Lake Chapala Tour: Explore Mexico's Largest Natural Lake and Its Scenic Landscapes from Guadalajara

Embark on a captivating tour of Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest natural lake. Discover its scenic landscapes, indulge in traditional cuisine, and experience the region’s excellent climate.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Chapala Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: The tour begins at 10 am at C. Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, and concludes at 6 pm at the same location.
1. C. Aurelio Aceves 225
The journey starts at C. Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico.
2. **Rancho Los 3…

What's Included
  • Travel insurance
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The adventure starts promptly at La Minerva, Guadalajara, where participants will board a comfortable, air-conditioned van for a journey that blends culture, tradition, and breathtaking landscapes.
The first stop is at Vicente Fernández’s Tres Potrillos store to discuss Charrería, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paul_h
Sep 16, 2025
Wonderful day trip to the Lake Chapala - This was a fantastic trips to see the Vincente Frenandez estate and store. Plus a stop for a Tequila Tasting befor going to Lake Chapala for a short stop and then on to Ajijic for lunch and a boat tour and then to the malecon. Carmen was a wnderful an delightful toyr guide who went out of wat to accommodate me as the only English speaker out of 13 people.
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Curious-kiwi-123
Sep 9, 2025
Fantastic tour with friendly and knowledgeable guide! - The trip was lovely, the town of Ajijic was my favourite. Not only was it beautiful tour but what really made the day was how friendly our guide Sergio was, as well as his fantastic photography skills! He took the best photos of me and my husband I've gotten so far this trip!
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Mikemcd208
Sep 6, 2025
Safe! Interesting! No BS. - Sergio went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable guide, very friendly…. Not aggressive about tips…..genuinely loves his work! Highly recommend!
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Maryann_g
Sep 2, 2025
Great Daytrip - We loved the tour. Our driver, Emmanuel and our tour guide, Norberto were great. Norberto was informative, friendly and fun. One thing that everyone should be aware of is that you are provided transportation to and from but you will be picked up at your hotel or home and brought back to a more convenient central location not your hotel or home. You are offered the choice of a few different drop off points. It worked out great for us because we wanted to go to downtown Guadalajara for dinner and that was a drop off option
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Karla_a
Aug 27, 2025
Day Trip to Chapala Lake - This is definitely a good trip to get a quick overview of Chapala town & Ajijic. As most other reviews have mentioned, you don't get to spend a ton of time in either location. We went during a week day so we were able to walk around both towns at our own pace during our time there. We felt like we got enough information about both places to maybe plan for a future longer stay. The location chosen for our lunch was very nice and quiet & our food was very good. We had a lovely view of the lake. We did stop at the Vicente Fernández ranch & store - some people have complained about this, but this was the first stop on our trip & our guide gave us a good overview of who he was and why it was a big deal for people to come as see his grave. We spent maybe all of 20mns in his store and another 15mns walking to his grave site. We walked in, looked at his ponies, paid our respects at his grave, and headed back to the van.
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Maria_l
Aug 27, 2025
Excellent - Good customer service excellent Gia with good knowledge of the culture, friendly. We had an amazing day. We definitely recommend it 👍
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Remedios_n
Aug 20, 2025
All good! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our tour with Carmen was wonderful! She was caring, patient, and kind, making sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the day. Carmen shared fascinating information about both Lake Chapala and Ajijic, which made the experience not only beautiful but also very interesting. Lake Chapala is beautiful and the lunch we had in Ajijic had delicious food with a gorgeous view! The tour itself was also very well organized—the van was large, comfortable, and had air conditioning, which made the ride relaxing. On top of all that, the price was very affordable for the value we received. I highly recommend this tour with Carmen to anyone visiting the area. 🌟
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Lloyd_m
Aug 16, 2025
Great way to see Chapala and Ajijic - We have been in Guadalajara for a while and wanted to see Chapala and Ajijic. This tour was a great way to do it. The time spent at each stop was perfect, the guide (Norberto) was excellent and the van was comfortable, clean and brand new. The lakeside restaurant they brought us to on the lake was excellent but you better come hungry since the portions are large. It was a great day and was particularly impressed with Ajijic and look forward to returning.
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Sam
Aug 8, 2025
Lake Chapala, and Ajijic tour - The trip was exactly as described. I visited Lake Chapala and Ajijic. Hector, my tour guide was kind patient and never felt rushed at every place we visited. He was able to provide a little bit more detail and help me understand where I was and what I seeing. He’s fluent both English in Spanish. And I’d highly recommend taking this tour to anyone who wants to see these locations.
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Erika_d
Aug 5, 2025
Would recommend - We had a fantastic time on our Chapala/Ajijic Lake tour! Our guide, Norberto, was incredibly nice and friendly—he made the experience fun and informative for the whole family. He was patient when we made stops to make purchases and didn’t feel rushed. We really appreciated how welcoming and patient he was throughout the day. Martin, our driver, was also amazing. He drove us safely and smoothly the entire excursion, allowing us to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery without worry. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable trip. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for a family-friendly adventure outside the city!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).