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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo Image 1
Natural water tunnel
Water falls over the entrance to the caves
Turquoise river swimming
Swimming in the caves

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Overview

This guided tour is very organized and adheres to a schedule we modify to continue to provide the best experience. Please note that our tour spends the longest time in Tolantongo, allowing you to truly enjoy your time in Tolantongo without feeling rushed by your tour company throughout the day. Our guides are extremely fluent in their English language skills. Most have lived a major part of their life in the United States and or Canada. We provide comfort in our transportation, by not allowing our vehicles to be cramped and tight with too many guests. Our guides also have a good relationship with the community of employees that work in Tolantongo. Our mutual respect for one another allows for a better experience for our guests than you could imagine. Our guides are given a fair wage for their excellent service.

What's Included

  • Breakfast Mexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians.
  • Snacks End of the day snacks are included to get you back home.
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch We provide a menu to order your lunch ahead of schedule for this trip. Money is collected at the end of the day for this meal.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Angel of Independence

We will meet at the "Angel de Independencia" approximately around 6:15am, departing early to escape the city chaos. Our group will have private comfortable transportation. We will stop for an early breakfast in Actopan, a city halfway to our destination. travel time to the restaurant is approximately 90 minutes.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Actopan

Vegetarian friendly options with limited vegan options. Breakfast is on us.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

San Cristobal

We will pass by the quiet town of San Cristobal, Hgo. This is the town and community that owns las Grutas de Tolantongo. The drive from breakfast to this spot will be approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we will briefly stop for any missing supplies you may be needing for the day's adventure.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tolantongo

The day is divided into three parts.Pool Tranquility: Start your day relaxing a while in the “pocitos”; naturally warm thermal pools that provide astounding views that soothe & clear the body and mind –perfect for “the gram.” From here, there is a zip-lining options to get you down to the next part of our day at the river. Please note that zip lining is not included in the price of the tour (200 Mexican pesos).Our guide will make sure to have all the essentials you will need for the day. Drive from the breakfast stop to actually touching the water is typically two and a half hours. Actual time spent at the pools is roughly one hour and forty minutes.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tolantongo

River Relaxation: Next, the turquoise-colored river is well-managed and is naturally warm due to the thermal springs, a complete relaxing experience. Lunch will be alongside the river (weather permitting). Lunch is not included. We provide a menu that you can place your order from to save time and better enjoy the river. We will collect your lunch total during the day. Tables and chairs are included. Please note that the time spent includes time it takes to move around throughout the day.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Grutas Tolantongo

Cave Exploration: Finally, you will see awe-inspiring waterfalls and unexpected adventure that our guests have described as “life changing.” Our guides will take you to explore the caverns and tunnels located here. Enjoy the water falls covering the caves and take a swim in the warm pool inside the mountain.We will head out by 5:30PM arriving between 9-10:30PM, full of new experiences and photos to share with envious family and friends.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pastes Ricos

We will make a stop on the way home to try a few pastes (samples). Pastes are traditional English treat that was left behind by the English miners that once worked the mines in Hidalgo. Think flaky crust (croissant) stuffed with Mexican savory or sweet delights. Similar to an empanada. Time spent here is typically 15 minutes, but is two hours away on the way back to CDMX.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Angel of Independence

Final stop to get you home. From the pastes to CDMX, the trip should be under two hours, weather and traffic permitting.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 948 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Breakfast. Mexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians.
  • Snacks. End of the day snacks are included to get you back home.
  • Private transportation.
  • Tables and chairs for lunch; cooler for lunch.
  • Soap, shampoo, dry bath towel.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • We include, small backpacks that will include a water bottle, sport towel, headlamp, cell phone water protector, toilet paper and wet wipes, and a wet clothes bag. We also provide sunscreen.
  • Blanket during transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. We provide a menu to order your lunch ahead of schedule for this trip. Money is collected at the end of the day for this meal.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • BreakfastMexican breakfast buffet. It includes veggie options for vegeterians.
  • SnacksEnd of the day snacks are included to get you back home.
  • Private transportation
  • Tables and chairs for lunch; cooler for lunch.
  • Soap, shampoo, dry bath towel.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • We include, small backpacks that will include a water bottle, sport towel, headlamp, cell phone water protector, toilet paper and wet wipes, and a wet clothes bag. We also provide sunscreen.
  • Blanket during transportation
  • LunchWe provide a menu to order your lunch ahead of schedule for this trip. Money is collected at the end of the day for this meal.

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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