Guatemala: 2-Night Adventure in the Candelaria Caves in the Verapaces Guatemala: 2-Night Adventure in Candelaria Caves in Verapaces
ID: GYG1180711-1810140
Category:
Country: Guatemala
Duration:
2 days
Description
Escape for 2 nights from Guatemala City and explore the Candelaria Caves. Take a break along the way and explore underground rivers in the heart of the Verapaces.
This 2-night experience kicks off with a departure from Guatemala City on Friday night, at approximately 8:00 p.m. We'll travel by road to the Baja Verapaz region, with an estimated arrival around 11:00 p.m., where we'll rest at a local lodge to prepare for the next day's tour.
On Saturday, we'll leave early, around 7:00 a.m., heading to Alta Verapaz. On the way, we'll make a brief stop in Cobán to rest and get some context about the region. We'll arrive in Raxruhá around 1:00 p.m., where we'll have lunch and settle into a local hotel within a Q'eqchi' community. In the afternoon, we'll do the first guided exploration in a section of the Candelaria Caves, touring natural passages, rock formations, and underground rivers, along with an introduction to the Mayan worldview linked to this cave system.
On Sunday, after breakfast, we'll visit another section of the Candelaria Caves system to continue the experience. This tour combines dry sections and a tubing activity through underground rivers, allowing you to enjoy the caves from a different and complementary perspective. After exploring, we'll head to Cobán for lunch and then start our return to Guatemala City, with an estimated arrival between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
This adventure is designed to make the best use of travel times, reduce fatigue, and experience the Candelaria Caves in an authentic, safe, and leisurely way, connecting with the nature and culture of the Verapaces.
Highlights
- You'll be accompanied by a traveler with experience in over 30 countries around the world.
- You'll live at a relaxed pace in a little-explored region of the Verapaces.
- It includes the option of photo and video souvenirs of the entire adventure.
- An authentic, well-planned experience away from mass tourism.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a multi-day experience with long road trips.
• Travel times may vary due to traffic, weather, or other conditions beyond our control.
• The itinerary can be adjusted for safety reasons, especially if the river level is high.
• If the river floods, the wet sections or tubing activity may be canceled.
• We have local guides and contacts in the area to make safe decisions at all times.
• If the provider cancels due to safety, weather, or force majeure, you'll get a full refund. If changes to the itinerary are proposed and the customer doesn't accept them, a full refund will also be given.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Guatemala City
- 2 nights' stay in local accommodations
- We'll be with you throughout the experience
- Guided exploration of two sections of the Candelaria Caves
- Tubing and a dry tour inside the caves
- Tickets to the Candelaria Caves
- Breakfasts and dinners during the experience
- Saturday lunch
- Help with photos and videos during the adventure
NOT INCLUDED
- Sunday lunch (in Cobán, pay directly on site)
- Extra drinks
- Personal gear (clothes, shoes, flashlight, raincoat)
- Personal expenses not mentioned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
