Chiapas: Private 8-day Immersive Cultural Tour with Day Trip Chiapas: Private 8-day Immersive Cultural Tour

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Country: Mexico

Duration: 8 days


Description

Your private tour as a guest in indigenous cultures and the Land of the Mayans. Enjoy one of the world's deepest canyons, aqua blue waterfalls, lagoons, a cenote, and a jungle with unexcavated ruins.
*Select start dates during the best season January-June.

Day 1
Welcome to Chiapas! We will pick you up at TGZ airport and transport you to your hotel. Please arrive by 15:00 local time. Welcome dinner will begin at 20:00.

Day 2
Begin your day with an authentic, fresh homemade breakfast in the home of our indigenous hosts in Zinacantán. You will learn about our hosts way of life, customs and enjoy a demonstration of professional textile artisans and creators of authentic traditional and modern textiles.

Next, you will visit the indigenous Tzotzil community of San Juan Chamula. You will learn enter the famous syncretic church to learn about their customs and religious beliefs, and history.

Your day will end with a guided walking City Tour through San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of the oldest and most iconic Pueblo Magícos of Mexico.

Day 3
You will visit one of the deepest canyons in the world, Sumidero Canyon. First, you will visit viewpoints of the canyon. Then, you will descend for a private boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and discover wildlife, its sacredness and grandeur.

Your boat will disembark in the Pueblo Magíco of Chiapa de Corzo. Your January tour will arrive just in time to enjoy the energy, traditions, food, and warm-hearted locals of La Fiesta Grande de Chiapa de Corzo, an annual UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity event. On all other tours, your guided walking tour will lead you through the historical colonial streets, churches and Arabian architectural plaza.

Day 4
You will enjoy a free day in San Cristóbal de las Casas to explore, rest and relax or activities of interest. Your concierge will help you plan your free day.

Day 5
You will embark on a 2.75 hour drive with an authentic, local breakfast along the way to the majestic El Chiflón and Velo de Novia waterfalls. You will hike to other nearby waterfalls.

Your road trip adventure will end with a swim in the crystal clear waters of Chucumaltik Cenote before returning back to San Cristobal de las Casas.

Day 6
Start your day early with suitcases ready to go deep into the land of the Mayans. You will stop for an authentic, local breakfast along the way, then arrive at Agua Azul Waterfalls for a swim in its turquoise waters.

Next, you will visit Misol- Ha Waterfall and enjoy the natural pool and cave behind the falls. Finally, you will end your day checking in at your hotel in Palenque.

Note: Change hotels to Palenque

Day 7
You will enjoy a free day on the nature reserve of your hotel, the spa, gardens or in the Pueblo Magíco of Palenque to explore, rest and relax or activities of interest. Your travel concierge will help you plan your free time.

Day 8
Your tour saves the most significant Mayan Archaeological Zone where you will discover the magnitude of the site, walk the unearthed areas, and learn little-known historical facts.

You will take your private transfer 2.25 hours to the nearest airport, Carlos Rovirosa airport in Villahermosa, Tabasco.

Highlights

  • Customize your private group tour up to the package value and available options
  • Meet and engage with local, native hosts in this immersive cultural tour
  • Make an impact on the community at an eco-conservation and wildlife rehab center
  • Slow tourism to explore the deeper, inclusive story and gain cultural awareness
  • Healthy and active tour with walking, hiking, nature and adventure

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of extreme weather or local governmental situations or not enough travelers.

Package pricing based on double occupancy.
Arrive Transfer: Please arrive at Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport - Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) by 15:00 local time and hotel check-in. Time of transport: 90 minutes
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.