Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience it all—at artist studios, ancient Zapotec ruins, agave plantations, local markets, street-food stands, and gracious city-center hotels. We’ll explore Oaxaca’s true flavors and traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, and of course, its smoky mezcals.

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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Quinta Real Hotel in Oaxaca City

  • City market food tour and tastings

  • Welcome cocktails

  • Welcome dinner at Alejandro Ruiz's Casa Oaxaca

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Visit Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Weaving Demo

  • Tlayuda dinner

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Hands-on cooking workshop and lunch at Rancho 314 with Chef Rodolfo

  • Free evening to explore Oaxaca at your leisure

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 4: OAXACA

  • Agave plantation, mezcal tasting

  • Visit Palenque, an ancient Mayan site

  • Traditional BBQ lunch

  • Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 5: OAXACA

  • Visit iconic ruins of Monte Alban

  • Visit Atzompa with a home-cooked lunch

  • Meet master potter family

  • Evening in Oaxaca on own

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 6: OAXACA

  • Shaman experience

  • Afternoon on own

  • Private farewell dinner & celebration

  • Lodging: Quinta Real

DAY 7: OAXACA

  • Last day and final goodbyes

  • Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. To join this transfer, your onward flight from OAX should depart at 1pm or later

Our Accommodations

Quinta Real

5 de Mayo 300, Ruta Independencia, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 855 266 5203
quinta-real-oaxaca.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 between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Here’s what’s included:

  • 6 nights at boutique 4-star accommodations

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

  • Private tours with local chefs, weavers, artists and cultural experts

  • Exclusive VIP access and tastings

  • 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)

  • Transportation to the trip’s starting point in Oaxaca

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

  • Food and beverages not included in itinerary; gratuity for tour leader.

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders