MEXICO CITY · DAY TRIP
Mexico City’s best days out.
The 15 hiking & trekking travellers book most in Mexico City, each one reviewed in full: what the day is really like, who runs it, how long it takes and what you pay.
Hike Iztaccihuatl with an alpinist guide from Mexico City, hit Paso de Cortés, and trade city crowds for high-altitude volcano views.
Most Popular“Great guide, amazing views, bu not for the faint of heart - the altitude made this a real challenge. We’ll worth it, if you’re in shape”
A small-group volcano trek from Puebla state, ending at a traditional market lunch. Views, native plants, and altitude all day.
Hike Iztaccíhuatl from Mexico City with an alpinist: early drive, high-altitude views up to 4,270 m, and expert guidance.
Small-group volcano trekking near Mexico City with guided hikes, provided poles, and an included lunch at local taco stands and markets.
“The first 8 or 9 kilometers are incredible. The last 4, on the road with cars, are not good. Bernardo was a very good guide.”
High-altitude Nevado de Toluca hike from Mexico City with small-group guides, lunch, and snacks. Start 5:30 a.m.
“Excellent and epic experience. Guides were friendly, knowleagble and invested in us, hikers, being safe, enjoying the experience and being respectful to the mountain.”
Private hike from Mexico City to Nevado de Toluca crater lagoons with hotel pickup, snow views, and an English-speaking guide.
“I highly recommend this experience. Martín was my guide and he was very friendly, polite, and patient with my pace and need to take breaks. This is a physically demanding activity, but entirely worth it. I made it to the top! 😄”
A small-group sunrise hike to Pico del Aguila in El Ajusco area. Early pickup, guided ascent, safety gear, and photo time at dawn.
“We bought two tickets for the morning hike after we chatted with customer service to clarify some questions.”
Conquer Pico de Orizaba in 2 days with top-notch guides, crampon/ice-axe practice, and a sunrise over Mexico’s biggest glacier.
A half-day Mexico City hike to Puerta del Cielo with a 30m ladder, cave exploring, river and waterfall views for intermediate hikers.
“The Adventure starts early at 8am at a convenient spot near Roma Norte where you meet your super-guide Omar. From there our group of 4 loaded into Omars vehicle and headed to the mountains which are about 40min. away. Even though you are technically in CDMX, it is a whole different world. Upon arrival Omar…”
A private hike from Mexico City up near Iztaccihuatl to about 14,800 ft, with guided pacing, included park access, and big volcano views.
“Guide arrived on time, we arrived without any problems. Guide was allowing to walk in our pace. However be aware that this hike is quite physical, altitude climb is steep.”
Full-day hike in Nevado de Toluca’s crater lagoons, with a guide, gear, lunch, and big views from Moon, Sun, and Campanario.
A 6-hour hike from Los Dinamos to Tláloc near CDMX with 45-degree climbs, tunnels and caves, harness gear, and big high-altitude views.
“The tour guide never showed up and they did not give me my money back. I called the main number and they kept giving me the run around.”
A hard-but-rewarding trek to Iztaccíhuatl with a mountaineer guide, early from CDMX, ending with big volcanic views.
Hike the Dinamos Forest with a guide, learn Mexico City’s water story and dynamos ruins, and see oyamel trees on a 5-hour nature walk.
Guided hike from Mexico City to Desierto de los Leones, with an ex-convent visit, forest walk, included snack, water, and transport.
Every corner of the city, and every road out into the valley.
