Tequila getaway on the José Cuervo Express (train) and Chapala tour for 3 nights from US$651

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This tour begins in Guadalajara and explores the scenic beauty of Lake Chapala and the charming town of Ajijic. Then, it continues to Tequila aboard the José Cuervo Express, a train filled with tradition and flavor. Enjoy unique landscapes, local culture, and unforgettable experiences. The journey ends back in Guadalajara.

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Guadalajara, Jalisco

Tequila getaway on the José Cuervo Express (train) and Chapala tour for 3 nights

Day 1: City of Origin – Guadalajara (Thursday) Reception and transfer to your hotel. Check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Guadalajara.

Day 2: Chapala – Ajijic Magical Town – Guadalajara Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby. Today we explore the charming lakeside of Chapala. On the way, we pass by Vicente Fernández’s ranch and visit the largest western store in Mexico. We then arrive at the picturesque town of Chapala, known as “the little corner of love,” a honeymoon destination for celebrities like María Félix. In Chapala, we stroll along the boardwalk and dive into the history of Mezcala Island, site of one of the most important battles in Mexico’s War of Independence. Free time to explore the artisan market and shop. We continue to Ajijic, a magical town with cobblestone streets and adobe houses. We enjoy a walk along the boardwalk, visit art galleries and the famous wall of the dead. There is also time to taste local cuisine (meals not included) before returning to Guadalajara. Overnight in Guadalajara.

Day 3: Guadalajara – Tequila (José Cuervo Express – Saturday, 11-Hour Tour – Sunset Experience) Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby at 7:00 AM. Transfer to Casa Cuervo, located on Periférico Sur. Here we board the bus that takes us through the agave landscape. We visit Los Buenos Aires Fields for a jima demonstration, the traditional method of harvesting agave, the essential raw material for tequila. We continue to La Rojeña, the oldest distillery in Latin America, located in the town of Tequila. Learn about the tequila-making process and enjoy tastings straight from the still at 55 percent alcohol. Free time in Tequila to explore local gastronomy. At 4:00 PM, we gather at Foro José Cuervo to close the day with mariachi music and a toast with premium tequila. Finally, we board the José Cuervo Express back to Guadalajara. Staff will be waiting to return you to your hotel, ending an unforgettable day in the world of tequila. Overnight in Guadalajara.

Day 4: Guadalajara (Sunday) Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Meeting in the hotel lobby for transfer to Guadalajara Airport. End of services.

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Day 1: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Day 2: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Day 3: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Day 4: Guadalajara, Jalisco

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3 nights of accommodation at the selected hotel with breakfast.Private round-trip transfer from Guadalajara Airport.Tour of the Chapala lakeside and the magical town of Ajijic (meals not included).Shared transfer hotel – EDISA – Ferromex – hotel (JCE).José Cuervo Express tour, Express category and Sunset Experience: Guadalajara to Tequila by bus and Tequila to Guadalajara by train, or one-way by bus and one-way by train (GDL – TQL – GDL), sunset experience.Tequila-based drinks served onboard the José Cuervo Express train.Professional tequila tasting.Visit to La Rojeña distillery by José Cuervo.Tasting of tequila straight from the barrel and the still at 55 percent alcohol.Mariachi and folkloric ballet performance at Foro Cuervo.Toast with the house’s premium tequila.