Get ready for a seven-day exploration of Oaxaca! We'll immerse ourselves in culture, community, history, ceramics and cuisine. We’ll tour markets and textile museums, explore famed archaeological sites including the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban, learn from locals the traditions of weaving, ceramics, and mezcal production, experiencing it all together. Our adventure features plenty of food, incredible walking tours, hands-on food experiences and tastings, fine dining—and, of course, time to relax. Throughout our time together, Cheetie will be enjoying, experiencing, and discovering all that Oaxaca has to offer right alongside us.

Marvel at Oaxaca’s colorful food markets, artist workshops, agave farms, ancient pyramids.

Taste rich mole sauces, spiced chocolate, street tacos—even toasted grasshoppers!

Meet traditional weavers and sculptors, modern artists and shaman healers.

Experience Oaxacan traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, alongside chef Cheetie Kumar.

We’ll also enjoy a sumptuous dinner prepared by Cheetie at the Ex Hacienda in Teitipac, highlighting the flavors and ingredients of Oaxaca with her own unique flair.

Our experience in Oaxaca also includes an in-depth look and tasting of mezcal. We’ll spend time with a fourth-generation mezcalero to learn the history of the spirit and how it’s produced. Of course, we’ll sample many varieties of mezcal on this trip, but if you prefer not to drink, that’s fine too!

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca is well-paced and packs in so many incredible experiences— yet it’s not without leisure time to explore the region yourself, or simply to unwind and relax. While our activities each day will vary, the cadence remains about the same, with most days starting between 8:30 and 9am, and finishing around 4pm, then reconvening for dinner around 7pm.

You will have the following days and times at your leisure, where you can explore, dine where you wish, and enjoy Oaxaca on your own. If you would like to make reservations for a specific restaurant, use the following days and approximate times as a guide:

• Day 2 in the evening

• Day 4 in the evening

Our trips feature a range of dining experiences, designed to showcase the breadth and local flavors of the places we visit. We’ll sample a delicious array of Oaxacan cuisine, both traditional and modern: rich mole sauces, spiced chocolate, street tacos—even toasted chapulines (grasshoppers). Oaxaca is home to some of Mexico’s most innovative kitchens; the restaurant scene here is second to none.

All meals (except for those during your free time) are covered in the cost of your experience. Select beer, wine and spirits may be served with some group meals.

Traveling with dietary restrictions or allergies can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. Prior to your departure, we’ll send you a questionnaire where you can inform us of any special dietary needs you have. Depending on the information you give us, we will work with our in-country partners to adjust menus and be aware of allergies and restrictions on our trip. We kindly request that any changes are based on need rather than preference, as we work hard to curate an exceptional dining experience that is thoughtful and representative of the local culture and flavors.

Group travel is an intimate, empowering and fun way to learn about yourself and others. Like any good relationship, it thrives with respect. We ask that every guest honors the key times in a day to ensure everyone's experience is the absolute best it can be. This is everyone's adventure! We also appreciate that time is precious. Every trip incorporates a mix of guided and free time for optimal exploration. But if you’re looking for more time on your own, please let your trip leader know and they can advise the best times to do this.

Group travel is a wonderful way to meet new people and have shared experiences together. Our adventures typically have between 10 and 20 guests and our Modern Adventure Team. Our experiences are fun and inclusive. You can expect to be joined by a diverse group of people in terms of age, background and interests—including solo travelers, couples and friends traveling together. The common unifier of our guests is that they are curious, adventurous, and independent. This adventure is for travelers age 18 and above.