Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm

Mexico~s Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Adventure Tour

Central America

  • Mexico

Both intriguing and unusual, the Day of the Dead festival is both a celebration of ancestors and a huge party, and here is your backstage pass. Join us in Oaxaca, Mexico's artistic heartland, for a seven-day adventure that gives a truly different perspective of the country. With street dances, painted faces, incredible ruins, picturesque landscapes all around, delicious flavours, and maybe a margarita or two, it'll be easy to get into the macabre spirit of "Dia de los Muertos.


Highlights

Take part in the Day of the Dead festival, explore Mexico's artistic heartland, experience the culinary delights and traditional cooking methods of this region, visit the ruins of Monte Albán or Mitla


What's Included

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Oaxaca Culinary Experience, Oaxaca. Arrival transfer. Visits to observe cemetery vigils in the towns of Xoxocotlán and Atzompa. Oaxaca and Etla Valley Day of the Dead parades. Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.


Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts).


Meals Included

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch


Transport

Private vehicle, walking.


Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.


Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!


Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.


Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.


What to Take

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium
sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.

Day 1 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 2 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 3 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 4 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 5 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 6 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Day 7 Oaxaca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

El Día de los Muertos is a holiday in Mexico to honour and pray for loved ones who've departed. During this period in Oaxaca ' centre-stage for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico ' cemetery vigils and street parades are not to be missed.

Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting. You will meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and the other group members. This is a very popular tour which runs over 1 specific week every year, as a result, we have multiple groups at the same time enjoying the Journeys itinerary but each with their own CEO leading them. There may be other Journeys groups in the same hotel and you will be sure to see them at the various festivities over the week.

Details

Prices from: €1179.00

Duration: 7 Days

Trip Style: National Geographic Journeys

Service Level: Upgraded

Physical Demands Rating: 2 - Light

Group Size Notes: Max: 15



Call Us: 01 2311889




My Own Room

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops

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