Top Coban Day Trips

Visit magical Lake Atitlan with this full-day trip. Travelers from around the world flock to this natural wonder for its gleaming waters and volcano views. After a scenic ferry ride you’ll arrive at the lakeside town of Santiago Atitlán. As you explore on foot, you’ll see locals in traditional dress and have a chance to visit quirky deity Maximón. Enjoy lunch and shopping back in Panajachel before your tour concludes.

The departure is from Cobán at 7:00 a.m. and return at 7:00 p.m.approximately. We make a change of vehicle in Lanquín to a 4x4. We visit the Semuc Champey National Park and the Kamba Caves (these are caves with water inside since a small river runs inside the cave and there are two sections that must be crossed by swimming.

Discover Semuc Champey National Park and the Kanba Caves on this all-day tour from Coban. The park boasts a great variety of fauna, with more than 100 species of birds and more than 34 species of mammals, along with unique turquoise waters and natural pools. Before lunch (included), explore the Guatemalan caves by candlelight and learn about the different Mayan communities.

If your heart is set and your plane tickets are ready, you just need a magical place to have your dreamed vacation. The Natural Park of 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 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!

We will visit : Lachuá Lake is a Karstic lake in Guatemala. It is located in the middle of a national park covered with tropical rain forest, northwest of Cobán, near the border between the departments of Alta Verapaz and El Quiché. The lake is near circular in shape and is probably a cenote or doline.

Are you one of those who want to have different experiences while traveling? The wonderfulness of this tour starts from the moment we pick you up in your hotel lobby in Coban. Once we get to the National Park of Lanquin Caves, we can start appreciating the birds and plants. Then, we start our 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. This experience will be hard to forget and we´re sure you´ll want to return with your friends and family.

Considered one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala, Semuc Champey, located in Las Verapaces, is a lush, tropical park with jungle views, caves, and swimming holes. On this private all-day tour from Coban, get a bird’s-eye view of the natural turquoise pools of the park then take a refreshing dip in the water. Following that, explore Lanquin Caves, which the Mayans used to believe were the entrance to the infraworld (a place that exists parallel to your own). Even now, some Mayan ceremonies still take place there.

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 spaces of Guatemala. The National Park Lachuá Lagoon will be the star of our tour. We´ll go to the northwest region 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. Enjoy this moment. We´ll have an appetizing rustic breakfast on the road and 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. 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.

The 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.

This tour has been designed for all those adventure and adrenaline seekers out there. We´ll spend the day outdoors enjoying nature, we´ll descend to the cave's entrance by rappelling, we´ll also walk through the magnificent Bombil Pek Caves. The Bombil Pek Caves are located in the county of Chisec in the Alta Verapaz Department, around two hours away from the center of Coban. The place was discovered in 1972 but it was opened to the public until 2002. These amazing caves are administrated by the El Porvenir community which provides all the necessary equipment to make this an unforgettable experience.

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!

Get inside a huge cave to walk down to the infraworld as the old Mayas used to believe hundreds of years ago. These lovely caves are located in the municipality of Raxruhá in Alta Verapaz. You will have an amazing time full of adrenaline here. We will provide you all the safety equipment you need for it. Then, let yourself be smoothly carried away by the current of an underground river while doing tubing. Last but not least, drench in the natural pools roofed by natural rock formations. All of this is what makes this tour unique so make sure you enjoy all of them! Lunch will be included, you can taste a traditional Guatemala dish or any other option on the menu. Enjoy!

One of our purposes is for you to know all the great places that Guatemala offers you. The Department of Alta Verapaz is considered the green jewel of our country. You will find here a great number of birds, mammals, and flora that will make you forget any worry at least for a moment. After the pandemic, we all need to get outdoors and enjoy activities surrounded by nature. The Sacmoc Eco-Park is one of the most beautiful places of Alta Verapaz, and the best of all is: 1. that they involve the community 2. they have environmental awareness 3. they make food only with ingredients produced locally to offer you a variety of options that you can enjoy, but the most important is that they are ready to receive us with open arms and show us around all the places and make us have fun!

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Guatemala’s Semuc Champey Natural Monument when you embark on this full-day tour from Coban. With a private guide, travel to this natural paradise characterized by its vibrant, turquoise natural pools. Spend time admiring the landscapes, snapping photos, and swimming in the refreshing waters.