Tour Reviews

Brian OSullivan
London England.
Chacchoben Ruins
Norwegian Dawn

learned a lot.

I think our guide's names were Alainah and Eric??? Or something similar? She was very lovely and thoughtful in her introductions to get us our bearings/orientation of the local area whilst leaving the technical archaeological stuff to Eric mostly upon arrival at the site. The tour was relaxed, learned a lot. Did a bit of climbing which was fun. But we were not pressured to do anything we did not want to do.
They were very thoughtful providing us with water even though technically we are in winter.
I can only emphasise just how considerate they were, even in their directions to find the office, outside of the port of Costa Maya. Thanks for looking after us

Margaret Willms
Wales, WI USA
Mayan Experience
Norwegian Dawn

Most amazing excursion ever

Hoel was our tour guide, Melin our driver. We could not have asked for better service from either of them. Hoel was so knowledgeable about past and present Mayan culture. Our visit to the archeological site was impressive-both of our tour leaders were helpful in providing us with an understanding of Mayan civilization. The visit to the Mayan household was an experience of a lifetime! We were cordially greeted and welcomed into the home of Biki and Don Gregorio. They prepared a delicious lunch and allowed us to walk around their property to learn first hand about how they live. I highly recommend this excursion. Worth the short walk to Native Choice for this exceptional tour.

Annette Hardtman
Etobicoke
Chacchoben Extreme
Norgewian Dawn

chacchoben

I really enjoyed this tour as David and Anne were very informative. They answered all the questions that were asked of them.

Shelli
US
Chacchoben Ruins
carnival magic

Tour Guide Great

We really enjoyed this tour. Our Tour Guide Erick was so knowledgeable and very willing to answer any and all questions. Our whole experience with The Native Choice Company was positve.

Dorothy and Mel Abrams
Toronto
Mayan Experience
Princess

Awesome Local Company !

What an amazing experience. Thank you so much. The Mayan Experience tour exceeded our expectations. We travelled with a young child (14 month old) and the staff was incredible in ensuring that our needs were addressed. The information provided at the ruins by Joel Perez was most informative and personalized. Our driver Saul was so friendly and caring. He gave us water and was helpful with the baby. We also got to visit with a family for our lunch. Unfortunately I can't remember the driver and tour guide's name for that portion of our tour, but they were equally as professional and accommodating. The lunch was delicious and such a feast! The tour guide - She not only showed us how they grew and prepared the food but also took us thru the village to a local school so we could interact with and distribute small gifts we brought from home for the children.
Gracias Mel, Dorothy and Meira

Susanna
Norfolk, VA
Chacchoben Ruins
Royal Caribbean

Wonderful Tour - 1st Class!

What a wonderful staff at Native Choice! Like most of you, we were hesitant to use a company other than the cruise ship excursion option, but I am so glad we did! We saved 50% by booking Direct with Native Choice and had a 1st Class Tour with approx. 12 others. Miguel was prompt and gracious, and our Tour Guide - Kaci is knowledgeable and speaks lovely English! And they supplied us with free water bottles during our walking tour of the Mayan Ruins. The vans are NEW and super Clean! We will tell Everyone to book with your company! --DONT BE SCARED to walk the 4 Blocks to their office, It's perfectly Safe. Follow the Map!

Amy
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chacchoben Ruins
Allure of the Seas

Excellent Tour

We were a group of 11, ages 8 through 51. Lorenzo was an extraordinary tour guide, explaining the Ruins and history in a way that was interesting to all of the ages of our group. His English was fantastic, and his knowledge even better. We enjoyed our day with him immensely and recommend this tour to anyone and everyone. There is a lot of walking so this would not be good for anyone who cannot walk on uneven ground or up steps. Otherwise, green light! It could not have been any better!!

cykyle
Tennessee, US
Mayan Experience
Rhapsody of the Seas

The Best Mayan Experience

The absolute best tour we have taken in many, many years! The Native Choice is a first rate and very reasonably priced touring company. We found it online from excellent reviews in tripadvisor. It will not be listed by name through your cruise lines; but if you book the trip yourself online or in person at the nearby office (it is a 5-10 minute 0.8 mile walk from where the cruise ships dock), you will save approximately 50% off of the price of the tour if the cruise lines book it for you.

The drivers are very safe, the tour guides are very informative, and everyone is friendly and polite. Saul was our driver and he was extremely safe and careful; we always felt secure in our travels in the van. Maria was our tour guide and she was extremely knowledgeable about the Mayan culture, and the past and present history and regional politics. Everyone we spoke to was a local and they were able to give us inside information about the regional history and culture. It was so easy to communicate with them because their English skills were excellent. They always told us which route we would be taking, especially when taking a detour to shorten the drive. We always felt safe.

We especially recommend the tour including the lunch at a local resident in the town of Chachoban, which is close to the ruins. The home, grounds, and kitchen were immaculate and very clean. The food was incredible, real local cuisine, and very fresh. Vegetarians will have no problems finding something to eat. We cannot t say enough about this trip! By far, one day of the best things we've done in the Caribbean. A rare find, a welcome escape from the tourist rat race, and a genuine peek into the local culture, history, and real food and cuisine. You will love it! We did!