Full day Tolantongo Caves!

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

13 hours 30 minutes

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Today you will travel with me to the best hot springs in Mexico in the state of Hidalgo and for what travelers from many other places say, 8 kilometers of thermal river, natural grottos, waterfalls, incredible landscapes and the best pools for your photos of instagram, tiktok, etc.

Always accompanied by an experienced guide and driver, we have been doing this experience for 5 years, you will not regret it!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We will visit the Grutas de Tolantongo park, which is divided into 2 sections, in the first the natural area which consists of: thermal river, steam tunnel, waterfall and cave, in the other section we will find the famous pocitas or (hot springs) , suspension bridge, tunnel with jacuzzi and the famous zip line. The journey to the park is 4 hours one way, 4 hours back

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Park entrance ticket

Alcoholic Beverages

zip line or zip line between 17USD

Does not include food or tips

Options

Full Day Activity in Tolantongo Park

Reviews

5.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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.
Amazing.
DIANA P,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We definitely loved the tour with Elias, he was very friendly and made a good tour, highly recommended.
Excellent and very nice day
bryanto2022,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everyone had an amazing time, the views in the grottoes are beautiful and our Guide was very friendly and fun!
Must Do Day Trip out of CDMX
marisolvK2007PG,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elias was a wonderful tour guide!! He picked us up and we were off to the Hot Springs. The whole experience was amazing, my favorite part was how he was so personable and kind. The hot springs and river are incredible not to mention the views. We stopped at a local place to have tacos de barbacoa for bkfst. Then after the hot springs we stopped to have a Mexican take on an empanada. We would highly recommend booking this tour with him.
We had a perfect day with...
Andrea A,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a perfect day with an excellent guide. Elias and his company Mictlan Tours are phenomenal! Everything was well coordinated and planned. Elias is very knowledgeable and friendly!
Exceptional and highly recommended!!
Mirna,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a distant trip from the city but it is completely worth the tour with Elijah as he was very attentive and patient, provided many recommendations and was always watching over us, allowing us to enjoy the experience to the fullest. Make rating that you cannot carry water in plastic bottles but in thermos.
One of the trips on our bucket list.
Lucy A,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tolantongo is definitely a hidden gem!!!! Our tour guide Elias made our experience a truly pleasant one. He pointed out different historical sites on our way there, he was puntual, friendly and a joy to have as a guide! We would LOVE to get him as our guide on our next trip! I’d give our experience 10 stars if I could!!