This route combines the beauty of high mountain ecosystems with panoramic views that encompass Mexico’s most iconic peaks. It is an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography, which allows to connect with the majesty of Mexican volcanoes and forests.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
walking poles, hiking helmets,
1.5 lt of natural water and a rehydrating sports drink.
Cost of access to the national park
crossing meal (100 grams of nuts and seeds)
Bilingual Guide
Vegetarian lunch.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This route combines the beauty of high mountain ecosystems with panoramic views that encompass Mexico’s most iconic peaks. It is an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography, which allows to connect with the majesty of Mexican volcanoes and forests.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
walking poles, hiking helmets,
1.5 lt of natural water and a rehydrating sports drink.
Cost of access to the national park
crossing meal (100 grams of nuts and seeds)
Bilingual Guide
Vegetarian lunch.
Itinerary
This exciting hiking trail begins at “Paso de Cortés” within the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park, at an elevation of 3,500 meters above sea level. In the extraordinary forest where you will observe pines, oaks and oyameles, as well as beautiful mountain roses and the endemic Teporingo rabbit. As you ascend, you can see the imposing Pico de Orizaba (the highest mountain in Mexico), the enigmatic Malinche and the Sierra Negra. Later the landscape is transformed, moving from leafy forests to areas of alpine scrub and finally rocky and volcanic terrain. Duration: 7 hours (walk) Distance: 15 kilometers (with option to extend to 18 km) Views of Popocatépetl: During the ascent, the active ...
