Guatemala · SEMUC CHAMPEY TOURS
The pools are worth the road, and the road is the point of the planning. These 4 compare the day trips from Lanquín with the longer runs from Antigua and Flores, including cave time, the mirador climb and what you can leave behind.
Meet in Lanquin and ride a local safety truck to Kanba Cave, where a bilingual guide leads you through 1,000 meters of rock, water, and narrow channels. Then tube the Kahabon River and swim in Semuc Champey’s famous pools. Bring cash for the 110 GTQ park fee and lunch.
Travel by private vehicle from Guatemala City to Semuc Champey, with an English or Spanish guide, a restaurant stop, time in Alta Verapaz and Cobán, a 4x4 ride, the Cahabón River, Kamba caves, and four hours at the pools. Guides have included Mervin and Ludwin, but confirm exactly what guiding and entrance fees cover.
“Our guide mervin made the trip such a memorable one! We couldn’t enjoy Semuc Champey much due to the crowds during the Easter weekend, but definitely a good cultural experience and a nice place to visit!”
You’ll leave Guatemala City for Semuc Champey with private transport, a bilingual guide, and 4x4 access. Expect a long road day, a viewpoint over the turquoise pools, the Cahabón River, Kamba Caves, and time in Cobán. Guide Ludwin has earned praise for his care and strong knowledge of Guatemala.
“El lugar es hermoso . El guía muy bueno ( Ludwin ) . Esta actividad saliendo de cd. de Guatemala no alcanza para hacerla en un día . El trayecto de carretera es larguísimo ( 6 horas solo de ida ) No alcanzamos a ver las cuevas . Recomendaría hacerla en dos días , quedándose a dormir en Semuc .”
Travel from Antigua or Guatemala City to Alta Verapaz for forest hikes, limestone pools, and cave visits. You’ll stay two nights in Cobán, travel in a group of up to 15, and receive transport, an English or Spanish guide, breakfasts, entrance fees, and taxes.
Pick a volcano, a lake shore or a Maya city.
