Mexico - Chiapas - Rainforest to Ruins
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,298 ($580 single supplement)
Dates:
Feb 14 2009 - Feb 21 2009
Dec 26 2009 - Jan 02 2009
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Mexico - Chiapas - Rainforest to Ruins Itinerary
(Host City: Villa Hermosa (arrival), Tuxtla Gutierrez (departure))Day 1: Villa Hermosa
Day 2: Tour the ruins of Palenque
Day 3: Lacandon rainforest, Yaxchitlan & Bonampak ruins
Day 4: Agua Azul Falls, San Cristobal
Day 5: Mountain biking, indigenous village visits
Day 6: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas de Corzo
Day 7: Highland Maya villages, traditional weavers
Day 8: Tuxtla Gutierrez
From the Field: Chiapas Vacations
At Austin-Lehman Adventures, our guests are our best ambassadors. Here’s an excerpt from one traveler’s journal about his Chiapas Vacation:“Traveling in Chiapas offers a glimpse into a Mexico undiscovered by most travelers – from breathtaking views of canyons and waterfalls to ancient ruins and indigenous villages, this trip is the perfect combination of natural and cultural wonders.”
~ Marcy Lee McLellan, Guide
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Mexico Chiapas: Rainforest to Ruins
The heart and soul of a last frontier
Welcome to your Chiapas adventure – to 8 days of hiking, biking and touring the heart and soul of Mexico's exotic last frontier.
Explore ancient pyramids, local villages and the remnants of Yaxchitlan, a great Mayan metropolis of the past. Let the rich smell of damp earth fill your lungs as you hike along a path in the Lacondon Rainforest, a cacophony of monkey screams and birdsong spilling from the trees above. Boat into Sumidero Canyon to spot crocodiles, cormorants and herons, swim the rich blue waters of Agua Azul Falls and visit San Cristobal de las Casas, a tranquil colonial town nestled inconspicuously in a mountain valley. Meet world-acclaimed artists at work in their studios and toast the end of each incredible day with an ice-cold margarita and a plate of sumptuous local cuisine before calling it a night in the comfort of a fine hotel, resort, hacienda or villa.
Go behind the scenes with Austin-Lehman Adventures and learn how we put
together our fantastic Chiapas tours and Chiapas vacations. In the August issue of Travel + Leisure, you'll discover the nitty gritty behind Adventure Travel in Chiapas, Mexico >>
This trip was voted one of the top three adventure vacations in the world in 2008 by 3LUXE.
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Distinctive Accommodations
8 days/7 nightsNight 1: Camino Real Villahermosa
The Camino Real Villahermosa is located inside the State’s most important commercial development, just minutes away from the main government offices and the offices of Petroleos Mexicanos, in the heart of Tabasco 2000. Visit the website for Camino Real Villahermosa >>
Nights 2 & 3: Chan Kah Resort VillageLocated at the entrance to the ruins of Palenque, the Chan Kah Resort Village is a jungle retreat equipped with peaceful gardens, lagoon swimming pools and comfortable rooms and suites. It's a tropical paradise only 10 minutes from the center of town. Visit the website for Chan Kah Resort Village >>
Nights 4 to 7: Hotel San Juan de Dios
A picturesque roadside inn located in an ancient area of San Cristobal de las Casas, Hotel San Juan de Dios was once a grand hacienda dedicated to cultivating and grinding corn. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and preserves. Rooms are adorned with antique art and chimneys and open into gardens or private courtyards. Visit the website for Hotel San Juan de Dios >>
A few more reasons why you've gotta go:
- Palenque: Mexico's most breathtaking archeological park. Only a small number of its estimated 500 buildings have been excavated.
- The cascading waterfalls of Agua Azul: they've created the perfect natural Jacuzzi amid a network of aquamarine channels.
- The coffee! Chiapas is Mexico's (and one of the world's) premier coffee growing regions. Be sure to try some of the exceptional local blends.
- San Cristobal de Las Casas: if you like shopping for one-of-a-kind indigenous handmade treasures, there's no better place.
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