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Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
7 days, Oaxaca to Oaxaca
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Both intriguing and unusual, the Day of the Dead festival is both a celebration of ancestors and a huge party, and here is your backstage pass. Join us in Oaxaca, Mexico’s artistic heartland, for a seven-day adventure that gives a truly different perspective of the country. With street dances, painted faces, incredible ruins, picturesque landscapes all around, delicious flavours, and maybe a margarita or two, it'll be easy to get into the macabre spirit of "Dia de los Muertos.”
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Trip Code: CMDNG
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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.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Known as the “land of moles” for its diverse, complex cuisine, Oaxaca has become Mexico’s foremost culinary destination. The region also brims with history, art, and culture.” —Lee Anne Wong, “Oaxaca Hot Spots,” National Geographic Traveler, October, 2011
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Itinerary
Day 1Oaxaca
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Oaxaca
Take an orientation walk through Oaxaca with your CEO to familiarize yourself with the city. Spend five days exploring the culture, spirituality, and festivities of the famed Day of the Dead festival. There is free time to explore, visit the nearby ruins of Monte Albán or Mitla, take a cooking class, or relax in a café on the city's main square.
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BreakfastDay 3Oaxaca
Explore the culinary delights of Oaxaca with a local host, who will take us to a nearby market, the chocolate grinding mills, and a tortilla making workshop. Continue on to a local family's kitchen and taste an array of Oaxacan cuisine, learn traditional cooking methods, and discuss the food culture in Oaxaca. There’s also free time to explore the city and its surroundings.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Oaxaca
Continue exploring the culture, spirituality, and festivities of the famed Day of the Dead festival.
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BreakfastDay 5Oaxaca
Continue exploring the culture, spirituality, and traditions of the famed Day of the Dead festival.
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BreakfastDay 6Oaxaca
Enjoy your last full day of the Day of the Dead festival.
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BreakfastDay 7Oaxaca
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Culinary Experience, Oaxaca
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival transfer
- Visits to observe cemetery vigils in the towns of Xoxocotlán and Atzompa
- Oaxaca and Etla Valley Day of the Dead parades
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Tour nearby artisan villages
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels – 6 nts.
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD265-345 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.