Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo with Thermal Pools, Cave Exploration and River Relaxation
by TuroTours
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This full-day bus tour from Mexico City focuses on the natural waters and thermal features of Tolantongo. The day begins with an early morning meeting near Angel de Independencia, departing between 5:35 and 5:50 AM to avoid city traffic. The group travels by private transportation to Actopan, where a one-hour breakfast break is included with vegetarian and limited vegan options. The drive continues past the town of San Cristobal, the community that owns the Tolantongo caves, with a short stop to purchase any needed supplies. Upon arrival at Tolantongo, the day divides into three main activities. The first part is relaxing at the “pocitos,” natural warm thermal pools with views of the surroundings. Guests spend about one hour and forty minutes here. Zip-lining down to the next area by the river is available but not included in the tour price. The guide provides all necessary items for the day, including backpacks equipped with water bottles, towels, headlamps, waterproof phone cases, and other essentials. The second part involves exploring the Grutas Tolantongo caves, where guests see waterfalls inside the caverns and can swim in a warm pool within the mountain. This cave visit lasts about one hour. The final section is time to relax by the turquoise river, naturally warmed by thermal springs. Guests have lunch alongside the river using provided tables and chairs; lunch is not included but can be ordered from a menu in advance to save time. The group returns to Mexico City with two restroom stops en route, arriving between 7:30 and 9:30 PM depending on traffic and timing. The tour lasts approximately 14 to 16 hours and uses air-conditioned vehicles with comfortable seating and blankets for the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet-up and Departure
The tour begins with a meeting near Angel de Independencia between 5:35 and 5:50 AM. Private transportation departs early to avoid city traffic, traveling approximately 90 minutes to Actopan for breakfast.
120 min
Actopan
Breakfast stop lasting about one hour, offering vegetarian-friendly and limited vegan options. Breakfast cost is covered by the tour.
60 min
Drive Past San Cristobal
Traveling roughly 90 minutes from Actopan, the route passes San Cristobal, the community owning the Tolantongo caves. There is a brief stop to purchase any needed supplies for the day's activities.
120 min
Tolantongo
Guests spend about one hour and forty minutes at the 'pocitos,' warm natural thermal pools with views. Zip-lining down to the next area is optional and costs 300 Mexican pesos, not included in the tour price. Guides ensure guests have all essentials for the day.
120 min
Grutas Tolantongo
One-hour exploration of caves featuring waterfalls inside the caverns and a warm pool within the mountain where guests can swim.
60 min
Tolantongo
Next, the turquoise river is naturally warm from thermal springs and well-managed for relaxation. Lunch is served beside the river with tables and chairs provided, but lunch cost is not included. A menu is available to pre-order lunch to save time, and the total will be collected during the day unless the LUNCH COVERED OPTION ($220MXN MAX) was purchased. Time spent includes moving around throughout the day. Departure will be between 3:30 and 5:30 PM depending on group efficiency, with arrival as early as 7:30 to 9:30 AM, conditions permitting.
120 min
Return to Mexico City
The return trip includes two restroom stops; the first about one hour into the drive, the second about two hours later. Arrival back in Mexico City is between 7:30 and 9:30 PM, depending on traffic and conditions.
240 min
Meeting point
The meet up spot is along the rotunda on the side of the street facing the Angel of Independence monument to its left, closest to Sheraton Maria ISABEL hotel. Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. Please arrive between 5:35-5:50am.
End point
The meet up spot is along the rotunda on the side of the street facing the Angel of Independence monument to its left, closest to Sheraton Maria ISABEL hotel. Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. Please arrive between 5:35-5:50am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo with Thermal Pools, Cave Exploration and River Relaxation
by TuroTours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$268Overview
This full-day bus tour from Mexico City focuses on the natural waters and thermal features of Tolantongo. The day begins with an early morning meeting near Angel de Independencia, departing between 5:35 and 5:50 AM to avoid city traffic. The group travels by private transportation to Actopan, where a one-hour breakfast break is included with vegetarian and limited vegan options. The drive continues past the town of San Cristobal, the community that owns the Tolantongo caves, with a short stop to purchase any needed supplies. Upon arrival at Tolantongo, the day divides into three main activities. The first part is relaxing at the “pocitos,” natural warm thermal pools with views of the surroundings. Guests spend about one hour and forty minutes here. Zip-lining down to the next area by the river is available but not included in the tour price. The guide provides all necessary items for the day, including backpacks equipped with water bottles, towels, headlamps, waterproof phone cases, and other essentials. The second part involves exploring the Grutas Tolantongo caves, where guests see waterfalls inside the caverns and can swim in a warm pool within the mountain. This cave visit lasts about one hour. The final section is time to relax by the turquoise river, naturally warmed by thermal springs. Guests have lunch alongside the river using provided tables and chairs; lunch is not included but can be ordered from a menu in advance to save time. The group returns to Mexico City with two restroom stops en route, arriving between 7:30 and 9:30 PM depending on traffic and timing. The tour lasts approximately 14 to 16 hours and uses air-conditioned vehicles with comfortable seating and blankets for the ride.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet-up and Departure
The tour begins with a meeting near Angel de Independencia between 5:35 and 5:50 AM. Private transportation departs early to avoid city traffic, traveling approximately 90 minutes to Actopan for breakfast.
120 min
Actopan
Breakfast stop lasting about one hour, offering vegetarian-friendly and limited vegan options. Breakfast cost is covered by the tour.
60 min
Drive Past San Cristobal
Traveling roughly 90 minutes from Actopan, the route passes San Cristobal, the community owning the Tolantongo caves. There is a brief stop to purchase any needed supplies for the day's activities.
120 min
Tolantongo
Guests spend about one hour and forty minutes at the 'pocitos,' warm natural thermal pools with views. Zip-lining down to the next area is optional and costs 300 Mexican pesos, not included in the tour price. Guides ensure guests have all essentials for the day.
120 min
Grutas Tolantongo
One-hour exploration of caves featuring waterfalls inside the caverns and a warm pool within the mountain where guests can swim.
60 min
Tolantongo
Next, the turquoise river is naturally warm from thermal springs and well-managed for relaxation. Lunch is served beside the river with tables and chairs provided, but lunch cost is not included. A menu is available to pre-order lunch to save time, and the total will be collected during the day unless the LUNCH COVERED OPTION ($220MXN MAX) was purchased. Time spent includes moving around throughout the day. Departure will be between 3:30 and 5:30 PM depending on group efficiency, with arrival as early as 7:30 to 9:30 AM, conditions permitting.
120 min
Return to Mexico City
The return trip includes two restroom stops; the first about one hour into the drive, the second about two hours later. Arrival back in Mexico City is between 7:30 and 9:30 PM, depending on traffic and conditions.
240 min
Meeting point
The meet up spot is along the rotunda on the side of the street facing the Angel of Independence monument to its left, closest to Sheraton Maria ISABEL hotel. Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. Please arrive between 5:35-5:50am.
End point
The meet up spot is along the rotunda on the side of the street facing the Angel of Independence monument to its left, closest to Sheraton Maria ISABEL hotel. Guests must arrive at the meeting point on their own. Please arrive between 5:35-5:50am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.