Overview

Experience Mexico's most iconic cultural celebration — Dia de los Muertos. 5 days in Mexico City exploring ancient Aztec sites, hiking to hilltop temples, making traditional altars and spending the magical night in Mixquic cemetery surrounded by families honouring their loved ones.

Trip Highlights

Day of the Dead ceremony at Mixquic

Mexico City historic walking tour

Tepoztlan temple hike

Aztec ruins exploration

Traditional altar & lamp making

Jamaica flower market

Zocalo & Metropolitan Cathedral

Authentic cultural immersion

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Welcome meeting followed by a historic walking tour of Mexico City: Zocalo, Templo Mayor, Metropolitan Cathedral, Bellas Artes and Mercado San Juan.

Travel to Tepoztlan for a steep 1-hour temple hike and Aztec ruins exploration. Altar and lamp making workshop with a local guide.

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Jamaica flower market for ornamental altars. In the evening, travel to Mixquic for Day of the Dead festivities in the cemetery, surrounded by families celebrating and honouring their loved ones.

Meals: Breakfast

Free day to explore Mexico City at your own pace. Optional Xochimilco canal cruise. Goodbye dinner and evening activities.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip ends. Arrange onward travel or airport transfer independently.

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Included

4 nights hostel
Transport throughout
Tepoztlan & Mixquic guided activities
Entrance fees
Activity guides

Not Included

Flights
Airport transfers
All meals & drinks
Xochimilco experience
Insurance
Tips
Personal expenses

Departure Dates

Single departure: 30 October 2026.
This festival trip runs once a year to coincide with the Day of the Dead celebrations. Contact us to secure your spot.

Day of the Dead Experience

Overview

Trip Highlights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

What's Included

Included

Not Included

Departure Dates

Your Day of the Dead Experience Awaits