Tour Reviews

Heather Smith
Columbus, oh
Mayan Experience
Carnival Dream

We couldn't have asked for a better guide!

We couldn't have asked for a better guide! David was absolutely wonderful...so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Mayan Culture! I really felt like he invited us to spend a day with him and his family. His assistant guide was just as helpful. She didn't hesitate to jump in a kayak with my kids or run them to the bathroom - what a huge help! Bacalar Lagoon was absolutely beautiful as well; the most peaceful place I have ever visited. And finally, I want to thank David for giving us a "sneak peak" at his Mayan Village project he's been working on. We can't wait to come back and visit!

Robin Heggemeyer
St. Peters, MO
Mayan Experience
Royal Caribbean

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We had a wonderful time and our guide Joel (Boris) was great. He was so informative and made sure we enjoyed the entire experience.

I came away with a greater understanding of the Mayan Culture and the people. We had a wonderful lunch with the host family and truly enjoyed the day. Thank you so much for the opportunity to step out of our own lives and into the lives of those that we met.

Louis & Glori
Palmdale, California
Mayan Experience
RCI Oasis of the Seas

We highly recommend this tour.

My wife and I highly recommend this tour. Joel was our tour guide and was excellent. He was both informative and entertaining. It was obvious that he took great pride in his job and was excited to teach us about his culture. My only complaint about cruises is the commercialism of the ports. I have been on several cruises to Mexico, Alaska, Canada, and the Carribean and in each port the cruise lines will tell you that the thing to do in these places is shop, Mostly for jewelry. I always try to find something to do in which I can truely experience the culture of the area. Shopping is great of coarse but I prefer that it be from the locals. This was an awesome way to experience a little bit of life in the Yucatan. We had a group of 8 traveling together and booked a private tour. After visiting the beautifui sight of the ruins our driver, Beto, took us to the home of a local Mayan family and learned to make tortillas and had an amazing lunch prepared by the family. This was unanimously our favorite part of the tour and we all wished that we had more time to spend with the family. This is a first class operation with late model, air conditioned vans that are clean and comfortable. I can't say enough about Joel and our driver Beto. I would definitely recommend that you request him. His knowledge of the ruins are excellent.

Thank you Joel and Native Choice for the best excursion that we have been on on any cruise.

Jenny Pereira
Lincoln, RI
Chacchoben Ruins
NCL EPIC

This was a blast!

This was a blast!

We had tour guide Frina (I think that was her name). She was a mountain of knowledge. She knew the best places to stop for shade and a talk. The walking tour was very casual, not very physically demanding. I learned so much about the Costa Maya region and the history of the Mayans.

Frina was friendly and out going. Best tour guide I have had in a long time. I will suggest this tour company/tour to everyone!

Karl and Vineta Means
Chandler, AZ
Mayan Experience
Carnival Dream

Memorable, to say the least.

Memorable, to say the least. Fascinating tour of the ruins, with excellent information passed on by our guide. We both heartily recommend the "second part" of the tour, where you'll be welcomed into a Maya home, enjoy making tortillas and partake of a fabulous lunch. While everything was very tasty, I must single out the flan (and I'm NOT a dessert person, normally). The flan was spectacular . . . world class!

Mike and Anne
Canada
Dzibanche Ruins Premier
Celebrity Solstice

Would definitely do it again.

We took the 8 hour tour of Dzibanche and Kohunlich ruins.
Our tour guide Jesus was very knowledgable and kept us entertained with his fabulous personality. Our bus driver did an awesome job of driving. It was pouring rain at one point and we knew we were safe and in good hands with him at the wheel.

The ruins were spectacular would definitely do tour again.

HIGHLY recommend tour and fabulous tour guide.

Tom & Evelyn Streck
Sarasota, FL
Chacchoben Ruins
Celebrity Solstice

We highly recommend The Native Choice.

We had a great time, and really enjoyed the knowledge of our guide, FRANCISCO, a teacher with a masters degree in history.

Thanks also to Ivan who personally responded to our emails while we were booking the tour before our cruise. Getting to their office was easy - they meet you at the exit of the small cruise dock and bus you less than a mile to their office, where you board an air-conditioned van. The ride to the ruins takes about 45 minutes over paved roads and highways. Our guide talked with us the entire ride and shared some fascinating history about his ancient ancestors. We highly recommend The Native Choice.

Gracias, amigos!

Donna Butler
St. Augustine, FL
Chacchoben Extreme
Liberty of the Seas

The highlight of our trip.

The private tour you arranged for us was the highlight of our trip. Veronica was a delight as well as being very knowledgeable and informative. She was extremely patient with the mobility issues of several members of our group and worked to accommodate their special needs. Thanks, Veronica!

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch stop at the lagoon. Roberto was most gracious and the lunch was delicious, served in a gorgeous spot.

Thank you for everything!