Pico de Orizaba 2D/1N (from Mexico City)

Pico de Orizaba 2D/1N (from Mexico City)

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Pico de Orizaba 2D/1N (from Mexico City)

2 Days Starting and ending in Mexico City, Mexico

Visiting: Pico de Orizaba, Mexico City

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

58522

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Mildly Challenging

Tour operated in:

English
From: $673

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Mexico's highest peak with a thrilling trekking experience from Mexico City. This action-packed journey offers stunning vistas, and immersive nature walks, and includes expert-guided ascents to Pico de Orizaba. Perfect for avid hikers and nature enthusiasts, this tour combines cultural exploration with high-altitude excitement, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Elevate your travel experience with an authentic Mexican mountain adventure that promises exhilarating challenges and spectacular rewards.

Highlights

  • Experience climbing the Pico de Orizaba accompanied by qualified guides

  • Cross rocky terrain and cross the largest perennial glacier in Mexico during climbing

  • Have fun at the campsite with new friends

Itinerary

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Day 1: Mexico City - Pico De Orizaba, Mexico

Location: Pico de Orizaba

Accommodation: Camp

Duration: 2 Days

Departure Time: 06:00

Arrival at the Campsite, acclimatization walk, and welcome gathering
This experience begins at 6:00 am in Mexico City, this one is the father of volcanoes, the adrenaline that is experienced only when heading to the town of San Miguel Zoapan by road, is inexplicable. In this small town is where we will leave our vehicles, to later have a delicious breakfast at Lalo's house, our leading guide with more than 150 ascents to the peak and just over 85 summits, our team of guides will provide us with a technical talk, touching points such as the "rope system" or "use of crampons and ice axes", as well as the best practices for walking on a glacier.
We will continue to ride the 4x4 vehicles operated by tenants to promote local consumption. It is then that we will enter the forest on a path that is quite difficult to access. Once we arrive at the refuge, we will set up the camp, as well as start cooking and eating our delicious meal. We will take an acclimatization walk with our guides to finally return to camp to rest.

Day 2: Pico De Orizaba - Mexico City, Mexico

Location: Mexico City

Climb the Pico de Orizaba and transfer back to Mexico City

At midnight, we will start getting ready to climb. Accompanied by your guide and your rope, you will begin to climb the route of "the labyrinths". When you achieve to get out of them, it will be time to put on crampons, store poles, take out an ice ax and tie yourself with your rope. It is then when you will begin to ascend the immense glacier of this beautiful volcano. At some point of this journey, we will experience the sunrise, in an impressive way, appreciating the shadow that this beautiful peak generates with the sun over the horizon, it is spectacular! If we are successful, we will be conquering the summit at 5640 mamsl a few hours after sunrise.
Later we will descend to the camp by the same route, to reach the refuge where the 4x4 trucks will be waiting for us to go down to San Miguel Zoapan, where we can eat a delicious farewell meal prepared by our guides. This is where our experience in the Colossus of Mexico ends.
Get ready to start your journey back home at 16:30, arriving in Mexico City at around 20:30 hrs.
NOTE: Previous experience in high mountains is necessary to carry out this tour. Before the ascent, our guides will review with you the techniques of progression and safety on ice.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    1N Camping (Tent and sleeping bag)

  • Meals

    1B/1L/1D

  • Activities

    Climbing Experience
    Campsite gathering

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide

  • Extras

    Snacks and hydration
    Helmet for protection
    Trekking poles, crampons and ice axes, and headlamp
    National Park entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

  • Tips and Gratuities

  • Other Meals and Drinks

Mode of Transport

Travel to the base of Pico de Orizaba in 4x4 vehicles operated by local tenants, ensuring a rugged and authentic journey through difficult-to-access forest paths.

Accommodation

Enjoy a night of camping with a tent and sleeping bag provided, offering a unique outdoor experience at the base of Pico de Orizaba.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is previous experience in high mountains necessary for this tour?

    Yes, previous experience in high mountains is necessary to carry out this tour.

  • What kind of terrain will we encounter during the climb?

    You will cross rocky terrain and the largest perennial glacier in Mexico during the climb.

  • What kind of guidance will be provided during the climb?

    You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will provide technical talks and review techniques of progression and safety on ice.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will enjoy a night of camping with a tent and sleeping bag provided at the base of Pico de Orizaba.

  • What is the highlight of the climb on the second day?

    The highlight of the climb on the second day is experiencing the sunrise while ascending the immense glacier of Pico de Orizaba and potentially reaching the summit at 5640 meters above mean sea level.

  • What time does the tour start and end in Mexico City?

    The tour starts at 6:00 am on the first day and ends at around 8:30 pm on the second day.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.

  • What kind of vehicle will be used for transportation to the base of Pico de Orizaba?

    You will travel to the base of Pico de Orizaba in 4x4 vehicles operated by local tenants.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

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The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

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For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

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To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

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Feb 12 2020

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Oct 23 2019

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Jun 5 2019

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  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

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    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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