Chapala Ajijic Area Tour from Guadalajara
Overview
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8 hours
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The experience begins punctually in La Minerva, Guadalajara, where we will board a comfortable van with air conditioning to undertake a journey that combines culture, tradition and unforgettable landscapes.
We will stop at Vicente Fernández’s Tres Potrillos store to talk about Charrería as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Continue to Lake Chapala, your local Panoramex expert enriches every moment with stories about the history, biodiversity and legends that make this place a natural and cultural sanctuary.
The tour continues in the Magic Town of Ajijic, a bohemian corner that has captivated both locals and foreign visitors. Its cobblestone streets, colorful murals and colonial houses create an artistic atmosphere.
This experience is an immersion in the essence of Mexico to delight your senses, enrich your spirit and see Lake Chapala and Ajijic are true treasures of the country.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:8 hours
Operating Schedule:Our meeting point is at 10 am at C. Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico and return is at 6 pm to the same meeting point.
Starting point at C. Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Meet the “Greatest Charra Store in Mexico” by Vicente Fernández.
The riverbank of Lake Chapala with its excellent climate and natural reserves of flora and fauna is expected.
Tour in the picturesque village of Ajijic.
Time to eat in restaurant on the lakeside in “Piedra Barrenada”, Jocotepec.
Stop at the traditional local candy stands on the road
End of our services
What‘s Included
Travel insurance
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Breakfast
Gratuities
Options
Pick up at home
Pick up at home
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, with an exceptional guide!
F4361UXaaronl,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sergio Novia made the tour besides beautiful very interesting with all the information he shared with us. Also, it was always very attentive and friendly. Fully recommended!
A full day of culture and nature, mixed with some typical food on the sea wall, you have to try some tod.
Alejandro D,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A full-day trip, which does not include much physical activity walking, makes you return tired mainly from sitting time and in traffic. Ronny’s storytelling was very enjoyable, full of stories, data and is also very skilled in not making it tedious, as he does not recite it by heart, but mixes it with the questions of the passengers and enriches it with anecdotes of each one. Bring money - coins - for the toilets. There are several stops and in the first (charra shop) you have to be quick to choose and pay, so as not to stop the trip and others. In Chapala and Ajijic there is enough time to relax, walk and get to know each other. The food near Ajijic is in a pre-defined restaurant, which is fine because there is not much way to choose for oneself, as they are many options and are somewhat distant from each other. The afternoon-night return happens at peak traffic time, possibly making you tired in the end. Choose the Pick-up option at home, are punctual and arrange routes so that no time is wasted in picking up tickets.
Great Experience!
Don C,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We found it very interesting as well as informative. We learned so many things we didn't know and saw things we wouldn't have known to go see. Carmen was great, and the drivers competent!
Meet chapala and ajijic luxury
Jorgestc 0,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Recommended the family or couple tour the guide and knowledge of the places a good tour
Great experience. So much...
Catherine M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. So much knowledge. Will do a different tour but with the same tour guide. Can’t wait to come back
Informative and fun
Leticia G,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure learning about Chapala and Ajijic from Sergio. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great time was had by all.
Look for a black van w...
ALEJANDRO F,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Look for a black van w the Panoramex logo. Our guide was Sergio, very amiable and informative. Since traffic is pretty bad, the bus trip is approximately 2 hours from Guadalajara to Chapala. You will have about 1.5-2 hrs in Chapala. Then a short time in Ajijic followed by a stop for mid-afternoon food at a lovely restaurant on Lake Chapala. One comment- if you are hard-of-hearing then do not sit past the 4th row in the van since the guide does not use a micrphone. Also, the van has a light but definite cigarette odor. All in all it was a very pleasant way to see some beautiful and tranquil parts of Jalisco.
Excursion to an Unexpected Place
Alicia B,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hector, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable. The tour was bilingual (spanish and english) which I appreciated, since I'm trying to learn Spanish. A cool side stop was the 3 Portillos store, which is associated with Vicente and Alejandro Fernandez. Ajijic is my favorite of the two towns. The murals make it visually stunning and the history behind the murals is quite interesting (La Russa Sarah).
Nice visit
Ana L,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00See if there's traffic. We were a little delayed by city traffic. Guide José Luis tried to give us the best time, but it was very congested traffic.
From Colombia, we loved it
Kenayarnau,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Good car with air and comfortable, good guide These places are worth visiting. Ajijic is amazing. A very nice day
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