Explore Sierra Norte, Half-Day Hiking Adventure
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Escape Oaxaca City and head into the spectacular highlands of the Sierra Norte for a half-day hiking adventure through the lush cloud forest of La Cumbre Ixtepeji. Hike along scenic mountain trails surrounded by towering pines and oaks, giant agaves, colorful wildflowers and seasonal mushrooms. Reach breathtaking viewpoints above 3,000 meters, with sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and valleys, before descending through the forest. Finish the adventure with a well-earned traditional Oaxacan lunch at a local mountainside eatery before returning to the city in the early afternoon. HIGHLIGHTS - Hike 9 km through the lush cloud forest of Oaxaca Sierra Norte. - Reach breathtaking panoramic viewpoints above 3,000 meters. - Discover towering pines and oaks, giant agaves, wildflowers and seasonal mushrooms. - Experience the spectacular Sierra Norte in a small group with a bilingual guide. - Stop for a well-earned traditional Oaxacan lunch at a local mountainside eatery
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Park entrance fee included
- Professional bilingual guide
- Fully guided informative tour
- Hiking poles
- Drinking water to refill your bottle
What's not
- Tips
- Cost of lunch not included (Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet by the front gate of San Matias Jalatlaco church in Jalatlaco neighborhood in Oaxaca city
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Valterra Excursiones
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for travelers with breathing issues
- ABOUT THE HIKE: - Distance: 9 km. / 5.5+ miles total approx. - Hike time: 3:30 hrs. approx. Moderately challenging hike. - Elevation: 2,880 m. min, 3,200 m. max. - Elev. gain: 400+ m. - The activity level is moderately challenging and the skill level is beginner-intermediate. - It's important to be familiar with the hike distance/time to enjoy this adventure.
How it compares in Oaxaca City
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 545 experiences we list in Oaxaca City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 226 of 545.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City is the colonial capital of Oaxaca state, a stone-built highland city of markets, mole, mezcal and Zapotec ruins nearby.
Oaxaca de Juárez sits in a high valley at about 1,500 metres, its centre built of pale green stone around a shaded zócalo. The baroque church of Santo Domingo, with its gilded interior, and the attached former convent, now a cultural museum, are the grandest sights. Streets run with market stalls, painted walls and courtyard cafés, and the historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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