Overview
Connecting you to ancient cultures & traditions with modern luxuries
This is an intimate curated adventure to discover your souls connection to deeply rooted traditions.
This authentic and intimate adventure lead by Dawn Feuerberg, Founder of Aurora Adventures, will guide you to the local haunts and introduce you to unforgettable behind the scene experiences. Her long standing relationships of over 25 years in Oaxaca ensure a unique, well-connected adventure that would not be possible on your own. Be ready to participate in sunrise sound healing ceremony at ancient ruins, experience ancient Oaxacan Cacao ceremony, connect with intact indigenous cultures, eat divine regional cuisine, enjoy the modern and hip night life, and dive into the flourishing art scene of Oaxaca while creating joyful shifts and memories that will last a lifetime. (see testimonials below).
To support your Journey, a primordial sound meditation, a Toltec shamanic blessing, a Oaxacan cacao ceremony, and guided meditation will be offered
| Where: | Oaxaca, Mexico |
| When: | November 12-19th, 2025 |
| Duration: | 8 days |
| Group Size | 8 participants |
| Price: | $5,350 |
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Itinerary
Excursions
MONTE ALBAN PYRAMIDS & CERAMIC VILLAGE
Aurora Adventures is always looking for ways to support the local communities that our groups visit. We aim to integrate and educate visitors about the customs and traditions of the villages and towns we visit rather than just observe from a distance. We support local artisans and do not take any commissions from sales made on our tours.
ZAPOTEC WEAVING VILLAGE & ANCIENT MARKET
On this excursion we will first visit a small Zapotec indigenous village known for it’s production of world famous colorful rugs. (tapetes).
Nearly every home is filled with family members who card, spin and color wool, often using hand-gathered natural dyes.
We will spend the afternoon visiting the homes of these Zapotec weavers and walking the cobblestone streets of this village nestled in the mountains of the central valley of Oaxaca. You will be treated to a traditional Zapotec meal before departing.
MEZCAL PALENQUE TOUR & ALEBRIJE VILLAGE
We will go out to a small village and meet with one of the few female Mezcaleras ( one who makes mezcal). She will share in the process of her small batch wild agave blends. On our return to Oaxaca we will visit a master artist and village known for it’s alebrije (fanciful wood carvings) art. Exquisite lunch included of Chile en Nogada ( a Mexican favorite only served on special occasions).
ANCIENT INDIGENOUS MARKET & TREE
The first stop on this tour is to visit a huge Mexican cypress tree that is over 2,000 years old. The largest tree in all of Latin America.
The tour continues with a stop at an ancient indigenous market
founded around 1250 A.D. This pueblo’s Sunday market is one of Oaxaca’s biggest, oldest and most diverse. We also visit the main town church.
Activities
Mayan and Toltec Welcome Ceremony
We will be lead in a sacred ceremony of offering and gratitude to manifest your highest purpose with Toltec spiritual leader Armando Cruz Sanchez.
Ethical shopping to support local fair trade & women's cooperatives
We will guide you to sore fronts that promote ethical shopping to support local fair trade & women’s cooperatives.
Guided Walking Tour of Museums & Contemporary Art Galleries.
An interactive walking tour that takes you to some of the latest exhibitions in photography, graphic designs & contemporary art. We will also keep you informed about openings!
Exquisite Dining at 5 star Michelin worthy restaurant
Oaxaca is a juxtaposition of the ancient traditions and modern luxuries. And the dinning offerings represent this flare. Many world famous chefs have come to Oaxaca to learn from it’s unique flavors & ingredients. We will reserve you a 7 course meal at an exquisite restaurant.
World Class Cooking Demonstration
Your cooking experience will start with a visit to the Central Market where you will stroll through the aisles visiting with the vendors amongst the colorful array of region’s culinary heritage. You will return with the unique fruits, vegetables, and spices to prepare a 4 course meal that you will enjoy with some artisanal mezcal if you wish!
Mezcal Palenque visit and tasting
Mezcal tasting is very similar to wine tasting. It is meant to be sipped and savored to enjoy the subtle nuances of each type of Mezcal. The flavor of mezcal comes from the type of agave, climate, terrain and distillation process. We will visit one of the most celebrated female mezcaleras in Oaxaca at her palenque and learn about the process of making artisanal Mezcal and of course do plenting of tasting.
