Hiking to the Top of La Malinche from Puebla
Overview
Unforgettable experience for mountaineering and nature lovers. Combine the physical challenge of reaching a summit of over 4400 meters with the reward of panoramic views of Mexico’s most important elevations. It is an opportunity to connect and overcome personal boundaries. Prepare for an unforgettable experience that will challenge your senses.
What's Included
- Lunch vegetarian lunch
- Snacks walking food (100 grams of nuts)
- Carbonated beverages 1 bottle of sports drink
- Bottled water 1.5 liters of natural water
- Private transportation
- Admission fee to the National Park
- Mountain equipment (canes and safety helmets)
- Bilingual guides (Spanish/English)
Meeting and Pickup
The pick-up service covers most of the city of Puebla (hotel, hostel, airbnb, etc.), you only need to provide us with the name of your accommodation and/or address.
What To Expect
Ascent to La Malinche, the fifth highest mountain in Mexico and live the adventure.
Stages of Ascent:
Stage 1: Cloud Forest(3100-4100msnm)
Duration: 2 hours
Unevenness: 1000 meters
Start in the cloud forest, surrounded by majestic pines, oak, oyamel and dense endemic flora.
Stage 2: Alpine bushes (4100-4200 masl)
Duration: 1 hour
Unevenness: 100 meters
As the forest is abandoned, the terrain is transformed into alpine bushes, with lower vegetation. The air becomes colder and the slope becomes steeper. You can see the first panoramic views of the Mexican elevations, the Iztaccíhuatl and the Popocatépetl volcano.
Stage 3: Rocky terrain (4200-4420 m)
Duration: 1 hour
Unevenness: 220 meters
The last stage of the ascent is the most demanding, as the trail becomes rocky and rugged. Security needs to be prioritized. As you approach the summit, the view becomes increasingly breathtaking, with 360-degree panoramas including the most iconic mountains in Mexico.
Panoramic Views:
Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico.
Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl, two of the most iconic volcanoes in the country.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5557064P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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.
- Lunch. vegetarian lunch.
- Snacks. walking food (100 grams of nuts).
- Carbonated beverages. 1 bottle of sports drink.
- Bottled water. 1.5 liters of natural water.
- Private transportation.
- Admission fee to the National Park.
- Mountain equipment (canes and safety helmets).
- Bilingual guides (Spanish/English).
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Hiking to the Top of La Malinche from Puebla is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking to the Top of La Malinche from Puebla will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunchvegetarian lunch
- Snackswalking food (100 grams of nuts)
- Carbonated beverages1 bottle of sports drink
- Bottled water1.5 liters of natural water
- Private transportation
- Admission fee to the National Park
- Mountain equipment (canes and safety helmets)
- Bilingual guides (Spanish/English)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
