Lake Chapala Tour: Visit the Magic Town of Ajijic and Chapala's Largest Lake from Guadalajara

Embark on a full-day Lake Chapala tour from Guadalajara and explore the enchanting Magic Town of Ajijic, visit a Tequila Factory, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and discover the beauty of Mexico’s largest lake. Bring your pet along for a memorable experience with friends.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rancho De Vicente Fernandez - We will meet at 11:00 at the meeting point described in Guadalajara to leave in our transport (already included) to the municipality of Chapala.
    Starting the tour we will make a quick stop at Vicente Fernandez’s ranch and the famous Vicente Fernández store “Los Tres Potrillos”. It should be noted that entry to the ranch is free and subject to the owner’s will, so we cannot guarantee entry.

  • Destiladora los Magos - Later we will visit a tequila distiller known as ¨LOS MAGOS¨ where we will give them a tour within it, they will learn in detail how is the process of making Tequila in an artisanal way, and of course we will take several tastings of tequila and liquors of the home.

  • San Juan Cosala - After having tasted some good tequilas we headed towards the Rivera de Chapala, where around 2:00 p.m. we arrived at the Municipality of San Juan Cosalá, here we visited the best seafood restaurant in the area, ¨MARISCOS DEL CARNAL¨, with super affordable prices and we will also give you a courtesy drink so you can enjoy your boat ride inside the largest lake in Mexico!

  • Lake Chapala - From there we go straight to the ride on our catamarans, which are super safe and have all the security measures, as well as music and the necessary atmosphere to navigate within the largest lake in Mexico, I assure you you will be surprised by its size !! ! We will give you a complimentary drink.

  • Ajijic - After having enjoyed a delicious meal and having toured the largest Lake in Mexico, we moved to the Magic Town of Ajijic, named a magical town only in 2020, where they will have free time so that they can visit the center of town, its beautiful cobbled streets, its colorful houses, which are a magnet for lovers of photography and its extensive boardwalk. A town which is a destination for many international visitors and a key retirement point for many older people, this is why the Magical Town of Ajijic has many inhabitants from abroad who have decided to make Ajijic their home.

  • Chapala - Finally we arrive at the town of Chapala, undoubtedly the most representative of the region, because it is the Municipal head and the most recognized, here they will have free time so that you can visit its entire boardwalk, its two piers, enjoy the rite of the flyers or as they are commonly known ¨Voladores de Papantla¨.
    You cannot leave this place without first trying some delicious charales or a carafe snow, which are very typical of the region.
    Right here you can find many options to buy gifts, souvenirs, postcards, etc., since the prices in Chapala are more than accessible.

  • Malecon de Chapala - The experience focuses on visiting the Rivera de Chapala and Lake Chapala.

What's Included
  • Tickets
  • Tastings
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • The cost of its consumption in the restaurant is around $300 Mexican pesos per person.
Additional Information

Get ready with your cameras because you and your group are in for an action-packed day! You will partake in a visit to a Tequila Factory, explore the banks of the Chapala river, discover the enchanting Town of Ajijic, and relish delicious local cuisine, topped with a tour of Lake Chapala—the biggest lake in Mexico. It’s certainly a day that will be enjoyed to the fullest in a relaxed, safe, and exciting manner. We understand the essentiality of pets in your life, and hence, they are wholeheartedly welcomed as all our destinations are pet-friendly. An experience where personal interaction is fostered throughout not only with your host but also fellow travelers—giving you the comforting feeling of spending a day with friends which makes it a unique experience. Smooth private transportation to and from the rendezvous point ensures you don’t have to bother about the driving.

Location
C. Aurelio Aceves 225
Calle Aurelio Aceves
Outside the Fiesta America Hotel which is in the location, for reference also, opposite the hotel is a Starbucks and a Burger King.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Baldemar_g
Aug 12, 2024
Best tour guide Javier - Javier the tour guide is amazing. He was patient, humorous, and knowledgeable. He also provided good recommendations for eating and souvenirs throughout.
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Fearless26062791557
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent Fun - Excellent everything from communication with the Guide, punctuality, courtesy and kindness in the tour, very complete.
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Andres_g
Aug 5, 2024
Awesome! - Tour was a great experience. Itinerary well organized. Javi was an outstanding tour guide. Communication, attentive and very cool guy. Would definitely recommend to anyone booking with them!
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Enrique_l
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent Memories - Wow! This trip was full of fantastic memories with Lake Chapala, Ajijic, Vicente Fernandez Gomez Ranch and the tremendous food to enjoy! Wow Highly recommended!
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393kellih
Jul 6, 2024
Great Tour W/ Juan Pablo - We went on the trip to Lake Chapala. It was more than I thought it was gonna be. The whole trip was Amazing. I highly recommend going on a tour with Juan Pablo. He was amazing from the start! He was professional, made sure we were all happy and taken care of. He was promo and on time for all of our stops. He keep in good contact and always made sure we communicated though WhatsApp. Made it very simple and if anyone got lost they could always call or text. I highly recommend this trip. We went to so many places and enough time at all the spots. It was perfect. The highlight at the end. He dropped us off at out Places we were staying. That was so nice! The best part is Juan Pablo brought his dog Lana. She was well behaved and so sweet. She loves to take photos. 🐾 I’m glad she came! 🧡 Thank you for a great trip with good people! I will be back for more tours! Amazing
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Juan
Jun 28, 2024
Fun experience - The tour was awesome. JAVIER, our driver, did a wonderful job guiding us and explaining the history to all the locations we visited
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Psalad22
Jun 25, 2024
Great Day Trip - Javier was a great guide. Really attentive to our needs and our drinks and our great well-being. This was a great trip with private shuttle with AC with great stops along the way. Started at the tres potrillos ranch and got some great sample of tequila at a local distillery. Next we stoped in Chapala and Ajijic. The food was delicious and varios seafood options as well as drinks. We met a couple from Texas, which was great and we bonded over drinks and lunch. We ended up walking in Chapala Mercado. It was a great day trip.
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Markcburbank
Aug 12, 2024
A fun day out in GDL. - The tour was excellent and the guide as well. He did a great job giving us the best possible experience. The stops were worthwhile and plenty of time to enjoy each one. My only suggestion would be please change the restaurant they are using. No one enjoyed it.
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Darshit_s
Jul 8, 2024
It’s a great tour. The... - It’s a great tour. The guide was very informative in both Spanish and English. No vegetarian options at the restaurant. I would recommend you to carry your own food if you’re a vegan/vegetarian.
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Sjoh1963
Jun 19, 2024
Good way to see Chapala and Ajijic. - Overall a good way to see Chapala and Ajijic. Javier was our driver and was pleasant and helpful. He gets 5 stars. The lake is interesting and walking along the boardwalk was fun. We enjoyed Ajijic and the walking route Javier suggested. We found the art gallery of Efren Gonzalez and purchased a painting we love. The stop at the Vicente Fernandez ranch was interesting and we watched horsemen ride. The tequila stop was the only stop we could have skipped. Seemed too touristy. We had done a Tequila tour the prior day and learned to much more. The lunch restaurant was also touristy but great service and fair tasting food.
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