Magic Fireflies & Visit a Historic Hacienda Tour from Mexico City

Illuminate your day with the Hacienda Tour. Witness the magical dance of thousands of radiant fireflies, stroll in peaceful lovely gardens and the extraordinary Hacienda Chautla, and unveil the extraction process of aromatic plants in a unique community lavender farm.

1. 1

   Mexico City

   2 hours

   Meet your guide at your accommodation in Mexico City. On the way to the Ex-Hacienda Chautla in Puebla, observe a picturesque change of landscapes with mountains, forests, plains, and volcanoes passing by.

2. 2

   Puebla

   3 hours

   You will arrive at Ex-Hacienda Chautla, roam along multiple peaceful forest trails in its beautiful English-style gardens. Afterward, in the center of an artificial lake, the 19th-century Gillow Castle invites you to enter its embrace. Feel how life was 100 years ago fully!

3. 3

   Rancho San Martin Lavanda

   2 hours

   Our adventure continues as we venture to a local farm to unveil the extraction process of essential oils, coming from aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, and pine. This unique community project, fostering abundant harvests year after year is a harmonious collaboration of small landowners.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   2.5 hours

   We will finish our adventure at Santa Rita Sanctuary where we can marvel with thousands of luminescent fireflies illuminate the night sky in a magical dance.

5. 5

   Mexico City

   1.5 hours

   The night ends with you relaxing in our vehicle and enjoying the way back to Mexico City.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
• CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
• DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Private pick-up and drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.

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