This trip can add on one day in order to visit the Archaeological site of Cancuen

RIVER OF CAVES - RIO CANDLARIA
Journey to Xibalba
Season March - August 5 Days/ 4 Nights Minimum age - 7 years Code CAND

DAY 1 GUATEMALA / COBAN
5:00 pm departure for Coban. Dinner (on your own). Lodging and accommodations at Posada de Coban.

DAY 2 COBAN / CANDELARIA CAVES
6:00 breakfast (on your own) Board bus for overland trip to Chisec (5-7 hours) Arrive at first cave called "Cueva Seca". The entrance to this cave is an immense cavern with murals of the Maya Indians 20 meters above the cave floor. Spend 1-2 hours exploring the intricate formations and the towering columns one finds inside the inner sections of the "Cueva Seca". Board bus for arrival to the camp of Candelaria and dinner.

Day 3 CANDELARIA CAVES
7:00 breakfast. Early departure to entrance of cave system Veronica. Four to five hours of the longest cave system on the Rio Candelaria. Experience the 150 meter Brain room, Marvel at the 25 meter “waterfall” of flow stone. All combined in mixture of darkness and natural light. A light bag lunch is carried by each participant. (Time permitting we will explore the Deer Cave.) Return to camp for dinner.

Day 4 CANDELARIA CAVES
6:00 breakfast. Early departure to entrance of Deer Caves 1 & 2. Enjoy the morning traversing through the variance of rock formations at leisure paddling through the mild current. A light lunch is carried by each participant. Arrive at exit of the Deer Cave for a short hike to awaiting vehicles. Afternoon hike through walking section of Mico cave, return to campsite for dinner.

Day 5 CAVES / GUATEMALA
Breakfast, early departure for Coban. Picnic lunch en route. Arrive Guatemala City by late evening

NEED TO BRING:Cavern Head Lamp (available for rent or sale at Maya Expeditions)
Small backpack

SUGESSTED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
2 liter waterbottle (a hydration pack system to wear on your back is ideal)
1 sweater or polypro jacket for warmth inside the cave
Small backpack      
1 pair shoes to get wet (tennis or covered water shoes. Sandals are not recommended for the caves)
Swimming suit
Shorts
1 T-Shirt
Hat or cap
Insect repellant
Strong eyeglass (or sun glass) holder (available at Maya Expeditions)
Light jacket or raincoat (for the rainy season)
Small duffel with a towel and change of clothes, for the take out when you get off the river
*Photographic camera (optional, we provide waterproof boxes, but we can't guarantee 100% waterproof protection)
Disposable waterproof cameras for sale at Maya Expeditions.