Tour Reviews

Grimaldy
Orlando, FL
Chacchoben Extreme
Norwegian Dawn

Just Great

Our tour was just GREAT!! Ron and the driver Emelin where superb! We booked the morning before while at sea with little internet access. Everything was smooth from booking to the tour. Ron was very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing everything about costa maya! When they took us to the private Eco Resort he was very clear about the road conditions and what was at the end! Oh man the Bacalar lagoon was more than we expected. The eco resort had great service food and the guys ensured we where catered every second like royalty. It was very memorable and above all safe!

Heads up: look very close for the important points on the map to get to the meet up office because the little mall/resort is very confusing to get through

Kim
Florida
Chacchoben Extreme
Celebrity

Best trip ever

Edder was a tremendous tour guide. He was interesting, likable, and not a bit pushy. I would go with him again. Loved every part of this tour. Food was great, Lagoon was the best part of the 7 day cruise. Had a massage at the Lagoon---very nice.

Clifton Singleton
Virginia
Blue Lagoon Adventure
Norwegian

Honeymoon

Great food and margaritas! Ron and Chacho were awesome! Keep up the good work.

Chris
Charlotte, NC
Chacchoben Ruins
Norwegian Dawn

Exactly what we hoped for

We were overly pleased with the decision to go through Native Choice for this excursion. Price was wonderful compared to ship prices, Hugo and Edgar were incredibly informative and helpful guides who knew everything about anything we asked. Watching other groups look lost and uninformed seemed like their trip was almost a waste without the background info to go along with the tour. The walk to the office wasn't bad and directions were easy to use.

Edward Morris
Vero Beach,
Mayan Experience
Rhapsody of the Seas

Excellent Trip

From start to finish trip could not have been organized better. Excellent check in and reception.
Drivers and guide and and have great local knowledge. Vehicles are first class. Don't fall for your ships propaganda about using only ship tours. Native Choice is a much better experience. Mayan meal will never be forgotten for its taste and hospitality of the family. Thanks again Native Choice can't wait for our next tour.

Julie Osborne
Rothbury Australia,
Kohunlich Ruins Premier
NCL Jade

Amazing

My DH & I caught a taxi(USD$8) the 500m from the port to the Native Choice office. Our tour was scheduled to depart at 10am but as we were the only two on the tour we were off by 9.40. During the two hour drive to the ruins our guide Fabiola talked about the history of the Mayans and the various Mayan sites. After a quick toilet break we made our way into the site and Fabiola described the function of the various ruins. MY DH isn't a keen walker but managed at the pace that was set. I climbed the stairs on three of the ruins for better views and he was happy to remain at ground level. Our driver Heriberto found a group of Howler monkeys as we were finishing our tour of the site. A packed lunch was provided and enough cold water to help cope with the very hot day.

Sabrina
Oran, Missouri
Chacchoben Ruins
Carnival Vista

Fantastic Ruins Tour

We wanted to take a shore excursion when we came to Costa Maya on the Carnival Vista, but didn't want to book through Carnival. After extensive research online, especially here on TripAdvisor, we went with Native Choice Tours for the Chacchoben Ruins Tour. From their website to the booking process to the tour itself, everything was fantastic! All the positive reviews we'd read were spot on. Both our tour guide, Zotz, and our driver were very personable and knowledgeable. The hour drive to Chacchoben went by quickly as our tour guide, who was Mayan, shared so much information with us. We got to see his Mayan birth certificate, learned about the plants and animals and houses and clothes and customs of the Mayan people, and even learned to count in Mayan. They brought a cooler filled with complimentary bottles of water, which was great on a hot day. Along the way, they stopped so we could see pineapple fields and even a very colorful local cemetery. The tour of the ruins was astounding, and the sheer amount of info we learned about the Mayan culture was well worth the trip. In addition, we were able to watch a group of spider monkeys in the trees above us. This was a delightful bonus, and we were never rushed so we had the opportunity to observe them as they jumped from tree to tree. Amazing! I really cannot say enough good things about this tour company, and if you're lucky enough to get Zotz as your guide you are in for a real treat. Thank you, Native Choice Tours!

**I know there are those people, who, like I did, worry about booking with a different tour company than the one the ship uses (because the cruise ship won't wait on you to return if something happens). But for reputable companies like Native Choice, who depend on cruise ship passengers, their goal is to make sure you arrive back at your ship with plenty of time to spare. The tour also doesn't start until one hour after your ship arrives in port, so you have plenty of time to make it off the ship and to their office.

Aria
Atlanta
Chacchoben Extreme
Carnival

Best tour of our trip

If you can follow directions you can find native Choice, the locals and people at the port are very helpful in helping you find the place if needed. The “hardest” part is getting out of the port. The cruise was an hour late, I was very stressed that we wouldn’t be able to the ruins and the lagoon. Our tour was adjusted to make sure we had time for both. My boyfriend really enjoyed the ruins and couldn’t stop taking about everything he learned. The road to the lagoon was slightly bumpy but worth it. The resort/lagoon was beyond nice and if you like privacy the best. The lunch was my favorite. They had a variety of margaritas like pineapple and strawberry. We also went kayaking for free. The driver and our tour guide were very accommodating.