Location:
Oaxaca, Mexico
Learn more about this location
The city of Oaxaca (altitude 5070 ft.) is located in the heart of two verdant valleys and has an ideal Spring-like climate. Folk art, festivals and fascinating indigenous cultures make Oaxaca one of the most magical of Mexico’s many colonial cities. Zapotec and Mixtec ruins and traditional rural villages lie just a few miles from the beautifully preserved city center. Streets around the Plaza Principal, one of the prettiest public parks in all Mexico, have been closed to traffic and transformed into pedestrian malls. Colonial haciendas house excellent restaurants featuring world famous Oaxacan regional cuisine; some offer live music at nigh ranging from jazz to tropical. Oaxaca city with its hip cafés, art galleries, and live music scene, has a bohemian feel while maintaining its colonial charm and links to its pre-Hispanic past.
Highlights
Zapotec Temezcal with Elder Enriqueta Contreras
The Sacred Plant Medicine Adventure includes a rare opportunity to meet and learn from Master Zapotec healer, midwife & herbalist Enriqueta Contreras. We will visit with Enriqueta twice during our time in Oaxaca. One evening you will have the opportunity to experience a traditional Zapotec Temascal (wet steam bath). The afternoon following the Temascal ,Enriqueta will lead a workshop on women’s emotional, physical, & spiritual health.
Wet steam bathing has been a ritual part of Zapotec culture for 2,500 years. Doña Enriqueta’s traditional temascal (ritual sweat bath) is an experience never to forget. Enriqueta spends all day carefully preparing the ritual aspects, from stoking the fires, preparing the bathing and drinking teas, to creating the flowers/herbs for cleansing. You will have the option to experience the Temascal at the home and clinic of Doña Enriqueta. The actual wet steam bath is one hour and incorporates prayer, toning, singing, laughing & telling personal stories. There is a post-temascal resting space where time is provided for relaxation & meditation while enjoying restorative herbal teas.
Accommodations
4 star exclusive luxury hotel
We will be staying in the heart of the colonial center of downtown Oaxaca in a beautifully curated exclusive hotel that is exquisitely decorated with local artwork. The hotel is small and intimate with immaculate attention to detail. Our group will be the only guests on premises. It is steps away from many sought out places of interest, parks, nightlife, restaurants and cafes.
Inclusions
What’s Included
(This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden costs.)
- 7 nights in an exclusive historical hotel in colonial downtown with delicious regional breakfast daily
- 8 authentic & exquisite freshly prepared main meals.
- Welcoming ceremony and ritual with Spiritual Leader
- Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
- 3 Behind-the-scenes excursions
- “Temezcal” traditional Zapotec steam bath with Doña Enriqueta
- Mezcal Tasting
- Off the beaten path tours of Oaxaca City
- Dynamic onsite director and guides
- ceremonies and meditation classes
Travel
It is your responsibility to book your own flight and transportation. However, we know the best airlines & flight times to this destination. Once you have booked your custom adventure, we will connect you with our local travel agent to arrange the booking of your flight so that you can travel with the group. The sooner you make your reservation the more likely you will be able to travel with the group. Otherwise you may make other travel arrangements.
What’s Not Included
Air or land transportation to and from Oaxaca, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, Guide gratuities, Excess baggage charges, Alcoholic beverages, Airport taxes and items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, laundry fees, immunizations or insurance of any kind.
Safe & Secure Travel
Each program includes:
- Pre-departure advising
- Pre-departure and onsite orientations
- Risk Management & Crisis management plan
Note: Each participant is required to purchase Trip Cancellation & Medical Travel Insurance.
About Your Guides
Dawn Feuerberg (AKA Aurora in Spanish)
Owner and founder of Aurora Adventures, LLC
Dawn has been leading & designing customized tours since 1995. She has a master’s in Spanish Literature and taught at the college level for over 20 years. She is a yoga practitioner of 30 years, a meditation guide, a surfer and mother of 2 daughters. For the past decade she has joyfully taught non-dual tantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, goddess energy meditation and shamanic rituals. She is a community builder and leads full moon ceremonies on the Central Coast of California.
Traveling for her is all about the connections. At a very young age she began to travel alone seeking out and connecting with the aboriginal, the indigenous and the authentic local life abroad. Often times finding herself being the only non-native in the region. Her longstanding relationships abroad give her clients access into an enriching, in depth local experience. She is both well connected and enthusiastic about sharing her access with others. She values the genuine art of discovery travel for all ages and creates flexible itineraries that provide opportunities to make new discoveries.
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