Itinerary
Join our 6-day tour and go in the track of the world´s oldest civilization that ever existed in our history. Explore the unique archaeological site of Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilan and unveil the heritage of the Ancient Mayan culture. Sail down the Sumidero Canyon and admire the gems of local nature, before you walk down the picturesque streets of San Cristobal de las Casas and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere in San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. You will be astonished by the marvelous beauty of the Montebello Lakes and refreshing bath under the Chiflón´s waterfall that will leave a memorable experience. This trip is full of a rich and exciting adventure that will leave you with stories to tell for years!
Tour program
ARRIVAL TUXTLA GUTIERREZ – SUMIDERO CANYON – SAN CRISTOBAL (80 km – 1.5 hrs)
Start point
Internacional, Carret Internacional, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 29020, Mexico
00:00 - 13:00
SAN CRISTOBAL – SAN JUAN CHAMULA AND ZINACANTAN – SAN CRISTOBAL (30 km – 1 hr)
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS – MONTEBELLO LAKES & CHIFLON´S WATERFALL – SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS (230 km – 5.5 hrs)
SAN CRISTOBAL – PALENQUE (230 km – 5.5 hrs)
PALENQUE – BONAMPACK AND YACHILAN – PALENQUE (328 km – 6 hrs)
PALENQUE – DEPARTURE VILLAHERMOSA (407 km – 5.5 hrs)
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Villahermosa C.P.A. Carlos Rovirosa Pérez (VSA), Carretera Villahermosa - Macuspana Km. 13, Centro, Tabasco, Mexico
17:00 - 23:00
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled at least 46 days prior to departure.
A cancellation fee of 40% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 45 days or less before the event
A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 29 days or less before the event
A cancellation fee of 60% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 14 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 6 days or less before the event
Tour Details
Accommodation
5 nights’ hotel accommodation
Day 1, 2, 3 San Cristobal de las Casas
- Standard Hotel Category = Mansión de los Angeles or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Villa Mercedes or similar 4*
Day 4, 5 Palenque
- Standard Hotel Category = Tulija Express or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Ciudad Real Palenque or similar 4*
Transport
Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport
Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioned bus to Villahermosa Airport
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Flights
International and domestic flights are not included
Additional Services
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Sumidero Canyon boat tour (Day 1), San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan sightseeing tour and San Cristobal de las Casas city tour (Day 2), Montebello Lakes and Chiflon´s waterfall sightseeing tour, Amatenango del Valle visit (Day 3), Agua Azul waterfalls (Day 4), Bonampak and Yaxchilan Sightseeing tour (Day 5), Palenque ruins (Day 6)
Meet & Greet
Additional Services
Domestic nor International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Meals
5 Breakfasts
Guide
Operated with Spanish and English-speaking local guides in each destination on a shared basis during the activities
Good to know
Currency
Mexican Peso
Mexico