Treasures of Izta-Popo National Park (Beginner)

Central Mexico, Mexico
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Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

It is an excursion in a unique natural setting in Mexico, the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park.

Join us to enjoy beautiful scenery. We will learn about the environmental value of this wonderful ecosystem, the culture of mountaineering and the relationship of human beings to the mountain environment.

You will be accompanied by an accredited guide-driver in Adventure Tourism with more than 20 years of experience in the field.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Loan of walking sticks
  • Entrance to the National Park
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Water to fill your water bottle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

What to expect

Pick up at the hotel or agreed meeting point in the City of Puebla or Cholula.
From there, we leave by transport to the region of the volcanoes for approximately 1h15 until the paved road ends.
Then we begin the dirt road climb towards the upper part called Paso de Cortés for 45 minutes. Arriving at Paso de Cortés.
During this journey, we will enjoy the panorama of the 2 iconic volcanoes of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl passing between the exit of the crop area and the forest area until we reach our destination.

Dare to live the experience of this recreational and sports walk to discover the treasures of the Izta-popo National Park.

We will be between altitudes of 3,670 and 4,000 meters above sea level, traveling 12 kilometers passing through different sectors of the slopes of the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano.

It is a recreational walk for intermediate level walkers with good physical condition and good health.

  1. Popocatepetl
  2. Iztaccihuatl

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Right at the entrance of the tourist train station in San Pedro Cholula, in front of the Cholula Pyramid. You can reach this point by taxi.

End point

Right at the entrance of the tourist train station in San Pedro Cholula, in front of the Cholula Pyramid. You can reach this point by taxi.

Pickup details

If the meeting point is at your hotel, the pick-up location will be at the main entrance of the hotel. The guide will arrive with the transport to find them with an Experturism banner.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory allergies or asthma excepted if controlled by medication under treatment

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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