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Semuc Champey Tour: Reconnect with Nature at the Natural Paradise of Las Verapaces and Kanba Caves
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8 Ratings
Coban
Reconnect with nature at Semuc Champey, a natural paradise in Las Verapaces. Explore Mayan communities, turquoise waters, and natural caves. Get ready for adventure!
Reconnect with nature at Semuc Champey, a natural paradise in Las Verapaces. Explore Mayan communities, turquoise waters, and natural caves. Get ready for adventure!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Coban - The tour will commence early in the morning to ensure ample time for all the exciting activities planned. Guests will be picked up from their hotel lobby in Cobán and transported to Semuc Champey and the K’anba Caves. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive and stunning views.
- Semuc Champey - In the Mayan Q´ueqchi´ language, Semuc Champey…
- Coban - The tour will commence early in the morning to ensure ample time for all the exciting activities planned. Guests will be picked up from their hotel lobby in Cobán and transported to Semuc Champey and the K’anba Caves. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive and stunning views.
- Semuc Champey - In the Mayan Q´ueqchi´ language, Semuc Champey means “where the river hides.” It is a natural 300-meter limestone bridge beneath which the Cahabón River flows. Enjoy a hike to the viewpoint for a bird’s-eye view of the turquoise natural pools, swim, and have fun. It will feel like a dream!
- Cuevas de K’anba - Discover the mystical allure of Guatemalan caverns. These hidden caves, crafted by Mother Nature, offer an extraordinary sense of adventure. Walk through the caves by candlelight and explore the river that flows through this stunning rock shelter, with water levels reaching chest height in some areas. Lunch will follow this exploration.
- Coban - On the return journey to the hotel, guests can relax or take a nap if desired. The tour ensures a safe and comfortable return to the hotel in Coban.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- 4WD Transfer from Lanquín to Semuc Champey
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Semuc Champey Entrance Fee
- Certified Tour Guide
- K’anba Caves Entrance Fee
- Private transportation
- 4WD Transfer from Lanquín to Semuc Champey
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Semuc Champey Entrance Fee
- Certified Tour Guide
- K’anba Caves Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Ever heard the saying ‘unplug to reconnect’? If it’s a refreshing escape into nature that you’re seeking, then Semuc Champey Natural Park is the perfect destination for you. Journey to the ‘Las Verapaces’ region, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life will feel miles away. Traverse through the rain-drenched forests and immerse yourself in the…
Ever heard the saying ‘unplug to reconnect’? If it’s a refreshing escape into nature that you’re seeking, then Semuc Champey Natural Park is the perfect destination for you. Journey to the ‘Las Verapaces’ region, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life will feel miles away. Traverse through the rain-drenched forests and immerse yourself in the tropical utopia abundant with diverse wildlife and vegetation. Experience the rich cultural history of various Mayan tribes. Explore the secluded wonder of Semuc Champey, marveling at its unique turquoise waters and natural pools. Step into the ‘underworld’, as the Mayans once believed, in a network of caves designed for pure amusement on native slides. Are you geared up for this adventure?
- Make sure to bring a swimsuit, a full-body towell, water shoes to be in the natural pools, and comfotable shoes with good traction to go up to the viewpoint
- Use environmentally friendly sunscreen and repellent
- Use sun protection
- You may bring snacks if you wish
Location
Coban
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Maile_a
Aug 24, 2023
Heavenly! - Going through and getting painted in the caves. Swimming in the pools and see all the waterfalls. It was a truly amazing experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special adventure.
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Nicholas_b
Jul 13, 2023
Amazing! Worth every cent. - The tour was an incredible experience - we had the opportunity to see the caves, go tubing down the river, and visit Semuc Champey with ample free time. The local tour guides were knowledgeable, spoke English extremely well and were lively and fun. I would suggest everyone to keep an open mind about the transport between Lanquin to Semuc Champey - it’s an experience that a few not used to it may be taken aback.
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Natasha_r
Apr 9, 2023
Unforgettable Indiana Jones - like experience!!! -
Visiting Kanba Caves was a true adrenalin rush!!! Super exciting and challenging for mind and body!
Our guide Derik was super nice, savy, and always in control. He knows the area very well despite his young age.
Semuc Champey natural pools and surrounding river and falls were gorgeous and refreshing.
The car and driver were top notch. It is a private tour so you go at your own pace and respecting your own limits. However I only recommend it for moderately active, highly adventurous adults and fearless kids.
Lunch could improve.
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308paolaj
May 26, 2022
Beautiful Semuc - Had a wonderful experience with the team provided. Driver was super friendly and fun! Loved the lunch, great service! Would totally do it again!
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Meander15636102745
Jun 4, 2024
Visit to Semuc Champey and nearby Cave. - Wonderful visit Semuc Champey. We had a guide who spoke very little English, even though we paid for an English-speaking guide.
We were able to visit the nearby caves and explored them by candlelight. We hiked to the top of the Mirador for a fantastic view of the River below. Then we were able to relax in the pools above the waterfall. We liked our guide very much. we wish you would’ve interacted more with us. One of the other guides on the property showed us how to move easily between the different pools, even showing us how to slide down the slippery rocks which was a lot of fun.
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H8948vcarmandos
Mar 6, 2024
A perfect walk - The tour was very good, very good guides, good breakfast.
Perfect landscapes, enter the caves, the water runs inside and you can swim, the perfect waterfall, from the top you can see the Semuc pools, I recommend them
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Antoine_r
Dec 7, 2024
Great day trip but way too expensive - This a great day trip to Lanquin and Semuc Champey. Guide and driver are both very nice. Car was very comfortable. The only thing is that this tour is way too expensive for what you’re getting. I’d recommend that people stay one night in Lanquin and organize the visits by themselves from there
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Thomas
Mar 17, 2025
Attention tourist trap! - Attention tourist trap during cave tours near Semuc Champey!
We would like to warn other travellers about a fraudulent scam that happened to us after visiting Semuc Champey:
We were stopped at the exit by a guide who offered the Kanba cave tour.
The tour itself was quite nice with slightly smaller candles. Since the candles were already half burned, the stay in the cave was very short.
He stressed several times that we would get an “all-you-can-eat” buffet for 50 quetzales per person at a discount.
We finally went into 40 quetzales.
Once at the restaurant, the whole thing consisted only of leftovers from a grassed buffet (only salad and meat left), but we still took several plates. When paying, we were suddenly charged 250 quetzales, as they were now billed per plate – contrary to the previous agreement.
As we tried to claim this and the discussions became more heated, several locals suddenly appeared, some of them armed to exert pressure. After a lengthy discussion, the original price was finally accepted.
But that's not all:
He wanted to turn us up a completely overpriced TukTuk by using 4!!! People should sit down. (A total of another 100 quetzales), although we explained to him several times that we paid much less for a tuk tuk for two (60 Q) and it would have to be significantly cheaper for 4 - apart from the space..
We rejected this and stopped a truck.
The guide then stopped the truck and demanded additional tips for his “services”, threatening to call the police.
Our recommendation:
• Be careful when offering “discounted buffets” after tours.
• If you find yourself in a similar situation, remain calm but determined.
• If you feel insecure, it may be better to pay and leave the situation quickly.
We hope that this warning will help other travellers avoid falling into the same trap.
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