You will live an incredible hiking experience on the inactive volcano Iztaccihuatl (the sleeping woman), the third highest mountain in Mexico. We will reach 4524 meters. You will have a wonderful view of the Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl volcanoes . Live this completely private and all-inclusive experience!
Departure place
The meeting point as well as the end of the tour takes place where the client specifies, within the city of Puebla and Cholula.
Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Itinerary
Day 1
Hiking in the Iztaccihuatl
Start time: 8:00 a.m.
The pick up will be at the hotel or address provided. Transfer to the National Park, in a journey of approximately 2 hours where approximately 1 hour and a half is on dirt.
Access to the Iztapopo National Park. (Passage of Cortes). Height: 3500 meters. At this point the registration to the national park will be made. The host will tell you a little more about the national park, flora and fauna as well as the famous legend of the volcanoes. You will have an incredible view of the volcanoes and you will be able to take very good photos of the active Popocatépetl volcano. This point is the beginning of acclimatization for our trek.
The vehicle will advance a few more kilometers to reach the "Joyita" the last parking lot to start the walk on the route of the gates. Height: 3900 meters.
The adventure begins! We start our walk at 3900 meters, depending on the weather and your physical condition we will advance through the different gates reaching a maximum of the 3rd gate (4524 masl)
We begin to descend to reach the vehicle and return to Puebla. Drop off at the Hotel or address provided
Optional: If you do not feel physically well due to the height of the walk. We can change the walk and go down to an ecotourism center within the national park.
Includes
Bilingual mountain guide
Access to the national park
Snacks and hydration
Trekking sticks
Helmets
Insurance in case of accidents
Gift at the end of the tour
Postcard of the city of Puebla
Not included
Does not include food or drinks not specified in the itinerary.
Activities
Natural areas visits (included)
Flora, wildlife observation (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Guided visits (included)
Notes
It is recommended to wear warm clothing, medium / high mountain boots (no tennis). Small backpack to carry water, snacks and an additional jacket.
Tour subject to weather and terrain conditions since it is a dirt road in the middle of the road.
In the case of passengers with disabilities who require some special support or who travel with (walker, crutches, wheelchairs, cane, bypass, pacemaker, others), please notify at the time of booking.
This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with physical or health problems, or with recent operations of less than 6 months
The transfer is round leaving from the location that the client specifies in a recent and sanitized model transport with the "Punto Limpio" certification, includes traveler insurance, and vehicle amenities.