Join us in Chiapas Mexico for ten nights and nine full days as we explore the natural beauty and the arts and culture of the Chiapas highlands including San Cristóbal de las Casas and Comitán.
All of our tours offer a wide variety of unique experiences while also providing chances for guests to adjust the plans to match their desired speed and intensity.
Read the tour Itinerary summary below for more details.
Throughout the trip we will have the opportunity to dine at a wide variety of extraordinary restaurants (from casual street food to fine dining). While the tour offers many unique scheduled experiences, its casual structure also provides daily opportunities for guests to adjust the plans to match their interests and desired speed and intensity.
IDENTIFICATION ~ A valid passport is required.
ALTITUDE ~ Tuxtla Gutiérrez: 1,713 ft ~ San Cristóbal: 7,200 ft ~ Comitán: 5,500 ft
WEATHER ~ March is typically dry in Chiapas. In the highlands where we spend the majority of our time (San Cristobal & Comitan), the temperatures range from high of 75f to low of 44f. In the lowlands of Tuxtla, where we fly into and visit the Canyon, it is warmer at 94f day and 68f night.
ACCOMMODATIONS ~ We stay in unique boutique hotels.
PHYSICAL EXERTION ~ Moderately High Exertion (4 of 5) – This tour consists of casual walking on uneven cobblestone streets with hills. To take full advantage of some of the sites, tourists will need to climb multiple flights of steps (at a slow pace). Some excursions, such as the waterfalls and the national park, have options that range from casual relaxing visits with limited climbing to intense hiking and climbing experiences. We spend some time traveling by van over dusty, bumpy roads – those prone to motion sickness or dust allergies may want to bring medication.
The tour must “make” with a minimum of 6 people by November 10, 2024.
The tour must “make” with a minimum of 6 people by November 10, 2024.
Monday – Travel/Arrival day – the only scheduled event this day is our welcome dinner.
Tuesday – Wednesday we will travel through the Chiapas highlands via van, exploring the folk arts, fine arts, unique cultures, and an awe-inspiring range of natural beauty. We will stay two of these nights in Comitán and the remainder in San Cristóbal de las Casas. The itinerary of experiences includes:
• Walking tours of multiple colonial towns
• Visits with artisans working in textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and basket weaving as well as studios of contemporary painters
• Amazing waterfalls of Cascadas el Chiflón with opportunities for hiking and zip-lining
• Optional boat ride through Sumidero Canyon
• Visit to Parque Nacional Lagunas de Montebello on the border with
Guatemala
Thursday – Travel/Departure day – no official tour events are scheduled.