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Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 6 nights · with G Adventures

Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

A small-group escorted tour with G Adventures focusing on Mexico's Day of the Dead festival in Oaxaca, combining cultural events, local cuisine, and visits to archaeological sites over six nights.

Duration
6 nights
Departs
28 Oct 2027
Countries
Mexico
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,899
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Altar preparation in Oaxaca

  2. Oaxaca culinary experience

  3. Market tour and chocolate workshop

  4. Observing cemetery vigils in surrounding towns

  5. Monte Albán archaeological site visit

About the trip

This six-night tour with G Adventures centres on Oaxaca during its Day of the Dead celebrations. The itinerary includes visits to observe cemetery vigils in nearby small towns, giving insight into indigenous customs that fuse pre-Hispanic rites with Catholic traditions. Street dances, costumes and colourfully decorated altars form part of the experience.

The trip also features cooking workshops and a tour of local markets, reflecting Oaxaca's reputation as Mexico's artistic and culinary hub. Visits to archaeological sites like Monte Albán or Mitla provide a glimpse into the region's long history. Accommodation is in hotels with some properties limited to two stories, no elevators.

Travel between locations is by private vehicle and foot, with group size capped at 16. The journey is paced to allow appreciation of the festival and surroundings without a rush, though preparations and early starts may be necessary. Meals include six breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Oaxaca
  2. 2 Monte Albán
  3. 3 Mitla

Itinerary

The route

  1. Oaxaca

  2. Monte Albán

  3. Mitla

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca?
Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is a 6 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca?
Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca cost?
Prices for Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca start from £1,899, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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