south-america·Multi-day tour·11 days
11-Day Mexican Heritage and Adventure Tour from Mexico City[All-Inclusive]: Sumidero Canyon, San Juan Chamula, Las Grutas del Mamut, Rio Lagartos | Free Airport Pick-up
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Mexico city Airport pick-up service
• City tour in: Mexico City, San Crist
•Ticket admission: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan, Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park , Agua Azul National Park , archaeological site of Palenque , Chichen Itzan site
•2 Lunch included in: Agua Azul, Chichén Itzá
•2 dinner included in: Palenque, Campeche
• City tour in: Mexico City, San Crist
•Ticket admission: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan, Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park , Agua Azul National Park , archaeological site of Palenque , Chichen Itzan site
•2 Lunch included in: Agua Azul, Chichén Itzá
•2 dinner included in: Palenque, Campeche
11 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival, we'll provide a transfer to the hotel, after which you will have free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.
IMPORTANT: If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. Until then, you'll have free time to enjoy at your leisure.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Casa blanca(Lafragua 7, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc) - 2
Day 2 — Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City
Today, we'll explore Mexico City and the remarkable site of Teotihuacan, located just 40 km from the capital. After breakfast, we'll begin our journey at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where past and present merge seamlessly. From there, we'll continue to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we'll visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We'll also stop by a local artisan center. On our way back to the city, we'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Latin America. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day will be free.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Casa blanca(Lafragua 7, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc) - 3
Day 3 — Mexico City - Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristóbal de las Casas
We'll provide a transfer to the airport for your included flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. We should get there in just under two hours. Upon arrival, a guide will be waiting to take us to Sumidero Canyon, where we'll embark on a boat ride of just over an hour to marvel at this spectacular natural wonder. The river here reaches depths of more than 250 meters, while towering cliffs over 1,000 meters high rise dramatically around us as we pass through the gorge.
We'll then continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas. The rest of the afternoon will be free to explore this enchanting city in Chiapas, celebrated as one of Mexico's most beautiful colonial cities. Here, most of the population is of pre-Columbian descent, preserving traditional crafts, language, and culture.
Sumidero Canyon
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Diego de mazariegos(Profa. María Adelina Flores 2 Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México) - 4
Day 4 — San Cristóbal de las Casas - San Juan Chamula - San Lorenzo - San Cristóbal de las Casas
After breakfast, we'll set off with a local tour operator to explore the indigenous communities around San Cristóbal de las Casas. Our first stop will be San Juan Chamula, home to the unique Church of San Juan, located in the center of the plaza where locals trade their agricultural products and livestock. Here, a local guide from the community will introduce us to the distinctive customs and traditions deeply rooted in this area.
Next, we'll head to San Lorenzo Zinacantán, where we'll visit the workshop of a family of artisans. We'll have the opportunity to observe their traditional waist loom weaving techniques, as well as learn more about their culture and customs.
Afterward, we'll take a city tour of San Cristóbal de las Casas, including visits to the Temple of Santo Domingo, the Church of La Caridad, the Artisan Market, the Jade Museum, and the Amber Museum. There will also be time for shopping and lunch.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Diego de mazariegos(Profa. María Adelina Flores 2 Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México) - 5
Day 5 — San Cristóbal de las Casas - Grutas del Mamut - El Arcotete - San Cristóbal de las Casas
Today, we'll embark on an 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator. From San Cristóbal de las Casas, we'll visit Las Grutas del Mamut, named due to its rock formation resembling a prehistoric mammoth. This massive cave is filled with impressive rock formations that captivate visitors.
We'll then continue to El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, a scenic site surrounded by lush, varied vegetation and abundant wildlife. Here, a striking natural stone archway, shaped over thousands of years by the flow of the Fogótico River, awaits us. This unique formation combines elements of a natural arch and caves, with numerous caverns, rock formations, and stalactites to explore.
Our final stop will be the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, home to a cave stretching 10.2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of up to 550 meters. An illuminated pathway extends 750 meters into the cave, allowing us to admire the fascinating shapes formed by stalactites and stalagmites over time. This geological marvel is nestled in a conifer forest, where you can also enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, and spelunking activities.
We'll return to San Cristóbal de las Casas where you'll have free time.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Diego de mazariegos(Profa. María Adelina Flores 2 Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México) - 6
Day 6 — San Cristobal - Ocosingo - Agua Azul - Misol Ha - Palenque
Distance travelled: 225 km Landscape: Beautiful mountain landscapes of Chiapas. Villages which retain their ancient Mayan language and traditions.
Important: We suggest you bring comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent and sunscreen - as well as a bathing suit and a towel, to fully enjoy the natural waterfalls and spectacular blue river water.
08:00 - San Cristobal, we head to central Chiapas.
10:45 - OCOSINGO. We stop at the commercial regional capital situated on dairy-farmlands, next to the north Chiapas range, where incredible archaeological remains are found.
11:45 - Ocosingo- departure - We get back on the road and drive through mountains and jungle.
13:45 - Parque Nacional de AGUA AZUL (Agua Azul National Park). Entrance fee and lunch included after the visit, time to have a walk or bathe in the pools and more than 50 waterfalls, which range from 3 to 30 meters in height.
16:30 Agua Azul- departure.
17:45 - MISOL HA. Arrival at this impressive waterfall and its walking trails.
19:00 - Misol Ha- departure.
20:45 - Palenque- arrival. Dinner included.
