The Lost Mayan City Expedition
Nov 12-18 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
Full Price: $2,600 USD
3-Day Trip Extension $1,100
A $500 USD non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place and confirm your booking.
About the tour
Spend 7-Days deep in Mexico’s Lacandon Jungle with host Dakota Wint (Dakota of Earth). Stay in a remote Maya community and travel on foot into the rainforest alongside local Maya guides to reach a very rare undocumented lost city, hiding in the forest.
The jungle is protected and legally governed by the indigenous communities who live in the region. For this reason, governments and archaeologists are not formally allowed in.
This is not a conventional archaeological tour. This is an expedition grounded in respect, cultural permission, and direct experience of a living landscape that few outsiders ever encounter.
Day-to-Day Schedule
Please note: Itineraries may be adjusted due to weather, site access, jungle conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1 — Arrival & Welcome (La Venta Region)
Arrive to Villahermosa International Airport. Transfers to the hotel followed by an evening welcome dinner and introductions, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — La Venta & Olmec Civilization
Visit the La Venta Open-Air Museum, home to the monumental Olmec stone heads and one of Mesoamerica’s most important early ceremonial centers. After exploring the museum and surrounding archaeological features, travel onward toward Palenque.
Visits: La Venta Open-Air Museum (Olmec Heads)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Palenque & Lacanjá Village
Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque, known for its temples, inscriptions, and jungle setting. In the afternoon, continue deeper into the Lacandon rainforest and arrive at Lacanjá Village, home to Lacandon Maya families. Meet with Mayan elders and learn some words from the local dialect, where fewer than 2000 people are still speaking.
Visits: Palenque Archaeological Site, Lacanjá Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Lacanjá Jungle Trek & Lost Maya City
Begin a guided jungle trek from Lacanjá into remote rainforest territory. Visit an unexcavated and undocumented Maya ruin complex, accessible only on foot and rarely seen by outsiders. This day focuses on landscape, exploration, and immersion rather than formal excavation.
Visits: Lacanjá Mayan Village, Remote Maya Ruin Site
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Bonampak & Yaxchilán
Travel to Bonampak, famous for being the best preserved Mayan mural paintings ever found, then continue by boat to Yaxchilán, a major Maya city along the Usumacinta River, surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife.
Visits: Bonampak, Yaxchilán
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 — Return to Palenque & Waterfall Visit
Return to the Palenque region. Visit ‘Cascadas de Misol-Ha’, a dramatic jungle waterfall and natural swimming area, offering a slower pace after several days of exploration.
Visits: Cascadas de Misol-Ha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 — Departure
Morning transfer to the nearest regional airport for onward travel.
Guests who wish to join the trip extension will continue to Tonina and Ocosingo
Meals: Breakfast
TRIP EXTENSION
Day 8 - Ocosingo to San Cristobal
Rest day
Day 9 - Mayan Village excursion
Travel into the mountain villages to witness living Maya traditions, including a church where ancient ceremonial practices are maintained within a Catholic framework, offering a rare look at cultural and spiritual syncretism.
Day 10 - Canyon Sumidero
Visit crocodile-infested river and Canyon Sumidero, have lunch, and tour is completed in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
You can fly back to Mexico City from here.
Booking Details
Full Price: $2,600 USD
3-day trip extension is $1,100 or $3,700 USD Total
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to secure your place.
Private room upgrade $1,000 USD
Full payment details will be provided upon booking
What’s Included
7-day fully guided jungle and archaeological expedition
6 nights of shared accommodations (Private upgrades available)
Expert-led visits to Maya and Olmec sites
A Rare Guided jungle trek to a remote, undocumented Maya ruin site
All ground transportation and boat transfers
All site entry fees, guide charges, and excursion costs
Daily meals as listed
Local guides and logistical support throughout the journey
What’s Not Included
International or domestic airfare
Tips for guides, drivers, and support staff
Health and travel insurance
Health, Safety & Physical Requirements
Participants should be prepared for long days with jungle conditions, humidity, and uneven terrain
Moderate physical fitness is required for hiking and long days
Travel insurance is strongly recommended but not required
For inquiries or to submit your application, contact:
info@thecommunitygarden.org
The Lost Mayan City Expedition
Nov 12-18 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
Full Price: $2,600 USD
3-Day Trip Extension $1,100
A $500 USD non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place and confirm your booking.
About the tour
Spend 7-Days deep in Mexico’s Lacandon Jungle with host Dakota Wint (Dakota of Earth). Stay in a remote Maya community and travel on foot into the rainforest alongside local Maya guides to reach a very rare undocumented lost city, hiding in the forest.
The jungle is protected and legally governed by the indigenous communities who live in the region. For this reason, governments and archaeologists are not formally allowed in.
This is not a conventional archaeological tour. This is an expedition grounded in respect, cultural permission, and direct experience of a living landscape that few outsiders ever encounter.
Day-to-Day Schedule
Please note: Itineraries may be adjusted due to weather, site access, jungle conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1 — Arrival & Welcome (La Venta Region)
Arrive to Villahermosa International Airport. Transfers to the hotel followed by an evening welcome dinner and introductions, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 — La Venta & Olmec Civilization
Visit the La Venta Open-Air Museum, home to the monumental Olmec stone heads and one of Mesoamerica’s most important early ceremonial centers. After exploring the museum and surrounding archaeological features, travel onward toward Palenque.
Visits: La Venta Open-Air Museum (Olmec Heads)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Palenque & Lacanjá Village
Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque, known for its temples, inscriptions, and jungle setting. In the afternoon, continue deeper into the Lacandon rainforest and arrive at Lacanjá Village, home to Lacandon Maya families. Meet with Mayan elders and learn some words from the local dialect, where fewer than 2000 people are still speaking.
Visits: Palenque Archaeological Site, Lacanjá Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Lacanjá Jungle Trek & Lost Maya City
Begin a guided jungle trek from Lacanjá into remote rainforest territory. Visit an unexcavated and undocumented Maya ruin complex, accessible only on foot and rarely seen by outsiders. This day focuses on landscape, exploration, and immersion rather than formal excavation.
Visits: Lacanjá Mayan Village, Remote Maya Ruin Site
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Bonampak & Yaxchilán
Travel to Bonampak, famous for being the best preserved Mayan mural paintings ever found, then continue by boat to Yaxchilán, a major Maya city along the Usumacinta River, surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife.
Visits: Bonampak, Yaxchilán
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 — Return to Palenque & Waterfall Visit
Return to the Palenque region. Visit ‘Cascadas de Misol-Ha’, a dramatic jungle waterfall and natural swimming area, offering a slower pace after several days of exploration.
Visits: Cascadas de Misol-Ha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 — Departure
Morning transfer to the nearest regional airport for onward travel.
Guests who wish to join the trip extension will continue to Tonina and Ocosingo
Meals: Breakfast
TRIP EXTENSION
Day 8 - Ocosingo to San Cristobal
Rest day
Day 9 - Mayan Village excursion
Travel into the mountain villages to witness living Maya traditions, including a church where ancient ceremonial practices are maintained within a Catholic framework, offering a rare look at cultural and spiritual syncretism.
Day 10 - Canyon Sumidero
Visit crocodile-infested river and Canyon Sumidero, have lunch, and tour is completed in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
You can fly back to Mexico City from here.
Booking Details
Full Price: $2,600 USD
3-day trip extension is $1,100 or $3,700 USD Total
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to secure your place.
Private room upgrade $1,000 USD
Full payment details will be provided upon booking
What’s Included
7-day fully guided jungle and archaeological expedition
6 nights of shared accommodations (Private upgrades available)
Expert-led visits to Maya and Olmec sites
A Rare Guided jungle trek to a remote, undocumented Maya ruin site
All ground transportation and boat transfers
All site entry fees, guide charges, and excursion costs
Daily meals as listed
Local guides and logistical support throughout the journey
What’s Not Included
International or domestic airfare
Tips for guides, drivers, and support staff
Health and travel insurance
Health, Safety & Physical Requirements
Participants should be prepared for long days with jungle conditions, humidity, and uneven terrain
Moderate physical fitness is required for hiking and long days
Travel insurance is strongly recommended but not required
For inquiries or to submit your application, contact:
info@thecommunitygarden.org
