Iztaccihuatl Volcano Hiking Tour from Mexico City
Location : Mexico City, Mexico
Duration : 12 hours (approx.)
This Iztaccihuatl Volcano hike is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Mexico City. An experienced guide gets you ready from start to finish on this adventure-filled day. Huff up for 3 hours on an intermediate trail that ends a few thousand feet below the snowcapped summit 17,000 feet high. The air may be thin up there, but the views are not — soak up stunning views of Popocatepetl and the Valley of Mexico before descending the dormant volcano and fueling up with lunch (own expense).
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Iztaccihuatl Volcano from Mexico City with an expert guide
- Drive through the picturesque Valley of Mexico and the Paso de Cortés
- See the ‘Sleeping Woman’ in the snowy peaks of the dormant volcano
- Hike an intermediate trail up the steep slopes of Iztaccihuatl Volcano
- Enjoy panoramic views of nearby Popocatepetl, ‘Smoking Mountain’
- Round-trip transport by comfortable car included
- Great for avid hikers and nature lovers!
What You Can Expect
Head with your guide about two hours east of the city close to the base of the dormant Iztaccihuatl Volcano. You’ll be burning some calories ahead, so chow down on breakfast (own expense) before traveling through the Valley of Mexico, a highland plateau in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, and the mountain pass of Paso de Cortés, before getting out at La Joya.
Start your hike up Iztaccihuatl Volcano, beginning at an elevation of 12,000 feet (3,700 meters). The volcano is also called ‘The Sleeping Woman’ or ‘White Woman’ for the four snow-covered peaks. While there are various trails ranging in difficulty, your guide will take up on an intermediate-level trail that both novices and those with more hiking experience will enjoy.
You may ascend as high as 13,800 to 15,800 feet (4,200-4,800 meters), depending on the members of your group, and reach tantalizingly near the snowcapped peaks and glaciers. After you catch your breath, admire views of the Valley of Mexico below, as well as the active volcano of Popocatepetl, aka ‘Smoking Mountain,’ located south of Iztaccihuatl.
Enjoy ample time at the summit to snap pictures and generally soak in the tranquility of the mountaintop. When you’re ready, make your descent and then board your transport to enjoy lunch (own expense) that may include options such as tamales, quesadillas, birria (spicy meat stew) or other tasty dishes. Then, head back to Mexico City. Arrive in the evening, with plenty of bragging rights to share.
