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Journeys: Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende

6 days, San Miguel de Allende to San Miguel de Allende

6 days - San Miguel de Allende to San Miguel de Allende

From$1999USD
Valid on Oct 30 2026
Trip Code: CMSNG

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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg. 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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6 days - San Miguel de Allende to San Miguel de Allende

From$1999USD
Valid on Oct 30 2026
Trip Code: CMSNG

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 6

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1San Miguel de Allende

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2San Miguel de Allende

Visit the historical sites of San Miguel de Allende and learn about their most vibrant celebration; Día de Los Muertos. Join a local expert and walk through the streets lined with marigolds, altars, and papel picado, as you listen to the stories, legends, and traditions behind this important holiday. Pass by key landmarks like Parroquia, Templo de San Francisco, and the artesanías market, while discovering how the city honors its ancestors through art, memory, and rituals. Later, visit a local shop and personalize your alfeñiques, a traditional, hand-crafted sugar confection, often shaped like skulls with intricate designs and lots of colours. End the day with some iconic Pan de Muerto and hot chocolate as you walk through the square and experience the charged atmosphere. Dinner will be at your leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3San Miguel de Allende

Set out to discover the charm culture of San Miguel de Allende. Begin with a visit to a community tourism initiative led by the weavers of a women’s craft cooperative. The women here are the descendants of the Otomi pyramid builders, and this intimate, hands-on experience invites travellers into their homes to spend time in a space where females can support their families, and themselves by designing and making traditional hooked rugs to sell, featuring designs inspired by their daily lives in their rural village.Then, enjoy a typical lunch at the cooperative before joining an expert guide on a visit to Fábrica La Aurora, a former textile factory turned art and design centre. Explore the galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces full of inspiring work blending tradition with contemporary expression. You will gain a deeper knowledge of the local art for Dia de Los Muertos with time to look around and admire the work. Dinner will be at your leisure then opt for a nearby rooftop to watch the revelry from above.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4San Miguel de Allende

Begin the morning with a walk to the Cemetery Virgen de Guadalupe for a guided tour with an expert. This experience offers a respectful and insightful look at local traditions of remembrance. Witness where families gather to honour their departed loved ones and observe the colourful altars, marigolds, candles, and music throughout the cemetery. Learn about the symbolism behind these offerings and enjoy time to quietly reflect on cultural connections during a unique window into one of Mexico’s most powerful traditions. This afternoon, enjoy free time for optional artisan workshops like macramé and ceramics. Dinner will be at your leisure this evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5San Miguel de Allende

Travel to the nearby hot springs for a relaxing soak in the natural thermal waters just outside of San Miguel de Allende. Find yourself surrounded by gardens, mountain views, and mineral-rich pools to recharge and connect with the environment. Then visit the church of Atotonilco, nicknamed "Mexico's Sistine Chapel" and see the birthplace of the Mexican War of Independence. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to explore, before gathering in the evening for a unique dining experience. Celebrate your final night in San Miguel de Allende with a flavourful, guided pulque tasting at one of the city’s most unique spots. Learn about this ancestral drink from the gods and sit down for a relaxed, family-style meal of local appetizers in a rustic, cantina-like setting.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Pulquería La Otomí

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6San Miguel de Allende

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Pulquería La Otomí, San Miguel de Allende
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Arrival Transfer
  • Historical Walk of San Miguel de Allende
  • Local Shop Visit for Alfeñiques
  • Taste of Pan de Muerto and hot chocolate
  • Fábrica La Aurora visit and guided experience
  • Women’s craft cooperative visit & traditional lunch
  • Attend the Catrinas Parade
  • Cemetery Virgen de Guadalupe guided tour
  • Church of Atotonilco visit
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (5 nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD175-230 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1339.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Journeys: Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende

| 6 days - San Miguel de Allende to San Miguel de Allende - from $1999 USD