Join FIT Tours at the Ixtapan Spa Resort located in the foothills of Central Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains. This destination spa resort is surrounded by unspoiled landscape, picturesque villages, colonial towns and archaeological treasures.  The natural beauty of the area is matched by a near perfect year round climate where temperatures average a balmy 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 

This four star 220 room hotel is located in the little town of Ixtapan de la Sal. From your comfortable room enjoy views of ancient trees and colorful tropical gardens, while listening to the sounds of birdsong and cascading streams.  Over the past few years the resort has transformed itself into a leading spa destination, while remaining true to its tradition of old world charm, friendly service, and casual elegance. 

The resort is the perfect base for a FIT Tour as we explore the wonders of the Sierra Madres.  On this FIT Tour you will explore areas few people get to experience.  Our guides will take you on unbelievable walks through mountain trails, archeological sites, natural caves, canyons, mountain top lakes, national parks and stunning colonial villages that seem lost in time.  Explore nearby attractions such as the towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca, the handicraft markets of Toluca, the ruins of Teotenango, or the natural wonders of Cacahuamilpa and La Estrella caves.

• "One of Mexico's best resorts and spas" - Los Angeles Times
• "Best Resorts and Spas in Mexico" - Frommers

Spa Program: For over fifty years, The Ixtapan Destination Spa has been dedicated to the renewal of body and spirit. On our FIT Mexico program we include a complete all-inclusive 7-day health and wellness package which includes 12 spa treatments during your tour week. This program will restore you to a deep inner peace and a notable sense of wellbeing. Relax under the gentle touch of experienced therapists, with classic massages, facials and fango therapy. Unwind in the spas saunas, steam rooms and whirlpool, and feel tense muscles dissolve into bliss. Ixtapan Spa uses only the freshest of ingredients in its treatment products: herbs and fruit picked that very day, and volcanic mineral rich clays from the natural bounty of the local surroundings.

The FIT Mexico health & wellness spa package includes:

• 6 - Deep tissue or Swedish massage
• 3 - Facials with reflexology foot massage
• 1 - Loofa
• 1 - Fango
• 1 – Reflexology Shiatsu relaxation Massage

Fitness: The resort boasts two swimming pools (perfect for our Core Aqua Class), outdoor whirlpool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center and fully equipped exercise room for our Pilates, yoga and other strength and core training classes, complete destination spa facilities, beauty salon and a spectacular new Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course.

Dining: ‘Teocali’ is the festive setting for the resorts exclusive spa restaurant, the place where smart nutrition and the art of fine dining meet. This unique room was inspired by the chic of a grand ocean liner, offering service both graceful and friendly, and food both gourmet and healthy. The enjoyment is often enhanced with the company of new found friends. Here you can sample the tantalizing creations of our spa chef especially created for those who wish to loose or maintain their weight, without compromising the pleasures of great food. “Buen Provecho!”

Adventure - Hiking the Sierra Madre:  To better grasp the Sierra Madres immense size and impact, imagine if the entire state of Colorado was surrounded by several Grand Canyons -- and that the state could only be reached by narrow mule trails and a few poorly maintained gravel roads. Remove virtually all of the cities and replace them with forests of pine, oak and aspen. Replace towns with mesas and cover the malls and urban sprawl with meadows and empty grasslands. Add stunning blue skies and a very sparse population of Tarahumara Indians, Mexican ranchers, loggers and scattered prospectors. You now understand the Sierra Madre to be an undiscovered paradise!  On this FIT tour you will explore areas few people get to experience.  Our guides will take on unbelievable walks through mountain trails, archeological sites, natural caves, canyons, mountain top lakes, national parks and stunning colonial villages that seem lost in time.

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Su): Arrival Day
2:00p-4:00p:  Arrive
5:00p: Into orientation
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: After dinner walk

Day 2 (Mo)
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-1:00p:  Hike Parque Nacional Desierto del Carmen with archeological site of Maninalco
1:30p: Lunch
2:00p – 4:00p: Spa
4:30p-6:30p: Strength & Core
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: Evening walk
 
Day 3 (Tu)
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-1:00p: Hike Mountains of Taxco including visit of silver town Taxco
1:30p: lunch
2:00p – 4:00p: Spa
4:30p-6:30p: Strength & Core
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: Evening walk

Day 4 (We)
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-1:00p: Local mountain hike and visit to La Estrella caves
1:30a- Lunch
2:00p – 4:00p: Spa
4:30-5:30 – Strength & Core
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: Evening walk

Day 5 (Th)
6:30a: Wake-up
7:00a-8:00a: Yoga
8:30a: Breakfast
9:00a – 5:00p: Full day hike to “Valle de Bravo” and lake tour
5:00p – 6:30p: Spa
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: Evening walk

Day 6 (Fr)
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-1:00p: Hike mountain area of Ixtapan de la Sal
1:30p: lunch
2:00p – 4:00p: Spa
4:30p-6:30p: Strength & Core
7:00p: Dinner
8:00p: Evening walk

Day 7 (Sa): Hike
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
8:30a-1:00p: Hike at the “Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca
1:30p: lunch
2:00p – 4:00p: Spa
4:30p-6:30p: Strength & Core
7:00p: Farewell Dinner
8:00p: Farewell Evening program & walk

Day 8 (Su): Departure Day
6:00a: Wake-up
6:30a-7:30a: Yoga
8:00a: Breakfast
10:00a: Depart
 

Currently programs are only only available for custom groups.  Please call to speak with a representative for details.

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