Nevado de Toluca Tour & Hike from Mexico City
Overview
OVERVIEW
Join our tour to hike to the extinct Nevado De Toluca Volcano offering breathtaking mountainous panoramas and the stunning twin lakes nestled within its crater. Afterward, explore Toluca, the capital of the State of Mexico, renowned for its vibrant colonial architecture, indigenous crafts, and one-of-a-kind botanical garden filled with stained glass pieces.
HIGHLIGHTS
◉ Trek to Mexico's fourth-highest summit.
◉ Experience awe-inspiring mountain vistas.
◉ Explore the extraordinary twin lakes within an extinct volcano's crater.
◉ Wander through Toluca's charming historic center.
◉ Visit a unique botanical garden adorned with an array of exquisite stained glass pieces.
WHY GO WITH US
✓ You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.
What's Included
- Pick up (only for private tours)
- Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
- Transportation
- Service of a tour guide
- Guided hike to Nevado de Toluca, orientation walk and guided visit of Cosmovitral in Toluca City,
- Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips
Meeting Location
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Nevado de Toluca
5 hours Admission Ticket Included
Toluca
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- ACLIMATIZATION: Nevado de Toluca is 4,680 m high (vs. Mexico City with ~2,300 m) with 538 m elevation gain on the trail that we are gonna take, so for travelers coming from lower altitudes, it’s recommended to take at least 1-2 days in Mexico City upon arrival for adaptation to avoid altitude sickness.
- HIKE: This tour involves at least ~10 km of hiking, so travelers should have moderate physical condition.
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-343024P5
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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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- 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.
- Pick up (only for private tours).
- Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks.
- Transportation.
- Service of a tour guide.
- Guided hike to Nevado de Toluca, orientation walk and guided visit of Cosmovitral in Toluca City,.
- Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Nevado de Toluca Tour & Hike from Mexico City is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Nevado de Toluca Tour & Hike from Mexico City 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
- Pick up (only for private tours)
- Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
- Transportation
- Service of a tour guide
- Guided hike to Nevado de Toluca, orientation walk and guided visit of Cosmovitral in Toluca City,
- Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- ACLIMATIZATION: Nevado de Toluca is 4,680 m high (vs. Mexico City with ~2,300 m) with 538 m elevation gain on the trail that we are gonna take, so for travelers coming from lower altitudes, it’s recommended to take at least 1-2 days in Mexico City upon arrival for adaptation to avoid altitude sickness.
- HIKE: This tour involves at least ~10 km of hiking, so travelers should have moderate physical condition.
- 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.
- 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.
