5 days round trip from San Cristobal de las Casas into the Lacandon Jungle, Chiapas
This tour will take you to one of the most important bioreserves in Mexico: The Montes Azules, to some kayaking along the Lacantum river and to visit the archeological sites of Yaxchilan, Bonampak and Palenque.
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You will descent the Lacantum river on Tandem kayaks (2 people) covering a distance of approximately 26 kilometers.

The descent down the River Lacanja is not white water rafting, it is rather a river that has waterfalls and stretches of flat water (class I).
There is only a part with larger class III falls (maximum 2.50 meters high). This is a very scenic trip during which you should be able to see various forest animals.

Itinerary

Day 1: Early departure from San Cristobal de las Casas to visit Chinkultic and the Montebellos Lakes. Move on to the Ixcan river in the Lacandon Jungle, where you will board kayaks and row for an hour to arrive at the 'Ixcan' campsite. You will spend the night in the middle of the jungle (accommodation in beds, included meals: lunch, dinner)

Day 2: You will start rowing at 10 am along the Lacantum river for a couple of hours. Visit of a small archaeological site hidden into the jungle. Transfer from the ejido Chajul to 'Las Guacamayas Camp' (1 hour and half journey) for overnight accommodation. During the trip along the river long-tailed brilliantly colored macaws will cross your path, and at night you can hear monkeys howling around the camp. (included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Early departure by truck to reach the Frontera Corozal, where you will board a boat on the Usumacinta river, destination the lost city of Yaxchilan Visit to one of the most amazing Mayan archaeological sites in Chiapas: its temples rise amidst the jungle. Afternoon transfer to the 'Campamento Ri­o Lacanja' in the Chiapas jungle. (accommodation in beds at the camp, included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Visit of the Bonampak archaeological site, which means "painted walls", as there you can admire the only example of Mayan murals in Mesoamerica. Return to the campsite to begin your rafting journey along the Lacanja river.
The first part of the raft is a series of small falls (less than 1 meter) for about 1 hour. Then you will find some higher class III falls (maximum 2.50 meters high). After another hour rowing you will reach the archeological site of Lacanjá, which is about 15 minutes walking distance from the river into the jungle. You will then visit the Moctuniha waterfalls where you can will swim and have lunch. Return to the campsite hiking through the thick jungle. (accommodation at the Lacanja river camp, included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 5: Early departure from the camp to Palenque to visit one of the most important Mayan sites in Mexico. On the way back to San Cristobal, you will visit the Misol-ha and the Agua Azul waterfalls. Arrival in San Cristobal at 9 pm (included meals: breakfast)

TOUR DATES: Every couple of weeks, according to requests

Number of participants: minimum 4, maximum 18 people.

Things to bring with you on tour:

The clothes you will wear during kayaking and rafting will get wet, we suggest that you wear light shorts, t-shirt and trainers (a pair you do not really care much about)
Have at least another pair of shoes with you as it might take a while for the trainers to get dry, and maybe a pair if sandals.
For staying at the camp and visiting the archaeological sites bring summer clothes, although its better if you have at least one long sleeve shirt and long trousers which will protect you much better from sun and insects.
Bring also toiletries, towels, hat, sun screen and insect repellent.
You will also need a torch with extra batteries with you to walk around the camp at night (although cabanas, bathrooms and the restaurant are lighted of course) Bed linen are provided and you do not need sleeping bags or camping gear
Do not forget your camera; dry bags are provided during the river trips, so you can take some photos also while rafting!!