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Lacandon Jungle: 2 days with Yaxchilan and Bonampak from Palenque

4.6 (7 reviews) 2 days Free cancellation
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Lacandon Jungle: 2 days with Yaxchilan and Bonampak from Palenque

About this activity

Discover the Lacandon Jungle on a 2-day shared tour from Palenque that combines Mayan sites, an overnight stay in a cabin, and a guided jungle hike.

On the first day you will travel to Frontera Corozal to take the boat to Yaxchilán and then visit Bonampak. When finished, you will have free time and will spend the night in a cabin in the Lacanjá community.

On the second day you will explore the jungle on foot with a guide and visit the waterfalls of the Mactuniná River before returning to Palenque. The experience includes air-conditioned transportation, one night of accommodation, two breakfasts, one dinner, and one lunch.

An option for those who want to combine archaeology and nature with more time to get to know the region. The hike requires moderate physical fitness.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 14 people
People per booking
1–14
Operated by
Selva Azul

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–29 years) · Adults (30–49 years) · Seniors (50–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Travel insurance.
  • Included: 1 Night in Cabins
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Guide to the Jungle Walk

Not included

  • Not included: Tips.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Yachilan and Bonampak

  1. Zona Arqueologica de Yaxchilan

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    The archaeological zone of Yaxchilan, one of the most representative of the Mayan culture, whose origin, splendor and decline left its mark in multiple testimonies that continue to surprise both researchers and tourists in general. Exploits of rulers, ritual ceremonies, daily life, are some of the episodes recorded in various series of hieroglyphs, many of which still await patient investigations by experts who can open new windows to the past.

  2. Zona Arqueologica de Bonampak

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Bonampak, is located in the Lacandon jungle of Chiapas, in the Lacanhá river valley; its extension is more than four square kilometers. The main buildings were built on a chain of hills that run through the center of the valley, from the Sierra de la Cojolita to the river bank.

No drinks.

They stay to sleep in cabins in the jungle in the community of Lacanja.

Day 2 · Walk in the Jungle

  1. Lacanja Chansayab

    3 hours

    We made a walk of approximately 3:30 hrs round trip through the majestic Lacandon jungle; Accompanied by a local guide.

    It is possible to see some species of flora and fauna of the region.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Sevilla Palenque
  • Hotel Canada Internacional
  • Hotel Maya Palenque
  • Hotel Tulija Palenque
  • Hotel Ikzam Palenque
  • Hotel Maya Tulipanes Palenque
  • Hotel Xibalba
  • Hotel la Canada
  • Hotel Quinta Santa Elena
  • Hotel El Chechen

You must be strong in the schedules marked for each tour, We receive our travelers in the

hotels in the downtown area of the city of Palenque. After the scheduled time

there is a waiting window of 20 to 25 minutes as we pass through different hotels.

Using your ticket

You must present your printed or digital ticket 1 day before the tour

required from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or call by phone.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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Lacandon Jungle: 2 days with Yaxchilan and Bonampak from Palenque

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