Important: in some instances, roadblocks might be experienced in the region of Ocosingo due to local social unrest. In that event, we would take an alternative route visiting the City of Villahermosa and the ecological reserve of Yumka instead of the usual stops at Ocosingo, Agua Azul and Misol.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Nututun(Carretera Palenque Ocosingo Km 3.5 Palenque, Chiapas, México.), Hotel plaza palenque inn(KM 27 Carretera Catazaja-Palenque, 29960 Palenque, México) - 7
Day 7 — Palenque - Campeche
Total distance: 360 km.
Scenery: Yucatan Peninsula. Beautiful views over the coastal road of the Gulf of Mexico.
09.00 hrs.- We include entrance and guided visit to the impressive archaeological site of PALENQUE. This Mayan city, surrounded by jungle, reached its peak between 600 and 800 AD. During the visit we will see its temples, pyramids and ball game. Free time for lunch.
12.30 hrs.- Palenque -departure-. We travel to the Gulf of Mexico through the state of Tabasco.
18.30 hrs.- CAMPECHE- Arrival to this Mexican port city known for its colonial buildings and 17th century fortifications created to confront pirate attacks. Dinner included.
Gulf of Mexico
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: City express by marriott campeche(Av. Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez. 12, Fracc. Sector Fundadores, Lote Área, Área Ah, San Francisco de C) - 8
Day 8 — Campeche - Mérida
Total distance covered: 180 km.
Scenery: We'll travel through the Yucatán Peninsula, passing flat landscapes dotted with lush vegetation and traditional villages along the way.
09:00 am – Departure from Campeche. We'll leave behind this coastal city and make our way into the state of Yucatán. In just over two hours, we'll reach our destination.
11:30 am – Mérida. Arrival in the vibrant capital of the state of Yucatán, a city rich in both colonial and Mayan heritage. We'll visit the fortified Mérida Cathedral, the limestone Church of the Third Order, and the Montejo House—a 16th-century mansion that stands as a symbol of Spanish Plateresque colonial architecture.
Free afternoon. We suggest visiting the Museum of the Mayan World on your own.
In the evening, a transfer to the Zócalo will be included, so you can enjoy dinner and take in the lively atmosphere of the city.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton garden inn merida(C17 esquina José Vasconcelos 104-108 A. Col Vista Alegre Merida, Yuc) - 9
Day 9 — Mérida - Izamal - Chichen Itzá - Río Lagartos
Total distance: 290 km
Scenery: Nice stage to get to know the state of Yucatan.
N.B.- Remember to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
08.00 hrs- Merida- departure.
09.15 hrs- IZAMAL- arrival to one of the prettiest cities in Mexico, declared a "Magic town".
10.15 hrs- Izamal, departure.
11.30 hrs- CHICHEN ITZAN,- we include admission and a visit to the most important and renowned vestige of the Mayan civilization, a World Heritage Site where we see the mythical pyramid of Kukulcán and the warriors' temple.
14.30 hrs - After the visit we include a Mayan cuisine lunch.
16.00 hrs- Chichen Itzan- We continue on our beautiful stage through the state of Yucatan.
18.15- RIO LAGARTOS, arrival to this small fishing village in the middle of a Biosphere Reserve.
Note: The hotel infrastructure in Rio Lagartos is very limited. Occasionally, we will have to provide accomodation in Valladolid. In that case, we will visit Valladolid on Sunday instead of Monday and spend more time in Rio Lagartos on Monday.
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: Excluded - 10
Day 10 — Río Lagartos - Valladolid - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancún
Distance: 265 km.
Note: Remember to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimwear and towel, sunscreen and mosquito cream.
08.00 hrs.- We include a boat ride of more than two hours. We enter the biosphere reserve, where we can see crocodiles among its mangroves, lots of birds, including pelicans and pink flamingos. You can also "live the mud experience" by smearing mud with high concentrations of sulfur, minerals and salts that act as exfoliants for the skin, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body.
11.30 hrs- Rio Lagartos, departure. We head to the interior of the peninsula.
14.00 hrs- VALLADOLID- arrival in the third largest city of the Yucatan with a very nice historical city center. We recommend that you have lunch in one of the restaurants in the main square.
16:00 hrs- Valladolid, departure.
17:00 hrs- CENOTE CHOJ HA. We will explore this Cenote managed by the local Mayan community. We will walk along a short trail in the jungle to visit the dry cave and swim in the wonderful lake inside the wet cave.
18:00 hrs- Cenote, departure. Continuation to Cancun.
21.30 hrs- CANCUN, arrival.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Krystal urban cancun(Av. Sayil Manzana 1 Lote 4-07, Supermanzana 4A, Zona Hotelera) - 11
Day 11 — Cancun
Our services end after breakfast. We suggest that any travellers who wish to extend their stay for a few days can do so resting by the beautiful beaches of Cancun or the Riviera Maya.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and continental breakfast
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Mexico City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mérida, Chichén Itzá
- Excursion: San Juan Chamula and San Lorenzo Zinacantan, Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park
- Boat: Sumidero Canyon
- Evening transfer: Zocalo in Merida
- Ticket admission: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan, Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park , Agua Azul National Park , archaeological site of Palenque , Chichen Itzan site
- Flights included: Mexico City - Tuxtla Gutierrez
- 2 Lunch included in: Agua Azul, Chichén Itzá
- 2 dinner included in: Palenque, Campeche
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–12 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 13–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Once the domestic flight ticket is successfully booked, it is non-refundable and cannot be changed.
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
Important info
Special notes
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
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