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Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
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Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)

By Gem Trips
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₱4,948.68
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₱4,948.68
per adult (price varies by group size)

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Ages 0-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 6–13 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish
Features animals


  • Mosquito Repellent Application
  • Professional Excellent English-Spanish Speaking tour guide
  • Tikal Map
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch at Jaguar Inn Restaurant, 5 options
  • Water Refill in the Vehicle
What's not included
  • Sunset and Day Entry fees to Tikal for a total of US$34 only payable for guests 10 year old and on.


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • When booking, please make sure you pick the right price option according to the desired pickup location. We pick up from the door of any hotel or Airbnb in Flores, Tikal, El Remate, Santa Elena, San Benito, San Andres, Melchor de Mencos, San Jose Peten and San Ignacio Belize. Guests staying in San Miguel come by boat to Raices Restaurant in Flores Island for pickup.
  • Airports:
  • Santa Elena Airport, Flores Guatemala
  • Ports:
  • Restaurante Raices, Calle 15 de Septiembre, Flores, Guatemala
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Infant seats available
  • Stroller accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 207030P3

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Seat belts available
  • In case you don't know yet the location of your hotel, just book the cheapest tour option, later you let us know your hotel location and if there is price difference, you can pay it to our guide.
  • If you are the only adult in your group and you pick a small group option and at least one more adult reserves for that same schedule, we’ll include the cost of the entry fees for you, which reduces the price for USD34.
  • Bring the best walking shoes
  • Bring a raincoat just in case
  • Bring the best clothes for hot weather
  • Bring a flashlight (or you can use your phone's flashlight)
  • Bring a canteen to refill water (in Tikal the entry of disposables is not allowed)
  • If you have a Guatemalan local ID (DPI) send us a picture of it, in this event your entry fees will be only USD7
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

A note from Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
  • We operate with 50% of the normal capacity of our vehicles to prevent COVID-19 and safety of our customers.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

Which attractions will I visit with Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)?
How much is Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)?
Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) price starts from ₱4,843.68. Discover and book Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) on Tripadvisor
What is the Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) cancellation policy?
Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)?
Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) is hosted by Gem Trips. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Gem Trips on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 207030P3

Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
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  • 1
    Tikal National Park
    Stop: 7 hours
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  • 2
    Palace of the Grooves
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 3
    Central Acropolis
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 4
    Temple I
    Stop: 20 minutes
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  • 5
    Great Plaza
    Stop: 60 minutes
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  • 6
    North Acropolis
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 7
    Templo II,Tikal,Guatemala
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 8
    Temple V
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 9
    Plaza Of The Seven Temples
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 10
    Tikal National Park
    Stop: 60 minutes
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator

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TEF1987
TEF1987
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Highly recommend Sunrise Tour with Gem Tours
We did the Tikal sunrise tour with Marlon of Gem tours and would definitely recommend. We stayed in Flores and Marl
Dave L
Dave L
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Can't imagine a better experience!
A fun, "just-right" tour by wonderful 20-year veteran guide Marlon at GemTrips. The sunrise option beats the heat-
Michelle110479
Michelle110479
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Amazing!!
This is an amazing tour! His experience and knowledge is amazing! Loved seeing all the temples, animals and birds!
565tealw
565tealw
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Very knowledgeable and impressive tour!
My partner and I booked a sunrise Tikal tour with Marlon and it was a wonderful experience! We were picked up at ou
AngusLeighton
AngusLeighton
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Fantastic guide, great tour!
This was a superbly organized tour of one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world. Marlon is very kn
328semb
328semb
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Great experience
Very nice trip with lots of information and wildlife! Be prepared for a long day:) Marlon was a great guide !
Madeline W
Madeline W
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Have to book when you’re in Tikal!
Our tour was amazing. Ronaldo was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our wants and needs. We saw many anim
Cognivore
Cognivore
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Gem Trips' Yaxha Tour is Outstanding
Marlon's Yaxha tour was the highlight of our time in Guatemala, and I couldn't recommend Gem Trips any more emphati
Grpriss V
Grpriss V
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yaxha and tikal
I did two tours with Gem Trip and Marlon, Yaxha and Tikal and I couldn't have chosen better! Support from start t
davidkhella
davidkhella
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Adventurous Traveler Recommends this Tour
Amazing sunrise tour with Marlon! Provided breakfast and lunch to keep us energized, guided us through the beautifu
Katy C
Katy C
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experiencing Tikal in all his beauty
Marlon was top! super professional. He was on time, answering all questions and knew so much about the Mayans civil
NicaMassagrande
NicaMassagrande
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Our best memory of Guatemala
We've decided for an afternoon trip+sunset at Tikal archeological site.We have 2 children (5 and 7 years old) and w
S8575PBellenw
S8575PBellenw
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Tikal sunset tour 10/10
Marlon is an amazing guide and works hard to make the trip an unforgettable experience. He is very knowledgable and
Sebastiensh
Sebastiensh
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Best guide ever
Marlon is the best guide I have ever had: he came in well prepared: from breakfast coffee to snacks to even peanuts
U8049DXannec
U8049DXannec
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Sunrise Tikal and Sunset Yaxha
Marlon was the best tour guide that anyone could ask for. My husband told him that this had been one of the best da
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Heather C
Dallas, TX7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Marlon was friendly and kind. He picked my friend and I up at Jungle Lodge, and he was punctual. Further, we forgot to purchase special sunset tickets, and we contacted him the night prior, and he bought them for us! As soon as he arrived, we walked to lunch. After eating (there were vegetarian options), we entered the park. Straight away, Marlon was sharing interesting facts about Tikal, including the history of both the park and the Mayan city. He also has a passion for wildlife, and would point out birds and monkeys. He’s well educated, and has extensive knowledge of the Mayan culture. We walked all over the park, and climbed multiple temples. He brought us water and snacks, not to mention took loads of photos and videos of us, which he shared prior to departing. Overall, it was a very informative and interesting tour, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Flores/Tikal!
Written 21 June 2022
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Dear Heather C! Thanks a lot for your great review! I love when you say “we forgot to purchase special sunset tickets, and we contacted him the night prior, and he bought them for us!” We gladly buy the tickets for our guests, those are not included because the price is different for guatemalans and for other nationalities, for children younger than 10 years old it’s free of charge, so in order to have a standard price for everyone, the entry fees are not included, but we are happy to buy those tickets for you and then you can reimburse us the cost of the tickets only if we use them, which means that if you also buy the tickets on your side, we’ll use the tickets we have but with other guests on the following days, since those are valid for 30 days. Now We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 16 September 2022
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Huopu
New York City, NY11 contributions
Sep 2022
The sunset tour in Tikal was no doubt one of my best time in Guatemala and it was made so unforgettable thanks to Marlon and his wife, Evelin. On my day of tour, I took the 9am flight from Guatemala City to Flores and by the time I walked out of the arrival hall, Evelin was already waiting for me. The one hour or so ride up to Tikal was smooth. Conversation with Evelin was pleasant and along the way, she gave me information about the towns (El Remate, Ixlu, El Caoba etc) we passed by, which was interesting to listen.

At Tikal, Marlon took over as the guide inside the National Park. He was super accommodating, patient and knowledgeable. The 7 hours inside the jungles and ruins was made easy and super enjoyable. Marlon always knows his way through the complex ancient city, which seemed like a labyrinth to me. I learned so much about the history and archaeological findings about Tikal along the way thanks to him. He's also an expert in the local flora and fauna and showed me many animals and plants, which was mind-blowing. I came in a relatively low season, so I was the only one in the tour and by the time we finished the main sites, we still had around an hour until sunset so he showed me some relatively remote sites, such as the plaza of the masks etc, which can only be reached from the 'Jaguar Trail'. It was a very impressive (and more wild) trail leading to several recent archaeological excavation sites. We finished the day on top of the pyramid in 'mundo perdido', which faces the west and is the perfect spot for sunset.

It was a truly wonderful tour that I can recommend to anyone who wants to visit Tikal. Thank you Marlon and Evelin for making my visit to Tikal such an amazing experience!
Written 17 September 2022
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Dear OnAir744828! Thanks a lot for your great review! 1. I want to emphasize when you say: “I came in a relatively low season, so I was the only one in the tour and by the time we finished the main sites, we still had around an hour until sunset so he showed me some relatively remote sites” I want to split my arguments, in a and b a. On one hand, it’s great to get this kind of feedback from a solo traveler, because this is the effort we are doing, to keep all of our activities solo traveler friendly on the booking process guaranteeing no last minute cancellations or changing itineraries. b. On the other hand, we will have total flexibility, if in case we visit all the monumental structures, we’ll take you to some of the remote areas if your level of energy is still up, Tikal is 222 square miles, so this place will always have something else to see. 2. Now We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 18 September 2022
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Ian
1 contribution
I truly can't recommend Marlon and GEM Trips enough. He is incredibly friendly, smart, and it's obvious that he has a deep love, passion, and care for Mayan culture, Mayan history, and the site of Tikal. I'm a curious person and there wasn't a single question I had about the place that he couldn't answer in great detail. Before the trip, Marlon was very helpful with responding to a booking issue I had on my end and the day prior he reached out to me asking if I'd like to switch my sunrise tour to a sunset tour because that morning was going to be cloudy. It felt like he wanted us to have the best experience possible.

