Do Rappel In The Caves Of Bombil Pek + Lunch - Tour From Coban
Overview
This tour has been designed for all those adventure and adrenaline seekers out there. We´ll spend the day outdoors enjoying nature, we´ll descend to the cave's entrance by rappelling, we´ll also walk through the magnificent Bombil Pek Caves.
The Bombil Pek Caves are located in the county of Chisec in the Alta Verapaz Department, around two hours away from the center of Coban. The place was discovered in 1972 but it was opened to the public until 2002. These amazing caves are administrated by the El Porvenir community which provides all the necessary equipment to make this an unforgettable experience.
The Bombil Pek Caves are located in the county of Chisec in the Alta Verapaz Department, around two hours away from the center of Coban. The place was discovered in 1972 but it was opened to the public until 2002. These amazing caves are administrated by the El Porvenir community which provides all the necessary equipment to make this an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to Bombil Pek Caves
- Rappel Fee
- Equipment for espeleology and rappel will be provided at no cost
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and take you to the Bombil Pek Caves. Relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
After the 2-hour road trip, we will arrive at "Bombil Pek" Caves! Before starting our tour we want to take a few minutes to let you know about today´s itinerary and the security protocols we´ll follow. You can feel free to ask any questions at any time and we´ll be glad to help.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
Can you picture yourself entering the infraworld through a cavern system with lots of interesting formations of minerals? The ancient Mayas used to believe that caves were the entrance to the infraworld where some of their deities lived. Caves are still a sacred place for our living Mayan culture in Guatemala.
It is believed that the word “Bombil” means in q’eqchí “Sacred Stone”. The caves were seen as a pilgrimage place and different ceremonies used to take place here to ask for good harvests, health, power, among other requests.
Ceramic pieces and skulls were found here as well as rock painting. The rock painting dates approximately 28 centuries back and this was the first place in Guatemala where rock paintings were discovered!
This will be a day full of adventure and surrounded by a lot of nature. Have fun by practicing rappeling to get down where the entrance to the caves is located. Discover the mineral formations inside and connect with the beliefs of an ancient culture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
After all the activities, we´ll return to the bus. This will take us one hour walking through nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chisec, Chisec, Alta Verapaz Department
Afterward all the adrenaline and adventure we´ll go to a nice local restaurant located just 2 minutes away from where the Bombil Pek Caves are located. Enjoy an artisanal pizza or a variety of other dishes they prepare.
Lunch is included and you can choose between the artisanal pizza or any other dish on the menu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
The last point in our itinerary is to take you back to your hotel in Coban so you can rest.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and take you to the Bombil Pek Caves. Relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
After the 2-hour road trip, we will arrive at "Bombil Pek" Caves! Before starting our tour we want to take a few minutes to let you know about today´s itinerary and the security protocols we´ll follow. You can feel free to ask any questions at any time and we´ll be glad to help.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
Can you picture yourself entering the infraworld through a cavern system with lots of interesting formations of minerals? The ancient Mayas used to believe that caves were the entrance to the infraworld where some of their deities lived. Caves are still a sacred place for our living Mayan culture in Guatemala.
It is believed that the word “Bombil” means in q’eqchí “Sacred Stone”. The caves were seen as a pilgrimage place and different ceremonies used to take place here to ask for good harvests, health, power, among other requests.
Ceramic pieces and skulls were found here as well as rock painting. The rock painting dates approximately 28 centuries back and this was the first place in Guatemala where rock paintings were discovered!
This will be a day full of adventure and surrounded by a lot of nature. Have fun by practicing rappeling to get down where the entrance to the caves is located. Discover the mineral formations inside and connect with the beliefs of an ancient culture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek, North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala
After all the activities, we´ll return to the bus. This will take us one hour walking through nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chisec, Chisec, Alta Verapaz Department
Afterward all the adrenaline and adventure we´ll go to a nice local restaurant located just 2 minutes away from where the Bombil Pek Caves are located. Enjoy an artisanal pizza or a variety of other dishes they prepare.
Lunch is included and you can choose between the artisanal pizza or any other dish on the menu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
The last point in our itinerary is to take you back to your hotel in Coban so you can rest.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Entrance to the caves is not recommended for people with claustrophobia or fear of the dark
- Access to the cave is through a fairly small hole in the rock wall so it is not recommended for people with overweight
- Rappelling is not recommended for people with vertigo or fear of heights. if this is your case, we will go down through wooden stairs.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.