Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience Oaxaca's timeless traditions at the most electric time of year—Day of the Dead! We'll join in the parades and candle-lit processions, we'll connect with traditional weavers and shamans, explore ancient Zapotec ruins and mezcal farms, food markets and artist workshops.

This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, packing list and more. If any changes are made, we will update this document and you as appropriate. Keep this handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at El Callejon hotel in Oaxaca City

  • Immersive city tour on foot

  • Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour

  • Oaxaca Textile Museum tour

  • Welcome cocktails and dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Mezcal distillery tour & tastings

  • Home-cooked lunch with Zapotec family

  • Traditional weaving demonstration

  • Evening and dinner at your leisure

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Visit Day of the Dead artists

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Day of the Dead market visit

  • Group dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 4: OAXACA > ATZOMPA > OAXACA

  • Altar visits en route to Atzompa

  • Visit with Angélica Vásquez Cruz; hands-on altar making with Cruz family

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Visit family cemetery

  • Tamales at gravesite

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 5: OAXACA > ETLA > OAXACA

  • Drive to valley of Etla

  • Lunch

  • Participate in comparsa processions until late in evening

  • Group dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 6: OAXACA & AROUND

  • Explore ruins of Monte Alban

  • Visit cemeteries

  • Return to Zapotec village

  • Accompany family to bid farewell to their loved ones

  • Group dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 7: OAXACA

  • Day in Oaxaca at leisure

  • Farewell dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 8: OAXACA > DEPARTURES

  • Last day and final goodbyes

  • Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your flight from OAX should depart at 12:30pm or later

Our Accommodations

El Callejon

Callejon Morelos 103 Barrio de Xochimilco, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 951 351 5917
hotelelcallejon.com
reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com

Off a central side street, a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.


Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUSIONS

On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Here’s what’s included:

  • 7 nights at unique 4-star accommodations

  • Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions

  • Exclusive VIP access and tastings

  • Private visits with local families, weavers, artists and cultural experts

  • Immersive guided activities, adventures and daily expeditions

  • Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners

  • Local beverages at every included meal

  • Group departure transfer to OAX airport

  • All entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International roundtrip airfare to and from destination

  • Travel insurance (see Get Ready section)

  • Transportation to the trip’s starting point in Oaxaca

  • Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders