References and experience Since 1990, we have been designing and guiding tailor-made trips for couples, families, groups of friends, as well as for major European travel agencies specializing in hiking, adventure travel, cultural discovery, and immersive journeys.
With over 30 years of experience in Guatemala and Central America, Mayaexplor has collaborated with some of the most renowned European tour operators in the region.
Our work has been regularly recommended for the quality of our services, our in-depth local knowledge, and our responsiveness in leading English- and French-language travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Footprint, Le Guide du Routard, Le Petit Futé, Gallimard, Hachette, Ulysse, and Néos, as well as in Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, and Japanese publications.
Below you will find a selection of partner tour operators, along with excerpts from traveler feedback and satisfaction forms completed after their journeys with Mayaexplor.
Excerpts from satisfaction and thank-you forms
If you wish, we can also put you directly in touch with travelers who have recently traveled with us. Contact us
Allibert (France) :
www.allibert-trekking.com
Arts et cultures en voyage (Belgium) :
www.wanvoyage.com
GEOL volcanologie (Suitzerland) :
www.thierrybasset.ch
Communication, organization, quality of the itinerary A thousand thanks to Mayaexplor for this wonderful trip. Guatemala is truly a country worth discovering — rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and kind, smiling people. Thanks to Thierry for his professionalism and perfect organization. The selection of visits, activities, and hotels was just perfect. And another big thank you to André, our guide — a delightful, patient, smiling, punctual, and knowledgeable person, always attentive to us, who shared his deep love and understanding of his country. My friends and I came back thrilled with our trip! . , ,
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And here we are, back after 15 amazing days in Guatemala. We wanted to send this short message to thank you for the wonderful organization — both before departure (creating our itinerary, and your impressive responsiveness) and during our stay, where everything was flawless: spotless hotels, small, charming, and welcoming, etc. Drivers were always on time, and their driving impeccable (special thanks to Ivan, who accompanied us for five days and with whom we shared wonderful moments — an excellent driver and guide). Thanks also to Manuel for his warm welcome and kindness upon our arrival and departure. Guatemala is a beautiful country and will remain one of our fondest memories. […] Thanks again for everything — we’ll be sure to post messages on travel forums to highlight your professionalism and the quality of your services.
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First of all, a huge thank you for everything you prepared for us. For your great professionalism — thanks to you and your team, we had an unforgettable vacation in a magnificent country. The trip fully met our expectations. A thousand thanks to Oscar, who accompanied us for much of our journey. He was incredibly kind, courteous, patient, and even with the language barrier, we understood each other perfectly. Everyone involved was highly professional — always on time, extremely kind, and available. Absolutely all accommodations met our expectations. The itinerary you created for us was simply perfect. Everything flowed smoothly, and we appreciated the alternation of visits and free time you built in. […] And for Belize — what a joy spending three days swimming with rays and colorful fish! It was exactly what we were looking for. […] Thanks to Thierry for organizing this trip for us. We had no issues during our stay; everything ran perfectly — not even a minor delay to mention! It was truly comfortable to travel on a personalized itinerary without any worries. […] Thanks again for your excellent work.
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We only had two days to organize our trip to Guatemala (as we had no communication from the Belize atolls). So we contacted an agency — MAYAEXPLOR. […]. Without a doubt, they are the specialists. They organized a tailor-made program with top-level professionals. A huge thanks to Manuel, who was our main guide, and congratulations to Thierry, the creator of Mayaexplor, for his outstanding efficiency and this superb immersion into Guatemalan civilization.
I discovered MAYAEXPLOR online and chose them because of the quality of our exchanges while building the itinerary. The pace was just right for us — we felt we truly enjoyed every moment, with enough “downtime” to relax. The hotels: all met our expectations. We especially loved the Hotel Atitlán — the setting and its gardens were stunning. The driver: perfect. Beyond driving, he helped us discover the country, answering our many questions and sharing valuable insights. The guides: special mention for Marvin in Tikal — an excellent guide who shared his extensive knowledge and passion for the site. Highlights of the itinerary (your best memory?): hard to choose just one — I’d say the view of Lake Atitlán, Antigua, the boat ride from Livingston up the Río Dulce, and Tikal. Would you recommend Mayaexplor? Yes, because everything went perfectly. Nothing to criticize about the organization. We appreciated your suggestions while building our itinerary […] and we were lucky to have a driver who was much more than a driver!
We wanted a local agency to design our trip to Guatemala. After much research, Mayaexplor turned out to be one of the best — and the contact we had (emails, Skype) made the difference. Your impressions: The itinerary: nothing to complain about. Travel times went by quickly, everything was well-balanced for what we wanted to see (we never got tired of any place). […] Special thanks to Manuel, our first driver — very kind and friendly. […] Our guides Tito and Elda were exceptional! […] The Petén region for the archaeological sites (especially Aguateca and Tikal) and Copán were highlights. Would you recommend Mayaexplor to friends? Yes, absolutely! It was a seamless trip […] and a testimony to your professionalism. We want to thank you for introducing us to this wonderful country and its warm, friendly people!
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We had an extraordinary trip thanks to your entire team, and we keep wonderful memories of Guatemala. What a captivating, colorful, and diverse country! We completely fell under the spell of this magnificent land, still so little known in France. Thank you for the flawless organization—this trip was perfectly suited for a family with children, with a great variety of experiences. Many thanks again, and please send our warm regards and appreciation to Byron.
[…] The balance between visits and travel time allowed us to truly appreciate this country’s diversity. […] Comfortable hotels, warm welcomes, central yet quiet locations. […] We felt very safe with our three drivers — always punctual and friendly. They shared details about the route and happily answered our questions about their way of life and the situation in Guatemala […].
We chose Mayaexplor because the group agreed your responses were always quick and precise. […] Our driver? Fantastic! He deserves a round of applause! […] The itinerary: fascinating, detailed, complete. […] The trip: unforgettable.
Thank you for this exceptional trip. We were delighted to discover Guatemala thanks to you. Everyone involved was punctual, the hotels matched our selections, the guides were passionate — and a special mention for our driver BYRON, who was simply outstanding! Please congratulate him for us — he truly deserves to be part of your team. If anyone asks about traveling to Guatemala, we’ll be sure to recommend you.
Congratulations for the way you structured the itinerary and for the professionalism that Mayaexplor consistently delivers to ensure everything runs perfectly. […] We’re having a hard time “coming down to earth,” with so many vivid images still in our minds.
After reading reviews online, we contacted you and ultimately chose your agency. The level of advice and customization you offered was far beyond what the Parisian agencies provided, which tried to push us back toward their catalogs. It was important for us to have a reliable, recognized local partner like Mayaexplor.
"On the ground: guides and drivers"Thank you for your feedback. We were absolutely thrilled with this trip. Juanita, Remi, Juan Carlos, and Jaime were all incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. The Peten program, in particular, felt perfectly designed with a great sense of progression. Juanita taught us so many things we didn’t know, even after two previous trips to the Yucatán. Thanks to Remi, we’ve learned so much more about this beautiful country! And the hotels and rooms were perfectly chosen. Well done!
Why recommend Mayaexplor? Serious, professional, courteous, punctual, available, careful, and trustworthy. A travel agency that truly listens and can be fully relied upon. The drivers? We were delighted to meet our three French-speaking drivers: Manuel, André, and Juan. They were punctual, careful, pleasant, kind, and attentive. We had great conversations and learned a lot about Guatemala through them. We can only thank them for their great professionalism and exceptional kindness. Their advice was very helpful. It was with real regret that we had to say goodbye. Thank you to all three for making our trip smooth and worry-free, and for earning our complete trust.
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The program perfectly matched our expectations. […] Our driver was flawless in every respect. Rémi drives carefully and confidently, always punctual and unfailingly polite. He manages to be both discreet and fully attentive to our needs. He always adapted easily to the small challenges of a 3,200 km journey — though there weren’t many! His French was good enough for interesting cultural exchanges, and he helped us connect easily with locals whenever language barriers arose. He also has a great sense of humor, which we really appreciated! Excellent guides — clear, experienced, and great communicators. Mayaexplor: excellent value for money. French-speaking driver. Excellent communication while planning the trip — quick and clear responses.
[…] Our driver and guide, Juan Carlos, was truly exceptional. Always eager to help, a bottomless source of knowledge about the country, geography, and traditions, Juan Carlos was always cheerful and in good spirits. He constantly looked out for our safety and proved to be a skilled and tireless driver, even on the occasional rough roads. Over the days, Juan Carlos became a genuine travel companion we could rely on completely — our trust in him was total. […] At no point did we ever feel unsafe. Guatemalans are warm, welcoming, and always ready for a kind and genuine chat. […] Many thanks again for this trip and for your quick, flexible response to our last-minute request. Warm regards to Juan Carlos, who became more than just a guide — a true friend after all those hours shared on the road.
[…] We were absolutely delighted with our stay. We want to thank you for organizing the Guatemala portion — it was by far the highlight for us. So colorful! What a wonderful country, still more authentic than its northern neighbor. The hotels were perfectly chosen for our enjoyment! We’ll always have fond memories of Celso — please pass on our warmest regards for his kindness and care. He’s simply wonderful. […] So attentive and generous with his time. Despite our poor Spanish, we had no trouble communicating. He shared thoughtful observations and clearly enjoyed talking about his country. If we come back, we’d be thrilled to see him again. […] Wishing him all the best on the road ahead! So many insightful explanations, so much patience, and a genuine wish to share — he helped us (re)discover Guatemala in all its authenticity. A big thank-you! Guatemala still feels largely untouched by mass tourism, and that’s what struck us the most — the authenticity of its people, its flora and fauna, and its astonishingly varied landscapes that offered new wonders every single day.
