeadventures.com/privacy-policy/. By providing personal information to the Company, the Customer indicates his/her acceptance of the Company’s Privacy Policy. The Customer further declares that he/she is authorized to grant such consent to the persons in whose favor the Contract has been concluded.
The Customer allows other participants of the Tour, the Company, its Suppliers and representatives to take photos or videos that may feature him/her and grants a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to the Company, its Suppliers and subcontractors to reproduce them for any purpose (including but not limited to marketing, promotions and the creation of promotional materials).