Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

This private day tour from Oaxaca combines three stops: the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, a mezcal tasting and a visit to a weaver's home in Teotitlán del Valle. The listed duration is 480 minutes. Because the service is private, you travel alone in the vehicle with your own party rather than with other travelers, and the pickup is door to door from your hotel.

The first stop is Hierve el Agua, where you have about two hours to walk the trails, swim in the natural water pools and take pictures. The itinerary notes that the pickup time may change, so confirm it with the operator.

The second stop, of about an hour, is a mezcal visit where you learn how the drink is made, a tradition many years old, and try different flavors. The description presents it as a good place to buy certified, authentic mezcal.

The third stop is the house of an artisan in Teotitlán del Valle (about an hour), where you learn about the pre-Hispanic process used to dye wool and weave rugs.

One advantage of a private tour, according to the description, is flexibility: you can add a meal or visit somewhere nearby as long as the contracted time is not exceeded. If you need more time, extra hours carry an additional cost.

The tour suits couples, families and small groups who prefer a personal pace. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The information provided says it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and that it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

The price covers private transportation with air conditioning, pickup and drop-off at the lobby of the selected hotel, and an English-speaking driver. There is no guide. Lunch, snacks and admissions (listed as 70 Mexican pesos per person) are not included.