Chiapas Experience

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 5 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-32743
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
  • Ends Villahermosa, Mexico
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Sumidero Canyon: The imposing1000-meter-high cliff rising above the Grijalva. Sail down the peaceful waters of the canyon and admire the natural gems of mother nature.
  • Palenque: Old Mayan city, protecting the rich Mayan architecture, sculpture, roof comb, and bas-relief carvings.
The "Chiapas Experience" trip starts from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and ends in Villahermosa. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 5 days taking you through Lagunas De Montebello, Sumidero Canyon, Villahermosa and 5 other destinations in Mexico. "Chiapas Experience" is a self-guided group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Join our 5-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, 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 marvellous 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!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Tuxtla Gutierrez – Sumidero Canyon – San Cristobal (80 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
  • Day 2: San Cristobal – San Juan Chamula And Zinacantan – San Cristobal (30 Km – 1 Hr)
  • Day 3: San Cristobal De Las Casas - Montebello Lakes & Chiflon´s Waterfall – San Cristobal De Las Casas (230 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
  • Day 4: San Cristobal – Waterfalls - Palenque (230 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Palenque – La Venta – Departure Villahermosa (407 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 4 night's hotel accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Mansion de los Angeles or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Mexicana or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Tulija Express or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Chan Kah or similar 4*
Meals
  • 4 Breakfasts
Transport
  • Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport
  • Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus to Villahermosa Airport
  • Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour
Guide
  • Operated with Spanish and English-speaking local guides in each destination on a shared basis during the activities
Others
  • 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 Chiflons waterfall sightseeing tour, Amatenango del Valle visit (Day 3), Agua Azul waterfalls, Palenque ruins (Day 4), La Venta Museum (Day 5)
  • Meet & Greet
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • 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.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Chiapas Experience tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Chiapas Experience 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 Chiapas Experience 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.

Know Before You Go

Day 1: In order to participate on the Sumidero Canyon boat tour, please make sure your arrival arrangements are not later than 01:00 pm Day 2: Taking photos in temples in San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, is prohibited Day 5: Estimated arrival at Villahermosa airport is at 05:00 pm. Please arrange your departure flights accordingly We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Guests may be mixed with other guests of other nationalities, but the guide in the vehicle will speak English and Spanish There is no guarantee that you will be part of the same group during the tour The assigned guide and group size may change during the itinerary Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Mexico, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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