Oaxaca Experience Tours

A local operator for private trips and transportation

Oaxaca Experience Tours combines full-day excursions, hikes and tourist transportation, giving travelers a choice between classic sightseeing and days tailored to a group. The company describes itself as locally owned and says it was founded in 2018 by Omar Rito, a bilingual guide certified by Mexico’s tourism authority. Its offer is more than transportation between stops: the trip pages describe guided outings with time to explore archaeological sites and craft workshops, as well as options to adjust destinations, schedules and physical activity to travelers’ needs.

One of its more comprehensive outings links Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle and the Tule Tree. The day combines time to hike and, for those who wish, swim in the mineral pools; a guided visit to Mitla’s stone mosaics; a weaving demonstration in a Zapotec home; and a stop by the large ahuehuete tree in Santa María del Tule. The listed itinerary takes a full day and includes pickup from and return to lodging. It presents several sides of the valley together: landscape, history, textile techniques and a natural landmark.

Another trip pairs Monte Albán with two artisan communities. In San Martín Tilcajete, visitors can watch alebrijes being carved and painted and hear about the materials and symbols used by master artisans. In San Bartolo Coyotepec, the outing explores black pottery, from working the clay to polishing the pieces. The tour also includes Monte Albán, where the guide discusses Zapotec history and leads the visit through plazas, tombs and ceremonial structures. Under the published terms, private transportation, a bilingual guide and bottled water are included, while meals, tips and entrance fees are paid separately.

From cultural visits to mountain hikes

The offer extends beyond the valley’s best-known sites. Oaxaca Experience Tours lists routes to the Sierra Norte, including La Cumbre Ixtepeji and Llano de las Flores, with forests, trails, waterfalls and viewpoints, as well as hikes near the Serrano River in the Ejutla de Crespo region. It also offers trips to the waterfalls of Santiago Apoala, multi-day travel toward Puerto Escondido and transportation within and beyond the state. This range makes the operator a planning option for visitors who want to combine different parts of Oaxaca or arrange transportation through one company.

Public reviews reviewed often praise staff warmth, guides’ knowledge and coordination on multi-day trips; comments refer to Hierve el Agua, Monte Albán, Mitla and mountain routes. WeTravel also contains a complaint about not receiving confirmation in time before an outing; the company replied that it had missed the reservation and refunded the payment. This was one case among the reviews reviewed, but it underscores the value of reconfirming the departure time and pickup point in writing before a private trip.

As of October 9, 2026, the Google Maps listing showed 4.9 stars from 92 reviews. Tripadvisor displayed a 5.0 out of 5 rating across 162 reviews for Oaxaca Experience Tours. The company may suit families and groups who prefer private transportation, a flexible itinerary and explanations in two languages, as well as travelers interested in mixing archaeological heritage with workshops and nature. When comparing packages, check which entrance fees, meals and local guides are included and which are paid separately.