Best thing we did on our entire holiday - really informative guide , authentic experience - challenging and fun in the right ratio .

Tikal was simply amazing, Luis was so knowledgeable and delightful. The Belizean side helped us through the border with comfort and ease. Overall, a wonderful day

A visit to Tikal (as well as the ATM) were recommended by friends and most travel guides. Our family, two mid-50s and teenage son, selected Belize Family based on the reviews. Our guide was Sergio, he was great, very knowledgeable, set a good pace. Day was hot for us (from the Northeast US), not for locals. Lots of climbing steps of the temples, not much shade except the paths between sites. Bring lots of water and comfortable shoes. Also bus ride is very bumpy in many spots along the way (and takes more than 2 hours overall). Lunch was very good - we had the chicken and beef fajitas. Overall enjoyable- agree with the recommendations!

Tikal is breathtaking. Our guide was awesome. There’s several hours to explore the old city ruins. And you hike up to the top of the temples for some incredible views. We had a rainy afternoon which added to the ambience. I only wish we had more time in this mystical place.

Our guide Manny was excellent. Made the experience very fun and informative. The meal afterwards was very good too. A must do if you visit Belize.

This tour was amazing! They were kind enough to pick us up from our Airbnb that wasn’t a normal pickup spot. The journey to Guatemala and across the border was incredibly smooth and easy. Our Guatemalan driver, Hugo, was so great. He pointed out some interesting places along the way to Tikal and answered any questions we had. Our tour guide once at Tikal was spectacular. He took us off the beaten path several times so that we could see some additional sites and was a wealth of knowledge about Mayan culture and history. Tikal is so massive that seeing everything in one day is impossible, but he went out of his way to cram in as much as we possibly could before we headed back. Lunch was lovely on the way home, also. If you’re in San Ignacio, you definitely need to look these folks up and go.

Tikal was impressive but don’t under estimate the amount of walking. We had someone with difficulty keeping up so it extended our day. Our guide Louis was extremely knowledgeable but he did seem to provide a little too much information since our lunch wasn’t until 4 pm (we found out that 2 pm is more typical) and we didn’t get back until very late. Crossing the border on the return was quicker but it took about an hour outbound due to so many of us having to pay exit costs from Belize. There were 15 in our group and several other groups seemed to get to the border around the same time. Lunch was really good but after all the hiking and climbing I wish they choose a restaurant that served cold beer!

We had a brilliant time. Cisco was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We spotted monkeys and lots of iguanas Kayaking on the rapids was lots of fun and the lunch was delicious.

A truly incredible experience! Highly recommend. I will never forget this excursion. We took kids ages 8-13, and they were absolutely thrilled. You do need to be able to do some climbing and swimming (with a lifejacket).

The ATM cave tour was a day we won’t forget. This trip is the whole package- geology, history, biology, and theology! We learned so much from our incredibly experienced guide, Eric. We started off in a large group but then broke up into a group of six. This tour is very well organized and safety is a top priority. But, this is not a trip for someone with physical issues. There are many parts that require strength and coordination. To start, we crossed a river three times before getting to the caves. Once we got there, it was swimming, climbing, and careful steps to make it to the end. The stalactite and stalagmite formations are fantastic! Once you get to the end, you are in for an unforgettable experience. Seeing the Mayan pottery used for sacrifice and the skeletons that were crystallized is mind blowing. No photos are allowed so the only way to see these artifacts is to see them in person. It is a long day, but so worth the time!

A trip to Tikal is a must if you are visiting Belize. We stayed in San Ignacio and had our guide pick us up at our hotel. It was a quick trip to the Guatemalan border and then two hours to the site. The temples are beyond impressive. There is so much history and beauty at this location. Not only the incredible architecture, but we saw many wild animals and we were serenaded by howler monkeys. It truly was a day we won’t forget!

Tikal was very interesting and beautiful. We enjoyed the visit and the local people. The local people were friendly and the food was also good.

Extremely memorable!!!! First of all I don’t travel alone. My friend missed her flight and I took a chance. I booked this tour spontaneously. 100% safe. My first driver from Belize was very nice and made me feel secure. He offered to stop and get my breakfast. Chicken tacos is not my thing in the morning, so I opted out till I got to Guatemala and that was the best decision ever!!!!! My driver personally was walked me through the international border and talked to the other driver. Introduced me and went about my way in Guatemala. It was very straightforward and just make sure you have $20us to pay. When I got with my driver Ruby in Guatemala he asked me “what I would like for breakfast?” It was phenomenal. I went for the traditional breakfast with a natural drink and I’m so glad I did. Have some grace with Ruby he doesn’t speak English well, but he’s a great driver and he’ll make sure you’re safe. Rudy picked up my tour guide Benny. Benny is one of the most intelligent individuals I have ever come across. He’s a 100% Mayan and speaks many languages. He’s studied his stuff and you can see how passionate he is about his culture. I admire that! He also teach you so much. I grantee you won’t leave Tikal without an imprint. Make sure you request Benny. My trip to Tikal was life changing!!!!!!! I learned so much and I’m so glad I went!!!!!!! I can’t even explain the experience I had in Tikal. Just book the trip!!! You’ll go to lunch at Gonzalez, order the caldo de gallina which is chicken soup. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed. The caldo was sensational. My experience was amazing. I highly highly recommend taking a change, just do it. Also, they don’t obligate you to tip, but I highly recommend being considerate of their time and patience. Give what you can and if you can of course. Remember what you put in this world comes back to you some how.

I really enjoyed the day trip to Tikal from San Ignacio. We were picked up and driven to the border where we met our Guatemala driver, Anastacio. After a fairly short border crossing, we were in Guatemala and picked up our Tikal guide, Sammy. We made a stop on the way to a little shop that offered free coffee and restrooms. Sammy was a great guide for Tikal providing overview and giving us time to explore. We were even able to see an active excavation site. After the tour, we stopped and had lunch at Restaurant Gonzalez. Overall, a great experience.

A must do tour. Marlin was an awesome guide!! We were dealing with the flooding from Nadine and was hoping that as the weather improved that this tour would be available. Marlin made it happen with his stories and knowledge of the history of the area, to helping my daughter (with a bad knee) and myself cross a river that we were unable to drive through. He took such great care of us. This tour was a highlight of our trip to San Iganico. Thank you Marlin.