Top Guatemala Day Trips - page 3

I sent a message to the tour company 24 hours before to ensure they still had us booked as I didn't fancy getting up at 2:30am and no one picking us up, and they replied immediately confirming pickup details. The journey from Flores took a little over an hour and the minibus was completely full, and a little cramped, but this trip wasn't about the transfer. Make sure you purchase your Tikal entrance tickets AND a seperate sunrise ticket seperately, as there is no phone reception in the park. Upon arrival we had approximately a 40 minute walk, at a very brisk pace to reach Temple IV, and then one final push to climb to the top of it. Make sure you take a torch as the group does get split up a little due to the pace. Once at the top, the early morning start was 100% worth it. We were fortunate enough to see an awsome sunrise, and to hear the howler monkeys awaken was magnificent. After sunrise you continue the tour then at a more leasurely pace, with time to enjoy the scenery. Our guide was excellent providing not just information on the Mayan history, but also the wildlife we saw during the morning.

I highly recommend this private shuttle company. Our driver, JJ, was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. As we traveled, he shared fascinating insights and history about the local area, which added so much value to our drives. Communication was excellent; they kept in touch until the moment we met up. They were also flexible enough to provide transportation around town whenever we needed to visit different areas of Guatemala. A truly reliable service!

Our driver was there waiting for us by the time we arrived. Our transition from the airport to where we had to go was smooth. Our driver Armando was amazing and friendly, he gave us a little history about Guate on our drive. Definitely recommend booking with this company!

Extremely punctual and had great communication with the owner the entire time. We used this company twice in our trip and were never let down. Driver was very professional and offered to stop or stopped when we needed him to. Worth paying a bit extra to have a stress free and trustworthy ride between cities.

This is a great tour to help get aquainted with the city and begin to understand the history of the land. Our tour guide was Roberto and he spent several hours walking us around and giving us lots of information not only of the places, but if the architecture, food, and local culture. I couldn't recommend this more. Wear good shoes because tou will walk a lot.

This experience was very easy. Saul was my driver and he was amazing - he was waiting at the airport when I landed. The instructions were clear and I received several WhatsApp messages guiding my process until I finally met Saul. I felt very safe and taken care of -he offered to stop for coffee food and to use the restroom. I was impressed by the level of professionalism service and the great condition of the van

I thought there would be other travelers on the tour, but it ended up to be a private tour which was great. We enjoyed spending the day with our guide, Gustavo. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and demonstrated professionalism throughout our trip. We loved learning the history and hearing his stories. We appreciate that he attended to our needs, waited for us while we shopped, and took us to interesting restaurants. We love the group selfies he took!

Unforgettable experience! Much more challenging than I expected. I’m glad the “taxis” (horses) were an available along the route. Riding horseback partway up Pacaya made the climb easier while still taking in stunning views. Hiking across lava fields and roasting marshmallows over heat vents was surreal. A must-do in Guatemala — magical, humbling, and unlike anywhere else.