4.6/5 Excellent
Excellent
133
Great
54
Average
1
Disappointing
1
Terrible
2
Guatemala Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Elizabeth
Feb 2024
It was a very varied itinerary - lots of travelling, but great hotels and lots of beautiful places en route. Highlights were Suchitoto, El Salvador, Lake Atitlan an...
Heather
Feb 2024
Great itinerary with a lot of variety. Tour leader, Jose was exceptional. He was very approachable, flexible, easy going, and fun, but also very organised and effici...
Rob
Nov 2023
Antigua Guatemala is a fantastic town. Cerro ***** volcano hike. Sunset over the Pacific coast in Nicaragua. Leon is a lovely little town, Granada is bigger, brighte...
Charmain
Nov 2023
Our guide Miguel Vasquez was brilliant so helpful and you felt safe with him. Could not have done all the border crossings without him. He has so much experience and...
Julian
Nov 2023
The trip gave a wonderful insight into 5 different countries in Central America, from beautiful colonial towns, to smoking volcanos with great scenery and rich wildl...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
A really interesting itinerary. Miquel was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and always helpful. Most accommodation was good but some minor niggles - nothing b...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
I loved visiting Nicaragua ... history, wildlife and volcanoes. The be...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
Visiting Nicaragua and Copan.
Brett
Mar 2023
Very pricey. I wanted to visit those countries.
Janet
Feb 2023
Excellent tour. Not without faults but still a great experience
Richard
Jan 2023
Many highlights, with Miguel, an exceptional tour guide.
Caroline
Jan 2023
The tour was really great. Miguel the tour leader could not be faulted. He worked tirelessly to ensure we all had the best time. His knowledge and passion for Centra...
One of the best kayak tours ever! So many different experiences with nature, the people, the food and the different customs. Very pleased with our adventure and our...
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...
Editor’s Take
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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