Day
1

Your journey begins at the Cancun International airport where you guide awaits outside, ready to take you to your hotel. Need to get some supplies at a grocery store? Or want to get cash before the trip starts? Don’t worry, you will be able to make a quick stop on the way to your hotel before your drop-off.
There are no plans for today, so if you arrive early, head down to town and enjoy the beach or visit the 5th Avenue and catch dinner – you decide!

Meals: none
Hotel accommodations: Whyndam Garden or similar Read more...

Day
2

We will depart from Riviera Maya early after breakfast and head towards Dzibanche the proposed site by many LDS Scholars to be Bountiful from the book of Mormon along with Konhunlich. These sites are embraced by the jungle with wildlife in its surroundings and many opportunities to spot local wildlife such as Spider monkeys, howler monkey, coatis, deer, and more.
After an amazing introductory presentation into Book of Mormon geography, we continue our journey west to the city of Escarcega to rest for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Global Express or similar Read more...

Day
3

In Palenque, we will see the tomb of Pakal and the “And it came to pass” Glyph and more. This is one of the most magnificent sites in all the area! You will be amazed by the view and natural beauties. Palenque is surrounded by the forest and mysticism; It is one of the most intriguing archaeological sites in the country, and it is considered as a world heritage site by the UNESCO.
While driving into Palenque, travelers see an abandoned city, a city that does not seem ever have been inhabited by human beings. They see pyramids and plazas covered in the wilderness over a thousand years ago. Even treetops embrace the pyramids, showing their moss-covered peaks. Next, we are off to Misol-ha falls and enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool.
The following nighs we stay near Palenque ruins.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Axkan Arte Eco-resort Read more...

Day
4

Today we will visit 2 of the most artistically emblematic Mayan sites, Bonampak and Yaxchilan. First, we drive south all the way to the Usumacinta River, which divides Mexico and Guatemala, to catch a river raft which will take us upstream to a massive Mayan settlement named Yaxchilan. Our first building to explore will have us feeling like Indiana Jones, as we walk inside the Palace – a three-story governmental building with many rooms, chambers and dark tunnels which we are allowed to explore freely.
Next, we return to Escudo Jaguar, a modern Mayan community, where we will enjoy a meal and continue to our next site.
Bonampak is a smaller settlement located only 40 minutes away but is internationally recognized for its well-preserved murals painted inside a large Temple, which display and narrate the history of the region including the most important battle of the city. Here you will see how the Mayan depicted themselves as some light skinned and others dark-skinned, similar to how Nephites and Lamanites are described in the Book of Mormon.
We conclude our day back at our hotel by Palenque to get a good nights rest and prepare for the next day.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Axkan Arte Eco- Resort Read more...

Day
5

You will visit the famous Agua Azul falls and experience the beautiful hues of blue of the water. Next, we are off to San Cristobal de las Casas, an enchanting Colonial town paved with cobblestone and iron lampposts. Here you will enjoy the evening and the following nights. Upon arrival, head out to town and enjoy a walking tour of the city and visit the Jade Museum to learn about the trade and the beautiful jewelry made from this precious stone.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Mision Grand Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
6

Today we depart towards the state’s capital to a town called Chiapa de Corzo, where we will hop a riverboat and enjoy a wonderful tour down the Grijalva river through Mexico’s “Grand Canyon”. See local wildlife including spider monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas and more. After an enjoyable 2 hour tour of the canyon, we delight ourselves with a local meal back in town.
Our next stop is Tuxtla Guitierrez, considered the state capital, where you will visit the LDS Temple and enjoy a tour of the temple grounds. Don’t forget to take pictures!
We finalize our day back at our hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Mision Grand Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
7

On this day we will enjoy a fascinating tour of the city of San Cristobal de la Casas, a colonial town with beautiful cobblestone streets, old Spanish architecture and lots of lore. After, we will head over to one of the last Mayan communities of the area and witness the fusion of the ancient and modern culture embedded in today’s society. We will visit the San Juan Plaza and the Church and watch live ceremonies and neo-Mayan rituals held within the building. A fantastic day accompanied by a fascinating lecture from our guide. We arrive back to our hotel in San Cristobal to enjoy the evening and visit the many shops which sell the local handicrafts and jewelry.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Mision Grand Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
8

Today we learn about the fascinating culture that gave birth to the Feathered Serpent Cult, which is often compared to Christ and also the people who experts compare to the Jaredites. We depart early from our hotel and direct ourselves towards the Gulf of Mexico to the state of Tabasco. Upon our arrival in the capital city – Villahermosa, we will visit the famous La Venta Museum. The La Venta Museum is the only location in all of Mexico with the last original artifacts that belonged to the oldest civilization of Mexico named the Olmecs. This civilization arrived on ships from a land of “Tartary” and was of great stature according to ancient writings.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Fairfield Inn and Suites or similar Read more...

Day
9

We begin our journey back to the Riviera Maya. Several stops are included on the way back for sightseeing and using restrooms. Our arrival back to Playa del Carmen is scheduled at 6 pm. Once we arrive you may use the rest of the evening for whatever you desire.

*Before hotel drop-off, make sure to schedule your complimentary return shuttle to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel Accommodations: Whyndam Garden or similar Read more...

Day
10

The day has come, today we conclude our journey to the Book of Mormon lands and depart back home. Return shuttles will be scheduled accordingly, 3 hours prior to flight departure. Read more...