San cristobal- 4 Days Kayak Tour in Lacandona Jungle In a cabin within the jungle with a shared bathroom
ID: GYG702726-1151383
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
4 days
Description
Explore the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve on a 4-day kayak tour from San Cristóbal. Discover the archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque, and visit the El Chiflón waterfall.
Explore the most biodiverse Biosphere Reserve in Mexico, Montes Azules, by kayaking along the Lacantún River. Discover the impressive archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque, as well as the Lagunas de Montebello National Park and the incredible El Chiflón waterfall ("Bride's Veil").
Day one
We will depart early from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to visit the majestic El Chiflón waterfall and enjoy its fall of more than 70 meters. Afterwards we will visit the Montebello Lakes and later we will move to the Río Ixcan Camp where we will sleep next to the Lacantún River (Lunch, food)
Day two
We will move to the place where we will begin the tour in kayaks and paddle for four hours. At one point along the way we will enter the jungle to have lunch among the lush vegetation. We finish the kayak tour in the Chajul / Loma Bonita ejido where we will meet the truck again. Later we will drive for approximately 3:30 hours until we reach the Lacandon community of Lacanjá Chansayab to sleep at the Río Lacanjá Camp (Breakfast, lunch, dinner).
We traveled on the Lacantún River in double kayaks and rowed an approximate distance of 20 km.
Day Three
Early in the morning we leave for the community of Frontera Corozal where we will take a motor boat to navigate the largest river in Mexico: the Usumacinta River, until we reach the lost city of Yaxchilán, one of the most amazing archaeological zones in Chiapas whose temples are They rise in the middle of the jungle. We return to the Río Lacanjá Camp and will walk an interpretive trail where we will better understand the importance of the high evergreen forest. We will sleep at the Río Lacanjá Camp (Breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Day four
In the morning we will visit the archaeological site of Bonampak which means “Painted Walls”, famous for its mural paintings which are the most preserved and important of the classic Mayan. Later we will move to the archaeological site of Palenque to visit one of the most important Mayan cities. End of service (breakfast).
If you wish, we can return you to the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Highlights
- Explore the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, the most biodiverse in Mexico
- Discover the archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque
- Paddle through the jungle on a kayak tour of the Lacantún River
- Visit the El Chiflón waterfall and the Montebello Lakes
- Sleep in a jungle camp and enjoy the sounds of the howler monkeys
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves physical activity and is not recommended for people with mobility impairments or certain health conditions.
Participants should be comfortable with outdoor activities and spending multiple days in remote areas.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing and gear.
Respect local wildlife and follow your guide's instructions to minimize environmental impact.
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.