This is NOT a “punch my ticket” tour. It’s a private, guided experience to visit local artisans we have spent years developing relationships with. You’ll have an opportunity to buy from these makers directly, although any purchase is purely optional. If you do buy something, every peso goes directly into their pockets to support their families and keep their traditions alive. During this full-day tour (you pick the date), you’ll visit a flying shuttle loom weaver who creates cotton clothing and home goods, a fine wool rug weaver who works exclusively with natural dyes, a women’s co-op that makes leather-trimmed wool bags, and silk weavers who cultivate their own silkworms and use natural dyes.
One day (9am-6pm)
Villages in the Oaxaca Valley
Light
Pick Up
Stop 1
El Tule
Stop 2
Teotitlan del Valle
Stop 3
Teotitlan del Valle
None
Trilingual guide and translator: English, Spanish, Zapotec
Private luxury van
None (you’ll pay for your own lunch)
Weaving demonstrations and expert explanations
Pricing
$385 for one-two people
$195 for each additional person
Activity Level
Light- You should be able to stand for at least 30 minutes at a time and walk up to a mile at a leisurely pace, sometimes on unpaved paths.
We require payment in full to secure your date. This is for a full day tour, from 9am-6pm. When requesting your date, please provide at least two options so we can best accommodate you. Once payment is made, we will send your confirmation and tour details by email.
Tour fee does not include lunch or beverages. You will cover the cost for all in your party, as well as the cost of food and beverage for your tour leader.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least five (5) full days before your tour, we will refund 50% of your fee. After that, no refunds will be given. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
For private, custom date tours, you choose the number of people. Please refer to the tour details for any restrictions. Our group tours are usually 8-12 people, but no more than 15. We intentionally keep groups small for a more intimate experience – like a local friend showing you around their favorite places.
No, you are responsible for getting yourself to and from the airport, but once you register for a tour, we’ll recommend a few safe and reliable options.
We’ll provide a suggested packing list as your tour date approaches.