Mexico · Hot Spring

Grutas de Tolantongo Tour from Mexico City (1- or 2-day)

14 Hours Round trip from Mexico City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Day trip from Mexico City to Grutas de Tolantongo
02 Soak in natural hot springs in a 500-meter canyon
03 Enjoy the cliffside thermal pools with scenic views
04 Swim or cool off in the turquoise Tolantongo River
05 Travel through the landscapes of Hidalgo
06 Includes transportation, entrance tickets, and a guided visit

Escape Mexico City for a day of relaxation and natural scenery at Grutas de Tolantongo, a geothermal wonder tucked inside a dramatic canyon in Hidalgo. Soak in mineral-rich hot springs, take in sweeping canyon views, and enjoy the striking blue waters of the Tolantongo River.

This experience combines scenic travel with time to unwind in one of Mexico’s most memorable natural settings. Explore the famous cliffside thermal pools, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and discover why Grutas de Tolantongo is a favorite getaway for travelers seeking both beauty and relaxation.

Discover a geothermal paradise hidden in a 500-meter canyon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Mexico City

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mexico City

Meet your tour guide, settle into our vehicle, and enjoy the drive through the landscapes of Hidalgo as we head to Grutas de Tolantongo.

Grutas de Tolantongo

Discover a geothermal paradise hidden in a 500-meter canyon. Dive into mineral-rich hot springs naturally heated to 35-38°C while surrounded by breathtaking canyon views. Explore the iconic cliffside thermal pools carved into the rocks, each offering stunning photo opportunities. Cool off in the turquoise Tolantongo River, known for its beautiful blue color from mineral-rich waters.

Mexico City

After a day filled with relaxation and discovery, hop back into our comfortable vehicle and unwind as we journey back to Mexico City.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Mexico City 1 city · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation: Small-group: shared (with other participants in the group tour) pickup from a defined location. Private: private (just for your group) pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.
Service of a guide: Small-group: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). Private: Most of our guides are bilingual (Spanish & English), and tours in these languages are offered by default. Tours in other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian) are subject to availability and may involve additional fees. If you need a tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please confirm availability and pricing with us before booking.
Entrance tickets and guided visit to Grutas de Tolantongo
Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Meals
Personal expenses
Tips

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
You will get a confirmation email once your booking is completed. From this moment, your tour is confirmed: just show up at the agreed time and location (if needed, we might contact you before the tour for extra info). Please be prepared to present your booking confirmation (which can be in the electronic version on your phone) to your tour guide if requested.
BOOKING & CONFIRMATION You will get a confirmation message from us once your booking is completed. Please be ready to present your booking confirmation (which can be in the electronic version on your phone) to your tour guide if requested.
DEPARTURE POINT & TIME Private pick-up & drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the 'Special Requirements' field). If you cannot find this field, just reply to the booking confirmation with your pick-up details at least 48h before the tour. We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee (10-40 USD based on the distance). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.
CUSTOMIZATION This tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. an attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48 h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
GROUP SIZE: any size (only your group will participate).
LANGUAGE(S) All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them fluently speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Mandarin) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. If you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU Swimming suit, towel, water shoes, water-resistant phone case (you can buy them on the spot); some cash if you would like to buy some souvenirs or meals (no bank cards are accepted in Tolantongo); valid travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.
NOTES ● The type of vehicle used in the tour depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan. ● The price/person for a 'Private tour' option varies and depends on the number of participants in your booking. ● Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking. ● The standard duration of the tour, as advertised in its description, is calculated from the moment of pick-up till drop-off.
TERMS & CONDITIONS By booking this activity ('Tour') with the tour organizer ('Company'), you ('Customer') accept to: - comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; - follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; - take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, the use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; - provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; - have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; - waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; - allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
POST-COVID HEALTH & SAFETY Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and being willing to keep both travelers and our staff healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health and safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations and protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures:
Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accommodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health and safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene and other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions, and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities.
Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing a mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regularly scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.).
Masks: ● mandatory use of face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs, or bandanas) covering the nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels, etc.); ● the use of mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks.
Sanitation: ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travelers by the staff, especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols.
Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour.
Please remember: only mutual assistance and support can mitigate the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and help us protect our health of ourselves, our families, our friends, and our colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation.