Guatemala Tours:

Coban, Semuc Champey, Lanquin and the Quetzal Biotope

The area around Coban, capital of Guatemala's Alta Verapaz department, is famous for its stunning natural beauty and has become a top destination among nature lovers and bird watchers.

We have selected the highlights of the Alta Verapaz region and created several exciting tour packages from Antigua Guatemala, visiting

  • the natural pools of Semuc Champey
  • the 80 meter (260 ft) waterfalls of Rubel Chain
  • the limestone caves of Lanquin
  • the Quetzal Biotope, a protected area of cloud forest that's home to an incredible variety of birds, butterflies, orchids and bromelias
  • an orchid farm where you can see the most beautiful orchids of the Verapaz region

Package #1: 4-day Tour to Coban, the Quetzal Biotope, Lanquin and Semuc Champey with Private Van, Driver and Guide

Day 1: 7 am pickup at your hotel or host family in Antigua Guatemala and transfer by shuttle bus to the Quetzal Biotope (lunch near the biotope not included); visit the Quetzal Biotope, then transfer to Hotel Casa Duranta; in the early afternoon visit the Orchid Farm (entrance fee not included) and return to your hotel (dinner not included)

Day 2: Breakfast at 7 am; 8 am transfer by 4x4 shuttle to Semuc Champey; visit the natural pools of Semuc Champey (lunch near the park not included); 3 pm transfer to Lanquin; visit the famous limestone caves of Lanquin and return to your hotel in Coban

Day 3: 7 am transfer by shuttle bus from Coban to Hotel Ram Tzul; easy 90-minute hike with guide to Rubel Chain, a magnificent 80 meter (260 ft) waterfall with a beautiful pool below; swim in the pool and under the waterfall; box lunch; 2 pm return to your hotel (dinner at the hotel not included)

Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel; 10 am transfer by shuttle bus to Antigua Guatemala (lunch on the road not included), arriving in Antigua around 4 pm

Prices:
2 persons (1 double room):US$987.00
3 persons (1 double and 1 single room):US$1,117.00
4 persons (2 double rooms):US$1,244.00

Package #2: 3-day Tour to Coban, the Quetzal Biotope, Lanquin and Semuc Champey with Private Van, Driver and Guide

Day 1: 7 am pickup at your hotel or host family in Antigua Guatemala and transfer by shuttle bus to the Quetzal Biotope (lunch near the biotope not included); visit the Quetzal Biotope, then transfer to Hotel Casa Duranta; in the early afternoon visit the Orchid Farm (entrance fee not included) and return to your hotel (dinner not included)

Day 2: Breakfast at 7 am; 8 am transfer by 4x4 shuttle to Semuc Champey; visit the natural pools of Semuc Champey (lunch near the park not included); 3 pm transfer to Lanquin; visit the famous limestone caves of Lanquin and return to your hotel in Coban

Day 3: 9 am transfer by shuttle bus to Antigua Guatemala (lunch on the road not included), arriving in Antigua around 4 pm

Prices:
2 persons (1 double room):US$898.00
3 persons (1 double and 1 single room):US$1,012.00
4 persons (2 double rooms):US$1,066.00

Package #3: 3-day Tour to Coban, the Quetzal Biotope, Lanquin and Semuc Champey with Private Van, Driver and Guide

Day 1: 7 am pickup at your hotel or host family in Antigua Guatemala and transfer by shuttle bus to the Quetzal Biotope (lunch near the biotope not included); visit the Quetzal Biotope, then transfer to Hotel Posada de Don Antonio; in the early afternoon visit the Orchid Farm (entrance fee not included) and return to your hotel (dinner not included)

Day 2: Breakfast at 7 am; 8 am transfer by 4x4 shuttle to Semuc Champey; visit the natural pools of Semuc Champey (lunch near the park not included); 3 pm transfer to Lanquin; visit the famous limestone caves of Lanquin and return to your hotel in Coban

Day 3: 9 am transfer by shuttle bus to Antigua Guatemala (lunch on the road not included), arriving in Antigua around 4 pm

Prices:
2 persons (1 double room):US$842.00
3 persons (1 double and 1 single room):US$918.00
4 persons (2 double rooms):US$954.00

Package #4: 3-day Tour to Coban, Lanquin and Semuc Champey

Day 1: 4 pm pickup at your hotel or host family in Antigua Guatemala and transfer by shuttle bus to Coban; stay in a hostel in Coban (rooms with shared bathrooms)

Day 2: Breakfast at 6 am; transfer to Lanquin; visit the famous limestone caves of Lanquin, then transfer to Semuc Champey; visit the natural pools of Semuc Champey and spend the night in a hostel in Lanquin

Day 3: 8 am transfer by shuttle bus to Antigua Guatemala (lunch on the road not included), arriving in Antigua around 4 pm

Price:US$120.00 per person

Customized Tours

The above packages are just a small sample of what we can arrange for you. If these tours don't meet your requirements, please contact us and we'll be happy to build a custom package for you.