06 Aug 2023
All I can say is: 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marlon and Moises (our driver) made us feel extremely welcome on this amazing tour. We were a little nervous on how it would go since we had our 2.5 and 5 year old boys with us but we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The pickup process from our hotel was smooth and we were able to install car seats into the van. The border crossing was easy and only took a few minutes- you have to get out of the vehicle and walk through the security/border, and then meet Moises on the other side. Once we arrived at the restaurant for lunch, there were several pre-set options to choose from including some kid-friendly choices. We saw dozens of coati at the lunch spot which was amazing! Then Marlon met us and we were off. He was so patient and engaging with the kids, and knew absolutely everything about literally everything related to Tikal. In addition to showing us the main sites, he was more than happy to answer any questions we had. We saw toucans, coati, turkey, howler and spider monkeys, leaf-cutter ants and lots more in addition to the stunning Mayan temples. He even pulled up the scene from Star Wars and James Bond on his phone so we could compare scenery to where it was filmed! Bring lots of water and sunscreen, but there was also a little refreshment stop in the center where you could get snacks & drinks. We were exhausted at the end but the views, photos, and memories were worth it! If you’re traveling with a toddler, I’d make sure to bring something to carry them during at least some of the day. Thanks so much to Marlon and his team- they made it so easy and much more fun than anything we could ever do on our own. We will never forget Marlon and Moises.