2-Day Semuc Champey Tour from Antigua: Caves & Tubing

Swim through limestone pools and explore underground rivers in two days

A 2-day tour from Antigua or Guatemala City to Semuc Champey in the Central Highlands, with all meals, one night's accommodation at Hostal El Portal de Semuc, a local guide, land transport and entrance fees included. Day one starts at 4am with breakfast en route and sightseeing in Coban. Day two covers Kamba Caves and tubing in the morning before return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and sightseeing to Semuc Champey

• Depart at 4am to Semuc Champey
• Stop for breakfast
• Continue to Semuc Champey
• Sightseeing in Coban

Day 2: Kamba Caves and tubing activities

• Have breakfast
• Do Kamba Caves tour
• Enjoy tubing activity

The experience

The tour departs at 4am from either Antigua or Guatemala City, stopping for breakfast on the drive to Semuc Champey. You'll pass through Coban with time to see the town before reaching the national reserve where the hostal sits. All meals during the two days are included in the price, and a local guide leads both the lookout point visit and the cave exploration.

Day two centers on Kamba Caves and tubing. Both activities are part of the package. After breakfast at the hostal, you move through the underground river system and float through the cave passages. The tubing follows the natural waterway, so the route itself determines the pace. You return to Antigua or Guatemala City after the morning activities wrap up.

Accommodation is one night at Hostal El Portal de Semuc, positioned near the main attractions so there's minimal travel time between the hostal and the sites. Land transportation, entrance fees to Semuc Champey and the caves, and the guide's services are all covered upfront, so there are no surprise costs once you arrive.

What’s included

• Land transportation from Antigua or Guatemala City.
• one night accommodation at Hostal El Portal de Semuc.
• all meals during the tour.
• entrance fees to Semuc Champey and Kamba Caves.
• tubing activity.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• sightseeing in Coban.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Guate Tours by Nelson.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want meals, transport, and accommodation sorted in one package while staying at Portal de Semuc, the best option near Semuc Champey, with a local guide leading both days on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour leave from Antigua or Guatemala City?

Departure is at 4am from either location. You'll stop for breakfast on the drive before arriving at Semuc Champey later that morning.

What exactly happens on day two at Kamba Caves?

Kamba Caves involves tubing through an underground river system inside the cave passages. The activity is included in the tour price and happens in the morning after breakfast at the hostal.

Is accommodation included for both nights?

Accommodation is included for one night at Hostal El Portal de Semuc. The second night is not included in the tour price.

What meals are provided during the two days?

All meals are included throughout the tour. Breakfast is provided on the drive on day one, and meals continue through day two before you return.