Xochimilco is a picturesque area located in the southern part of Mexico City, known for its extensive network of canals, floating gardens (chinampas), and vibrant traditional culture.
The canals of Xochimilco are remnants of the ancient Aztec civilization’s agricultural system, which utilized floating gardens to grow crops like maize, beans, and squash.
Exclusions
- Meals or drinks not mentioned on the itinerary
- Gratuities (optional)
- Travel insurance
This tour can be operated with minimum 2 people
Pickup location: Any hotel or Airbnb within the Historic Center, Roma, Condesa or Polanco.
Please note that if you’re staying in another area of the city such as Coyoacán & Santa Fe, or if you want to be picked up from the airport, we can arrange the pickup for an additional fee.
Start time: 4 or 8 am
Departure time can be adjusted upon request. To see the sunrise the departure time is around 4 am.
Approximate duration: 5-6 hours
Itinerary
*40-60 minutes drive from your accommodation to the Xochimilco canals
*1 hour of kayaking to get to the aquarium to see the Axolotls.
*30 minutes to see the aquarium and learn about farming on the canals
*45 minutes for lunch
*30 minutes of kayaking to get back to the dock
*1 hour drive back to your accommodation
Inclusions
- Transportation from your accommodation in Mexico City
- Private English speaking guide
- Private vehicle with AC
- Water
- Kayak, paddle board & life jacket
- Lunch in a floating garden
- Entry fee to visit an aquarium where Axolotls (a native salamander) can be seen.
- Instead of seeing the Axolotls we can visit “La Isla de las muñecas” for an additional fee of $70 Mexican Pesos per person.
Price starts from $135 USD per person and changes based on the number of participants.
Important: In case of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions or other unavoidable events, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In such instances, guests will be offered the choice of rescheduling their tour or receiving a full refund.