Full refund cancellation + 24 hours according to pick up time No refund cancellation - 24 hours according to pick up time No show by customer = no refund Bad weather = No refund Full refund in case We cannot to do the tour according to no show guide, not available vehicles, the place is closed or any situation that We cannot to do the tour The refund is by the same way You do the payment. Sometimes it can take some days

Malinche Summit Private Hike with Transport

Q: -What type of vehicle?

At this moment, we are a small but growing agency. We have 2 new vehicles (2025 models) and 3 new vans (2024 models). For tours with 1 to 3 people, transportation is provided in a car — either one of our new vehicles or your guide’s car. For groups of 4 or more, we use a van or minivan.

The Malinche mountain , known as the “Matlalcuéyetl” is an extinct volcano located between the states of Tlaxcala and Puebla. Its summit reaches approximately 4,461 meters (14,636 ft) above sea level, making the 5th highest mountains in Mexico.

It is located about 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Mexico City, depending on traffic and the route. For pre-Hispanic cultures, it was a sacred mountain, and today it is part of La Malinche National Park. The weather on La Malinche can change very quickly; while it may be warm at lower elevations, temperatures at the summit can drop to 0°C (32°F) or lower, often with strong winds. For this reason, it is essential to bring warm and waterproof clothing, plenty of water, and to start the hike early to avoid fog and afternoon rain. The best mountain season is from November to February, and the hike can be completed in approximately 8 hours it depends on your physical condition.

Maximum Altitude
14830 ft.
Walking Hours
4-5 hours
Guide
Bilingual Local Guide
Transportation
Car or Van after 4 people
Best Season
October-February
Meals
Protein bar
Tour Availability
Everyday
Payment Method
PayPal or Bank Transfer
Hotel Transfer
Pick up and Drop off
Language
ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Free Cancellation
24 hours before the pick up time

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Overview

This is a private and personalized hike only for you and your love ones. This hike is high level of difficulty, the walking until the Summit at 14,636 ft (regular physical condition) is 5 hours and another 3 hours to descend. This round hike is 20 a 22 km (14,636 ft) The total duration is 13 hours and taking the transfers time. The best season for this hike is November-February. This hike includes private transport, pick up and drop off at your address in Mexico city, your mountain guide/driver, rental of poles, helmets, 1 protein bar per person, 1 bottle of water and 1 bag of snacks per person. After 4 people the vehicle is a new van with air conditioner.

You can personalized this tour.

Highlights

Challenge your limits in this medium-high difficult PRIVATE hike
Hike on the third highest mountain in Mexico
This hike is from 13,123 ft to 14,829 ft reaching the ankles of the sleeping woman
Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views offered by the majestic volcano
Live an unforgettable experience, where natural beauty blends with the ancient legends of these two iconic volcanoes.

PICK UP TIME :

AT YOUR ADDRESS IN MEXICO CITY

Your guide will contact you before pick up time. The pick up will be at your accommodation address. You pick up time is 7:30 am

TRANSFER TIME :

ON OUR WAY TO NATIONAL PARK IZTACCIHUATL

Usually it takes 2 hour early in the morning from the central touristic areas.

ARRIVAL AT :

NATIONAL PARK IZTACCIHUATL

Our first stop is in the area called Paso de Cortés, just between Iztaccíhuatl and Popocateptl. Here the guide do the register in the administrative office and pay the Access to the way to last parking area. Here We are at 11,483 ft and We take beautiful photos with every mountain behind us.

TOUR TIME :

4.5 HOURS OF HIKE

The full hike is 4.5 hours starting from la Joya (14,754.4 ft) until the third stop (ther ankles of the woman mountain) at 14830 ft. In case you start to feel bad or you cannot to go more up, the guide can decide go slower or start the return. The ending of this hike is on the starting point.

OPTIONAL TIME :

FOR LUNCH

If you want We can have time for lunch or breakfast (add extra time with extra cost $40 usd per group) or take time of our tour time.

DROP OFF AT :

ADDRESS ACCOMMODATION

The drop off will be at your address or any other place in Mexico city. If the place is far away it can generates extra cost.

FAQs

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-Is this a private Hike?

Yes. A private Hike only for you and your special people. At this moment We don’t have groupal tours.

-What type of vehicle?

At this moment, we are a small but growing agency. We have 2 new vehicles (2025 models) and 3 new vans (2024 models). For tours with 1 to 3 people, transportation is provided in a car — either one of our new vehicles or your guide’s car. For groups of 4 or more, we use a van or minivan.

-Is My guide the same driver?

Usually if the tour is for 1 to 3 people the guide is the same driver. After 4 people We use a van with 10/13 seats or minivan for 7 passengers. Usually in minivan is the same guide the driver.

-Have the guides a certification?

Our team is made by local guides, lovers of our culture and destinations. They have a lot of experience in our tours: driving & the story. OF COURSE SOMETIMES WE WORK WITH CERTIFICATE GUIDES. WHEN THE CUSTOMER REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE GUIDE WE CAN DO IT (WITH EXTRA COST)

-CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund cancellation + 24 hours according to pick up time
No refund cancellation – 24 hours according to pick up time
No show by customer = no refund
Bad weather = No refund
Full refund in case We cannot to do the tour according to no show guide, not available vehicles, the place is closed or any situation that We cannot to do the tour
The refund is by the same way You do the payment. Sometimes it can take some days

-Can I personalized this Hike?

Of course! Contact us and We can personalized every detail and improve this Hike you.