Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Semuc Champey — Guatemala's famous series of terraced turquoise limestone pools — is located roughly 60 km (37 miles) from Cobán, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road through rugged mountain terrain. The journey is part of the adventure, but it does mean Semuc Champey works best as a dedicated full-day excursion from Cobán rather than a quick add-on. If you are basing yourself in Cobán, plan to dedicate most of the day to Semuc Champey and the nearby Lanquín caves for the most rewarding experience.
Cobán is approximately 215 km (134 miles) from Guatemala City by road. The drive typically takes around 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. The route winds through mountain terrain, so a comfortable private transfer — rather than a crowded shared bus — makes a real difference to how you arrive and how much energy you have to explore.
A full day is the right call. The journey from Guatemala City takes roughly 3.5 to 4.5 hours each way, so an early departure gives you 4 to 5 hours on the ground — enough to visit the Orquigonia orchid gardens, walk the hilltop El Calvario church, explore the central market and plaza, and still sit down for a meal featuring local specialties like kak'ik (a traditional Q'eqchi' turkey stew). If you are combining Cobán with a stop at Semuc Champey, an overnight stay makes more sense than trying to compress it all into a single day.
Public buses and shared shuttles do serve the Cobán route, but the mountain roads are winding and the journey is long — comfort matters. A private transfer means a professional driver, a vehicle to yourself, and no schedule to chase. If you want to stop and take in the highland scenery along the way, or simply arrive relaxed and ready to explore rather than cramped and exhausted, a private transfer is the practical choice for this particular route.
Cobán rewards curious travelers. The Orquigonia orchid garden is a highlight — home to Guatemala's national flower, the rare white nun orchid, it offers guided tours through one of the region's most remarkable natural collections. El Biotopo del Quetzal, a protected cloud forest just outside the city, has walking trails where you may spot Guatemala's iconic national bird. The hilltop El Calvario church offers sweeping views over the city, and the Príncipe Maya Museum holds an impressive collection of Q'eqchi' Maya artifacts, jade work, and pre-Columbian ceramics. A half-day covers the city highlights comfortably; a full day lets you breathe it in.
Cobán sits at the heart of Guatemala's Alta Verapaz region, a lush highland area unlike anything else in the country. Often called the "City of Eternal Spring," it sits within cloud forest terrain where misty rainfall nurtures orchid gardens, cardamom plantations, and moss-draped trails. The city is also a living center of Q'eqchi' Maya culture — you are more likely to hear Q'eqchi' spoken on the streets than Spanish. It is one of Guatemala's most atmospheric and undervisited destinations, offering a genuine, unhurried experience far from the usual tourist trail.
