The 10 Best Day Trips from in Coban, Alta Verapaz Department

Las Verapaces in Guatemala is a destination that can't be missed in your visit to this awe-inspiring country. We´ll take you on this full-day tour full of nature. Be ready to be jaw-dropped when visiting the paradise of Semuc Champey with its natural bridge above a river where turquoise natural pools form. On our visit, we´ll start by going up to the viewpoint of the park where you´ll be able to take great photos, walk in the middle of the forest and enjoy the weather. Since this is tropical weather, you will want to drench in the natural pools. Don´t forget your swimsuit! What makes this place even more special is that there´s no phone signal so you can enjoy it to the fullest without any distraction. Don´t forget to bring cash for your personal expenses and get ready to have one of the best days while you´re in Guatemala.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Breakfast, Bottled water, Certified tour guide, Entrance fee to semuc champey

Exclusions: Drinks and Other Meals not mentioned Are Not Included., Gratuities to Guides and Drivers.

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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified Tour Guide, Entrance Fee to Semuc Champey, Entrance Fee to Lanquin Caves, Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses

If you´re planning to visit the highlands of Guatemala, Cobán must be on your list. Las Verapaces is a region full of nature, caves, rivers, flora & fauna, and many other natural attractions, but is also full of culture and traditions. This cultural tour will bring you close to the indigenous people of this location, get to know their Mayan & post-conquest history. The importance of Coban can be traced back until the year 1530. The region is known as "Verapaces" which means "Place of real peace" due to the pacific conquest of the people and the lands through religion. We´ll start this tour with the right foot by taking you to the most important buildings, the central plaza, the biggest mall in the area, and important museums that tell the history of this place and the ancestors of these authentic people. This tour will feel like a time machine traveling back and forth in time getting to know the most relevant events and characters but also interacting with the contemporary Mayans.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Private transportation, Entrance Fee to Katinamit Museum

Exclusions: Any other activities not mentioned, Gratuities

Have you heard the phrase “disconnect to reconnect”? The natural park of Semuc Champey is the best option if you want to reconnect with yourself in the middle of nature. Visit the region of “Las Verapaces”, where you'll feel completely disconnected from your daily routine. Pass through the rainy forest to a tropical paradise of fauna and flora. Learn about the different Mayan communities. Discover the remote Natural Paradise of Semuc Champey with its unique turquoise waters and natural pools. Immerse at the gates of the “infra world” like the Mayans used to believe, in a complex of caves where you’ll have fun at its natural slides. Are you ready for adventure?

Inclusions: Round Trip Private Transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Lunch, Semuc Champey Entrance Fee, K´anba Caves Entrance, 4x4 Pick Up Transfer

Exclusions: Gratuities

Birdwatching is an outdoor activity that brings you to the heart of nature. Having close contact with the forest, birds, and mammals that live in the highlands of Guatemala is an experience that will make you have full-body goosebumps. Guatemala is a megadiverse country, blessed with an incredible amount of flora, fauna, and microclimates that make it unique in the world. Come join us on this breathtaking tour where you´ll have the opportunity to watch our national bird, El Quetzal. The rain forest is the habitat of this beyond-beautiful bird, but not only that, is the home of dozens of different mesmerizing flowers and animals. If we´re lucky enough, we´ll have the chance to see El Quetzal, a sacred bird since the prehispanic era. Immerse yourself in this never-to-forget tour full of nature, birdwatching, and a refreshing dip in the natural pools formed by the waterfalls of the area if you wish. You´re just a few clicks away from a real-life fantasy!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Breakfast, Entrance Fee to the Biotope El Quetzal

Exclusions: Gratuities

If your heart is set and your plane tickets are ready, you just need a magical place to have your dreamed vacation. Hun-Nal-Ye is the right place for you. From taking small walks in the middle of nature to swimming in the natural turquoise pools, to tubing in the relaxing rivers, this place has it all! Hun-Nal-Ye is an ecological park with centuries of history in it. Besides enjoying different exciting activities, be amazed by a Sacred Cenote used by the old Mayans since the 400 B.C. to venerate the Moon Goddess. The name of the park: Hun-Nal-Ye, means “The House of the Moon Goddess” in the Mayan language. Raise your hand if you´re ready to discover the endless array of options that Mother Nature offers us. Come join us!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Lunch, Hun-Nal-Ye Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast

We´re going to start this tour by picking you up in the lobby of your hotel in Coban and take you to one of the most wonderful natural beauties of Guatemala. The National Park Laguna Lachuá will be the star of our tour. Starting at 6:00 am we´ll begin our way to the northwest of the country, in the middle of the very humid forest of Coban. During the 3-hour journey to get to the Lachuá Lagoon, you will be able to enjoy a peaceful road with adorable green landscapes. Just sit back, relax and enjoy this moment. We´ll have an appetizing rustic breakfast on the road once we get to the National Park, you will be delighted walking the 4-km austere paths that guide us to the breathtaking turquoise lagoon, also called “the mirror of heaven” as its calm waters reflect the beautiful sky of a lovely country. To preserve the beautifulness of this park, there are no restaurants nearby. We´ll get you a home-style box lunch to enjoy while appreciating the nice views of the lagoon.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified Tour Guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Today we want to take you to an enchanted place, The Natural Reserve of Ram Tzul. This place was created as a conservation center to protect the great number of orchids, birds, and the cloud forest of this region where The Resplendent Quetzal, our national bird, finds its home. We have designed this tour for you to have a blast and disconnect from your daily routine. Picture yourself in the middle of a bamboo forest, walking down the mountain to find waterfalls, a crystal clear river, and then, you´re standing still in a viewpoint appreciating the vast amount of trees and a 60+ meter long waterfall called Rubel Chaim which means “Meteor Shower” in our language. Drench in the natural pool formed below the Rubel Chaim Waterfall and relax. Not only will you be surrounded by nature but you will also enjoy a delicious traditional dish in the eco-restaurant located in the reserve and have the chance to buy different bamboo-based souvenirs and accessories.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch, Entrance Fee to Ram Tzul Natural Reserve, Certified Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Breakfast

Are you one of those who think “You Only Live Once” and want to experience different things in the short time we´re given? The wonderfulness of this tour starts from the moment we pick you up in your hotel lobby in Coban. Our professional team will take you safe and sound to the Lanquin Caves and our certified tour guide will tell you all the marvelous history of Mayans, their beliefs, the animals and plants of the region, and much more. Once we get to the National Park, we can start appreciating the birds and plants. Then, we start our 45-minute journey inside the caves where bats, rocks, a river, and many other things can be appreciated. After that, you´re free to enjoy the river, walk around, take pictures and relax. You´ll be given a country-style box-breakfast and box-lunch so you can enjoy breakfast on the road and lunch while in the National Park. This experience will be hard to forget and we´re sure you´ll want to return with your friends and family.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Country-Style Box Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance Fee to Lanquin Caves, Certified Tour Guide, Country-Style Box Breakfast

Exclusions: Gratuities

El Salto de Chilasco Waterfall is a place that deserves to be shared with the world. It is home to thousands of flora, birds, and other animals. You will be walking in the middle of the Cloud Forest that has not been invaded by humans. You´ll have close contact with nature on this tour. Be guided by a certified tourist guide through the natural paths of the forest to see the two beautiful waterfalls that will transmit peace and calm to you. This day will be dedicated to relax, connect with nature, breathing fresh air, and walking.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Breakfast, Box Lunch, Visit to the Waterfalls

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses