Hiking in Iztaccihuatl Volcano
Overview
This route combines the beauty of high mountain ecosystems with panoramic views that encompass Mexico’s most iconic peaks. It is an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature, hiking and photography, which allows to connect with the majesty of Mexican volcanoes and forests.
What's Included
- Lunch Vegetarian lunch.
- Snacks crossing meal (100 grams of nuts and seeds)
- Bottled water 1.5 lt of natural water and a rehydrating sports drink.
- Private transportation
- Walking poles, hiking helmets,
- Cost of access to the national park
- Bilingual Guide
Meeting and Pickup
The pick up service covers most of the city of Puebla (hotel, hostel, airbnb, etc.), you only need to give us the name of your accommodation and/or address.
What To Expect
This exciting hiking trail begins at “Paso de Cortés” within the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park, at an elevation of 3,500 meters above sea level. In the extraordinary forest where you will observe pines, oaks and oyameles, as well as beautiful mountain roses and the endemic Teporingo rabbit.
As you ascend, you can see the imposing Pico de Orizaba (the highest mountain in Mexico), the enigmatic Malinche and the Sierra Negra. Later the landscape is transformed, moving from leafy forests to areas of alpine scrub and finally rocky and volcanic terrain.
Duration: 7 hours (walk)
Distance: 15 kilometers (with option to extend to 18 km)
Views of Popocatépetl: During the ascent, the active volcano Popocatépetl is observed, with its fumaroles and its imposing presence.
Technical stops: Several stops are made to rest, hydrate and enjoy the INCLUDED foods (snacks, fruits and energy drinks).
End of Altitude: 4000 msnm (optional up to 4200).
Requirements: Sports clothing and shoes.
Extension option at 4200 msnm for the more adventurous.
This unforgettable experience will challenge your senses.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Vegetarian lunch.
- Snacks. crossing meal (100 grams of nuts and seeds).
- Bottled water. 1.5 lt of natural water and a rehydrating sports drink.
- Private transportation.
- walking poles, hiking helmets,.
- Cost of access to the national park.
- Bilingual Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Hiking in Iztaccihuatl Volcano is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking in Iztaccihuatl 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 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
- LunchVegetarian lunch.
- Snackscrossing meal (100 grams of nuts and seeds)
- Bottled water1.5 lt of natural water and a rehydrating sports drink.
- Private transportation
- Walking poles, hiking helmets,
- Cost of access to the national park
- Bilingual Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
