Enjoy The Natural Pools Of Semuc Champey + The Lanquin Caves - Tour from Coban
Overview
Semuc Champey is one of the most popular places to visit when you come to Guatemala, located in Las Verapaces, in the highlands of the country. When you go to Semuc Champey is common not to see a lot of people unlike when you visit other natural attractions in different countries. You will be able to go up to the viewpoint of Semuc Champey and have a bird-eye view of the natural turquoise pools and when you get down drench in its freshwaters. After your visit to this Paradise, we´ll explore the Lanquin Caves. These caves are close to Semuc Champey so the road trip won´t last long. Once getting to the Lanquin Caves it will take us around 45 minutes to explore the entire location. In the past, the Mayas used to believe that caves were the entrance to the infraworld and even nowadays some Mayan Ceremonies take place in the caves of the region.
The Mayan Q´eqchi´communities of the area give their services and protect these places so next generations can enjoy them.
The Mayan Q´eqchi´communities of the area give their services and protect these places so next generations can enjoy them.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to Semuc Champey
- Entrance Fee to Lanquin Caves
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Lanquin Caves
- Entry/Admission - Semuc Champey
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 Natural Park of Semuc Champey and the Lanquin Caves. You can enjoy the road and the beautiful views.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll enjoy an appetizing breakfast in Lanquin town. This town is very close to our first attraction, Semuc Champey!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
In Lanquin town we´ll change the vehicle to a 4X4 in order to get to Semuc Champey. From this point, it will take us between 30 to 40 minutes to get there.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Semuc Champey, Lanquin 16011 Guatemala
This natural paradise feels like heaven on earth. You have to see it to believe that this place is real. It was declared a natural monument in 2005. The 300-m long stone bridge forms multiple turquoise-colored natural pools. Drench in the enchanted freshwaters while enjoying the humid subtropical weather. The Mayan people from the Q´eqchi´ ethnicity named the place “Semuc Champey” which means “Where the river hides” since the Cahabón River runs below the natural bridge with the pools. You will enjoy this place from beginning to end!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
After the time in Semuc Champey, we´ll head to Lanquin town again to take our lunch and continue our journey to the Lanquin Caves. The ride back to Lanquin town will take us from 30 to 40 minutes.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
We will enjoy a delicious lunch in this town prior to visit the Lanquin Caves.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lanquin Caves, Lanquin Guatemala
After lunch, we´ll head to the Lanquin Caves!
The National Park of Lanquin Caves was created in 1995 and is very close to Semuc Champey. Guatemala is mainly populated by native Mayan people and this region is inhabited by the Mayan Q´ueqchi´ ethnic who believe that the Lanquin Caves are a sacred place. This was used to perform Mayan ceremonies in the past and even nowadays are still used for that purpose from time to time. For the Mayans, the entrance to the infraworld is the caves. In Lanquin, the cave system is around 11-km long, and only around 3+ km have been explored and studied. This is the perfect chance to visit a mystical place with little afflux of people and experience a different activity that not all people dares doing. Come join us in this spectacular tour full of fun, discovery, mysticism, nature, and a professional team that will work together to give you a day of adventure like no other!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
Is time to get back to your hotel. The ride is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thank you for traveling with us!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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 Natural Park of Semuc Champey and the Lanquin Caves. You can enjoy the road and the beautiful views.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll enjoy an appetizing breakfast in Lanquin town. This town is very close to our first attraction, Semuc Champey!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
In Lanquin town we´ll change the vehicle to a 4X4 in order to get to Semuc Champey. From this point, it will take us between 30 to 40 minutes to get there.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Semuc Champey, Lanquin 16011 Guatemala
This natural paradise feels like heaven on earth. You have to see it to believe that this place is real. It was declared a natural monument in 2005. The 300-m long stone bridge forms multiple turquoise-colored natural pools. Drench in the enchanted freshwaters while enjoying the humid subtropical weather. The Mayan people from the Q´eqchi´ ethnicity named the place “Semuc Champey” which means “Where the river hides” since the Cahabón River runs below the natural bridge with the pools. You will enjoy this place from beginning to end!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
After the time in Semuc Champey, we´ll head to Lanquin town again to take our lunch and continue our journey to the Lanquin Caves. The ride back to Lanquin town will take us from 30 to 40 minutes.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Lanquin, Lanquin, Alta Verapaz Department
We will enjoy a delicious lunch in this town prior to visit the Lanquin Caves.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lanquin Caves, Lanquin Guatemala
After lunch, we´ll head to the Lanquin Caves!
The National Park of Lanquin Caves was created in 1995 and is very close to Semuc Champey. Guatemala is mainly populated by native Mayan people and this region is inhabited by the Mayan Q´ueqchi´ ethnic who believe that the Lanquin Caves are a sacred place. This was used to perform Mayan ceremonies in the past and even nowadays are still used for that purpose from time to time. For the Mayans, the entrance to the infraworld is the caves. In Lanquin, the cave system is around 11-km long, and only around 3+ km have been explored and studied. This is the perfect chance to visit a mystical place with little afflux of people and experience a different activity that not all people dares doing. Come join us in this spectacular tour full of fun, discovery, mysticism, nature, and a professional team that will work together to give you a day of adventure like no other!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
Is time to get back to your hotel. The ride is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thank you for traveling with us!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.