It was a fantastic experience! But a few things can be better, in the price/quality sense, we found the food very basic! And at the end of the trekking, arriving in Tikal, it was very unclear why we had to rush to the exit of Tikal, and to enter again, joining a guided tour. Our trekking guide René was very good, but the guide in Tikal was useless!

Our three-day trek through Guatemala was an exceptional experience made so by two outstanding guides: Uriel, our hiking guide, and Carlos, our driver and campgrounds guide. Uriel was attentive, professionally knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with throughout the journey. He seamlessly integrated the history, culture, and traditions of Guatemala into each day on the trail, offering context and insight that enriched every mile. Beyond his expertise, Uriel created a genuine sense of camaraderie among our group. He led with warmth and confidence, making us feel safe and welcome in his country every step of the way. Each evening, Carlos brought a calm, lighthearted presence to camp that was both refreshing and reassuring. He ensured our campsite was fully stocked and well-organized, so we could rest and prepare properly for the following day. His easygoing nature kept morale high, and his reliability gave us complete confidence throughout the trip. Both Uriel and Carlos demonstrated professionalism, care, and dedication that far exceeded our expectations. We left Guatemala with a deep appreciation for the country and its people due in no small part to these two gentlemen. We recommend them without reservation.

We had a great time. Very nice guides. The food was good, the places we stayed overnight were special and a good experience, only the sleeping pads could have been a little newer/ thicker. Lots of Monkeys and reaching Tikal “from behind” is special too. The miradores are all very worthwhile but strenuous……and the bats…….incredible. All in all a very good trip.

An amazing trip. Made easy by the brilliant planning and management by Sofia and her team. Picked up from our hotel in Guatemala City, we started our trip in Antigua - a lovely little town deserving of its UNESCO title. The Hotel Los Pasos was great with a very good breakfast. But one night was enough for us - coming from London we love to get away to nature as much as possible. The transfer to The Hotel Regis in Panajachel and Lake Atitlan was efficient and easy, as all the transfers were. The hotel is quite basic but they made us breakfast for our birding trip. We felt Santiago was a nicer town than Panajachel and our guide - David - took us to a lovely restaurant there for lunch. Back to Guatemala City for one night in La Inmaculada Hotel - a really lovely boutique hotel. Then an early flight to Flores. Picked up by Cornelio and onto the Estación Biologica in Las Guacamayas. This was the highlight of our trip. Cornelio was an amazing guide, the staff were lovely and the food was good. Incredible location in the midst of the national park and surrounded by wildlife. As the only guests there - there’s a maximum of 6 even when full - it felt magical. We loved it. Then back to Flores. The Hotel Isla de Flores was pretty, but the staff were a bit less helpful than in the other places we stayed. To be honest, we didn’t like Flores that much. The buildings are pretty but it feels very much a tourist town. That said, it was our choice to stay there rather than in the park at Tikal. But the tour of Tikal was good, the Mayan ruins were amazing and Tito was a very knowledgeable guide. All the transfers were effortless and on time. The last driver in Guatemala helped us through immigration and even checked with our Belize driver that we were through ok! So thank you to Sofia and her team for helping plan this trip with us and for making everything effortless and efficient. The feed of places to go and eat that popped up on the Trip app for each destination was really helpful and we always felt that if there was a problem there was someone we could rely on to help.

Good follow up of our trip. A few hick-ups, which were dealt with very fast via the chat of the app.