Experience Overview
In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades. This week-long tour throws you right into the middle of the action with four straight days of parades, macabre costumes, and market visits in search of sugar skulls. Then, it’s off to the coastal town of Puerto Escondido for some well-earned R&R on the beach you’ll be more than grateful for — or, if you’ve still got the energy, parties galore.
Highlights
- Visit markets and learn about festival preparations
- Take part in celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade
- Relax in the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido
Trip Details
Product Code: 1817
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: CMOP
Starts: Oaxaca, Mexico
Finishes: Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
- Visit to local markets to learn about ceremonial objects used for Day of the Dead
- Day of the Dead parade in Oaxaca
- Beach time in Puerto Escondido
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/hostels (6 nts, most multi-share).
- No meals included
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 999 (CAD 143 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Oaxaca
Arrive at any time. Get to know your group tonight on the rooftop of a mezcalería. Sip some mezcal before heading to Txalaparta to dance the night away — sounds like the perfect way to kick off your adventure with your fellow travellers.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festival that runs from October 31 to November 2 to celebrate and remember loved ones who have deceased. Although the festival is to honour those who have passed on, it is a festive and upbeat celebration rather than somber gathering. Families cook feasts and offer them by the graves of those who have passed to encourage them to come back and join in on the festivities. Oaxaca is one of the main hubs of celebrations for Day of the Dead – the cemetery vigils and street parades make this an experience not to miss!
Day 2: Oaxaca
Stop by a local market to learn about local traditions and ceremonial objects used during Day of the Dead celebrations.
Day 3: Oaxaca
Join in the celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade. Experience all that is going on in the zócalo or main square.
Day 4: Oaxaca
Enjoy free time to take part in the celebrations in the zócalo, spend the day checking out nearby artisan towns, or visit the ruins of Monte Albán.
Day 5: Oaxaca/Puerto Escondido
Travel to the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free time for optional activities, or chill on the beach.
Day 6: Puerto Escondido
If you haven't hit the waves yet, grab a board and hang ten, then enjoy an optional final night out with the group.
Day 7: Puerto Escondido
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Troy S. - Traveled, October 2023
Some really amazing tours and takes the hassle out of travelling
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Mary S. - Traveled, October 2023
This is my second G trip and I have loved both of them! I love being immersed in the culture vs being on a resort and I think supporting local culture is important to me
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Evan J. - Traveled, October 2023
Knowledgeable and passionate CEOs and a well thought out itinerary
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Georgina H. - Traveled, October 2023
The tour was fun, made the trip easy, well organized
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Stephanie S. - Traveled, October 2023
This tour is exactly as it says on the box, and exceeded my expectations. This is my first tour, and I'm converted
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Nialah S. - Traveled, October 2023
it's a great way to see many things in a short amount of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Laura C. - Traveled, October 2023
It was an amazing experience with just the right combination of cultural visits, fun and beach/nature. Guides and super knowledgeable and friendly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Stacie S. - Traveled, October 2023
I have truly enjoyed each G Adventures trip I have taken, which is why I keep coming back. The group travel style is so much fun, you get to meet people from all over the world. The guides have been amazing and I have had such an amazing time every trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Tabatha C. - Traveled, October 2023
I love the tours I have done. The activities are well planned and the guides are so knowledgeable and fun and I always make great friends. I feel safe which is the most important thing for me. The only reason I can't put 10 is because I feel that the tours are becoming overpriced recently and on top of high costs we also have to tip the CEOs which isn't fair. G Adventures is making a good amount of money, pay your employees properly, we shouldn't have to pay their salary on top of these high tour costs!!! I saw the same additional activities on sale at the places we visited for much cheaper than the cost the CEO was asking for, it would be cheaper to do these activities on our own than with the tour, so it's not fair that on top of everything we then have to tip the CEO. I also struggle to recommend G Adventures because I feel the COVID policy where if clients becomes ill on YOUR tour (where you take zero precautions to keep us safe while exposing us to travelers from around the world while not requiring masking/testing) we would get removed with no refund and left alone in a foreign country where we likely don't speak the language while feeling unwell is extremely harsh and cruel. I wanted to do other tours with G Adventures this year and have avoided longer tours as that's way too much of a risk to take and can't in good conscience recommend a company that just abandons clients with no refund for getting sick.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Taylor S. - Traveled, October 2023
My husband and I both really enjoyed our trip. The in depth culture knowledge and recommendations from our guide Lola made this trip special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Lisaura G. - Traveled, October 2023
it's a great company with nice activities and tours included
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Moira L. - Traveled, October 2023
I have taken a few trips with G Adventures now (3 or 4) and I have found the trips to be very well organized and run, with good tour guides and interesting landmarks/sites. It is a great way of getting around a country in a short space of time. It may not suit everyone though, as they are often very fast-paced and don't give a lot of time for relaxing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Andree Anne R. - Traveled, October 2023
Always great service, feels safe, good itineraries and decent prices
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Mathangi S. - Traveled, October 2023
I have travelled with G trip and have enjoyed the way the trip itinerary is
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Aaron R. - Traveled, October 2023
You get to see things that I probably wouldn't have known about had I travelled solo
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Alice S. - Traveled, October 2023
Nice people to meet, a lot of options during the tour, good group Organization with the whats App group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Martina S. - Traveled, October 2023
Traveling with a group is more fun than traveling alone or with one other friend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Adam C. - Traveled, October 2023
I have been on a lot of trips now and enjoyed them
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
David M. - Traveled, October 2023
I had an amazing time on the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Lajor C. - Traveled, October 2023
Very well organized and a good way to safely travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
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