Half-Day MTB Ride to the Tule Tree & Lake

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About this activity

Enjoy the stunning beauty of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec lake, bike through an ancient village, and behold the greatness of EL TULE; the widest TREE in the world. We'll guide you along this awesome 32 km BIKE RIDE through the perfect mix of CROSS COUNTRY trails and paths.

Don't miss out on this great biking adventure!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Valterra Excursiones

Ages: Adults (16–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Tule Tree admission + Tomaltepec admission
Included: First aid kit
Included: Helmet
Included: Professional bilingual guide
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
Included: Fully guided informative tour
Included: On-the-go repair tool kit

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food/drinks are not included

Itinerary

Oaxaca

40 min

Meet in downtown Oaxaca. Then, once we are geared up with helmets and our quality bikes, we'll begin our journey to Santo Domingo Tomaltepec (16 km or 10 miles one way)
Santa Maria del Tule

5 min

Half way to the lake, we'll make a quick restroom stop/water break before we continue
Stop 3

20 min

We'll reach the cute little square in Santo Domingo Tomaltepec village and make a quick stop by the local church before we continue on the cross country trail
Stop 4

35 min

After 90 min. from the starting point and some uphills along the trail, we'll reach the lake
Stop 5

30 min

We'll get off the bikes and spend some time by the lake taking in the views and walking around the natural area.
Santa Maria del Tule

40 min

We'll get on the bikes again and start our way down to the valley. It's mainly down hill from here
Stop 7

30 min

We'll reach Santa Maria del Tule and go straight to the food market to eat a well-earned lunch. Note that food/drinks are NOT included.
Tule Tree

45 min Admission included

After lunch, we'll go see the massive Tule tree and you'll learn facts and history about it. We'll have time to walk around the square and gardens before getting on the bikes again. Admission fee is included.
Oaxaca

40 min

Start the ride back to Oaxaca with new great memories and experiences.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

ADDRESS: 5 de febrero street. #202, Colonia Morelos (name is "5 DE FEBRERO". It is NOT "Priv. 5 de febrero"). Crossing streets: Camino Nacional and Calle 16 de septiembre. 22 min. walking distance (1.7 km). from the Zocalo. 10 min. walking distance from Jalatlaco. White wall, brown gate.

End point

ADDRESS: 5 de febrero street. #202, Colonia Morelos (name is "5 DE FEBRERO". It is NOT "Priv. 5 de febrero"). Crossing streets: Camino Nacional and Calle 16 de septiembre. 22 min. walking distance (1.7 km). from the Zocalo. 10 min. walking distance from Jalatlaco. White wall, brown gate.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Need to know how to ride a bike, shift gears and be in fair physical shape. This is a 32 km/20 mile MODERATE ride.
Minimum height 1.55 m. / 5' 2"
Quality XC bikes: S to XL
Not recommended for people with low level of fitness
Not recommended for people with recent surgeries
Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
Not recommended for people without experience