Tours and Trips in Palenque

Discover some of Mexico's most awe-inspiring locations during this private small-group tour. Hike on foot to the base of Agua Azul for close-up views of the tiered waterfalls. A guide will be on-hand to assist you during the descent. You'll also visit the cascades of Misol-Ha, with an option to swim in a natural pool overlooking the Chiapas rainforest. Upgrade to include lunch or the ruins of Palenque.

Visit one of Mexico's most enchanting Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Palenque, then continue to two gorgeous waterfalls in the Chiapas highlands, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul. You'll see mountain scenery, ancient pyramids, and turquoise pools, with 2.5 hours to explore Palenque alongside a local guide. Learn the stories behind the stones as you tour the UNESCO-listed archeological site, whose elegant architecture has a dramatic backdrop of steep jungle.

Visit the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul during a full-day tour that includes one-way transfer from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. At Agua Azul, you can go swimming at the falls (weather permitting), or walk to additional falls nearby. Afterward, continue to your choice of either Misol Ha - another impressive waterfall, or the National Park of Palenque - one of Mexico's top sites for Mayan ruins. Along the way, you'll pass through the Lacandon rain forest and learn from your guide about the history of Chiapas.

Torn between visiting the Mexican rainforest or a Mayan archaeological site? Go for both. During this fun-filled, double-duty tour, you'll head to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha - two stunning freshwater cascades, flanked by lush jungle - before arriving at Palenque. Then get a peek at well-preserved ancient ruins, like the Temple of the Sun, an iconic stepped pyramid. Transfer from San Cristobal is included.

Hidden in the Lacandona Jungle, the temple complex of Bonampak"”"painted walls" in the Mayan language"”is home to the exquisitely preserved Temple of Murals. With this tour, experts lead you to these partially restored, ancient Mayan frescoes. The tour also includes a visit to the Lacanja indigenous group in the Montes Azules Biosphere, and a dip in waterfall pools after a guided jungle hike.

Combine visits to the Palenque archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the waterfalls at Misolha and Agua Azul in a single tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Spend a few hours learning about Mayan culture at the important archaeological site with your guide, then move on to the waterfalls to cool off and take in the natural scenery. Breakfast, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Get an early start to a full day of sightseeing at Cascadas de Agua Azul, Misol-Ha Waterfall and Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the natural splendor of a series of cascading waterfalls and dip into turquoise pools below the 115-foot-tall (35-meter) Misol Ha. Then visit the restored archaeological ruins of Palenque, a former Maya city-state dating back to the 7th century. Round-trip transport is provided from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Pair Maya ruins sightseeing with a cheese-tasting tour fit for foodies, and you have this memorable 13-hour tour from Villahermosa in Tabasco. Explore the UNESCO site of Palenque, an ancient Mayan city shrouded by jungle. Walk around the unique limestone ruins of Pomona, another Maya archaeological site. In the town of Tenosique, taste several cheeses at a farm, including the delicious and creamy "˜queso de poro' variety. Round-trip air-conditioned hotel transport included.

Combine visits to Yaxchilan, the ruins of Bonampak, and the Lacandona Jungle on this full-day tour from Palenque. With your guide in the lead, learn about the Maya history at Bonampak, then take a boat on the Usumacinta River. Explore the pre-Hispanic sites in the ruins of Yaxchilan, then stop in Frontera Corozal for a traditional Mexican lunch. All entrance fees and transportation are included.

Enjoy a day at Agua Azul, a series of waterfalls in Chiapas. There, you'll have time to swim and explore, plus see the Misol-Ha waterfall, a 115-foot (35-meter) jungle waterfall, from which you'll be able to take in panoramic views of Chiapas. The day trip also includes a stop at the archeological site in Palenque before returning to your hotel.

Experience Mexico's ancient history on a full-day tour to the archaeological site of Palenque. Going with a guide ensures you have context as you walk through the unmarked ruins, and allows you to avoid navigating alone. Rather than sit in shuttle for hours on the way to Palenque, break up the trip with stops at secluded waterfalls, and take a dip if time allows.

Combine visits to the Misolha Waterfalls and Agua Azul on this jungle tour from Palenque. Explore the canyons, cliffs, and waterfalls of both natural areas while learning about the local flora and fauna from a guide. National park fees and round-trip transportation from Palenque included.

Visit the ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak on this small-group full-day tour from Palenque. Start early and have breakfast en route to the Yaxchilan Archaeological Site, which is located deep in the Lacandon Jungle, and can only be reached by boat on the Usumacinta River. Upon arrival, your guide shows you around the extensive Mayan ruins. Then stop for lunch before continuing to Bonampak, a smaller site with vibrant Mayan murals that date to 800 AD. Your tour includes guide, air-conditioned minivan, breakfast and lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.