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Antigua · Sacatepéquez · Guatemala
4 Day Coban Underground Adventure
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This is the best opportunity to get down and dirty in the depths of the underworld in the Alta Verapaz! This trip will explore the best of what the highlands of Coban have to offer: beautiful rivers & magnificent caverns. Well don headlamps and a spirit of adventure in investigating three local caves, surfacing every once in a while to enjoy the turquoise waters of Semuc Champeys limestone pools, or perhaps take a float down the Lanquin River on inner tubes. This four-day excursion is not one to be missed by the true adventurer.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Swim in Semuc Champeys cascading natural pools
- Hike through the jungle to remote waterfalls
- Spelunker and repel the Lanquin cave
- Search for the elusive Quetzal
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Antigua
Leaving Antigua we head to the central highlands of Guatemala.
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Antigua
Breakfast included.
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Antigua
Hiking. Just a few kilometers short of Coban we’ll take a rest stop and hike into a secluded area where we’ll find a 45 ft. waterfall cascading into a refreshing pool. During this walk among the cloud forest we’ll search out the elusive Quetzal, Guatemala’s national icon and most revered bird. After our hike and roadside lunch we’ll continue our drive to Lanquin.
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Antigua
Accommodation provided.
Day 2
Lanquin
Caving at Lanquin Caves. We’ll enjoy a refreshing swim before breakfast in our riverside hotel. After indulging in a hearty breakfast we’ll put on our cave gear and head into Lanquin’s famous cave system. Our 4-5 hour exploration will take us through immense caverns and past underground lakes in our efforts to discover the heart of the Alta Verapaz.
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Lanquin
River Tubing at Rio Lanquin. Upon our birth to the outside world we will find a tube waiting for us for a tube run down the Lanquin River to our riverside hotel. After a well-deserved shower we’ll head back to the caves to watch the exodus of thousands of bats swarm out of the cave in search of their evening meal.
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Antigua
Accommodation provided.
Day 3
Lanquin
Swimming at Semuc Champey. Time to pack up our gear and head over to the ridges to the isolated 8th wonder of the world, Semuc Champey. Here we will bask in the pools until your heart’s content, enjoying the sun and turquoise waters. A picnic lunch at the pools tops off our decadence before we head back to our next hotel to collect our caving gear again. The cave of Can Ba is a water cave, so prepare for a wet and slippery trip into the underworld.
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Antigua
Accommodation provided.
Day 4
Coban
Eco Tour at Las Victorias National Park. An early morning breakfast precedes our early departure back to Coban. Here we’ll walk the grounds of the Las Victorias National Park and enjoy a bit of lunch. We may even try and sneak into an orchid farm and see why Coban hosts the national orchid show each year!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- All park entrance fees - All necessary climbing and caving gear - 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lanquin - Full tour of Lanquin’s cave systems and the Semuc Champey National Park by a local, bilingual guide with certified 1st-Aid training
What to Bring
- Hiking shoes AND water shoes/sandals - Daypack with rain cover - Clothing for hiking and caving - Clothing for overnights in hotel - Rain jacket (May thru October) - Personal toiletries and/or medications - Camera, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen - 1L bottle for water - TIP for great service from your Old Town guide!
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel pickup available within Antigua area or meet us at Old Town Outfitters Shop (Our storefront is located on the corner of 5a Avenida and 6a Calle, one block south of Central Park).
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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