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Radana
May 2024
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
I had enjoyed Guatemala vacation with EXPLORE very much. The itinerary was great and covered a generous part of Guatemala and it's culture. Our leaders Marvin Chang ...
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Ioannis
Apr 2023
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
Very good itinerary (and balance between organized events and free time), perfect organization, very friendly and knowledgeable tour leader. Yes there was quite some...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
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Soodabeh
Apr 2023
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
Tikal- Visit early morning and hotel Livingston tour alon...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
Walking around Tikal at 06:00 when it opened, listening to all the noises in the jungle.
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Louise
Jan 2023
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Guatemala - Land of the Maya
The trip overall was good and enjoyable, and we saw most of the best highlights of Guatemala. Our guide was and knowledgeable. It was questionable whether the 2 day ...
The cost of the meals etc. was
The cost of the meals etc. was markedly more than the sugge...
great destinations and activities, comfortable efficient transport
great destinations and activities, comfortable efficient transport, very knowledge...
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The trip gave me a good chance
The trip gave me a good chance to experience the attractions and integ...
The tour leader, Carlos Oropeza was the
The tour leader, Carlos Oropeza was the icing on the cake. His enthusiasm and professionalism made the trip all worth while despite some misgivings I had on the tri...
This is the second trip we have
This is the second trip we have done with intrepid and have been very happy with the organization and flow of the trip. Nothing is ever perfect but I cant think of a...
Great trip but some of the accommodation
Great trip but some of the accommodation was really poor.
I've never travelled solo before, so I
I've never travelled solo before, so I was pretty nervous and not sure what to expect. However from day one Carlos made me feel at ease and created a great group dyn...
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Because the trip was very good learning
Because the trip was very good learning about all the different cultures and giving you a variation of many different things to do. However the hotel stays and a few...
Trip crosses through lots of countries so
Trip crosses through lots of countries so more opportunities to see and experience more. Travels through local towns and honestly visit so able to experience the rea...
Snorkeling with sharks and thousands of fishes
Snorkeling with sharks and thousands of fishes, climbing the mayan pyramides, enjoying the great coffee in guatemalan highlands. I loved this trip, it was a great ad...
Great locations, excursions and fairly short travel
Great locations, excursions and fairly short travel distances
Great itinerary Great guide
Great itinerary Great guide
Editor’s Take
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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