The Mexico volcanoes represent the most convenient peaks from the US to reach altitudes over 16,000 feet. Pico de Orizaba, at 18,500 feet, is North America’s highest peak behind Denali and Canada’s Mount Logan. Izztacihuatl at 17,000 feet overlooks Mexico City and is a challenge in itself. La Malinche at 14,600 feet is a perfect acclimating peak, yet it is taller than any peak in the Contiguous United States!
Our expedition to central Mexico to climb these three gems is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of high altitude mountaineering, proper acclimating and a rich cultural experience. This is probably our most popular and fun high altitude expedition, and for good reason.
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Itinerary Highlights
| Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City. If you arrive early enough, you have free time to explore the Historical City Centre of Mexico City and visit many of itd enchanting ladmarks and Historical Buildings. At the eveing dinner you will have the chance to meet your guide.. |
| Day 2 | After breakfast we will head towards La Malinche and on our way we will visit the famous Pyramids of Teotihuacan and the Pyramid of the Sun, the worlds 3rd largest pyramid.. |
| Day 3 | Today we will climb and summit La Malinche, one of the best acclimating peaks and the 6th highest mountain in Mexico 4,420 m (14,500 ft). Afterwards, we drive over to the slopes of Iztaccihuatl where we will spend the evening at a rustic resort with great food.. |
| Day 4 | Today we take an easy acclimating hike higher up on the slopes of Iztacihautl to about 15,000 ft. We spend the night camping and enjoying a wonderful traditional dinner at the base of the mountain.. |
| Day 5 | Summit day on Iztaccihuatl 5,230 m (17,160 ft). We wake up very early for our summit attempt and climb the “knees” route up to the Arista del Sol and on the summit. It is a long day, but rewarding and very scenic with views of the smoking volcano Popo across the way. After our descent we drive in the late afternoon to the colonial city of Puebla and check into our hotel. |
| Day 6 | A well deserved rest day in Puebla. Activities will include a short drive to nearby Cholula to visit the largest pyramid in the world, a traditional Mexican market or just walking around downtown Puebla. In the evening we will sample some of Puebla’s fine food, the birthplace of Mole Poblano.. |
| Day 7 | In the morning we drive over to the small town of Tlachichuca to switch to 4 wheel drive vehicles for our next objective, Pico de Orizaba. We will stay at or near the hut at Piedra Grande base camp at 14,000 feet in either the hut or in tents if the hut is crowded.. |
| Day 8 | Our acclimating complete and all rested up, we awake to another very early alpine start for our Pico de Orizaba summit attempt. At the top of North America's third highest peak5,636 m (18,491 ft) we are rewarded with spectacular views of central Mexico. A strenuous, yet very rewarding climb! We then descend all the way back to Tlachichuca and then drive back to Mexico City for a well deserved dinner and rest.. |
| Day 9 | Travel back to Mexico City airport for afternoon flights home. We will drop you off at the terminal at the airport or in central Mexico City if you plan to stay longer.. |
Journey
Climbing Pico de Orizaba and the other Mexico Volcanoes is a perfect first high altitude climbing expedition for those with international high altitude mountain climbing goals. And also for those who simply want to climb Orizaba, North America's third highest peak, as well as two other high volcanoes in central Mexico. We include three of the highest of the climbable Mexico volcanoes in a 9-day itinerary - Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and La Malinche.
Inclusions
- Private van transportation within Mexico.
- All lodging:
- All meals while on the mountains
- All park fees
Exclusions
- Airfare to Mexico City
- Airport transfer to Mexico City hotel
- Meals while in towns and cities
- Snacks and alcoholic beverages
- Any costs associated with someone having to leave the trip early
- Rescue insurance/Trip insurance
Pricing
Starting at $3,525 per person.