Mexico City Immersion

Fly in and out of Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Before 3 pm ideally. The welcome meeting and dinner will be from 5 pm onwards starting at the hotel, which is located approximately 15 minutes away from the airport.

There are no activities planned for the last day, so leave any time you wish. The airport is approximately 15 minutes away from the hotel.

If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure, or you book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer will be included. If you book alternative pre-tour accommodation or are arriving by another mode of transport you must arrange your own arrival transfer.

Arrival transfers are private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times. Sometimes this means waiting in the airport for a short while until other flights have arrived.

We don’t offer a departure transfer as Flashpackers leave at different times of the day and many stay for extra nights. We will offer you support with finding a local taxi, which will cost around 700 Mexican pesos, the equivalent of 25 GBP.

Tips are not included in this adventure. Your Pack Leader can advise on suitable amounts to tip local activity guides or services where appropriate, and we will provide a suggested tipping budget closer to your departure date. Please note that all tipping is optional and will depend on what you feel comfortable with.

You do not need a visa if you’re visiting as a tourist from the EU, UK, USA, Australia or Canada. Please check with your local consulate/embassy if the country you are travelling from requires a visa. 

However, you will need to complete an immigration form and have this with you when you enter and leave Mexico.

You can get an immigration form either when you arrive, on board your flight into Mexico or online in advance from the National Institute of Immigration website https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html.

If you fill in the form online, make sure it is printed on a single sheet, otherwise it will not be accepted and you will have to fill in a new one at the airport. Due to the requirements of the online system, this option is only possible if your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry to Mexico.

We recommend that you have at least six months validity remaining on your passport and can show a return ticket. 

We include the Pack Leader and driver tips and most meals however we recommend around 800 MXN per day, the equivalent of 30 GBP.

We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness.

Overall, the trip is relatively relaxed so no level of fitness is needed. However, there is a good amount of walking (at your own pace) and a morning hike on your third day.

Most of the time, Mexico is sunny and warm with December to May being the driest months.

June to August is the warmest time, and therefore the most popular time to visit.

September to November is a great time to visit as there aren’t as many crowds and the weather is still great for exploring. However, there may be some rain in the afternoons/evenings.

Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.

Your Mexican adventure will involve a variety of activities, so you’ll need to pack a range of clothes. Generally, we recommend bringing light and breathable tops and shorts that will keep you cool, but some warmer layers may be required in the evenings. It can rain all year round, so it’s worth bringing a light waterproof jacket/poncho on your adventure.

Mexico enjoys lots of sunshine but we recommend checking the weather forecast a week before you travel to get an idea of what you can expect, so you can pack accordingly.

What you pack is personal to you and our list is certainly not exhaustive. If you have any questions about what to pack for your trip to Mexico, please get in touch with one of our friendly Trip Experts.

Baggage

• A large backpack or suitcase. It’s up to you whether you bring a backpack or a suitcase, but a soft-sided bag is best for packing into transfer vehicles.

• A day bag. This will need to be big enough for your daily essentials such as water and your camera.

Clothing

• Lightweight tops. T-shirts work well, but we also recommend bringing a lightweight long-sleeved top to keep the sun off of your skin if required.

• Shorts/skirts. Ideal in the Mexican heat.

• Activewear. Breathable and light materials are perfect for keeping you cool during activities such as hiking.

• Swimwear. Essential for the ancient sweat lodge experience.

• Sunhat/sunglasses. The sun is likely to be very strong during the day.

• A poncho/rain jacket/windbreaker. You might not need one, but it can rain at any time of the year in Mexico, so it’s worth bringing a jacket.

• Warmer layers. You will need some warmer layers for the evenings, so please bring jumpers/sweaters, along with a pair of warm trousers/pants.

• Linen trousers/pants. Always handy for keeping the sun off of your legs.

• An evening outfit. Whether you bring evening wear or not is up to you, but you may want some nicer clothes for going out in the cities and towns.

Shoes

• Comfortable, breathable shoes. A pair of trainers/sneakers are perfect.

• Sandals/flip-flops

• Evening shoes. You may want to bring a pair of shoes to wear out to restaurants and bars.

Accessories

• Electricals and accessories.

• Plug socket adaptor. Most plugs in Mexico have 2 flat prongs (type A). You will require an adaptor if you are travelling from a country with a different plug type.

• Refillable water bottle. This will reduce our group’s plastic footprint.

• Eye mask and earplugs. If you’re a light sleeper, you may feel more comfortable bringing these as a precaution.

Toiletries/medical

• Any personal medication you require.

• Personal toiletries.

• Shampoo and conditioner. Most hotels will provide these, but we recommend bringing your own.

• Painkillers.

• Anti-bacterial gel.

• Insect repellant.

• Lip balm with SPF.

• Moisturiser.

• High SPF factor sun cream.

Due to the changeable nature of Covid-19 entry requirements, we strongly advise Flashpackers to consult the travel advice issued by your local consular services well in advance of your departure date. Some countries do still require travellers to comply with pre-arrival testing and/or vaccination requirements. Links to the key consular services can be found on our Safety page.

We recommend checking with your local travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip to see if any medications or vaccinations are required.