Chiapas & Yucatan 6 Day Tour Package to Cancun
Day 1: Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristóbal
On your arrival at Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, we'll pick you up and head straight to the Sumidero Canyon, delving into Mexico's impressive natural beauty. We'll enjoy a two hour boat cruise through this spectacular gorge, admiring the sheer cliff faces and lush rainforest either side of the Grijalva River and watching out for the incredible wildlife that inhabits the ravine. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles, monkeys and birds!
Then, we'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby, and then we'll make our way to the hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas, where we'll spend the night.
Day 2: San Cristóbal de las Casas
After breakfast, we'll head to the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Here, we'll visit a local market in San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of the most typical in the region. In fact, hundreds of locals gather here daily to sell their handmade products. Almost entirely inhabited by Tzotzil Maya people, these towns offer a unique look into the culture and traditions of this ancient civilization. As well as taking in the bright colours and vibrant atmosphere in the streets, we'll visit the famous whitewashed Church of San Juan Chamula, where Catholic and local religious beliefs come together in a fascinating place of worship.
In Zincantan, we'll be welcomed into a family cooperative, where we'll get to witness the pre-Columbian waist-weaving technique. Then, we'll return to San Cristobal de las Casas for a well-deserved lunch break and afterwards, you'll then have the rest of the day free in San Cristobal.
Day 3: San Cristóbal - Agua Azul Waterfalls - Palenque
Leaving San Cristobal behind, we'll set off to the northeast. Having enjoyed breakfast, we'll arrive at Palenque fully energised. You'll be enchanted by the mesmerising beauty of the Agua Azul waterfalls, and you'll even enjoy a refreshing dip in the sparkling blue water of their natural pools.
We'll also make a stop to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Day 4: Palenque - Yaxchilán - Palenque
After a filling breakfast, we'll leave Palenque behind in exchange for Corozal. Upon arrival, we'll take a shuttlebus to the archeological site of Yaxchilán.
Shrouded by lush jungle foliage, this ancient Maya city sits along the Usumacinta riverbanks. Did you know it dates back to about 200 to 900 A.D.? Piece by piece, we'll uncover the central vestiges of temples and palaces as we share the history of the places with you.
Then, we'll head back to Palenque for some lunch nearby.
Day 5: Palenque - Campeche
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll make our way to some of the most important Mayan ruins in Mexico. The Palenque archaeological site is home to spectacular Mayan architecture and sculpture, as we'll discover on our guided tour of the ancient city. We'll see the impressive Temple of the Inscriptions, the Palace, the Temple of the Count and the Temple the Cross, which make up just a small percentage of the historic metropolis.
Next, we'll continue to Campeche to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. With full bellies, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the coastal city's quaint historic centre. You'll then get to further explore on foot, admiring the colonial architecture of its houses, churches and old city wall up close.
Day 6: Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida
We'll have breakfast at the hotel before visiting the archaeological site of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the lush Mexican jungle that proved to be the ancient city's downfall. Marvel at the towering Pyramid of the Magician, the Governor's Palace and the Great Pyramid as you discover how they've been excavated from the rainforest.
After exploring Uxmal, we'll make a pitstop for lunch. Then, we'll head to Merida, known as "the White City," where we'll tour emblematic landmarks like the Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and the Casa de Montejo, before relaxing ready for our final day.
Day 7: Mérida - Chichen Itza - Cancun or Riviera Maya
Having had our last breakfast at the hotel, we'll leave Merida behind in the direction of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza. Learn all about the Maya civilisation as you explore this legendary ancient city and admire its incredible structures, impressive both for their sheer size and for the intricate detail of their architecture. We'll see the Great Ball Court, one of thirteen in the city where the Mesoamerican ball game was played; the Skull Platform where human sacrifice victims were impaled, and the Sacred Cenote, a natural sinkhole used in ancient Maya rituals.
We'll enjoy a delicious lunch together on the last day of our adventure, before heading to Cancun or Riviera Maya to drop you off at your selected hotel or the airport.
What Does the Tour Include?
Our Chiapas and Yucatan 6 Day Tour Package includes five nights' accommodation with five breakfasts (1 box breakfast) and one lunch, transfers to and from Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport and transport around the country. An English-speaking guide throughout the tour and all entrance fees to monuments described in the itinerary are included.
You'll need flights arriving in Tuxtla Gutiérrez before 1 pm on the day you've booked to start your tour and departing from Cancun after 6:30 pm on the last day of the tour (unless you're staying in Cancun or Riviera Maya, in which case you'll be dropped off at the hotel you've booked).
Accommodation
This 7-day tour package includes 6 nights' accommodation in the following hotels. Prices are based on two people sharing a double or triple room with half-board:
- San Cristóbal: Mansión del Valle or similar (3*)
- Palenque: Hotel Ciudad Real Palenque (3*)
- Campeche: Hotel Plaza Campeche or similar (3* or 4*)
- Merida: Hotel City Express Plus or similar (3.5*)
Changes to Itinerary
Please note that the order of the itinerary of this six-day tour package is subject to variation due to the closure of monuments on certain days.
