Oaxaca to the Pacific
A Classic Journey through Oaxaca’s cultural heart and wild Pacific edge.
Oaxaca unfolds through layers of culture, land, and rhythm — from markets heavy with colour and smoke, to mountain paths scented with agave, to the vast calm of the Pacific. This journey balances movement and freedom, shaping each day through food, craft, water, and wilderness before slowing into long coastal evenings. It is a Classic Journey built around moving, exploring, and slowing down, guided by how deep you want to go.
Classic Journey
HIGHLIGHTS :
• Move through Oaxaca City, weaving markets, artisan quarters, and living traditions shaped by centuries of exchange
• Ride into the mezcal valleys of Santiago Matatlán and Santa Catarina Minas, tasting agave at its source and reading landscape through soil, smoke, and craft
• Cross mountain corridors toward the ocean, linking folded terrain, hidden cave systems, and shifting climates to surf city Puerto Escondido.
• Explore Oaxaca’s Pacific coast by land and sea, navigating reefs, jungle trails, surf breaks, and wildlife-rich waters between Puerto Angel and Mazunte.
• Immerse fully in Oaxaca’s waters, surfing Pacific breaks, snorkeling reef edges, swimming at sunset, and cooling off in hidden rivers and cascades where jungle and coast stay deeply connected.
At a Glance
Start / End
Oaxaca city / Puerto Escondido or Oaxaca city
Season
December → May
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Comfort
From €3,250
Signature
From €4,850
ITINERARY
DAY 1 & 2 :
Explore Oaxaca City, moving through Benito Juárez Market, historic streets, and artisan quarters layered with colour, smoke, and sound | Cook traditional mole, grinding chiles and spices by hand while tracing ritual, seasonality, and regional identity | Ride toward the mezcal valleys, crossing open land into Santiago Matatlán and Santa Catarina Minas | Meet mezcaleros at the palenque, reading agave varieties, stone ovens, and copper stills shaped by place | Bike and hike the surrounding valleys, linking viewpoints, villages, and quiet tracks framed by mountain light
DAY 3
Climb and descend through the Sierra Madre del Sur, watching forests thin and air warm with each curve | Step into hidden cave systems, reading water, rock, and silence carved over time | Drop toward the Pacific near Puerto Escondido, where jungle thickens and the horizon opens | Share a sunset dinner along the coast, facing open ocean as light fades and pace slows
DAY 4 - 6
Navigate the Pacific by boat, scanning open water and reef lines for dolphins, turtles, and migrating life | Surf exposed beaches, reading swell and wind along Oaxaca’s raw coastline | Ride mountain bikes through jungle corridors, linking coastal hills, palm groves, and dirt tracks | Hike jungle paths toward ridgelines, climbing into shade, heat, and wide Pacific views | Shape afternoons freely, choosing fishing, extended surf sessions, coastal wandering, or rest | Cross beach and forest by ATV or horseback, moving fluidly between sand, jungle, and sea | Climb toward Mazunte’s sunset ridges, finishing with warm light, open horizons, and time to slow
What’s Included
• Expert Blue Dune trip hosts for all daily activities and hosted meals
• Daily breakfasts, curated lunches, selected dinners, snacks & beverages
• Luxury boutique accommodations (final hotels confirmed with your dates)
• All multi-adventure activities with equipment and professional guides
• Special visits, tastings, and cultural experiences as outlined in your Trip Doc
• All local transport during the trip — shuttles, ferries, trains, and boat travel
• Park and reserve fees
• Baggage transfers
• Comprehensive Trip Doc with practical information and daily guidance
• All gratuities for hotels, restaurants, guides, and activity partners
What’s Not Included
• International flights and travel to/from trip start or end locations
• Additional alcoholic beverages and personal purchases
• Explore Meals
• Personal travel insurance
FAQ
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We select small, character-driven hotels and guesthouses that reflect the region.
Comfort focuses on charm, location, and simplicity
Signature elevates the experience with standout properties, stronger design, and a more refined atmosphere
Both prioritize warmth, cleanliness, and sense of place. Your Trip Doc will confirm exact properties once dates are finalized.
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Blue Dune trips are designed for active travelers of all levels.
By choosing your trip level—Easy-Going, Dynamic, or Adventurous—you already set the overall rhythm and intensity of the experience. Within that framework, daily activities remain adaptable, with pacing options, terrain variations, and built-in flexibility.
Beginners, families, and mixed-ability groups are welcome on many trips. Your host will help shape each day so everyone feels engaged, supported, and comfortable.
Your Trip Doc will explain activity levels and daily expectations in detail before departure.
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No. Participation is always optional.
Each day has a core experience, but lighter alternatives, rest time, or cultural exploration are always available. Blue Dune is about engagement, not obligation.
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Explore Meals are meals intentionally left open so you can discover local food at your own pace, usually one lunch on Long Weekend, one lunch and one dinner on Casual Journeys, two lunches and one dinner on In-Depth escapes.
Your Blue Dune host will always share recommendations and may join when it fits the flow.
Explore Meals are meals intentionally left open so you can discover local food at your own pace.
Outside of Explore Meals, your Blue Dune host will be with you throughout shared dining experiences to ensure everything runs smoothly and to enjoy those moments together. These meals are an important part of the trip rhythm—time to slow down, connect, and share the experience as a group.
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Yes. A Blue Dune host travels with the group for the full journey.
Your host manages logistics, activities, and daily flow, while also sharing key moments with the group—including lunches and dinners—creating a balanced, social, and relaxed experience.
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Trips are private by default.
If a departure is opened to other travelers, it will be clearly listed on our Open Trips page, allowing others to join the same dates.
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Group size depends on whether the trip is private or open.
Private trips have no fixed minimum or maximum. For the best overall experience, we generally recommend keeping groups under 16 guests. For very small private groups (under 4 guests), a small-group premium may apply to cover fixed logistics and staffing costs.
Open trips are intentionally capped at around 16 guests, ensuring smooth logistics, strong group dynamics, and a more personal experience.
Any group-size considerations will be clearly confirmed during the planning process and detailed in your Trip Doc.
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What happens after I send my Trip Request?
We contact you within 48 hours to review your details, clarify any questions, and discuss your vision for the trip if needed.
Once your dates and preferences are confirmed, we prepare your Trip Doc — a detailed itinerary outlining your proposed journey.
You review it, refine it with us, and once it feels perfect, we finalize your trip.