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Scenic Cable Car Ride to the City’s Hidden Volcano

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Photo of cable car at dawn with the background of the caldera volcano
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
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Overview

Enjoy a guided hike to the crater of a volcano in the middle of the city. Watch the first rays of the sun rise behind the Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl, and take a cable car ride.
Join a guide to visit the crater of a volcano in the middle of the city. Go on a night hike, meditate, and watch the first rays of the sun rise behind the Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl Volcanoes. Then, visit the longest public transport cable car in the world and fly over its murals.

Start your day with a box lunch breakfast before you are taken to the crater of a volcano. Take part in a meditation session before watching the first rays of the sun rise behind the Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl Volcanoes.

Then, visit the longest public transport cable car in the world and fly over its murals. Take part in a reforestation activity and plant a tree in the area. Enjoy a meal and a drink before you are taken back to your accommodation.

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Angela Peralta
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Next to the Palace of Fine Arts and the Central Axis Avenue is our meeting point

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Meeting point

Los Ángeles
09830 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Cerrada Jacarandas
San Miguel Teotongo, Iztapalapa, 09630 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

FROM THE DOWTON TO THE CABLE CAR

1 Stop

Day 2

NIGHT HIKING

2 Stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Cable Car Ride to the City’s Hidden Volcano?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5548414P1

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 21 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Cable Car Ride to the City’s Hidden Volcano?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Scenic Cable Car Ride to the City’s Hidden Volcano is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scenic Cable Car Ride to the City’s Hidden Volcano 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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  • Breakfast
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  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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