Grutas de Tolantongo Tour from Mexico City (1- or 2-day)

4.6 (20 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

OVERVIEW
Join our tour from Mexico City to visit and relax in the volcanically heated waters of Grutas de Tolantongo, a collection of hot spring pools built into a cliff of a picturesque canyon with walls as much as 500 meters high.

HIGHLIGHTS
● Drive through picturesque valleys and mountains on your way to Grutas de Tolantongo.
● Relax in hot waters (35º-38º C) of Mexico's top natural wonder.
● Enjoy the fresh air and picturesque views of Tolantongo Canyon.
● Let thermal waterfalls drop on your shoulders in the "La Cueva" cave.
● Have a steambath in "El Tunel", a 15 m-long cave with natural vapor.

WHY GO WITH US
✓ Just sightseeing and fun: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.
✓ Different routes: when booking, choose between various 1-day and 2-day options.

Options

Private: Grutas+ pyramids (2D)

ITINERARY: Day 1: Teotihuacan, Grutas de Tolantongo; Day 2: Huasca de Ocampo, Basaltic Prisms, Hacienda Santa María Regla.

INCLUSIONS: private guide; accommodation in/around Grutas de Tolantongo; tickets and guided visits to places in the ITINERARY.
PRIVATE TOUR: only your group will participate (private guide and transportation).
Duration: 2 days: We can start any time on Day 1 but must be back in Mexico City by 8:00 pm on Day 2.
PICK-UP : from your accommodation (hotel, apartment), airport, or another place of choice in Mexico City.
ACCOMMODATION: 1x night in a tourist-class hotel inside or a short drive from Tolantongo (private rooms; separate bed for each participant).
HOTEL LOCATION: as Grutas de Tolantongo does not accept prior reservations, accommodations inside the park are subject to availability.
NOTE: if we cannot get rooms inside the park (e.g. high season), we will get accommodated outside of the park (a short drive).

Small-group: Grutas only (2D)

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour.
LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
MEETING POINT: : Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to Angel of Independence.
TRANSPORTATION: shared (with other participants in the group tour).

Private: Grutas only (2D)

INCLUSIONS: private guide and transportation; entrance and accommodation in/around Grutas de Tolantongo.
LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees.
Duration: 2 days: We can start any time on Day 1 but must be back in Mexico City by 7:00 pm on Day 2.
PICK-UP : from your accommodation (hotel, apartment), airport, or another place of choice in Mexico City.
ACCOMMODATION: 1x night in a tourist-class hotel inside or a short drive from Tolantongo (private rooms; separate bed for each participant).
HOTEL LOCATION: Las Grutas de Tolantongo does not accept prior reservations, accommodations inside the park are subject to availability.
NOTE: if we cannot get rooms inside the park (e.g. in high season), we will get accommodated outside of the park (a short drive).

Small-group: Grutas only (1D)

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: we need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour)
PICKUP: not included; meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to the Angel of Independence.
TRANSPORTATION: shared (with other participants on a group tour) vehicle from a fixed pickup point.

Duration: 14 hours
LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).

GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).

Private: Grutas only (1D)

GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).

INCLUSIONS: private guide and transportation; entrance to Grutas de Tolantongo.
PRIVATE: only your group will participate (private guide and transportation).
Duration: 14 hours
PICKUP: from your accommodation (hotel, apartment), airport, or another place of choice in Mexico City.
LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees.

What's included

  • Pick up (only for private tours)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
  • Entrance tickets and guided visit to Grutas de Tolantongo
  • Service of a tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Travel insurance.
  • Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Grutas Tolantongo
    7h · Admission ticket included
    One of the most beautiful natural areas not only in the state of Hidalgo but in all of Mexico, Grutas Tolantongo is a true oasis where you can swim in multiple pools fed by thermal waters, relax in an impressive turquoise river, or even get on one of the four zip lines. Imagine yourself soaking in pools of naturally-heated water, cascading down the steep mountainside, the water flowing from one pool to another, with breathtaking views of the canyon below.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide at Angel de la Independencia roundabout close to City Express Reforma Hotel.

End point

Meet your tour guide at Angel de la Independencia roundabout close to City Express Reforma Hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • TAKE WITH YOU: Swimming suit, towel, water shoes, water-resistant phone case, travel insurance and personal ID.
  • PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
  • MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.

Cancellation policy

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

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