Mexican Fiesta – Mexico Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Mexican Fiesta Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives you an 8-day taste of Mexico in a burst of colour & culture

Brimming with colour, passion, flavour and heat, Mexico is a haven of beauty and biodiversity. From Puerto Vallarta to the ruins of Teotihuacan and of course, the bustling metropolis of Mexico city, this fiery fiesta of a trip lets you immerse yourself in this beautiful country with adventure activities, colonial sites, crumbling ruins, water sports, spicy food and a sizzling nightlife. There’s no better way to tour this fascinating country.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.6 out of 5 stars (34 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

8 days, 1 country from about $ 1658* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

North America > Mexico

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Puerto Vallarta

Day 2: Puerto Vallarta

Day 3: Puerto Vallarta

Tequila

Guadalajara

Day 4: Guadalajara

Guanajuato

Day 5: Guanajuato

Mexico City

Day 6: Mexico City

Day 7: Mexico City

Day 8: Mexico City

Day 1: Start Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta

Welcome to one of the most popular beach towns in Mexico, also known as the ‘Mexican Riviera’. Spa, pool, relax, repeat are all high on the agenda today – and that’s before we top it all off with a beachfront dinner, with the water and twinkling lights setting an unforgettable scene.

Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceEat Dinner on the Beach in Puerto VallartaGrab your new buddies and a Paloma cocktail. It’s time to feast on Mexican food and watch the sunset over the sea.

Day 2: Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta
Today you’re free to explore Puerto Vallarta however you like. You can surf, or zip line, take a day trip to remote beaches on a sailing trip. Then, in the evening, catch a Pirate show! Expect the unexpected in Puerto Vallarta.

Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Take a Zipline AdventureWhizz through the trees on a high octane zipline adventure.
Additional costs apply

Watch a Pirate Show (with Dinner too!)Climb aboard a pirate galleon for a night of swashbuckling fun, music and food.
Additional costs apply

Take a Day Trip to Yelapa and MajahuitasSpend the day exploring paradise on a sailing trip that takes you to remote beaches.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara

Puerto VallartaBye bye beach hangs, but don’t worry, this isn’t your last taste of Mexican beach life – we’ll see you soon, sea.

TequilaNothing screams ‘Mexico’ like tequila, so why not head to a genuine distillery where you can learn how this fiery spirit is made and taste some for yourself? Afterwards, take a stroll around the streets to get a feel for the old and new world architecture this place is known for – and then sample some seriously electric nightlife.GuadalajaraIt’s time to learn about the city known as the ‘Pearl of the West’, Guadalajara, with its four main squares and glorious cathedral. Then you could go and find a spot to watch one of the city’s famous live Mariachi bands do its thing.

Hotel de Mendoza Guadalajara (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceVisit a Tequila DistilleryDiscover how Mexico’s famous liquor is made. And knock back a cheeky shot or two.

Day 4: Guadalajara to Guanajuato

GuadalajaraWe leave Guadalajara and hit the road. GuanajuatoHere at the old colonial city of Guanajuato (now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage City), you’ll learn about the history of the famous silver mining town and how the economy has shaped much of its culture. Discover the famous ‘Mummies’, the lovers at the ‘Alley of Kisses’, and even the Hidalgo Market, designed by Gustave Eiffel himself.

Hotel Gran Plaza Guanajuato (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceVisit Hospicio Cabañas This work of architectural art was originally built as a place to care for disadvantaged people. Nowadays, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included ExperienceExplore Guadalajara on FootStroll around the official birthplace of tequila and mariachi music.

Day 5: Guanajuato to Mexico City

GuanajuatoThanks to the bright facades of Guanajuato, your eyes should be wide open by now. Just in time too, because there is so much to see in Mexico City.Mexico CityMexico City is the largest city in the country and impressively, the oldest capital in Central America. Known for its Aztec temple, its surprising altitude at 2200m, and mountainous landscape, this place is busy, bustling and oh-so-wonderful.

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceTour Guanajuato on foot Narrow cobbled streets. Colourful colonial architecture. Manicured gardens. You’ll see why this place is labelled ‘most beautiful city in Mexico’.
Included Experience Visit San Miguel de Allende The candy-coloured buildings and antiquated streets make this one of Mexico’s most photogenic cities. And the perfect backdrop for an Insta shoot.

Day 6: Mexico City

Mexico City
The theme ‘getting out there’ will take on a whole new meaning today. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are the focus for this leg of your journey in this bustling city. Get stuck into the local flavours by tasting some Mexican delicacies at a local market. Then, tonight, re-fuel with city eats, like enchiladas, tamales and tacos. Even head out and get a little loco, if the mood takes you…

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Taste Street Food at a Local MarketCraving some authentic tacos, pambazo or barbacoa? It’s time to galvanise your tastebuds.Included ExperienceSee the Birthplace of Frida Kahlo Heads up culture vultures! Visit Coyoacan to walk in the footsteps of the famous artist. And check out the museum in her honour.

Day 7: Mexico City

Mexico City
It’s a busy one today, travellers. Archaeological city Teotihuacan, pyramids and Aztec temples are the focus for this leg of your journey. As you go, local guides will kindly impart their extensive knowledge on many interesting topics so you’re in the know on anything and everything. And if you happen to be here at the right time, you might even get to experience Lucha Libre, Mexican wrestling!

Hotel Royal Reforma (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience Visit the ancient ruins of TeotihuacanAdmire the ‘City of Gods’: one of the first great cities of the Western Hemisphere. Although no one really knows who built it.
Check out Teotihuacan from a Hot Air BalloonHot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan
Additional costs apply

Day 8: End Mexico City

Mexico City

Our fiesta comes to a close today as we say our sad farewells in Mexico City. Swap deets – another Contiki adventure is on the horizon.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Eat Dinner on the Beach in Puerto Vallarta

Grab your new buddies and a Paloma cocktail. It’s time to feast on Mexican food and watch the sunset over the sea.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Visit a Tequila Distillery

Discover how Mexico’s famous liquor is made. And knock back a cheeky shot or two.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
See the Birthplace of Frida Kahlo

Heads up culture vultures! Visit Coyoacan to walk in the footsteps of the famous artist. And check out the museum in her honour.

INCLUDED

Take a Zipline Adventure

Whizz through the trees on a high octane zipline adventure.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Watch a Pirate Show (with Dinner too!)

Climb aboard a pirate galleon for a night of swashbuckling fun, music and food.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Check out Teotihuacan from a Hot Air Balloon

Hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

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Group Size:

Maximum 46 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized Mexico tour for young adults or other North America trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.