Chiapas Explorer

Upon your arrival at Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport, meet and greet is followed by the transfer to Sumidero Canyon, one of Mexico’s outstanding natural phenomena (In order to participate on Sumidero Canyon boat tour, please make sure your arrival arrangements are not later than 01:00 pm). Once in Sumidero Canyon we embark on the boat to experience 2-hours boat trip along the imposing canyon bed. Find yourself dwarfed by the sheer scale of its high walls, covered in thick vegetation. Admire the beautiful wildlife, such as crocodiles, monkeys, and birds and the great variety of flora of the surrounding rainforest. After the boat ride, we continue to San Cristobal de las Casas with drop-off at your hotel.
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas.

Wake up early to your breakfast, meet your guide and get ready for the visit of the indigenous villages San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to see the whitewashed cathedral with colorful ornamentation and pine-scented is a real marvel and the candlelight in the interior evocates the spiritual atmosphere. The towns are almost entirely inhabited by Tzotzil Maya, a tribe with their unique language and specific way of clothing. Try regional drink in Zinacantan and learn the loom waste weaving techniques which are dating back to pre-Columbian times. Taste traditional hand-made tortilla and once back in San Cristobal de las Casas, learn about the historical sites during the city tour where you can admire marvels of the colonial architecture. After this half-day tour transfer back to San Cristobal and the rest of the afternoon at leisure. 
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas.

Rise and shine early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Approx. at 8:00 am departure towards Montebello lakes. En route you will visit a small community in Amatenango de Valle, “The Toen of Potters” and you will learn the traditional way of mud crafting. Further on continue to Montebello Lakes and Chiflón´s waterfall, stunning natural phenomena, refreshing bath under the waterfall wake up your senses and leave memorable experience. Return to San Cristóbal around 7:30 pm and the rest of the day at leisure. 
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas.

Today you will be departing from San Cristobal de las Casas early in the morning, heading towards Palenque. En route, you can take a refreshing bath in Agua Azul, a set of amazing waterfalls, created by the currents of the Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá rivers, forming canyons with vertical cliffs. Then, we continue to the Misol-Ha Waterfalls, which stand majestically at 30 meters high, surrounded by an exuberant tropical rainforest that creates a beautiful and refreshing environment. Then, we continue to Palenque. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Palenque.

Rise and shine early in the morning and at around 6:00 am you will be departing towards the archaeological site of Bonampak, to continue with your Mayan heritage discovery. Afterward departure for the jaguar shield where you embark to navigate one hour along the Usumacinta River and visit the Archaeological site of Yaxchilan. You will be back in Palenque in the late afternoon and the rest of the day at leisure. 
Overnight in Palenque.

Enjoy your last morning breakfast at the hotel in Palenque, after which you will be departing towards Villahermosa, located on the banks of the Grijalva and Carrizal Rivers. En route, you will visit the temples of Palenque. This archaeological site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it boasts some of the finest Mayan architecture, sculpture, roof comb, and bas-relief carvings. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the premises, admiring its beauty and gathering interesting information.  After our exploration in Palenque, we will continue to Villahermosa Airport. (Estimated arrival at Villahermosa Airport is at 5:00 pm, please arrange your flight accordingly)