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Duration6 Hrs activities
DifficultyMedium
Age11+
Group sizeMax 8
GuideEnglish / Spanish
What you’ll do on the Ajusco Sunrise Hike with Drone photos-highest sunrise in CDMX
This Ajusco sunrise hike takes you from Mexico City to the Ajusco forest, about 1 hour from the city center, to climb in the dark and watch the sun rise above the valley. It is a small-group guided hike for travelers aged 11 and over, with helmet, headlamp, snacks and a drone photo and video session included.
What you'll do
- Get picked up at your address in Mexico City, or meet us at the Six Flags México driveway on Carr. Picacho-Ajusco.
- Drive about 1 hour to Ajusco in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Put on your helmet and headlamp and start hiking through the forest.
- Climb the steep first stretch, about 1.5 hours, before the trail opens up.
- Watch the sunrise over Mexico City; on clear mornings you can also see the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes.
- Pose for a camera photo session and a drone video of your group.
- Stop for breakfast at a local restaurant, then ride back to the city.
Who it's for
The hike suits travelers with at least a moderate level of fitness who want to see Mexico City from above without a multi-day trek. Plan on about 6 hours of hiking. The minimum age is 11 and each booking needs at least 2 travelers. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers. Guides speak English and Spanish.
Good to know
- The tour runs on weekends and holidays during the dry-season months.
- Mornings are cold: bring a warm jacket, thermal clothing, waterproof thermal gloves and waterproof hiking boots with non-slip soles.
- Bring a backpack with water, food and energy snacks, plus sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Breakfast is at a local restaurant and is not included.
- The tour may be canceled in bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers is not reached.
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Sunrise hike
Hike through the Ajusco forest to watch the sunrise above Mexico City.
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Drone photos
A camera photo session and drone video of your group are included.
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Close to the city
Ajusco is about 1 hour from central Mexico City.
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Gear included
We provide a helmet and a headlamp for the early start.
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Small groups
Small-group format with a minimum of 2 travelers per booking.
What’s included
In the price
- ✓Air-conditioned transport from Mexico City
- ✓Helmet
- ✓Headlamp
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Camera photo session and drone video
Not included
- ✕Breakfast (we stop at a local restaurant; the meal is paid on site)
- ✕Gratuities
Pickup from Mexico City
Where we pick you up depends on your city. Check yours before booking.
| You’re staying in | Pickup | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | Hotel pickup | Pickup at the address you add when booking |
| Ajusco | Meeting point | Six Flags México driveway, Carr. Picacho-Ajusco, if you do not add a pickup address |
We pick you up at the address you add when booking in Mexico City. If you do not add a location, meet us at the Six Flags México driveway on Carr. Picacho-Ajusco. Ajusco is about 1 hour from central Mexico City.
Read this before you book
Send us your accommodation first. Not every address can be reached by our vehicles. Send your hotel or Airbnb to one of our advisors on WhatsApp and they will confirm whether we pick you up at the door or agree a meeting point nearby.
Your pickup time is not the tour start time. They are very different. We collect you well before activities begin, because the drive and the other pickups on the route take time. Your advisor gives you your exact pickup time when your booking is confirmed — go by that time, not by the departure hour shown on this page.
Itinerary
- Pickup at your address in Mexico City
- Drive about 1 hour to Ajusco
- Start the hike with helmet and headlamp
- Steep first 1.5 hours through the forest
- Sunrise views over Mexico City
- Camera photos and drone video session
- Breakfast stop at a local restaurant
- Return to Mexico City
What to bring
Warm jacket or sweaterThermal shirt and pantsWaterproof hiking boots with nonslip solesWaterproof thermal glovesBackpack with water and foodEnergy snacks (chocolate, seeds, bars)SunscreenSunglasses
Frequently asked
How long is the Ajusco sunrise hike?
The hike itself takes about 6 hours, plus the drive of about 1 hour each way from central Mexico City.
How hard is the hike?
You need at least a moderate level of fitness. The first 1.5 hours go up a steep slope through the forest.
What should I wear?
Warm layers with thermal clothing, a jacket, waterproof hiking boots with non-slip soles and waterproof thermal gloves. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen too.
What is the minimum age?
Hikers must be at least 11 years old.
Is breakfast included?
No. We stop for breakfast at a local restaurant, and you pay for your meal there. Snacks are included during the hike.
Are the drone photos included?
Yes. A camera photo session and a drone video session are included.
When does the tour run?
On weekends and holidays, during the dry-season months.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time; no refunds within 72 hours. Changes within 24 hours are not accepted.
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