Mexican Fiesta – Mexico Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Mexican Fiesta 18-35 year olds

The one that gives you an 8-day taste of Mexico in a burst of colour & culture

Brimming with colour, passion, flavour and heat, Mexico is a haven of beauty and biodiversity. From Puerto Vallarta to the ruins of Teotihuacan and of course, the bustling metropolis of Mexico city, this fiery fiesta of a trip lets you immerse yourself in this beautiful country with adventure activities, colonial sites, crumbling ruins, water sports, spicy food and a sizzling nightlife. There’s no better way to tour this fascinating country.

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.7 out of 5 stars (29 Reviews)*

Trip duration and price:

8 days, 1 country from about $1,203* (you’ll find other currencies and final prices on the booking page)

Included Meals:

7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Included Accommodations:

7 nights in Hotels

Group Size:

Maximum 46 people

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Puerto Vallarta

Day 2: Puerto Vallarta

Day 3: Puerto Vallarta

Tequila

Guadalajara

Day 4: Guadalajara

Guanajuato

Day 5: Guanajuato

Mexico City

Day 6: Mexico City

Day 7: Mexico City

Day 8: Mexico City

Day 1: Start Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta – and what a place to kick off our adventure!  One of the most popular beach towns in Mexico, it’s easy to see why this place is known as the ‘Mexican Riviera’. Spa, pool, relax, repeat are all high on the agenda today. You’ll be thinking “this is the life” – and that’s before we top it all off with a  beachfront dinner, with the water and twinkling lights setting an unforgettable scene. We’re best friends already, and it’s only day one. What will tomorrow have in store?

Hotel Hacienda Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta (or similar)

Included Meals:

Dinner Beachfront Dinner in Puerto Vallarta Grab your new buddies and a Paloma cocktail. It’s time to feast on Mexican food and watch the sunset over the sea.

Day 2: Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta
Today you’re free as a bird and that means exploring as much or as little of Puerto Vallarta as you like. Punta Mita is known for perfect beginner waves if surfing along a secluded bay is your thing; if not, then there are plenty of other activities on offer, including a ride on a pirate ship cruise compete with an acrobatic performance and fireworks. What else? Where to begin? Today you could find yourself speeding through the jungle on a zipline, or  spending the day away at the quaint coastal town of Sayulita. And for those keen to kick it right in downtown Puerto Vallarta, head to some beachside watering holes for drinks, giant lobster feasting, swims and people watching. It’s a hard life. And we’re just getting started.

Hotel Hacienda Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Extreme Zipline Adventure Whizz through the trees on a high octane zipline adventure.
Additional costs apply

Pirate of the Bay Dinner & ShowClimb aboard a pirate galleon for a night of swashbuckling fun, music and food.
Additional costs apply

Day trip to Yelapa and MajahuitasSpend the day exploring paradise on a sailing trip that takes you to remote beaches. 
Additional costs apply

Sayulita Escape Day TripExplore the colourful surf town of Sayulita.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara

Puerto VallartaBye bye beach hangs, but don’t worry, this isn’t your last taste of Mexican beach life – we’ll see you soon, sea.

TequilaLooking for even more cultural immersion? There’s nothing more Mexican than tequila, so why not head to a genuine distillery where you can learn how this fiery spirit is made and taste some for yourself. And if that’s put you in the fiesta mood, you’re in the right place.  While you stroll around the streets you’ll get a feel for the old and new world architecture that this place is known for – as well as some seriously electric nightlife.GuadalajaraIt’s time to learn about the city known as the ‘Pearl of the West’, Guadalajara, with its four main squares and glorious cathedral. Then you could go and find a spot to watch one of the city’s famous live Mariachi bands do its thing. 

Hotel de Mendoza Guadalajara (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Visit a Tequila DistilleryDiscover how Mexico’s famous liquor is made. And knock back a cheeky shot or two. 

Day 4: Guadalajara to Guanajuato

GuadalajaraWe leave Guadalajara and hit the road. GuanajuatoNext up you’ll arrive at the old colonial city of Guanajuato where you will learn about the history of the famous silver mining town and how the economy has shaped much of its culture. Heavy on the Spanish influence, this UNESCO World Heritage city will transport you to another time and get lost for hours in its quaint cobblestone alleyways. Uncover the tales of the town, it’s famous ‘Mummies’ and its most famous lovers at the ‘Alley of Kisses’. Next up, the Hidalgo Market, designed by Gustave Eiffel himself. 

Hotel Gran Plaza Guanajuato (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Visit Hospicio Cabañas This work of architectural art was originally built as a place to care for disadvantaged people. Nowadays, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Orientation Tour of GuadalajaraStroll around the official birthplace of tequila and mariachi music. 

Day 5: Guanajuato to Mexico City

GuanajuatoThanks to the bright facades of Guanajuato, your eyes should be wide open by now. Just in time too, because there is so much to see in Mexico City.Mexico CityMexico City is the largest city in the country and impressively, the oldest capital in Central America. Known for its Aztec temple, its surprising altitude at 2200m, and mountainous landscape, this place is busy, bustling and oh-so-wonderful.

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Tour Guanajuato on foot Narrow cobbled streets. Colourful colonial architecture. Manicured gardens. You’ll see why this place is labelled ‘most beautiful city in Mexico’.
Visit San Miguel de Allende The candy-coloured buildings and antiquated streets make this one of Mexico’s most photogenic cities. And the perfect backdrop for an Insta shoot.

Day 6: Mexico City

Mexico City
The theme ‘getting out there’ will take on a whole new meaning today. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are the focus for this leg of your journey in this bustling city. Get stuck into the local flavours by tasting some Mexican delicacies at a local market. Then, tonight, re-fuel with city eats, like enchiladas, tamales and tacos. Even head out and get a little loco, if the mood takes you…

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Taste Street Food at a Local MarketCraving some authentic tacos, pambazo or barbacoa? It’s time to galvanise your tastebuds.See the Birthplace of Frida Kahlo Heads up culture vultures! Visit Coyoacan to walk in the footsteps of the famous artist. And check out the museum in her honour.  

Day 7: Mexico City

Mexico City
It’s a busy one today, travellers. Archaeological city Teotihuacan, pyramids and Aztec temples are the focus for this leg of your journey. As you go, local guides will kindly impart their extensive knowledge on many interesting topics so you’re in the know on anything and everything. And if you happen to be here at the right time, you might even get to experience Lucha Libre, Mexican wrestling!

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Visit the ancient ruins of TeotihuacanAdmire the ‘City of Gods’: one of the first great cities of the Western Hemisphere. Although no one really knows who built it.
Teotihuacan Hot Air BalloonHot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan
Additional costs apply

Day 8: End Mexico City

Mexico City

Our fiesta comes to a close today as we say our sad farewells in Mexico City. Swap deets – another Contiki adventure is on the horizon.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Destination:

North America > Mexico > Brimming with colour, passion, flavour and heat, Mexico is a haven of beauty and biodiversity. From Puerto Vallarta to the ruins of Teotihuacan and of course, the bustling metropolis of Mexico city, this fiery fiesta of a trip lets you immerse yourself in this beautiful country with adventure activities, colonial sites, crumbling ruins, water sports, spicy food and a sizzling nightlife. There’s no better way to tour this fascinating country.

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