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San Cristobal: La Venta River Sacred Canyon 4-Day Expedition

By Explora Ecoturismo y Aventura
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,238 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the Sacred Canyon, a place of ancient civilisations and rock formations
  • Explore the Ocote Biosphere Reserve, a jungle that is home to diverse wildlife
  • Paddle down the La Venta River and see the Malpaso Dam from a motorboat
  • Camp in the jungle, sleep under the stars, and cook meals over an open fire
  • Trek to the Tunnel of La Venta, a natural arch that towers over 400 metres high

Activity location

    • San Cristóbal de las Casas
    • San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Real de Guadalupe 46, Barrio de Guadalupe, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Meksiko
    • San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

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San Cristobal: La Venta River Sacred Canyon 4-Day Expedition

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English
Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
NZ$2,238.43 x 2 AdultsNZ$4,476.86
Total
Price is NZ$4,476.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from San Cristóbal to La Venta and back
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Motorboat at Malpaso Dam
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Camping equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kitchen equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    River equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meals for all 4 days (last day's dinner not included)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Major medical expenses insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Last day's dinner

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Glass objects, Littering, Plastic bottles, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 15 years, People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Embark on a 4-day expedition along the Río La Venta, a 48-kilometer river that runs through the Ocote Biosphere Reserve. Discover the Sacred Canyon, a place that holds remnants of ancient civilisations on its most inaccessible walls.

Day 1: San Cristobal - Unidad Modelo - La Venta River
Depart from San Cristobal at 5 AM towards the Unidad Modelo village. Descend a 200-meter slope to the river and journey for 6 hours to reach the camping point.

Day 2: La Venta River - Tunnel of La Venta
Today's journey will be 6 hours long. During the trek, portage the equipment at a place known as the “small landslide.” Subsequently, visit the Tunnel of La Venta, a natural arch towering over 400 metres high. Sleep outside the tunnel.

Day 3: La Venta River - The Great Landslide
Portage equipment for approximately 3 hours at a place called “The Great Landslide.” After passing the landslide, navigate for 2 hours to reach the camping point.

Day 4: La Venta River - Malpaso Dam - San Cristobal
Paddle for 4 hours to reach the Malpaso Dam, where a motorboat will pick you up and take you to the Raudales village. Later, travel back to San Cristóbal.

Location

Activity location

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    • San Cristóbal de las Casas
    • San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Real de Guadalupe 46, Barrio de Guadalupe, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Meksiko
    • San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico