Volcano Tours in Mexico City: 4 to Build a Day On

1.Nevado De Toluca: Reach the Summit with Professionals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $162Our pick

Spend a demanding day climbing Nevado de Toluca by the Paso del Quetzal route. Guides such as Alan, Carlos, Sergio, and Giovanni provide poles, helmets, food, water, and pacing support. You will hike above 4,000 meters, cross rocky ground, and may scramble toward the summit. Transport, fees, insurance, lunch, and a backpack are included.

“Don't underestimate this just because it's a day hike! It was very challenging and we are fit/healthy. We flew into CDMX (2240m) from sea level (0m) the day before. Nevado De Toluca (4,680m) is high so we didn't fully acclimatise, which is why we got altitude sick (headaches, shortness of breath). We started in CDMX driving in a minibus for 2 hours (with a toilet stop) to the hike's main parking lot (3800m). We got hard hats, hiking poles, and decided between company's backpacks or our own. We got a big bottle of water, a sandwich, chocolate, and other snacks. Then another shuttle to the start point (4100m). All our…”

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2.Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hike with an Alpinist

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 244 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

Leave Mexico City early for Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl National Park. An alpinist guide leads you from La Joya at roughly 3,990 meters toward 4,200 or 4,350 meters, depending on weather and group fitness. Expect a beautiful but demanding hike, a long van ride, and no included food or gear.

“I booked this last minute as I wanted to see the volcanoes and experience the awesome mountains around Mexico City and man it was worth it. I am not a very active person, and yet I was able to finish this hike (even though I was the last person in my group). The guide was very knowledgeable in the area and he was very helpful in getting our group to the summit. It is a relatively short hike (in case of you are super hiker) and is moderately difficult.”

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3.Guided Volcano Trek with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 9 hours · from $105Best value

Leave Mexico City for a guided trek in Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park. Walk from Paso de Cortes toward Cerro Altzomoni, spot Popocatepetl's fumarole, and explore forest, meadows, plants, and possible waterfalls. Guides such as Alan, Carlos, Bernardo, and Cesar adjust the pace for a small group of up to 13 people before a local market lunch.

“Amazing Tour! Absolutely stunning landscape, great guide. Absolutely recommended! We were in total 3 + guide - he offered us different options for our hike, some longer some shorter. We choosed the long one (~13km) and it was great. Almost no people, just we and the view 🤩🌋 Definitely the most beautiful tour of my life! Hope to come back and do it again soon!”

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4.Hike Iztaccihuatl Volcano with an Alpinist

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 155 reviews · 11 hours · from $168

Leave Mexico City early for Paso de Cortés and La Joya in Popocatépetl-Iztaccíhuatl National Park. With an English or Spanish-speaking alpinist, hike 5 to 7 kilometers through steep volcanic terrain, reaching roughly 4,270 meters. The tour takes about 11 hours, includes transport and park entry, but not food or hiking gear.

“It is a great experience joining this adventure. The enviroment is wonderful. Trekking in this mountain brings good feeling about Mexico. Thank you very much.”

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