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Rafting from Lanquin: Adventure in Guatemala

By Sunny Tours Guatemala
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,984 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy an authentic rafting experience on the majestic Cahabón River!
  • Support the Saquijá community association directly!
  • Meet our team of professional tour guides on a beautiful 12 km tour.
  • Enjoy adrenaline, culture, and sustainable tourism in a unique experience!
Activity location
    • Cahabon River
    • Lanquin District, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Cahabon River
    • Lanquin District, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

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Rafting from Lanquin: Adventure in Guatemala 12 km of Adventure
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Enjoy an authentic, adrenaline-filled experience with 12 km of rafting in the green heart of Guatemala! We invite you to enjoy the majestic Cahabón River, surrounded by the lush jungle of Alta Verapaz, and support our local community.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 7,984.44 x 2 AdultsP 15,968.88

Total
Price is P 15,968.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip transportation from Lanquín (transportation included from hotels: El Retiro Lodge, Hotel Oasis The Traveler, Zaphyr Lodge, Hotel El Recreo Lanquin, and Portal de Champey or at the meeting point: Saquijá Ruta Ecologica de Lanquín). • Professional equipment: life jacket, helmet, paddle, and inflatable raft.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    100% local tour guides and instructors who are members of the community, with more than 10 years of experience. • Pre-rafting briefing and training. • Typical lunch: Creole chicken broth, handmade tortillas, and traditional chocolate drink. • Time to float in the river during the trip (optional). • Accompaniment throughout the experience.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Clothing or footwear suitable for getting wet • Towel or change of clothes • Transportation outside Lanquín (does not include transportation from Cobán, Semuc Champey, Guatemala City, or other destinations) • Personal travel insurance • Tips for tour guides or cooks (optional but appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional services not specified in the itinerary • Additional drinks or snacks outside of the included lunch • Photography equipment or waterproof protection for personal items

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Intoxication, Plastic bags, Valuables, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 13 years, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Enjoy this unforgettable rafting experience in Guatemala! Surround yourself with jungle and support an indigenous community in Saquijá that has been preparing for more than 10 years to welcome you and provide you with this extraordinary experience!
Enjoy firsthand a model activity of sustainable tourism, river adventure, nature exploration, and contact with a Q'eqchi' community in Saquijá, Alta Verapaz. Ideal for young people, adventurers, adrenaline beginners, groups of friends, or daring families looking for connection with nature, teamwork, and unforgettable emotions.

The tour begins in Lanquín, where you will be picked up in a local pickup truck, the same means of transportation used by the communities in the region, giving you an authentic experience from the very first moment. As you navigate the river, you will witness the beauty of the Verapaz forest, with unique flora and fauna that only this region can offer.
After rafting with professional local instructors, you will enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by women from the community of Saquijá, with a delicious caldo de gallina criolla (creole chicken broth), handmade tortillas, and a typical hot chocolate drink from the region. Everything is prepared with local, fresh ingredients and lots of love.

⏱️ Total duration: 5 to 5.5 hours. • Approximately 2.5 hours of rafting. • 1 hour for lunch. • 45-minute transfer from Lanquín to the starting point and same time for return.

Important: this experience is only available for groups of 2 people or more. By joining this adventure, you will not only have an incredible experience, but you will also contribute directly to the development of this local community by supporting their work in community-based tourism in Saquijá.

Location

Activity location
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    • Cahabon River
    • Lanquin District, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cahabon River
    • Lanquin District, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala