Heart of Travel
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204 reviews
Oct 26 - Nov 3, 2025
Group size: 2 - 14
Day of the Dead Experience: Oaxaca with Judyb
Oaxaca, Mexico
Heart of Travel
- Email address verified
204 reviews
Oct 26 - Nov 3, 2025
Group size: 2 - 14
About this trip
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What’s included
- 8 nights accommodationBoutique 4-star hotels
- 21 mealsIncludes water, coffee, tea, juices. Some meals include 1 to 2 alcoholic or premium non-alooholic beverages
- In country transportGround, air, water as indicated on itinerary
- Entrance fee + ticketsFor all activities included on the itinerary
- Local guides & hostsDignified compensation for local guides, artists, artisans and hosts' time, skills, knowledge and hospitality
- Tour LeaderBilingual Tour Leader from the Heart of Travel Team
- Regional HostBilingual Regional Trip Hosts
- Welcome PacketDetailed Welcome Packet with information to prepare for trip including packing list, recommended books and movies, health and safety tips and much more!
- Digital ItineraryDetailed itinerary on Travefy and accessible on the mobile app Trip Plans. The best way to stay up to date and connected!
- Whatsapp Concierge LineWhatsapp Concierge & Client Services Line available from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm CST for general assistance and 24/7 for emergencies.
What’s not included
- International airfareTo/from Oaxaca (OAX)
- Meals not statedAny meals not indicated on itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks + sodas
- Trip/Travel InsuranceRecommended, not required
- Additional toursAdditional tours/activities done individually during free time(we can assist in coordinating these for you)
- TipsTo drivers, local guides, Tour Leader & Trip Hosts
Available Packages
Trip Price
Deposit: $500
$3,495
Deposit: $500
Available Add-Ons
Single Supplement
$850
Additional Night Lodging
$275
Basic Travel Spanish Online Course
$119
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Heart of Travel
204 reviews
The Heart of Travel was born out of a deep-rooted love and passion for travel, art, history, food, nature, culture and adventure as well as a call to give back to the communities and people that had already provided us with so much. The travel industry has long been bombarded with double decker tour busses, beach front resorts and cruise ships, often at the expense of the local communities. As a response to this failing system, we began a boutique travel company that allows clients to explore new places in an authentic and non-touristy way, offering travelers a more intimate and unique experience all while removing the stress and hassle of researching, planning, bargain hunting, reserving and more that goes along with planning a trip or vacation.
Reviews
LC
We had an incredible, immersive experience with our Heart of Travel guides. We did 3 excursions with the group, Antiqua Walking Tour for 20+ people, the Coffee Plantation Tour with Don Jose and family, along with the rooftop Cooking Class at Cuscun. Every experience was tailored to our group, felt so personal and engaging, and most of all, we loved spending time with the local people from Guatemala. These experiences were the highlight of our trip to Guatemala, highly recommend!
By Lisa C for Guatemala Trip Services Balance: Lisa Cumes on Sep 27, 2025
An adventure from start to finish! I loved every moment of this trip, but especially learning about and releasing the baby sea turtles. Thank you to Heart and our incredible guides for showing us the beauty, food, people and culture of Guatemala.
By Noel G for Turtle Wonders on Guatemala’s Pacific Coast 2025 on Sep 18, 2025
I had the best trip of my life. Everything was perfect. So impressed by the boutique hotels, the guides, the food and Peru in general. 5 stars. Recommend to everyone
By Kim R for Adventure in the Andes: The Inca Trail 2025 on Sep 17, 2025
Could not ask for more from either the Staff, the Spanish staff! Incredibly relaxing with attention to detail. It was so smooth down to the smallest detail like be here at this time to get the best photo with least other people, local restaurants with incredible views, excellent boutique hotels with style, guides with a sense of humor and tons of knowledge, pickups and drop offs with preplanned vetted taxis. The drivers spoke English, punctual to a fault etc. Incredibly safe for man, woman or child who's interested in a curated, stress free, high value experience. This was our second trip with HOT and I cannot recommend them enough for the value, experience and quality of what they do!
By David K for Mary & David: Northern Spain Itinerary Creation Fee on Aug 27, 2025
Beautiful accommodations; delicious food and drink; breathtaking nature from volcanoes, to jungles, the ocean and sea, spotting sloths, toucans, macaws, and monkeys in their natural habitat; boat rides to see the full moon, dinner, chocolate farm; learning the ways of the land and sea; museums in the city; exploring both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of both Costa Rica and Panama; learning a lot along the way from many who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about showing us their countries; connecting with awesome travelers - this was yet another epic trip from Heart of Travel! Now looking forward to my eighth trip with Heart of Travel next year!
By Barbra R for Caribbean Escape: Discovering Puerto Viejo & Bocas del Toro 2025 on Aug 14, 2025
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I highly recommend Heart of Travel! I have traveled with them several times, and their customer service is exceptional. They consistently exceed my expectations. Their staff is not only friendly but also pleasant and wonderful to work with.
Their pricing is fair and transparent, making it an excellent value for the money.
I cannot wait to go on another trip with Heart of Travel!
By Janet H on 28 Jan, 2025
I cannot recommend Heart of Travel more enthusiastically! We took a trip to Guatemala to see the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango. It was important to us to learn about Guatemalan culture, people, history, food, and have authentic experiences where we could get to know people. From my very first conversation with the team, I felt confident in their experience and that our values aligned. They absolutely exceeded expectations - everything was perfect! The travel arrangements, hotels, restaurants and activities were all impeccably well executed. The variety and intimate nature of all our activities was superb, as was our amazing guide, Selvyn. His passion for his country and people is heartwarming, his knowledge of culture and history is encyclopedic. He is a consummate professional, taking care of everything we could possibly have needed or wanted. He is also a tremendously warm and wonderful person who we felt really fortunate to get to know. The work by the entire team behind the scenes to ensure a magically seamless trip is impressive. We fell in love with Guatemala; the beauty of the country, warm smiles of the people, amazing food, rich history, and an incredibly well-planned tour led by an expert guide - what's not to love?! You will love Heart of Travel!
By Angela D on 20 Nov, 2024
Heart of Travel is the best for magical and ethical vacations! Chelsea and her incredible team first won me over in Guatemala in 2023 as they planned a beautiful trip that allowed us to see and experience so many different places, people, and things. A helicopter ride, a volcano hike, spa day, meeting the most badass Mayan weaver!!, a once-in a lifetime sunset tour in Tikal - done. I'm still trying to get over this trip lol. They knocked it out of the park again in Cuba for NYE! Chelsea and the spectacular Paloma had us dancing multiple nights away, eating the BEST food, and seeing ALL the sights while also giving us ample opportunity to support the Cuban people and educating us on why that is so important. You will leave their trips with new memories, new friends, and possibly, some new perspectives. Do it!!!
By Amber S on 08 Feb, 2024