San Cristóbal: 3-Day Rafting Tour with Waterfalls & Ruins Shared bathroom cabin
ID: GYG702498-1150863
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day adventure from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the Lacandon Rainforest. Visit the Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls, the Yaxchilán and Bonampak archaeological sites, and more.
Embark on a 3-day rafting tour in the Lacandon Rainforest. Visit the most biodiverse Biosphere Reserve in Mexico: Montes Azules. Explore it by inflatable raft on the Lacanjá River and discover the impressive archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque, as well as the Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls.
Day 1
Depart early from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to visit the turquoise waters of the Agua Azul waterfalls (which turn brown during the rainy season). Next, head to the Misol-Ha waterfall, where you can marvel at its 35-meter drop. In the afternoon, journey to the Lacandon community of Lacanjá Chansayab to stay overnight at Campamento Río Lacanjá. (Lunch and dinner included)
Day 2
In the morning, travel to the Chol community of Frontera Corozal, where you take a motorboat to navigate Mexico's largest river, the Usumacinta, to reach the lost city of Yaxchilán, one of Chiapas' most astonishing archaeological sites with temples rising in the middle of the jungle. Afterward, return to the camp to start your rafting trip on the Lacanjá River.
The first part of the rafting features a sequence of waterfalls lasting approximately one hour, with small falls (less than a meter) and some larger Class III falls (up to 2.5 meters). Hike to the Lacanjá archaeological site, just 15 minutes from the river. After that, visit the Moctuniha waterfalls for a swim and lunch. Return to the camp by walking through the lush rainforest. Overnight at Campamento Río Lacanjá. (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Day 3
In the morning, visit the Bonampak archaeological site, meaning "Painted Walls," famous for its murals, which are the best-preserved and most important of the Maya Classic period. Then head to the Palenque archaeological site, one of the most significant cities of the Maya world. End of the service. (Breakfast included)
If desired, arrange your return to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Highlights
- Discover the turquoise waters of the Agua Azul waterfalls and Misol-Ha falls
- Explore the jungle by inflatable raft on the Lacanjá River
- Visit the archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque
- See the impressive murals at the Bonampak archaeological site
- Enjoy a swim in the Moctuniha waterfalls and a hike to the Lacanjá site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If desired, we can arrange your return to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.