The pickup at our Airbnb was on time and very smooth and he gave us history lessons on the way. Lunch was delicious and the staff were very friendly. I was having some stomach pain (not from there, from days prior), Marlon told the staff, and they picked special leaves from a tree out front and made a tea that calms the stomach! They all went above and beyond what the tour required and it was cool to learn some Mayan medicine!

We went from temple to temple getting detailed history from Marlon. The sights were unbelievable. His route is really cool because he doesn't just take you straight to the great pyramid and leave. He takes you on a walk through the jungle while showing you many other ruins, paths, reservoirs, farm areas, and other sites that made Tikal what it was. He also has the eye of an eagle and spots tons of wildlife out for you from monkeys, birds, fox and others. He records what animals you saw and sends them to you! He has incredible knowledge of each animal down to their scientific names and how many teeth they have!

He also takes tons of pictures along the way to help make memories of you interacting with the site and not just posing for pictures. I'm not exaggerating when I say that this was one of the best tours I've ever been on in my life (and I have traveled all over the world, even have seen pyramids in Egypt and in Teotihuacan.) Bring sunscreen and some bug repellant, its hotttt. But its the jungle, what would you expect? Don't hesitate, go with GEM Trips and support local, small business while you are at it. We felt very safe the whole time and in good hands. We loved it! Thank you Marlon!
Written 4 July 2022
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Dear Iankavanagh13! Thanks a lot for your great review! 1. I love when you say “His route is really cool because he doesn't just take you straight to the great pyramid and leave. He takes you on a walk through the jungle while showing you many other ruins, paths, reservoirs, farm areas, and other sites that made Tikal what it was” a. This is exactly what differentiates us, we what our guests to learn what was the city like centuries ago, when it was inhabited, our tours are like two tours in one, always respecting the guests limits and energy levels adding a touch of flexibility tailoring each experience to the desires of the guests. b. That’s why we prefer to do only small groups and private tours, because in a big group, these kinds of things are not possible. 2. Now We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 17 September 2022
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Timothy K
2 contributions
Feb 2020
We did a private tour of 2 with Marlon to Tikal that was excellent. He worked us around the park to ensure that we had minimal or no other persons at the specific site at the same time we were there. That meant we were the only ones on the temple platforms and had the Gran Plaza to ourselves. Just as important as viewing the archeological sites is the wildlife in the park, and Marlon had the knowledge and instinct to know where to look and when, pointing out things that we would have easily missed. I know others have had disappointing tours at Tikal, so I recommend Gem Trips to ensure a wonderful once in a lifetime experience.
Written 17 March 2020
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Dear Timothy K Thank you so much for letting others know about your experience with us, It was my pleasure to be your guide in person on your visit to Tikal. Thank you for your kind words. I am very happy to know you had a great time. I hope to see you again sometime in the future, thank you so much for visiting We wish you all the best! Greetings
Written 19 March 2020
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kathy_reyes1013
Farmingdale, New York4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This tour was AMAZING! We mostly chose this tour bc of the late start, and I’m glad we did because it was worth so much more !! Roel was punctual for the pick up and extremely passionate & knowledgeable throughout the tour. He took us through a lot of short cuts and places I’ve never seen in the past ( I’ve been here twice before). The animals were unbothered by tourists, they had no problem with us being up close for photos. We climbed up the “Lost city” to view a beautiful sunset. We ended our trip with a fantastic view of all the stars! This is SO WORTH every penny ! I definitely recommend this tour and Roel as a tour guide !!
Written 10 November 2021
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Dear Kathy_reyes1013! Your review is amazing! That view from the top of the Great Pyramid is unforgettable, especially by sunset when all of the animals go to sleep. Now. We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 15 September 2022
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Jonathan T
2 contributions
Nov 2022
We don’t usually do tours but we were really glad we chose to on this occasion. Our guide Arturo was fantastic and had so many great stories and interesting facts to share. Tikal itself is amazing, but we felt we got a lot more out of it with this tour. We did the sunset tour, and it started with lunch before heading into Tikal, with good vegetarian option if required. I would 100% recommend this. Only thing to remember is you have still to buy your ticket on top so make sure you have enough cash on you. Many thanks!
Written 11 December 2022
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Steve B
1 contribution
Jan 2022
I highly recommend this tour company! Due to multiple travel delays and issues getting to Tikal on 1/1/22, Marlon and his team were responsive, helpful and flexible throughout our journey. In spite of COVID/omicron, Guatemala in general and Marlon and his company specifically are taking all precautions to remain as safe as you would be at home. Actually, I found Guatemala taking more steps to remain safe than here in the US ( California). I was impressed. Having a tour guide in Tikal was the key to a successful visit. Excellent value for the quality of service. Book with complete confidence. Combine this tour with the Jungle Lodge Tikal, and you have an unbeatable adventure. I HIGHLY recommend spending extra to get the sunset tour...It was amazing.
Written 14 January 2022
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Dear H5267RVsteveb! Your review is Great! 1. You mentioned in your review “Having a tour guide in Tikal was the key to a successful visit” and it’s absolutely true, because Tikal has so much to see that reading a few facts on a guidebook are not enough. 2. Now We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 15 September 2022
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Kelsey W
1 contribution
May 2022
Absolutely amazing. Marlon was the absolute best! He made the entire experience incredible, found so much wildlife for us, he took so many photos of us that were SO good. He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, the temples, and the Mayans - I learned so much from this trip. He also made sure we were not in the full sun whenever possible and took us through the secret jungle paths to make sure we had shade (it is HOT out there).

