Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque)

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 11 hours
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-26323
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico
  • Ends Palenque, Mexico
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Swim in the waterfalls of Agua Azul
  • Walk through breathtaking nature
  • Explore the ancient Palenque Ruins
The Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque) tour starts in San Cristobal De Las Casas and ends in Palenque. The Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque) is an adventure tour that takes 11 hours taking you from San Cristobal De Las Casas to Palenque and through other destinations in Mexico.

Swim in the refreshing waters of the multi-tiered limestone waterfalls in Agua Azul and take a walk in nature. At Misol-Ha, the river plunges 40 meters over the edge of a cliff offering you the chance to walk in the caves behind the stream. Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque and climb the pyramids to look out over the lush green jungle setting.
ITINERARY

You will be picked up early in the morning and transferred to Agua Azul where you will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to freely explore this beautiful area. Then you will be transferred to Misol-ha where you will spend 30 minutes. The last stop will be at Palenque ruins. You will have 2 hours to visit these beautiful ruins hidden in the jungle on your own. After visiting Palenque, you will be taken to Palenque and dropped off at the City RuinsThe ancient Mayan city of Palenque is one of Mexico's most breath-taking archaeological parks surrounded by lush tropical forest and jungle. This site has a serene, mystical atmosphere. From the moment you enter, you feel engulfed by a sense of history, timelessness and awe. Explore the site on foot and climb up the pyramids for great views of the ancient city and the jungle. (approx. 2 hours)Agua Azul Waterfalls:Rio Xumul-Ha (meaning River of Blue Water, or in Spanish, Agua Azul) features a series of torrential cascades and fast flowing waters rolling down a limestone ridge to form pools and small streams. Take a one-hour walk next to the falls in the breath-taking green valley and swim in one of the calm parts of the refreshing blue river. (approx. 60 - 90 minutes)Misol-Ha Waterfall:River Misol-Ha (meaning "Streaming Water"), in the "Chol Maya" tribe area of Chiapas, creates one of the state's most wonderful natural sights as the river glides off the edge of a cliff and 40 meters down into a deep pool of water surrounded by lush vegetation. Swim in the deliciously refreshing water and be impressed by the sight of the fall from below. A small walkway will take you behind the water curtain created by the waterfall where you can walk inside the caves. (approx. 30 - 45 minutes)

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • San Cristobal accommodation pick-up
  • Palenque accommodation drop-off
  • All transportation as per itinerary
  • Visit Palenque Ruins
  • Visit Agua Azul
  • Visit Misol-Ha Waterfalls
  • Entrance fees (Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul, Misol-Ha)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • English-speaking guide
  • Other meals/drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • All the tips to the guides are optional and not included
  • Optional gratuities
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (San Cristobal to Palenque) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Implemented COVID-19 Protocols
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