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- Platinum Operator
- Destination Services Mexico
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Group Size 1 - 25
- All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Embark on a boat tour of Sumidero Canyon
- Explore indigenous villages with a local guide
- Swim under Chiflón's waterfall
- Tour the ancient Mayan temples of Palenque
- Visit the outdoor La Venta Museum exhibits
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL TUXTLA GUTIERREZ – SUMIDERO CANYON – SAN CRISTOBAL (80 km – 1.5 hrs)
- Day 2 SAN CRISTOBAL – SAN JUAN CHAMULA AND ZINACANTAN – SAN CRISTOBAL (30 km – 1 hr)
- Day 3 SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS – MONTEBELLO LAKES & CHIFLON´S WATERFALL – SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS (230 km – 5.5 hrs)
- Day 4 SAN CRISTOBAL – WATERFALLS – PALENQUE (230 km – 5.5 hrs)
- Day 5 PALENQUE – DEPARTURE VILLAHERMOSA (407 km – 5.5 hrs)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Villa Mercedes
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Mansión de los Angeles
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Casa Mexicana
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Tulija Express
Hotelday 4Chan Kah
Hotelday 4Ciudad Real Palenque
Hotelday 4
Operated by
Destination Services Mexico
Number of tours
18
Age Range
2 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodAverage
Ilya· November 25th, 2024Please keep following in mind: 1). You are going to be traveling with a new and random group of people for every day of the "Experience". 2). Most of the group will be local Spanish speaking people, which is not a problem except that your guide will not be able to focus too much on explaining things to you. It is a huge advantage to be Spanish speaking on this tour. 3). Do not fall the trap of upgrading the hotel. You will be disappointed. We paid an extra fee that was higher than the actual cost of 4 star hotels and still ended up in the same hotels as everyone else. If you can book the hotels yourself. 4). You will be taken to places to eat that are basically cafeterias and more like truck stops. This is not a problem in and of itself since you get to immerse yourself in the life of regular people you will be traveling with. However, if you expect a gastronomic experience you will need to search that out for yourself (there are plenty of options in your free time.) 5). The scheduling is not very efficient. On Day 2 we visited local villages and were home by 3pm. On Day 3 we were driving for 8! hours and came home at 9:30pm which gave us no opportunity to have a nice dinner since on Day 4 we had to get up at 3:30am to drive 8 hours to Palenque. It would have made a lot more sense to switch the activities of Day 2 with Day 3! 6). The long drives are NOT very comfortable. The vans had very uncomfortable seats and were packed. 7). The redeeming qualities were the sights (Gorgeous!), the people (welcoming and friendly), the drivers (professional and helpful). 8). Bring mosquito spray to Palenque. A lot of mosquito spray!Show more
Destination Services Mexico commented on this reviewThank you for all your comments, pretty much appreciated. We will do our best to implement the points covered.Trip date: October 2024- BPBonnie· October 31st, 2023Wonderful experience of the lesser known parts...Show moreDestination Services Mexico commented on this reviewDear Bonnie, Thank you so much for your comments. We are glad to know you had a great time and hope to see you soon in another program of ours. DS Mexico TeamTrip date: October 2023
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Monday1 Sep, 2025To Friday5 Sep, 2025English, SpanishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$1,694NZ $1,440 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Odessa
Asked on April 1st, 2025Can I pay for the tour using a credit card?
Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written April 2025Yes, you can use the credit card you provided during the booking process.
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Desiree
Asked on March 27th, 2025How do I confirm my hotel arrangements?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2025
Please send us the details of your accommodations to confirm your arrangements.
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André
Asked on March 25th, 2025What should I do if I can't print my documents?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2025
Downloading the vouchers and saving them on your mobile phone will be sufficient.
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Myriam
Asked on December 8th, 2024Can I change the dates of my tour?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, you can request changes to your booking dates.
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Eleonora
Asked on September 4th, 2024What is the age range for participants in this tour?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written September 2024
The tour is suitable for all ages, we welcome travelers of various age groups.
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Hannah
Asked on May 17th, 2024What is the standard cost for accommodation during the tour?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written May 2024
The total price for accommodation will vary based on the type of lodging selected; detailed prices are available in the program information.
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Jamie
Asked on March 1st, 2024How can I get assistance if I have questions during my tour?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any enquiries during your trip.
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Christine
Asked on February 28th, 2024How big is the group? What are the upgraded lodging options? What type of vehicle is used for transportation?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written February 2024
Usually our groups are no bigger than 25-30 pax. 4 night's hotel accommodation: Standard Hotel Category = Mansión de los Angeles or similar 3*; Superior Hotel Category = Casa Mexicana or similar 4*. Transport: Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport. Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus to Villahermosa Airport. Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour.
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Christine
Traveler•Written February 2024Please advise the cost of the package if Superior Hotel Category is selected. We will need 2 rooms for our group of 3 adults.
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written February 2024
Option 1: Triple Room Superior Category $2,800.74 USD for the total of three people in one room. Option 2: Double Room (2 pax) Superior Category $2,240.00 USD, Single Room (1 pax) Superior Category $1,331.67 USD
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Geert
Asked on February 26th, 2024What happens if my flight is delayed?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written February 2024
We will adjust your pickup timing if we are informed of flight delays.
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David
Asked on February 2nd, 2024When do I need to arrive at the destination to start the tour?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written February 2024
Please ensure your arrival is before 1:00 PM to be eligible for the tour start.
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