Guests will fly from Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez in the state of Chiapas. They will be met by a tour representative who will help them transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas, where we will spend the night.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Balam or similar
Day 2 San Cristobal de Las Casas - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas (50 km)
Today we will meet the local guide at hostel and then go to Caynon del Sumidero where we will take a relaxation boat to visit the awesome hill of Chiapas. Afterwards we will go to Chiapas de Corzo to visit the nice village and later to San Cristobal de las Casas.
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a town located in the Central Highlands region of the Mexican state of Chiapas. This is a lovely and lively town in Southern Mexico, largely inhabited by indigenous people, which adds an interesting cultural flair.
A deep natural canyon located just north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. It has vertical walls which reach as high as 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), with the river turning up to 90 degrees during the 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) length of the narrow passage. The canyon is surrounded by the Sumidero Canyon National Park.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Balam or similar
Day 3 San Cristobal - Chamula - Zinacantan (13 km)
At 9:00am, a local guide will meet us at the hotel and help us transfer to Zinacantan to get a taste of the local culture. We will get the chance to interact with the Mayan people who still inhabit the area. Afterwards, we will go to San Juan Chamula to see the majestic church that combines elements of Mayan and Catholic religions.
Zinacantan is a municipality in the southern part of the Central Chiapas highlands in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
San Juan Chamula is a municipality and township in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is situated some 10 km (6.2 mi) from San Cristobal de las Casas
Standard Hotel: Hotel Balam or similar
Day 4 San Cristobal - Montebello Lakes - Chiflon Waterfalls - San Cristobal (124 km)
Today at 6:00am, we will drive to the Montebello Lakes, where we will have free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters. Later, we will go to the Chiflon Waterfalls, where we will take a one hour hike. After that, we will return to San Cristobal for the evening.
It is a national park in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, comprising 59 multi-colored lakes in a pine forest and two Maya ruins. In 2009 the park was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Balam or similar
Day 5 San Cristobal - Palenque (170 km)
Today our local driver will meet us at the hotel reception and then go to visit the Palenque Archeoligical site in the Mayan Remainder Park. Later, we will transfer to Misol Ha Park, full of impressive waterfalls, where we can take a relaxing swim. Our last stop of the day will be Agua Azul. We should not miss the chance to swim in this beautiful waterfall. Then we will drop off at our hotel in Palenque Village.
Salto de Agua is a town and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.
The Cascada de Misol-Ha is a waterfall located in the Municipality of Salto de Agua, 20 kilometers from Palenque by the road that leads towards San Cristobal de las Casas.
Tumbala is a town and one of the 119 Municipalities of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.
The Cascadas de Agua Azul are a series of waterfalls found on the Xanil River in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. They are located in the Municipality of Tumbala, 69 kilometres (43 mi) from Palenque, near Mexican Federal Highway 199.
Palenque is an ancient mayan city site in Chiapas. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Standard Hotel: Hostel Panchan or similar
Day 6 Palenque
Today we will enjoy our free day to explore Palenque city.
Palenque is an ancient mayan city site in Chiapas. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Standard Hotel: Hostel Panchan or similar
Day 7 Palenque - Campeche (359 km)
Around 9:00am this morning, we will take a bus from Palenque to Campeche, where we will spend the night.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Castelmar or similar
Day 8 Campeche
We will have the day free to explore the city of Campeche on our own. This colonial city is full of interesting museums.
Campeche is a historical fairyland, its walled city center is a tight enclave of restored pastel buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, fortified ramparts, and well-preserved mansions. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1999.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Castelmar or similar
Day 9 Campeche - Merida (186 km)
At 9:00am, we will board a bus to Merida. The drive will last for about 4 hours. When we arrive, we will have the remainder of the day free at our own leisure.
Merida is the capital of Mexico's Yucatan state.It is located in the northwest of the state, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the gulf of Mexico.In 2003, the city had a population of 793,000, ranking 11th in all the Mexico.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Reforma or similar
Day 10 Merida - Yucatan
Today we will have a full tour by Truck and bus, visiting haciendas and enjoy the great Cenotes.
Standard Hotel: Hotel Reforma or similar
Day 11 Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun (304 km)
Today, we will go to Chichen Itza, the most famous Mayan archaeological site, where an expert local guide will help immerse us in this ancient culture. Afterwards, we will take a first class public bus to Cancun centre, where the tour will come to an end.
Chichen Itza is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations. It was granted World Heritage Site status in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Inclusions
10 nights accommodation in hostels or basic hotels depending on availability
Transportation shared van and first class public bus
Shared local tour guide and local operator in each destination
Exclusions
Air ticket
Entrance fees (unless specified in the Inclusion)
Meals
Borders fees
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Any personal expense
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Additional Notes
Note: You will not be guided by escort leader along the way but we are sure you will have the necessary local travel tools at your hand through our inspired tested and tried experience itinerary, where we have writen all information how to get from A to B, what hotel you stay in every location, what activities with biligual guide you get it in each destination and what optional activities you should do at your own
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