I would recommend this tour 100x over! Absolutely a wonderful experience,
Written 30 May 2022
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Dear ItsKelseysLife! Thanks a lot for your great review! I want to emphasize when you mention: “He also made sure we were not in the full sun whenever possible” It’s a pleasure for us to schedule the walking tour to come to the open areas like the Great Plaza, before or after the bright sunshine of midday, because of the heat and also because the light in the middle of the day is not good for pictures and there in the very open areas is where the iconic monuments of Tikal are located. Now We also offer tours in customized itineraries around Guatemala and Belize. Kind regards Marlon
Written 16 September 2022
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SBK
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Marlon runs one the very best tour companies I’ve experienced in all of my travels.

Total professional and very polite, intelligent and personable.

First he arranged for us to be picked up at the airport and dropped off at the Hotel and made sure that we were all set up and happy before he left.

The tour van was right on time in the morning to take us to Tikal. The driver was also excellent.

Eric was our tour guide in Tikal and we had a great day with him. It was as though he was part of the group. He was very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.

I enjoy when people know their stuff and articles was able to answer all of our questions from an inquisitive group.

They then took us to a nice restaurant by a lake where we could relax, swim, shower and eat some very good food.

I highly recommended this company for a Tikal
your or any other tour in the area.

I even left my IPad at the Hotel in Flores and Marlon had it delivered to me at my next destination with no guarantee that his expense would even have been covered. Which of course it was plus some.

That is service!!

Enjoy!
Written 8 February 2020
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Dear Kapulaites! Thank you very much for taking your time to write about your experience with us. I am going to let Erick know about your comment, It was my pleasure to send you back your Ipad. We are very happy to know you had a great time, we hope you can come back again sometime in the future. We wish you all the best! Kind Regards
Written 17 February 2020
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Tizwal
Paris, France14 contributions

Watching the sunrise over the Canopy of Tikal was a magical and unique moment. Just before I had the chance to see a super starry sky in the dark night of the jungle and the Milky Way.
Walking in the obscurity, hearing the monkeys, birds waking up is a real privileged moment. We feel almost alone. After this majestic sunrise, time to discover the pyramids of Tikal. Until 10 am, there are few people, which allows you to fully enjoy the site.
Marlon is a super friendly and professional guide who made this experience even more special. In addition to his very good level of English, he has a lot of historical and cultural knowledge as well as knowledge about the fauna and flora.
The organisation is top-notch - no false notes! I highly recommend Gem and especially his Sunrise Tour. Muchíssima gracias Marlon por la experiencia!
Written 1 March 2020
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Dear Tizwal Thank you so much for taking your time to write about your experience with us. You are right the sunrise over the Canopy is a great experience. I am very happy to know you enjoyed your visit and it was my pleasure to be your guide in person on your visit. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again sometime in the future! Thank you again for visiting Kind Regards
Written 5 March 2020
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