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CharlieTheTraveler provided a great tour guide for the Guatemala trip.
CharlieTheTraveler provided a great tour guide for the Guatemala trip. He was friendly and welcoming. For all of the meals, he knew the areas we stayed in very well ...
The company was well-organized and I enjoyed every activity they planned for this trip!
Although I have a friend from Guatemala who has told how magnificent the country is, I had never gone. One night I was doing research when I came across CharlieTheTr...
A very exciting and educational trip
A very exciting and educational trip. If you have Malo as your guide, you’re in very safe hands, as he is awesome! Activities not to miss are the ruins at Tikal, the...
Great trip good pace going
Great trip good pace going from destination to destination, not too many...
Awesome, fast paced trip that has a great balance
Awesome, fast paced trip that has a great balance of culture, relaxing beaches and wildlife. The ATM caves and Tikal ruins are must do's, and Caye Caulker snorkeling...
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This trip is a perfect introduction to Central America
This trip is a perfect introduction to Central America. We loved the variety of the itinerary, and especially enjoyed Guatemala & Belize! Such a shame that Caye ...
This trip is a good introduction to Central America
This trip is a good introduction to Central America, it's geography, history and culture. Although there are some long travel days the pace of this trip is quite rel...
An amazing trip
An amazing trip, great to explore 3 fantastic countries and experience a variety of cultures. Perfect for solo travellers who enjoy learning about other cultures and...
Were just unforgettable
Wonderful experience! Our guide Jasson made this trip very memorable. The act...
This trip was fantastic!
This trip was fantastic! There was a real mix of activities; seeing incredible Mayan ruins, cave adventures, snorkelling with sharks and manatees and so much more! O...
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The Guatemala, Belize, Mexico trip
The Guatemala, Belize, Mexico trip was beyond my expectations. Each place we went to we thought the trip could not get any better but it did. Jasson (tour leader) wa...
BEST trip I have had with Intrepid
I have done a few Intrepid trips before and this was by far the BEST trip I have had with Intrepid. This trip of Guatemala/Belize/Mexico really takes you to the high...
A super great trip that includes many different great experiences
A super great trip that includes many different great experiences: relaxed places like Rio Dulce, nice towns like Antigua or Flores, beach time on Caye Caulker, cult...
This was my first guided travel
This was my first guided travel. It was well organized, included cool stops and a lovely tour guide. However the extra costs are immense (roughly about 600-700£). Sa...
Amazing trip
The itinerary is the perfect blend of adventure, history & relaxation. I only...
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An amazing first experience
An amazing first experience - I had specific goals for this trip i.e. relaxing, not having to think but with the potential for adventure and independence where I wan...
So many highlights on this
So many highlights on this trip. Antigua cooking class and volcano walk. ATM caves are amazing. Sailing and snorkeling in caye caulker sensational. Mayan ruins fabul...
This was an excellent trip in terms of itinerary
This was an excellent trip in terms of itinerary. Wonderful Maya sites, exciting caves, cenote swim etc. Our guide was excellent in her suggestions as to additional ...
My trip with Intrepid was the first
My trip with Intrepid was the first time I had ever travelled independently, so I was naturally a little nervous and unsure of what to expect. The tour as a whole an...
Good trip that did exactly what it
Good trip that did exactly what it said on the tin!
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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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