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, 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, alongside chef Ray Garcia.
This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, fitness level, required vaccines, packing list and more. 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 Sunday, September 12, 2021 at El Callejon Hotel in Oaxaca City
Immersive city tour on foot
Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour
Oaxaca Textile Museum visit
Welcome cocktails at El Callejon
Welcome dinner at Alejandro Ruiz's Casa Oaxaca
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 2: OAXACA
Drive the ancient Zapotec city, Yagul
Visit Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle
Home-cooked lunch
Tlayuda street food walking tour and dinner
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 3: OAXACA
Hands-on cooking workshop and lunch at Rancho 314
Afternoon on own to explore
Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 4: OAXACA
Visit iconic ruins of Monte Alban
Traditional BBQ lunch in San Martin
Agave plantation, mezcal tasting
Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 5: OAXACA
Shaman experience
Afternoon in Atzompa to visit the home studio of Master Potter, Angelica Vasquez
Evening in Oaxaca on own
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 6: OAXACA
Optional visit to the Ocotlan market and weavers village at Jalieza
Private farewell dinner & celebration at Rancho Portozuelo prepared by Ray Garcia
Lodging: El Callejon
DAY 7: 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 onward flight from OAX should depart at 1pm 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 between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Here’s what’s included:
6 nights at boutique 4-star accommodations
Private tours with local chefs, weavers, artists and cultural experts
Immersive guided activities, tastings, adventures and expeditions
Private transportation for all day trips and excursions
Daily breakfasts, as most lunches and dinners outlined in the itinerary
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 trip’s starting point
Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs
Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders