GUADALAJARA & TEQUILA TOUR
Explore the heart of Jalisco – culture, cuisine, and tequila!
This small group tour can be fully customized for 2 to 12 people.
Step into the heart of Jalisco on this flavourful 6-night journey through two of Mexico’s most vibrant destinations: Guadalajara & Tequila.
This immersive tour is designed for travellers who want more than just a taste — it’s for those who want to sip, savour, and truly understand the spirit of tequila in the land where it was born.
Start in Guadalajara, the cultural capital of western Mexico. Here, you’ll explore colonial plazas, bustling mercados, and vibrant neighbourhoods pulsing with mariachi music. Get a taste of the local cuisine — from street tacos to fine dining — and visit artisan workshops and museums that showcase Jalisco’s rich history and artistic roots.
Then, head into the rolling highlands of Tequila country. You’ll travel through endless fields of blue agave, visit working distilleries (both iconic names and family-run gems), and dive into the production process from field to bottle. Walk the agave fields with jimadores, tour historic haciendas, and taste tequilas aged to perfection — from crisp blancos to smooth añejos.
In between tastings and tours, unwind in charming boutique hotels and enjoy regional meals that celebrate the flavours of Jalisco. Whether you’re a tequila connoisseur or just curious to learn, this journey strikes the perfect balance of discovery, relaxation, and celebration.
Tequila isn’t just a drink here — it’s a way of life. And by the end of this tour, you’ll understand why.
DATES: NOV 23 – 29th, 2025
(or can be customized to best suit your travel style)
HIGHLIGHTS
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Day 1: Welcome to Guadalajara, Mexico
Welcome to Guadalajara!
Discover the soulful heart of Mexico in Guadalajara, where colonial charm meets contemporary flair. Explore grand plazas, world-class murals, and bustling markets. Dive into Jalisco’s rich traditions—from mariachi and folkloric dance to tequila tastings and artisan crafts in nearby Tlaquepaque. A perfect blend of history, flavour, and festivity.
Airport pick up (look for your name on a sign in the Arrivals Hall) and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, meet up with the group and explore the historical center of this vibrant city!
Overnight: Hilton Doubletree Historical Centre (or similar)
Meals: None
Day 2: Exploring Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque
Start your day with breakfast before diving into Guadalajara’s rich heritage on a guided tour through its historic downtown—admire grand plazas, colonial architecture, and vibrant street life. Midday, head to the charming artisan town of Tlaquepaque for a delicious lunch, followed by a guided stroll through its colorful streets, boutiques, and galleries. Enjoy a free evening to shop, explore more on your own, or relax with a drink in a lively plaza.
For dinner, we suggest the stylish and contemporary Bruna—a local favorite blending art and cuisine.
– Breakfast at hotel
– 10:00 am – guided tour of the historical center of downtown Guadalajara
– 12: 30 pm – transfer to Tlaquepaque town
– 1:00 pm – lunch
– 2:30 pm – guided tour in Tlaquepaque
– 4:30 pm – free evening for shopping, visit art galleries or sightseeing.
– Dinner suggestion: “Bruna” restaurant
Overnight: Hilton Doubletree Historical Centre (or similar)
Meals: B/-/-
Day 3: Travel to the Pueblo Magico of Tequila
Immersed in Agave: A Day in Tequila
Begin your day with a scenic drive into the heart of agave country. Enjoy breakfast in the fields followed by a hands-on planting and harvesting experience at the artisanal Atanasio Distillery—a true taste of tequila’s roots. Continue to El Tequileño, where you’ll tour the distillery and enjoy a guided tasting led by a tequila master.
By early afternoon, check in at the charming Casa Salles Boutique Hotel and savour a relaxed lunch. The rest of the day is yours—unwind by the pool or at the spa, explore the town by bike or on foot, browse local shops and museums, or sip world-famous cocktails at the legendary La Capilla bar. Optional visits to renowned tequila houses like José Cuervo, Herradura, and Sauza round out a perfect day in Mexico’s most spirited town.
