Private 8-day Immersive Cultural Tour of Chiapas Mexico
Your private tour to travel like a local and with locals to go deeper into indigenous cultures and the Land of the Mayans. Chiapas is a natural wonder of its own with one of the world's deepest canyons, aqua blue waterfalls, pristine lagoon and cenote, and a jungle with unexcavated Mayan ruins.
*This exclusive tour is offered select start dates throughout the year during the best season January (The Grand Fiesta of Chiapa de Corzo) - June.
Why Travel with us? Experience real encounters with local hosts, mutual personal growth, cultural awareness, support the local community, businesses, and natives. Make an impact on the ecological conservation and wildlife rehabilitation center (donation included). Your Travel Concierge will be with you. We immerse you and personalize private group tours. We advocate healthy and active, Slow Tourism. We are your Certified Accessibility Advocate, certified bilingual guides, and a verified, licensed, insured agency and tour operator.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival and Welcome DinnerStop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
Welcome to Chiapas! We will pick you up at TGZ airport and transport you to your hotel. Please arrive by 15:00 local time and hotel check-in. Welcome dinner will begin at 20:00.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel
Day 2: Living Cultures and City ToursStop At: Palacio Municipal S/N, Zona Centro, 29350 Zinacantán, Chis., Mexico
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 and customs and enjoy a demonstration of professional textile artisans and creators of authentic traditional and modern textiles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Juan Chamula, San Juan Chamula, Southern Mexico
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Homemade traditional breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel
Day 3: National Treasures of Nature and Chiapa de CorzoStop At: Parque Nacional Canon del Sumidero, Chiapa de Corzo Mexico
You will visit one of the deepest canyons in the world, Sumidero Canyon. First, you will drive up to the most impressive viewpoints of the canyon. Then, you will descend for a private boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and discover wildlife, its sacredness and the height of the canyon walls.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapa de Corzo, Southern Mexico
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 and traditional lunch on your own. On all other tours, your guided walking tour will lead you through the historical colonial streets, churches and original Arabian architectural plaza.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel
Day 4: Free day in San Cristóbal de las CasasStop At: San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristobal de las Casas, Southern Mexico
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel
Day 5: Road Trip to Majestic Nature PlaygroundStop At: Cascada El Chiflon, Tzimol 30110 Mexico
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, a spectacular fall of more than 30 meters high. You will hike to other nearby waterfalls.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Chucumaltik, 30108 Comitán, Chis., Mexico
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 on a 2.75 hour drive.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel
Day 6: Land of the MayansStop At: Cascadas de Agua Azul, Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cascadas Agua Azul, Palenque 29920 Mexico
Kickstart 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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Cascadas de Misol-Ha, Carretera Ocosingo Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules, Palenque Mexico
Next, you will visit Misol- Ha Waterfall and enjoy the natural pool and cave behind the falls. You will have time for lunch on your own. Finally, you will end your day checking in at your hotel in Palenque.
Note: Change hotels to Palenque
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel and nature reserve
Day 7: A Day in PalenqueStop At: Palenque, Palenque, Southern Mexico
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star superior hotel and nature reserve
Day 8: Uncovering the Depths of Mayan History and DepartureStop At: Zona Arqueologica de Palenque, Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, Palenque 29960 Mexico
Your tour saves the best for last with Palenque, 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Villahermosa, Villahermosa, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
You will take your private transfer 2.25 hours to the nearest airport, Carlos Rovirosa airport in the city of Villahermosa, Tabasco or connect your tour to our Oaxaca, Mexico Cultural Tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Pricing based on double occupancy"
"Limited Accessibility on select itinerary activities - Please inform us prior to booking if you require accommodations with limited mobility or other special assistance. We will seek to meet your accommodation and explain which itinerary activities could be suitable or adapted for limited mobility."
"Minimum traveler age 12 - Adult pricing is required for youth ages 12 and above."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private 8-day Immersive Cultural Tour of Chiapas Mexico
10/2/2023 - 5/16/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Duration: 8 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We coordinate meeting times and airport pick up points and will contact you prior to the tour start date.
Airports- Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, Km 12.48, Tramo Carretero Vergel Aeropuerto S/N, 29177 Francisco Sarabia, Chis., Mexico
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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