Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience it all—at artist studios, ancient Zapotec ruins, local markets, street-food stands, and hacienda hotels. We’ll explore Oaxaca’s true flavors and traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, alongside ceramicist Sarah Wolf.

This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, fitness level, packing list and more. If any changes are made, we will update this document and you as appropriate. Keep this handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at El Callejon Hotel in Oaxaca City

  • Immersive city tour on foot

  • Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour

  • Oaxaca Textile Museum tour

  • Welcome cocktails and dinner at El Callejon

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Drive to the village of Yanhuitlan in the Mixtec Mountains

  • Home studio tour with artists Manuel Reyes and Marisela Gómez

  • Explore Centro de las Artes San Agustín

  • Free evening to explore Oaxaca at your leisure

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Experience traditional ceramics in small rural communities

  • Hands-on experience creating ceramics

  • Street food walking tour and tlayuda dinner in Oaxaca

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 4: OAXACA

  • Alebrijes crafting with local artists

  • Visit Santa Catarina Minas and tour local agave farm

  • BBQ Lunch

  • Mezcal tasting with mezcaleros

  • Free evening to explore Oaxaca at your leisure

  • Lodging: El Callejon Hotel

DAY 5: TEITIPAC

  • Visit Lambityeco, an ancient Zapotec archeological site

  • Visit the Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Depart for Ex Hacienda

  • Cocktails and group dinner at Ex Hacienda

  • Lodging: Ex Hacienda San Antonio

DAY 6: TEITIPAC

  • Choice of activities—hike, bike or spa

  • Lunch at your leisure

  • Shaman experience

  • Farewell dinner

  • Lodging: Ex Hacienda San Antonio

DAY 7: TEITIPAC

  • Last day and final goodbyes

  • Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your onward flight from OAX should depart at 1pm or later

Our Accommodations

El Callejon

Callejon Morelos 103 Barrio de Xochimilco, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 951 351 5917
hotelelcallejon.com
reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com

Off a central side street, a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.


Ex Hacienda San Antonio

San Antonio Buena Vista, Teitipac
Tel. +52 951 464 0603
exhaciendasanantonio.com
contacto@exhaciendasanantonio.com

A 300-year-old hacienda tucked away in the mountains, just 45 minutes’ drive south of Oaxaca City. Mountains press on the cacti-filled premises, where arched walkways look in toward an open, interior courtyard and bell tower. Each of the 16 rooms has been lovingly restored in a mix of traditional and contemporary designs. There are two pools (one inside, one out) and an on-site spa, plus hiking, horseback riding and biking options. The hacienda is relaxing and private, the ideal place to soak in the golden dusk with a cocktail.


Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUSIONS

On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Here’s what’s included:

  • 6 nights at unique 4- and 5-star accommodations

  • Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions

  • Exclusive VIP access and tastings

  • Private tours with local chefs, weavers, artists and cultural experts

  • Immersive guided activities, adventures and daily expeditions

  • Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners

  • Local beverages at every included meal

  • Group departure transfer to OAX airport

  • All entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International roundtrip airfare to and from destination

  • Travel insurance (see Get Ready)

  • Transportation to the trip’s starting point in Oaxaca

  • Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders