3-Day Tour of Cobán and Semuc Champey from Antigua
Overview
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72 hours
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Explore central Guatemala on a 3-day trip from Antigua. Visit the city of Cobán and hike around the forest of El Biotopo del Quetzal. Spend a day visiting Semuc Champey, with its natural pools, and visit Lanquin Caves to learn about these formations from your expert guide. You’ll also visit Rey Marcos Caves and take a guided exploration of this beautiful cave complex. This 3-day tour is a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s natural beauty in a fun way.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Antigua Guatemala - Biotopo del Quetzal
Accommodations
Overnight at Park Hotel Resort or Similar
Biotopo Del Quetzal
Hike through the forest of El Biotopto del Quetzal with your guide and keep an eye out for Guatemala’s native bird, the quetzal.
Lanquin Caves and Semuc Champey
Accommodations
Overnight at Park Hotel Resort or Similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lanquin Caves
Visit Lanquin Caves. Part of a national park, these limestone caves are lit by lanterns, giving them a mysterious feel.
Semuc Champey
Visit to Semuc Champey, home to hundreds of natural pools. Take a swim in the various pools or relax on the surrounding rocks.
Rey Marcos Caves - Antigua Guatemala
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Grutas del Rey Marcos
Explore the large cave complex with your guide and admire the beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Meals as listed in the itinerary (B=breakfast)
2 nights of standard hotel accommodation
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caves
Carol L,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I felt entirely safe. Also very responsible driver—Pedro Larios. I would recommend to my friends and colleagues.
10/10 Recommend
jennadF7661ZS,,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience!!!! I went with one other friend and we had a fun and comfortable experience. Carmen was our guide and she was AMAZING!!!! She is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, kind, and hilarious! Cant recommend this enough. We had this tour in the middle of a two week trip so it was a great intermission between some intense activities planned. Wonderful way to see some areas between antigua / flores.
Visit now before it’s lost to developers!
Z7531QQdavidw,,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mirko was our driver and guide for three days. Mirko was a very good driver on dangerous roads. He also has a relaxed personality that made for enjoyable conversations in English. Just so you know, it is a 6 hr drive from Antigua to the ParkHotel. Most of your time will be spent getting to your destinations. Once you leave the hustle and bustle of Guatemala City, you are in for a visual treat as the central highlands are stunning and diverse. Lanquin Cave is a national park, but it is poorly maintained and quite dangerous because you are walking on very slippery wet rocks or wooden stairs. Enjoy it but be very careful because a bad slip will quickly end your vacation. On day two you have the option to visit another wet, slippery cave or visit an orchid private reserve. I highly recommend the orchid private reserve. It’s run by three generations of a single-family who saw the clearcutting deforestation around them and decided to protect these little fragile flowers that grow on the trunks. Guatemala’s central mountains boast 800 species of orchid, but they are threatened by the same destruction that is putting Semuc Champy at risk. The jungle and karst pools of Semuc are incredibly beautiful and worth the journey. Sadly, developers are clearing the jungle to make way for a new paved road to this small and fragile site. Once the road is complete expect uncontrolled development that will absolutely destroy the environment. Monkeys, Quetzals, toucans and wild mammals are already gone. The government of Guatemala clearly does not value their environmental resources, so enjoy them while you can. Do stop for traditional candies made from cardamom.
The best parts of Guatemala
EFRAIM F,,May 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide DAVIS a great person . We enjoyed our time and received full professional explanation of the sightseeing and the culture of Guatemala
Highly recommend this trip!
kathyfZ1359AW,,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Semuc Champey alone was worth it. Very convenient to be driven around. Tour guide was excellent! Park Hotel was also very nice and the food was good. Breakfast was also nice, coffee was good. Pick up was right at hotel so also great. 🇬🇹
Visit beauties safely and comfortably
LetiM2,,Feb 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ambitious program only achieved with professional guides, which we obtained, our guide and driver Diego, was excellent professional and excellent company. All the things we saw and learned thanks to the infrastructure and our guide. Spectacular landscapes and safe visits.
Great tour. Must do!
Maria T,,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Trip! Esteban was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Gave us great tops for dinning. It was a private tour. We stayed at a nice hotel with great commodities. Would definitely do again!
Great private tour experience!
MercedesCM1234,,Mar 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were expecting a large group but were pleasantly surprised when we were the only two people on this tour. Our guide, Mirko, was very knowledgable and provided us lots of information about the sites. He drove very carefully and always recommended very good restaurants! He was more than happy to help in any way that he could, and ensured that the long journeys were as comfortable as possible!
The highlight of my Guatemala trip!
Jessi G,,Jul 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I will recommend this tour to anyone that travels to Guatemala. Not only were the sites amazing but my tour guide Pedro was phenomenal. I ended up being the only person on my tour, so I was worried in the beginning, but I had an amazing time. Pedro was friendly and knowledgeable, and made sure my trip was unforgettable. The drive was a few hours (I think about 4-5 hours) but the view was gorgeous and Pedro was great to talk to. Now for the sites -- The caves were amazing! You can take your time exploring. The Quetzal park was also beautiful with lots of birds and nature. The best part though was Semuc Champey, absolutely stunning. We did a hike first so that we could view it from the top (pretty moderate hike) and then we cooled off by swimming in the pools. One of the top places I've been in my life. Also, the hotel where I stayed was a beautiful resort. It is fairly outside of Coban, but being busy all day, I was happy to come back to the hotel, eat dinner and relax the rest of the evening. The hotel has many restaurants, and even some peacocks, and the staff there was super friendly. Overall, if you want to do something a bit different outside of Antigua, take this tour!!!!
Coban/Semuc Champey trip
usdcali4,,Feb 17, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really beautiful tour and the tour guide was very accommodating and very knowledgeable. The company director, Lorenn, is very responsive and speaks English well.
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