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• Book this intimate tour to Tolantongo!!!

  Evelyn B,Mar 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was an amazing intimate tour with Elias. He picked us up in a personal car, super clean and spacious. There were 5 people on our tour, so he was able to give us personal attention and share knowledge. We made a pit stop at a local “birria de chivo” restaurante, about 45 minutes before our destination. I did other tours during my stay in Mexico City with large tour companies and was honestly disappointed, after being spoiled with attention by Elias. Had I known that he did other tours as well, I would have booked all my trips with him. l highly recommend this tour!!! Tips for travelers: bring a towel, water shoes, water proof phone case, sunscreen, water bag and toilet paper, although you cannot bring it into the grutas. Elias provided flashlights for the cave.

• We had a very...

  Steven R,Mar 12, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a great day with Elias. His program to visit the caves is very complete. Elias is accommodating, he is a very good guide that we recommend with our eyes closed. Thanks again Elias for this unforgettable experience!

• Excellent service

  Maria G,Mar 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Excellent tour, wearing water shoes and hiring a guide, is indispensable to enjoy the day to the fullest

  

• Best tour guide!

  Ivana H,Feb 17, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Elias made our experience exceptional! From transportation pick-up to drop-off he prioritized our comfort, provided insights into the history of the grutas, and gave the best recommendations for food/activities on the trip and around Mexico City. We cannot recommend him enough!!

• Must Go

  Mulan L,Feb 7, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  I orginally thought it was too far but the ride was actually great. His car was super nice and only takes a handful of people so it was a great experience. Elias is super kind, hardworking, and knowledgable tour guide. I really enjoyed our trip to the Tolango with him.

• Worth It!

  Latisha C,Feb 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was a really good experience! It was cold but the warmth of of the caves and the swings made up for the experience. My only recommendation is for you to walk with some snacks. The places our tour good stoped for food had lots of flies and as a result we didn't eat until he took us to a location that was more sanitary.

• The Highlight of our Mexico City Trip!!

  jennhori,Jan 11, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a LONG day, but thanks to Elias it was easy and comfortable. Make sure to bring cash and water shoes (hiking water sandals worked really well here!) We started our day around 5:30am. Elias drives a mini-van sized car and grabbed us from the mall (near the bank). In total, there were 5 of us on the tour + Elias, so we were very comfortable in the car. The trip there took about 3 hours. He made one stop for gas/bathroom and we could have stopped for breakfast, but we all opted to keep going. The sooner we got there, the better! Elias' tour has 4 parts. The first part is the picturesque pools on the mountainside. We parked and he showed us where we could change. He recommended what we could take with us into the pools area and then locked all our things safely in the car. We spent about 1.5 hours at the pools. It was FREEZING once we got out of the water (50F plus wind), but Elias was quick to get us back into the car and onto the next location. The next part of the tour was the caves. Elias told us that we could not bring ANY bags for this part. He kept our other things safe in the car. We only brought towels & phones in pouches. The cave is hot, crowded, and a bit hard to breathe in but it was an AMAZING adventure. Elias stayed with our towels and jackets as we went in to explore the small cave and the cave pools. The next part of our tour was the river and it was self-led. Elias pointed us towards the path down to the river. We walked down there ourselves and explored that area until out meet up time. Finally, it was time for lunch! You must bring cash for this. He helped the kitchen accommodate my allergies and we enjoyed a much deserved hot meal. Afterwards, we began the drive home. He stopped by a beautiful church and a stand where we could try pulque & shop. We made the trip back in around 3ish hours. I cannot even imagine trying to navigate Tolontongo or its many sites without Elias. He was the key to an EXCELLENT day. Thank you, Elias!!

• 10/10 would recommend booking this with Elias!

  LyMNguyen,Dec 31, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Despite uncooperative weather this trip was totally worth it. The park is beautiful! Definitely contains the most beautiful views of the trip so far. Elias was the best guide we could have asked for. He was very kind and thoughtful. He allotted the perfect amount of time in each of our stops, but was flexible and asked if we wanted to adjust the schedule when possible. He brought extra towels in case someone forgot one and had flashlights for us which came in handy when we went to the caves. During the drive, it was very foggy to the point you could barely see a meter in front of you, but he was such a safe driver and we never felt unsafe. He shared great information about the park and surrounding areas during the drive. He also took us to an impressive local church in the area that was super cool. 10/10 would recommend booking this with Elias!

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A wonderful experience

  Thomas K,Dec 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Elias our driver and guide was very patient and updated us on the status and very timely. The reservation was made at the last minute and pick up and timing was perfect. This is long drive 3-4 hours in a standard 6 seater SUV. I would recommend carrying a neck pillow plus bathroom paper just in case, as some of toilets can be rustic. Was quite tiring but worth the travel time. The Tolantongo caves - the final stop of the trip by far exceeded my expectations. A must do trip if you have the luxury of time in Mexico City!

• Awesome tour with Elias

  dgs86,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The tour with Elias was amazing! The ride to the destination was very professional and filled with interesting facts about the towns. We stopped for barbacoa tacos that were amazing. At the grutas Elias gave us generous amount of times to experience different activities on our own. I highly recommend booking with Elias.

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