3 independent reviews for Mexico, Belize & Guatemala tour, Mayan encounter

Reviews for Mexico, Belize & Guatemala tour, Mayan encounter

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review 24 Apr 2023

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Two of the days in north Guatemala with some interesting natural history. Tikal was a good visit, and the Shaman and weaving demonstrations interesting

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Make sure that you are interested in swimming and water activities , and in markets

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Minimal benefits to people selling things in the market. Unfortunately the natural history was not involved except by my wife and I, and one other man with a slight interest

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Very average - and the hotels for the last three days were poor - one disastrous and two poor

Read the operator's response here:

Hi Anthony, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your time on Maya Encounter. We are sorry to hear that this trip let you down and we are concerned to hear about the issues with accommodation. We invite you to contact us directly if you wish to discuss this.

review 6 Nov 2018

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Visit to Tikal.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Long days of the trip were on the bus.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes. The experience of living together with a Mayan family in Guatemala was amazing.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Very good. (Translated from Spanish)

review 1 Sep 2015

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Snorkelling in a coral reef amongst nurse sharks and other amazing sea life was an experience that we will never forget.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

In spite of being by far the oldest couple in the group, we had a thoroughly amazing vacation with an excellent tour leader. Try to pack light.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, particularly the homestay which provides an alternate income for families trapped in povery.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Excellent.

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