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Guatemala City to Semuc Champey by private flight

Skip the 6–8 hour drive. Fly from Guatemala City to Semuc Champey in about 45 minutes and land a 10-minute walk from the pools, or take the Cessna 206 to Cobán. From $1,500 by Cessna 206 or $2,950 by helicopter.

About 45 minutes Land next to the pools Same-day trip available Up to 5 passengers

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About 45 minutes

Instead of 6–8 hours by road

Land by the pools

Posada Las Marías or Zephyr Lodge

Per aircraft

The whole aircraft is yours

Flights 7 AM – 2 PM

Book 5+ days ahead online

Routes and prices

Flights to Semuc Champey

One-way prices per aircraft, with landing fees included. Fly in and stay, or do it as a day trip from the city.

Flights To Semuc Champey
Main route

Guatemala City → Semuc Champey

The helicopter lands at Posada Las Marías, a 10-minute walk from the pools, or at Zephyr Lodge in Lanquín. The Cessna 206 lands at Cobán Airport, and the shuttle to Semuc Champey is included. Shuttle from your city hotel to the helipad or hangar included.

About 45 min by helicopter or airplane Cessna: + about 2 h shuttle from Cobán Departures 7 AM – 2 PM

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$2,950 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$3,850 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$1,500 Book
Semuc Champey
Same-day trip

Semuc Champey in a day

Fly from Guatemala City in the morning, spend about 4 hours swimming in the pools while the helicopter waits, and be back in the city the same afternoon. Helicopter only: the transfer price plus $250 for the waiting time.

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$3,200 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$4,100 Book

Not in the city? Fly to Semuc Champey from

Also available

Antigua → Semuc Champey

Helicopter only, from Casa Santo Domingo or Villa Bokeh · shuttle from your Antigua hotel included · about 45 min

Charter Flight To Antigua Guatemala

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$3,250 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$4,500 Book
Also available

Lake Atitlán → Semuc Champey

Helicopter from Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán, or Cessna 206 to Cobán with the shuttle to Semuc included · about 45 min

Charter Flight to Lake Atitlan

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$3,975 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$5,750 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$2,000 Book

Robinson 66 up to 650 lbs, Airbus H125 and Cessna 206 up to 900 lbs (passengers + luggage). Flight times are estimates and depend on weight and weather. Flying back? See the return flights below.

Where you land

Landing spots at Semuc Champey

Helicopters land right by the pools at Posada Las Marías or at Zephyr Lodge in Lanquín. The Cessna 206 lands at Cobán Airport, with the shuttle included.

Helicopter · closest

Posada Las Marías

The closest landing spot to Semuc Champey: the pools are a 10-minute walk away. Book early in high season.

Helicopter

Zephyr Lodge, Lanquín

A lively lodge above the river valley in Lanquín, about 20–30 minutes by road from the pools. Tubing, cave tours and trips to Semuc can be arranged there.

Cessna 206

Cobán Airport

The Cessna lands at Cobán, and the shuttle to Semuc Champey is included. The drive from Cobán takes about 2 hours.

Semuc Champey from the air

Zephyr Lodge, Lanquín

Need a hotel, a guide or the caves tour? Our partner Sparks Travel can arrange your stay at Semuc.

Return flights

Fly back from Semuc Champey

Staying a night or two? Book the return one way: back to the city for your international flight, or on to Antigua or Lake Atitlán.

To the city

Semuc Champey → Guatemala City

Helicopter to the city helipad, or Cessna from Cobán to the private hangar at La Aurora · transfer to your hotel or the airport included

Charter Flight

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$2,950 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$3,850 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$1,500 Book
To Antigua

Semuc Champey → Antigua

Helicopter to Casa Santo Domingo or Villa Bokeh · shuttle to your Antigua hotel included

Charter Flight To Antigua Guatemala

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$3,250 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$4,500 Book
To the lake

Semuc Champey → Lake Atitlán

Helicopter to Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán, or Cessna from Cobán to the Santiago Atitlán airfield

Charter Flight to Lake Atitlan

Robinson 66 · up to 3 pax

$3,975 Book

Airbus H125 · up to 5 pax

$5,750 Book

Cessna 206 · up to 4 pax

$2,000 Book

Compare

Getting from Guatemala City to Semuc Champey

Semuc Champey is about 280 km from Guatemala City, the last stretch on mountain roads through Cobán and Lanquín.

Helicopter

About 45 min

From $2,950 per aircraft

Land at Posada Las Marías (10-min walk to the pools) or Zephyr Lodge · up to 5 passengers · same-day trip available

Cessna 206

About 45 min + 2 h shuttle

$1,500 per aircraft

Lands at Cobán Airport · shuttle to Semuc included · up to 4 passengers

Private car or shuttle

6–8 hours

Per vehicle or per person

Via Cobán and Lanquín, on winding mountain roads that are best not driven after dark

Why Semuc Champey

Turquoise pools in the jungle

Pools on a natural bridge

Stepped turquoise pools sit on a 300-metre limestone bridge, with the Cahabón River rushing underneath.

El Mirador

A steep 45-minute jungle hike leads to the viewpoint for the classic photo of the pools from above.

A protected natural monument

Protected since 2005 and looked after by CONAP and the municipality of Lanquín, in Alta Verapaz.

Plan your trip

From the city to the pools

1

Fly in the morning

Take off between 7 AM and 2 PM. A morning flight gives you the whole day at the pools.

2

Walk to the pools

From Posada Las Marías it's a 10-minute walk. Bring swimwear and water shoes, and hike to El Mirador first.

3

Stay or fly back

Fly back the same day after about 4 hours, or stay a night and book a one-way return.

FAQ

Semuc Champey flight questions

Something else? Contact us and your flight concierge will reply the same day.

How long is the flight from Guatemala City to Semuc Champey?

About 45 minutes by helicopter or airplane, depending on weight and weather, compared with 6–8 hours by road. The Cessna lands at Cobán, about 2 hours by shuttle from Semuc.

Where does the helicopter land?

At Posada Las Marías, a 10-minute walk from the pools, or at Zephyr Lodge in Lanquín, about 20–30 minutes by road.

Can we do Semuc Champey as a day trip?

Yes, by helicopter from Guatemala City. Fly in the morning, spend about 4 hours at Semuc while the helicopter waits, and fly back the same day: $3,200 in the Robinson 66 or $4,100 in the Airbus H125.

Is the Cessna 206 cheaper?

Yes, $1,500 per aircraft for up to 4 passengers. It lands at Cobán Airport, and the shuttle to Semuc Champey is included.

Can we fly back from Semuc Champey?

Yes. Book the return one way to Guatemala City, Antigua or Lake Atitlán.

Can we fly from Antigua or Lake Atitlán?

Yes. Helicopters fly to Semuc from Antigua (Casa Santo Domingo or Villa Bokeh) and from Lake Atitlán (Casa Palopó or Hotel Atitlán). The Cessna also flies from the lake to Cobán.

Is the price per person?

No. Prices are per aircraft, one way. Up to 3 passengers in the Robinson 66, 4 in the Cessna 206 and 5 in the Airbus H125.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If it isn't safe to fly, you can reschedule or get a full refund.

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