Private Tour: Lake Chapala, Tlaquepaque & Tonalá Crafts + VFRanch
Overview
YOUR PRIVATE TOUR. YOUR PACE. YOUR JALISCO.
* VF Ranch – Rancho Los 3 Potrillos, legendary home of Vicente Fernández, icon of Mexican ranchera music. (Open 11am–3pm, subject to availability). If closed, we adjust the itinerary at no extra cost.
* Lake Chapala – Mexico's largest lake. Stunning natural scenery and lakeside village charm.
* Tlaquepaque – Bohemian arts district with century-old blown glass and ceramics workshops.
* Tonalá – Jalisco's artisan capital. Pre-Hispanic craft traditions still alive today (Mask Museum included).
100% private & flexible. You control the pace at every stop.
No crowds. No fixed groups. Pure Jalisco culture tailored to you.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere within the Guadalajara Metro Area
- Private A/C minivan for up to 6 passengers (up to 7 when combining minors and adults, or with an infant on lap)
- Snacks
- Meals Meals and food not included
- Alcoholic beverages Beverages of any kind not included
- Carry-on luggage only — no oversized baggage
- WiFi on board
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Tianguis de Tonala
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Museo de los Tastoanes de Tonalá MUTA
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rancho Los 3 Potrillos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
El Parián de Tlaquepaque
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Chapala
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Lake Chapala, Tlaquepaque & Tonalá Crafts + VFRanch?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere within the Guadalajara Metro Area.
- Private A/C minivan for up to 6 passengers (up to 7 when combining minors and adults, or with an infant on lap).
- Snacks.
- Meals. Meals and food not included.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beverages of any kind not included.
- Carry-on luggage only — no oversized baggage.
- WiFi on board.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Lake Chapala, Tlaquepaque & Tonalá Crafts + VFRanch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Lake Chapala, Tlaquepaque & Tonalá Crafts + VFRanch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere within the Guadalajara Metro Area
- Private A/C minivan for up to 6 passengers (up to 7 when combining minors and adults, or with an infant on lap)
- Snacks
- MealsMeals and food not included
- Alcoholic beveragesBeverages of any kind not included
- Carry-on luggage only — no oversized baggage
- WiFi on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
