Visit the ruins of 2 Mayan sites on a full-day tour of Yaxchilan and Bonampak. Cruise along the Usumacinta River and venture deep into the heart of the Lacandon Jungle.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 13 hours
- Starting time 6:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pickup from hotels in Palenque. Please confirm your pickup time one day before your date of travel.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Mayan ruins of Yaxchilan city, built on the banks of the Usumacinta River
- Take a 1-hour cruise along the Usumacinta River
- Marvel at the murals of the archaeological site of Bonampak
Full description
Benefit from early morning pick-up at your hotel in Palenque, and drive to the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Bonampak, first seen by non-Mayans in 1946. Upon arrival, get 2 hours to explore the site and look at its famous murals.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet on the road, and venture into the lush green rainforest of the Lacandon Jungle. Declared a natural monument on August 21, 1992, the forest extends over some 4,357 hectares and is still inhabited by the Lacandon Maya people. Encounter refreshing streams and marvel at the endemic flora and fauna of the dense countryside.
Upon your departure from Bonampak, take a 30-minute drive towards the frontier town of Frontera Corozal. Then, take a 1-hour boat trip to the hidden ruins of Yaxchilan, also known as "The City of Green Stones.” Once one of the most powerful Maya states along the Usumacinta River, the site is known for its decorative walls and the ruins of “The Labyrinth,” a temple with rooms spread over 3 levels and linked by interior stairways.
Get 2 hours to explore the complex and unravel some of the mysteries of its palaces, temples and public plazas. Then, journey back to Palenque and get dropped off at your hotel at the end of the tour services.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and natural areas
- Driver/guide
- Guide (bilingual)
- 2 meals (including 1 breakfast buffet en route)
- Boat trip to Yaxchilan
- Extra meals and drinks
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- People with high blood pressure
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- The tour lasts approximately 13 hours
- Please be at the correct meeting point and at the right time, otherwise the driver will continue on their route and you will not be entitled to a reimbursement
- The local supplier is not responsible for any weather conditions, blockades or other manifestations that prevent the service from taking place service. Any refund will be partial, depending on the kind of incident
