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M Wong
Jan 2023
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
I have been on many trips with Explore and am familiar with what to expect etc hence I feel fairly confident in saying that the accommodation provided on this trip w...
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Angela
Jan 2023
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
Would highly recommend for those with an interest in archaeology. Travel ...
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David
Dec 2022
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
Very good and interesting trip. The visits to more remote archaeological sites in the jungle were a highlight. Some hotels were a little basic, but overall good. Ove...
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Rose
Nov 2022
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
Palenque and Tikal were the most impressive sites, we also loved Caye Caulker island. It was quite an exhausting itinerary but the group was great and our guide was ...
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Philip
Nov 2022
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
part from the duff Oaxaca Day of the Deadly was excellent
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Stephen
Nov 2022
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
below average hotels, incorrect trip notes, last minute changes to...
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Fantastic! It was an incredible experience
The places included on the itinerary were just right. The right places in order to get a feel for the countries we visited. I can't stop telling my family and frien...
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Tour was good
Group was very international and good Not so good: Only one excursion included.
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The tour and our guide were FANTASTIC
I have traveled around the world and this was one of my best tours ever! I understand that you have an award for the best tour guide and Lisa gets my vote. Every re...
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The trip was excellent
Lisa is a good guide. We really enjoyed our trip to Mexico
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Gina was an absolutely fantastic tour leader - she was energetic, fun-loving, extremely passionate about her job and the countries we visited and could not have done more to make sure we all had a great time
I made friends of similar age on this tour and there was an excellent mixture of beaches, socialising, history and culture incorporated into this tour. I was able to...
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Kelly was wonderful
I had an amazing time with her and the group.
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Becky was brilliantly organised
All travel - chicken buses, private buses, ferries, boats, flights - everything went without a hitch. Good briefings about locations. Reasonable hotels (except Can...
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Cristobal did a great job
Was always smiling. Was very well organised. Kept the group in good spirits. Went over and above the call of duty. So for example he found us lots of nice restaurant...
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This tour was very much what I expected
The guide was very involved in ever aspect of the tour.
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Wonderful tour
Every hotel had a pool. Met great people in my age range. Very fast paced. San Ignacio was probably not worth stopping at, but it was probably just because all tou...
they accused me of lying, ripped me off a single supplement charge, among other things
Accused me of lying about when my flight landed and why no one picked me up. THeyy told me my flights would have been better "had I used Gate 1 to buy the flights" G...
Fantastic trip! This is such a great value and wonderful experience.
We just spent 10 days exploring Guatemala with Caravan tours. The hotels were amazing, the food was delicious, our driver was fantastic and our guide was so knowledg...
Excellent tour, amazing trip! Caravan is the way to go.
I went with Caravan to Guatemala from late December into January. Can't say enough good things about it. The company covers all contingencies, the tour guide was exc...
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Things to Look For in Guatemala Travel Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
For traveling in Guatemala, consider that a majority of your time will be spend outdoors. If being in close proximity to nature, and seeing the odd bug or two in your accommodation is not your cup of tea, it is likely you will find your Guatemala tour experience less than satisfactory. Most lodgings in Guatemala will be comfortable yet basic.
Many Guatemala accommodations are eco-lodges designed with sustainability in mind above all else. This has the potential to feel like a chore for some travelers, so before you discount Guatemala travel, know that negative reviews may be coming from a different perspective on eco friendly travel.
Positive reviews of Guatemala consistently mention their guides as a huge part of making the tour enjoyable. Guatemala tour guides are often nature and adventure travel experts, helping travelers spot camouflaged animals, and providing unique insights into local plant and animal life. They also helped keep things positive during Guatemala’s often unpredictable weather, which accounted for some reviewers negative responses to Guatemala travel.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Guatemala, see the Travelstride Guatemala Guide »
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