7 days tour from San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas to Villahermosa, Tabasco
This trip combines the Lagoon camping tour with the Mayan archaeological sites, tropical jungles and natural parks. The focus is on nature and outdoor activities.

ITINERARY

Day 1: The tour starts in San Cristobal de Las Casas. After breakfast you will be driven to the eastern part of Chiapas where you will take part to a number of activities in Montebello Lakes National Park. Short stop-over in the city of Comitan before continuing on to the Mayan archeological site of Chinkultik. Upon arriving to the national park, you will head strait to the most picturesque area around the lakes for some kayaking in their crystal waters. Accommodation will be in cabins located nearby, on the edge of Tziscao Lake.
Day 2: Transfer at 7:30 a.m. to Amatitlan, where a boat will take you upstream (2-3 hrs) to the small village of Zapata. Once all the camping equipment is ready, you will start a two hour hike to reach the edge of the lagoon. During camping preparation and dinner you will have the chance to swim in the clear, blue water of the lagoon and relax in your hammock.
Day 3: Today will be dedicated to a visit of the lagoon and its surroundings. After breakfast canoes will be taken out to go and see ancient rock paintings, then you can enjoy the sun and a good swim. Later in the day you will return to the campsite for lunch, before taking a 20 minute walk through the jungle to visit the Gruta del Mono (Monkey Cave) The more adventurous visitors in the group may choose to continue hiking for about 1 hour to the Laguna de los Cocodrilos (The Crocodile Lagoon). This walk will offer you the chance to be in close touch with nature, listening to its sounds and discover the area's flora and fauna.
Day 4: After breakfast you will leave the Montes Azules Reserve going back along the same route to Amatitlan. Transfer to the eco-tourist center known as Las Guacamayas (Scarlet Macaw), an important site for the reproduction of this endangered bird. Accommodation in cabins. Breakfast (R), lunch (L), dinner (R)
Day 5: In the morning you will take a short "Guacamayas (Ara Macao) hunting" hike. Obviously, we are talking about bird watching.
After breakfast you will be driven to the village of Frontera Corozal, located upon the Usumacinta River, the natural boundary between Mexico and Guatemala. From there, a 45 minutes boat ride down the river will take you to the Yaxchilan archeological site. Upon returning to Frontera Corozal you will stop to the Lacanja Chansayab eco-tourist centre. Accommodation in cabins. Breakfast (R), lunch (L), dinner (R)
Day 6: You will eat breakfast with some friends from the Lacandon forest, and then take an excursion through the jungle and some waterfalls to reach the Mayan archeological site of Lacanja. In the evening you will visit the ancient Mayan city of Bonampak. Optional day trip: rafting in the Lacanja river and visiting the Lacanja and Bonampak archeological sites. Travel to Palenque in the evening. Accommodation in hotel. Breakfast (R), lunch (L), dinner (R)
Day 7: After breakfast you will visit the extraordinary archeological site of Palenque, with an interesting and informative excursion into the tropical jungle. You are now at the end of this amazing tour of Chiapas, and you will be transferred to Villahermosa airport in Tabasco (if you are leaving Mexico) Breakfast (R), lunch (R)

Food note: (R) Meal in Restaurant, (L) Light Meal (vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, etc.)

What to bring: hiking boots or trainers, clothing for tropical weather (plus jacket or fleece and rain jacket), torch, hat and sun screen, insect repellent.

Number of Participants: minimum 4, max 12 (about 7 people per guide)