MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Matacanes canyoning near Monterrey: rappel, water jumps, caves, rapids, and pickup. Wetsuit, harness, breakfast included.
“Not for everybody. Need to be somewhat fit. Also some wilderness experience. No physical limitations or injuries. Trail very demanding.”
Go vertical at dawn in Monterrey. Nido de los Aguiluchos delivers a guided climb, 3 rappels, and zip lining with cable protection.
“Great guide, awesome views!! Highly recommend. Omar and Jimi were super professional and gave us confidence that we would have a safe and exciting adventure!”
Hike to six lesser-known Puerto Vallarta beaches through jungle trails, then snorkel and swim in calm blue water. Small group.
“Amazing trip from start to finish! Visiting 6 stunning beaches combined with a jungle walk was the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Every beach was different and absolutely beautiful — truly postcard-perfect views. A huge highlight of the tour was our guide Alex, who was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive…”
Hike Fox Canyon to waterfall pools from Los Cabos, learn Baja desert plants, then refuel in Miraflores with tacos and guacamole.
“Loved this trip. The guide Marco was a great host. Going to the waterfall and jumping from the top was a great experience. This is an oasis at the base of the mountain. The taco location afterwards had the best tacos we have had in Cabo during this trip?”
Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for beach ceviche. Small-group adventure with gear and lunch included.
“Mateo and Eduardo were wonderful tour guides. We enjoyed the kayak through the mangroves and to the beach to snorkel. We saw lots of beautiful fish and even some sea turtles that popped their heads up every now and then. The hike along the coast was so fun. We walked along the water and in…”
Iztaccihuatl hike with an alpinist from Mexico City, round-trip transport, park entrances, and a historic Paso de Cortés photo stop.
“Extremely unprofessional Amigo tour! Showed up late every time, told me the tour would end at 4:30pm, and didn’t give any support when me and my boyfriend fell sick due to the altitude and tremendous physical stress. The tour went from 9:30am-1:30pm, after that we were in the van for three hours, then one hour…”
9-hour guided volcano hike from Puebla: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl NP, Cerro Altzomoni views, and a traditional market lunch.
“Wonderful day! Instructions were clear and found our van in our guide Alan easily. We had a wonderful day hiking in the countryside. The snacks were great and were local. And then the lunch at the market was absolutely wonderful. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thanks!”
A 4-hour Puerto Vallarta jungle hike to Cascadas Palo Maria with rocky river crossings and a refreshing waterfall swim for up to 12.
“Technically it is a 20 min local bus ride plus 50 minutes walk until reaching the fall. Note that you are crossing the river 5 times, so prepare water shoes. Bring your water and lunch, nothing provided. Victor did give us some information on the plants and animals.”
4-hour jungle hike near Puerto Vallarta with waterfall swims, river crossings, wildlife spotting, and mountain views for $30.
“The guide Alex is amazing sweet and connects with everyone on his tour. if you want a person that cares get Alex.”
Small-group Sayulita jungle hike plus beach yoga. Diane leads a 1.5-mile trail and a gentle 40–50 min session in a quiet spot.
“It was very relaxing doing the yoga on the beach and not too strenuous. Nice hike through the jungle then to a clearing at the beach.”
High-altitude hike to Iztaccíhuatl volcano views from Mexico City, guided by an alpinist with transfers and park entry included.
“Gerson was a wonderful guide. Very upbeat and motivating!”
Private waterfall hike from Los Cabos to Santiago. Swim in natural pools, scramble rocky steps, snack and cool off with ice cream.
“We were on this hike in mid-January and had a great time! Carlos was a fantastic guide and showed us a lot of the backcountry as well as the waterfall, and surrounding area. We swam in the plunge basin at the waterfall and almost had the place to ourselves. Carlos was very knowledgeable about the…”
A 12-hour trip from Bacalar to UNESCO Calakmul with native guides, jungle wildlife chances, and a climb of Structure II.
“roberto was a really nice guy with a loooot of information about the ruins and tje maya culture. the day is long, at least 12 hours. but its totally worth it. the group was nice, we were 6 in total which was totally fine. would def. recommend it!”
Sierra Norte hiking from Oaxaca City with Luis Fernando: pine-oak trails, altitude views, included meals, and rain gear—all for $161.
“Luis is a great guide. His English is good and he's knowledgeable. You should ask him all the questions. If you like hiking and enjoy a hiking challenge, you can depend on Luis to give you a good challenge. If you're lucky, you'll get to hike with Luis' dog like us 😜 We enjoyed the…”
Hike to Jorullo Point from Puerto Vallarta for a guided Sierra Madre adventure, bird and orchid spotting, plus a Cuale River swim.
“Our tour with Jar was amazing! He is so knowledgeable about the area and was able to explain and show us a lot of plants and wildlife. I will say the hike is not for the faint of heart! It was great exercise, but if you’re looking for a leisure hike this probably isn’t for…”
