Tour Reviews
Don't just take our word for it. Our greatest reward is a satisfied traveler, and their honest feedback speaks for itself. Here's what our guests have to say about their unforgettable experiences with us.
Cindy Turner
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Chacchoben Ruins
RCCL Liberty of the Seas
Look no further......just do it!
Anyone reading this that is considering choosing Natives Choice as a tour guide company, look no further......just do it, they are absolutely brilliant! Ivan was simply the best tour guide. His knowledge of the ruins and surrounding area was made even more special after hearing his own personal story about growing up on site and playing with artifacts as a child. Never again will I book an excursion through a cruise company, I will always search out a local guide, they seem to be much more friendly and genuine, thats how we found Natives Choice, simply by reading testimonials on Trip Advisor. There were about a dozen people on our tour, 4 in my party, it was very personal, Ivan answered all our questions with such passion and we never felt rushed at any time. We loved trying the pineapple with spicy pepper from the ladies at the roadside, it was an unexpected treat, better than the grasshoppers! Thank you Ivan for making our day at the Chacchoben ruins so enjoyable, pity we didn't find a tarrantula, maybe next time! Good luck with your company, your Dad would be proud!
Dave & Pat Ziara
Salisbury, MD
Mayan Experience
RC Liberty of the Seas
The best onshore experience
This tour without a doubt was the best onshore experience we've ever had. Special thanks to Ivan in bringing the Mayan culture alive. The trip from the ship to the site was very well handled. The driver and our tour guide were excellent. As good as all this was the interaction with the Mayan family in the Chacchoben village & the Myan lunch was a real jewel in the crown. Thank you, thank you.
Marty Warner
Costa Maya, Mexico
Mayan Experience
Norwegian Spirit
You can't do better than this group!
We hadn't ever done a cruise with anyone but the cruise ship before. I knew I didn't want to be herded around on a big bus, but I was nervous about going with someone who wouldn't do a good job; or, even worse, not get us back to the ship on time. I read about The Native Choice on Trip Advisor and I'm glad I took the other travelers' advice.
We were in a small friendly group. We had a chance to chat with other passengers and the guide on the way to the ruins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. The food for the lunch was delicious and the place was very clean.
I had no qualms about eating there. We had a wonderful time and were back to the ship with time to spare. You can't do better than this group!
Janet Martins
Annapolis, Maryland
Mayan Experience
Radiance of the Seas
This tour was one for my memory book!
This tour was one for my memory book! I was apprehensive at first thinking I might be bored with ruins, but that was not the case at all due to the knowledgeable and friendly guide, Eliu. Then the lunch experience was equally wonderful. The food was fresh, everything was explained to us, and the hosts were kind enough to perform two Mayan dances at the end! Totally charming!
Judy, Don, Anna , Charlie
FL
Chacchoben Ruins
Oasis of the Seas
Agree with all the good comments above.
Agree with all the good comments above. Great tour...friendly, clean, new to newer tour van, interesting, educational knowledgeable, Recommend the tour to those who want to learn about the area.
Dr. Robert K. Haselden
Moncks Corner, S.C.
Chacchoben Ruins
Carnival Dream
Great honest service
It is great to tell all about the great excursions that this company gives but I did not get to take mine because our ship could not port. We had paid in full with Pay Pal. As soon as we returned home, I got on the computer to find Native
Choice had already sent a refund. They are very honest. I am looking forward to making the trip at a later date and I will rebook this tour. Thanks for the rapid refund.
David and Christina Marti
Chantilly, VA
Chacchoben Ruins
Norwegian Epic
Very well pleased by our tour
We were very well pleased by our recent tour of the Chacchoben ruins.
Our guide, Francisco, was a veritable gushing fountain of information about Mayan history, culture, and cosmology. It was about a semester's worth of information crammed into a few hours. He also led the tour expertly, holding the reins on the small group with just the proper degree of looseness, giving us just enough time to do a little individual exploration and picture-taking, while making sure that no one got dropped or delayed the tour.
The tour was everything that we had hoped for and more.
The Pearce Family
Blountville, Tennessee
Chacchoben Ruins
Norwegian Spirit
The best on which I have ever been.
I have done many historical tours... from Civil War battlefields to Colorado mining towns to California Redwood Forests. For a tour of this length (about 4 hours), this was the best on which I have ever been. From the bus ride to the Mayan Ruins which were narrated by Ivan Cohuo to the historical walk around the site guided by Eliu… my family was fascinated by the history and knowledge of our guides.
Eliu has a degree Mexican History (emphasis on ancient cultures) from the University of Mexico City. It is obvious he has a love for the history and cultures of his country. All I can say it that he blew us away with his descriptions and knowledge. I wish that we could have spent a couple of days there with him.
Kudos to you and your company Ivan! Well done.