– 8:45 am – Pick up at the hotel
– 10:00 am – Tour at the agave fields and breakfast. Planting and harvest activity “Atanasio” distillery.
– 12:00 pm – Arrival to “El Tequileño” distillery. Tour and explanations about the process. Tasting with a tequila master
– 2:00 pm – Check in and lunch in Casa Salles Boutique Hotel
– Free evening, suggested activities: enjoy the hotel facilities such as the pool, the spa, bike around the town, walk through its streets, shopping, visit the museums, visit the famous local bar “La Capilla”, visit the facilities and stores of the most popular tequila brands (José Cuervo, Herradura, Sauza, etc)
Overnight: Casa Salles Boutique Hotel
Meals: B/-/-
Day 4: Tequila Tasting + Wandering
After a leisurely morning, we head to the renowned Fortaleza Distillery for an immersive tour of one of Tequila’s most traditional, small-batch producers. Explore their artisanal methods and savour handcrafted tequila in a truly authentic setting. Enjoy a group lunch onsite at Fortaleza (included), surrounded by agave fields and old-world charm.
The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore—visit local distilleries, unwind at the hotel, browse shops and galleries, or toast the evening at the legendary La Capilla bar.
– 10:00 am – tour of “Fortaleza” distillery
– 1:00 pm – lunch (lunch in Fortaleza)
– Free evening
Overnight: Casa Salles Boutique Hotel
Meals: B/L/-
Day 5: Hiking to Las Azules Waterfall
Begin the day with a scenic hike to Los Azules waterfall, a hidden gem nestled in the agave-studded hills just outside Tequila. Refresh in nature before heading to a local home for an unforgettable lunch experience inside a traditional kitchen, where you’ll enjoy authentic regional dishes made with heart and heritage.
The evening is free to relax, explore town, visit museums, or sip tequila at a local bar.
– 9:00 am – Hike to “Los Azules” waterfall
– 1:00 pm – lunch experience inside a local’s kitchen
– Free evening to enjoy the town of Tequila
Overnight: Casa Salles Boutique Hotel
Meals: B/L/-
Day 6: Explore Guachimontones + Return to Guadalajara
Ancient Pyramids & Timeless Spirits
Check out and journey into Jalisco’s past with a visit to the fascinating Guachimontones archaeological site, known for its unique circular pyramids and deep cultural history.
Continue to the nearby town of El Arenal for an insider’s tour of the renowned Cascahuin Distillery, where traditional tequila-making methods are preserved with pride. Enjoy a relaxed local lunch before heading back to Guadalajara in the late afternoon.
Arrival at your hotel by early evening.
– 8:30 am – check out, transfer to “Guachimontones” archeological site
– 10:00 am – tour of the area
– 12:00 pm – transfer to El Arenal town
– 1:00 pm – tour of Cascahuin Distillery
– 3:00 pm – lunch (on own)
– 4:30 pm – return to Guadalajara
– 6:00 pm – hotel arrival
– 7:00pm – Final dinner together (included)
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico (or similar)
Meals: B/-/D
Day 7: Guadalajara Art Crawl & Departure
Spend your final morning exploring the vibrant Colonia Americana, recently named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the Mexico. Enjoy an inspiring art crawl through contemporary galleries, colourful murals, and creative spaces. Wrap up with a relaxed lunch at a local favourite before your airport transfer and departure.
– 10: 00 am – Art crawl in Colonia Americana
– 1:00 pm – lunch (on own)
– Evening airport shuttle
Meals: B
Customize this Tour:
This itinerary can be adjusted to best suit your travel needs. More culinary experiences? Different Tequila experiences? Nicer hotel? Cooking classes? No problem – just ask us.
Tour Exclusions:
Important Notes:
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of the world, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS: Responsibility of the traveller
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