Top Oaxaca Pack Animal Tours

Oaxaca’s top sights are spread out, and travelers without their own transportation often find themselves confined to the city. On this full-day tour, check off the highlights with ease without stressing over logistics, including the ancient Tule tree, a rug-weaving workshop, Mitla Archaeological Site, the waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, and even a mezcal distillery—with a free tasting included.

Be surrounded by the natural beauty of Puerto Escondido from atop a horse in this unique experience. You get to tailor your experience by choosing whether to ride your gentle horse during sunset on the beach or to steamy hot springs near Manialtepec Town. This small-group excursion includes roundtrip transportation from your accommodations.

Just reaching the trailhead of Sierra Norte is a challenge if you don’t have a car, but this small-group hiking experience coordinates route-planning and transportation for a seamless day. All the outdoors gear, meals, and expertise you need to enjoy a day on the high-elevation forest trail are included. It’s also fully curated to your group's fitness level, with hiking options that range from laid-back to challenging.

Many of Oaxaca’s most popular attractions are spread out, and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua are no exception. Skip the hassle of arranging a taxi or struggling to figure out public transportation on this full-day tour. Enjoy free time to hike or visit a spa (at your own expense), followed by a visit to a mezcal distillery and a complimentary tasting.

If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Admire the petrified waterfalls, enjoy a leisurely dip in the warm waters, then head to a traditional smoke kitchen for lunch. Finally, explore Teotitlán del Valle and learn about Zapotec weaving traditions. Your tour includes round-trip transport from central Oaxaca, but entrance fees and lunch are at your expense.