Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original

The Day of the Dead Parade in Tlahuac is included in your itinerary! Additionally, Mexico City hosts its own parade between late October and early November, though exact dates are not set until a few days before the event. If the Mexico City parade coincides with your tour, we may need to rearrange some activities so everyone can attend this parade as well. While we can't make guarantees due to the parade's unpredictable scheduling, we're committed to helping you experience both magical celebrations if timing allows.

This itinerary is designed to provide the best possible experience of the annual Day of the Dead festivities around Mexico City. As such, there is very limited free time to explore many of the area’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Park. We recommend you stay a few extra days before or after the tour to make the most of this vibrant metropolis. If you would like to spend more time in Mexico City, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

We will be operating multiple departures of this tour so it possible that more than one group will be at some locations or activities at the same time. However, each group will have a maximum of 12 passengers with its own dedicated tour leader.

This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

Traffic in Mexico City during this festival is very busy. This at times may hinder drive times and sitting in traffic.
The Day of the Dead parade date is only announced a few weeks before this trip departs- unfortuntely we can't predict if the parade will occur over the days our trip departs.

Most travellers prefer to take a small to medium wheeled suitcase, which is a great size for the packing capacity in our private vehicles. Whatever you take, be mindful that you will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible. You'll also need a day pack/bag for activities and day trips. In terms of weight, airlines generally allow a maximum of 15-20kg for check in luggage and a maximum of 5kg for carry on.

Other than the items and clothing you always need on a trip, below we have listed packing suggestions specific for this trip:

ESSENTIAL:
- Sun protection – sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen (reef-safe sunscreen for swimming). The UV index can be very high in this region, therefore it is essential you protect yourself adequately from the sun.
- Clothing for hot and humid weather: Lightweight, breathable quick-drying clothing.
- Clothing for cool nights/high altitudes and rainy days: A lightweight waterproof jacket, pants, clothing you can easily layer.
- Closed-in walking/hiking shoes. We highly recommend that you take a pair of comfortable, closed-in/closed-toe walking shoes. Closed-in shoes will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches and will also act as a barrier protection in rare cases against bites or stings.
- Personal travel documents which may include a passport, visa, driver's license, travel insurance, flight tickets and your Essential Trip Information. Photocopies of these documents stored separately from the originals will be handy. While not valid, a photocopy of your identification makes it much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.

RECOMMENDED:
- Water bottle. We recommend at least a 1.5 litre capacity. Clean, filtered water is available for free in many hotel lobbies. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments
-Electrical adapter plug (Central American countries use plug types A & B which are standard throughout North America)
-Personal medical kit. Your guide will carry a large kit but we recommend you carry items such as mild pain killers, electrolytes and Band-Aids.
-Watch/Alarm clock or phone that can be used for both
-Swimwear
-Travel beach towel
-Water-proof bag for your phone
-Tissues &/or toilet paper &/or wet wipes
-Insect repellent
-Camera with a spare memory card, charger &/or batteries

OPTIONAL:
-Earplugs to guard against a potential snoring room-mate
-Phrasebook

VALUABLES:
Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your safe if available. It’s also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden.

LAUNDRY:
Laundry is available at many hotels and towns during this trip, although you might need to wait for a two-night stop in order to make sure you get it back in time. While laundry at hotels is usually charged by the item, laundromats usually charge by the kilo, which is generally inexpensive (about USD 2 per kilo).

None of the activities featured in this trip require special training or skills, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willingness to participate. Cobblestones and uneven roads are common and you may be required to walk in hot and humid conditions. If you are in any doubt, please share these concerns or issues with your sales consultant so that your leader is aware prior and can pre-empt your needs.

Hotel Bristol, Plaza Necaxa No. 17 Cuauhtemoc District., Mexico City, Z.C. 06500, MEXICO

Alternate Joining Point

For trips departing on the following dates
use this joining point.
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO251031)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510312)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510313)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510314)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510315)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO261030)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103010)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103011)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103012)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610302)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610303)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610304)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610305)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610306)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610307)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610308)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610309)
Soy Local Ciudad de Mexico
Marsella 28 Colonia Juarez
Mexico City
MEXICO
Phone: +57 3114060803

Intrepid offers a pre-arranged arrival transfer service from Mexico City International Airport [MEX] at an additional fee. If you have pre-booked this service, please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organized.

Your meeting location depends on which terminal you will arrive to:

Terminal 1 International Arrivals: From Arrivals E3, Exit 8.
Terminal 1 Central American Arrivals: From Arrivals E1, Exit 7.
Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals: From Arrivals A1, Exits 1 & 2.
Terminal 2 International Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room P.
Terminal 2 Domestic Arrivals: From the immigration exit in room Q.

If you have any problems and cannot locate your driver on arrival, please call our Intrepid Emergency number listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of your Essential Trip Information document. If you don’t have a device or mobile coverage, Mexico City Airport has a free Wi-Fi connection, so you can call that same number via an online application such as Skype. There are also several information desks and tourist information desks around if you require further assistance.

Otherwise, you can travel from the Mexico City Airport to the hotel by taxi. We recommend you use the authorized taxi services organized from inside the terminal. They will charge you approximately MX$250-350 (USD$14-20) for a trip to downtown. The drive to where the hotel is located is approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.

Hotel Bristol, Plaza Necaxa No. 17 Cuauhtemoc District., Mexico City, Z.C. 06500, MEXICO

Alternate Finish Point

For trips departing on the following dates
use this finish point.
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO251031)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510312)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510313)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510314)
31 Oct 2025 (QVSO2510315)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO261030)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103010)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103011)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO26103012)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610302)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610303)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610304)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610305)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610306)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610307)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610308)
30 Oct 2026 (QVSO2610309)
Soy Local Ciudad de Mexico
Marsella 28 Colonia Juarez
Mexico City
MEXICO
Phone: +57 3114060803

Breakfasts included: 4

Lunches included: 

Dinners included: 

While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in this region. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat dinner together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
Please let us know your diet requirements before your trip starts.
Generally speaking, in bigger cities/towns vegetarians can expect a reasonable range of vegetarian venues and/or vegetarian options within tourist restaurant menus. However, vegetarianism is not the norm in this part of the world so options can be limited when eating at homestays, small local restaurants, street stalls, markets, etc.

More restrictive diet requirements (vegans, coeliac, gluten intolerance, fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, etc.) can also be accommodated along this trip but you should expect a lesser variety than what you can expect at home. We recommend that, if possible, to bring your own supply of snacks with you.

For those on strict Kosher or Halal diets, we understand your dietary requirements are important, however, sometimes due to cultural and language differences these are not always easy to convey when you are travelling. Your guide will do their best to assist you in translating your needs when eating out, but please be aware that these diets are almost unheard of in much of the continent and the best they may be able to accommodate is no pork and shellfish. If this will be a concern for you you may need to consider opting for vegetarian or vegan meals for the included meals in your itinerary. We recommend researching kosher or halal options in your destination country prior to travel to see if you are able to buy snacks once there, otherwise consider bringing some from home. 

While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.

We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.

You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.

For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us

In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:

In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency, please contact our local office:

Intrepid local operator : Available for phone call on +52 800 099 1184

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.