Experiences / Mexico: Oaxaca, Yucatán & Copper Canyon
Oaxaca Valleys Hike & Bike
Five days cycling mezcal country and hiking to petrified waterfalls
- Duration
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–12
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Oaxaca City
- Operated by
- Cenote y Sierra MX
Overview
Based in Oaxaca City, this active week explores the central valleys on two wheels and on foot. Ride dirt roads through agave fields to family mezcal palenques, and cycle to weaving villages where wool rugs are still dyed with cochineal and indigo.
Hiking days take you to the mineral cliffs of Hierve el Agua and up to Monte Albán's hilltop Zapotec city. Evenings are free to enjoy one of Mexico's great food cities.
Highlights
- Dirt-road cycling through agave country
- Mezcal palenque visits
- Hike to Hierve el Agua mineral springs
- Monte Albán archaeological site
- Weaving village workshops
Included
- 4 nights boutique hotel in Oaxaca
- Mountain bikes and helmets
- Bilingual guide and support van
- Entrance fees
- Daily breakfast and 3 lunches
Not included
- Dinners
- Flights
- Insurance
Before you go
Moderate fitness: rides of 30–45 km on dirt roads and hikes of 3–4 hours at 1,500–2,000 m.
