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 gracious city-center hotels. We’ll explore Oaxaca’s true flavors and traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, with Chef Cheetie Kumar.

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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at El Callejon Hotel in Oaxaca City

  • Immersive city tour on foot

  • Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour

  • Oaxaca Textile Museum visit

  • Welcome cocktails at El Callejon

  • Welcome dinner at Alejandro Ruiz's Casa Oaxaca

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Drive to the village of Yanhuitlan in the Mixtec Mountains

  • Home studio tour with artists Manuel Reyes and Marisela Gómez

  • Home-cooked lunch with Manuel Reyes and Marisela Gómez

  • Explore Centro de las Artes San Agustín

  • Free evening to explore Oaxaca at your leisure

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Hands-on cooking workshop with Cheetie Kumar and lunch at Rancho 314

  • Afternoon on own to explore

  • Street-food walking tour and dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 4: OAXACA

  • Visit iconic ruins of Monte Alban

  • Traditional BBQ lunch in San Martin

  • Visit Coyotepec potters

  • Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 5: OAXACA

  • Visit Lambityeco, an ancient Zapotec archeological site

  • Visit Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Agave plantation, mezcal tasting

  • Evening in Oaxaca on own

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 6: OAXACA

  • Shaman experience

  • Afternoon on own

  • Farewell dinner by Cheetie Kumar at Rancho Portozuelo

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 7: DEPARTURES

  • 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 after 1pm.

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.


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. Here’s what’s included:

  • 6 nights at boutique 4-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 section)

  • 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