Day 1 – Arrival in Guadalajara
Once you arrive in Mexico, one of our staff members will pick you up and take you straight to your accommodation while you wait for the rest of your group to arrive. Use this time to freshen up and rest from your journey. Once your whole group has arrived, you’ll receive a country and cultural introduction before heading out to a Mexican dinner. Use this time to get to know your peers and ask any questions you have.
Day 2 – Plaza Tapatia, San Juan de Dios, Tlaquepaque, pottery workshop and Mariachi dinner
You’ll start your day with a cultural visit around Guadalajara City Centre on a double-decker bus. You’ll get to see beautiful cathedrals and the picturesque Plaza Tapatia as you marvel at the amazing murals by Orozco. For lunch, you’ll explore the largest closed market in Latin America, San Juan de Dios, before eating your fill of Mexican food.
After lunch, you’ll explore the colorful town of Tlaquepaque known for its pottery. You’ll enjoy a pottery workshop and enjoy a nice dinner accompanied by the traditional Mariachi music.
Day 3 – Conservation Project in Cuyutlan
After breakfast, you’ll drive through to our Conservation Project in Cuyutlan, a small coastal town. The project supervisor will give you a rundown of the conservation work and will brief you on the tasks you’ll assist with. You’ll start off small with a biodiversity study where you’ll get to marvel at the magnificent wildlife that surrounds the area.
In the evening, you’re in for a treat. You’ll go on a night patrol where you’ll assist with the detection and relocation of sea turtle eggs in order to protect them from poachers.
Day 4 – Conservation activities and Comala
Your day will start early as you assist with tasks in El Tortugario, an ecological and wildlife protection centre in Cuyutlan. You’ll assist with the washing of sea turtles and their enclosures, feed the green iguanas and water mangrove seedlings. You can then relax around the pool or wander over to the beach.
After lunch, you’ll travel to the beautiful city of Comala. You’ll be shown around the city centre and then enjoy dinner at the traditional restaurant where you’ll enjoy the local cuisine.
Day 5 – Hike to Volcan de Fuego and kayak in a crater lake
Get ready for an active day in Mexico. After breakfast, you’ll travel to the base of Volcan de Fuego where you’ll enjoy a locally brewed coffee. Once you’ve refueled, you and your group will set off on a hike along the paths of Volcan de Fuego. You can then cool off in a crater lake as you kayak around the surrounding area.
Day 6 – Tequila City
In the morning, you’ll set out for Tequila City. You’ll be shown around the city center and learn all about the history of tequila as you tour the distilleries and Blue Agave Fields.
After a long day out, you’ll head back to Guadalajara where you and your group will prepare for your farewell dinner.
Day 7 – Departure from Guadalajara
Depending on what time your flight leaves, you can use your free time to do your final bit of exploring and souvenir shopping. Use this time to exchange contact information with your group. You might even make plans to meet up in the future!
