Columbus Guatemala Travel

we had a great trip to Guatemala and Belize. What two lovely countries with som much culture. Definitely worth a trip. Antigua (with the various day tours), Tikal and also Xunantunich and Caye Caulker in Belize.

The local travel agents, did a fantastic job, were always available and responded to our needs and requests. When we didnt like a hotel (as it just didnt look as advertised) they found an alternative..

If there is one thing i would wish for it is that there were better hotels - which were never offered to us (we had originally said we prefer 4 star but ended up largely with what i would call mid to lower end 3 star. We did on our own when there see better hotels and would have loved to book them (some were the same price eg., in caye caulker) or at least have the option.

This trip was amazing. Esteban created an awesome itinerary for us. We felt like we did the most important things with the days we had. As a company, KimKim was easy to deal with and very communicative. We would definitely use them again!

Hotel Reviews

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

Mountain Pine Ridge

What an amazing surprise this turned out to be. The room was comfortable and well-furnished. We had a screened in patio. The staff was super nice and always helpful. I would definitely stay here again! And the onsite restaurant, Sap & Slate was incredible. Totally exceeded our expectations!

Authenticity & Character

It was comfortable. The pool and hot tub were nice after a day out touring

Location

The hiking trails around the hotel were numerous and led to waterfalls and hidden pools.

Staff

All of the staff were so friendly and eager to please. Very well trained and passionate about their work to make us happy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Island Magic Beach Resort Ltd

Caye Caulker

We ended up moving to island Magic Villas which was a better fit for us

Activity Reviews

Caracol Mayan Site

Belize

Learning about the Mayan culture by visiting this city was a great experience. Our guide, Baudilio, was so passionate about sharing his knowledge with us. Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

ATM Cave | Actun Tunichil Muknal

Belize

Absolutely amazing. The entire day was awesome. Rafael was so full of information, we all learned so much about the Mayan culture. Hiking in was fun and swimming in the cave was super cool!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

First time I used kimkim platform to connect with a local specialist. Esteban, Sylvia and the entire team was very patient as they put together an itinerary for us. Throughout the trip, they are always accessible and checking in on us. We made a couple of requested changes and all were handled efficiently with a great service attitude.

Hotel Review

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

Mountain Pine Ridge

Immersed in nature, on a vast area of private ground within the Mountain Pine Ridge. Many trails and walks and waterfalls within their grounds. Perfect if you are looking for a retreat/quiet/nature environment. Chef Sean and the onsite restaurant team cook up delicious menu with all local sourced ingredients -- 5 stars amazing! All the staff here are helpful and friendly, always a smile!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Wonderful environment in the valley. However, if you want access "to town" then this will feel a bit remote.

Staff

Great service, always a smile, makes you feel right at home. They truly take pride in providing the guests with a memorable experience.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

ATM Cave | Actun Tunichil Muknal

Belize

Must do! Archeology in situ. Our guide Raphael is very knowledgable and experienced.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Caracol Mayan Site

Belize

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great service before AND (especially) during our trip. Helpful, proactive and on top of everything. Sylvia and the team were outstanding and a pleasure to work with.

Hotel Reviews

Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge

Mountain Pine Ridge

The food and chef Sean are fantastic - real Maya flavors

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful villas and cottages and the main house cozy and high end

Location

Trails and waterfalls and wildlife all in the park

Staff

The best. All of them attentive and knowledgeable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Island Magic Beach Resort Ltd

Caye Caulker

We upgraded to Island Magic Villas. MUCH better

Activity Reviews

ATM Cave | Actun Tunichil Muknal

Belize

A must see. The guide, Raphael, was excellent

Quality of Experience

Food

Authentic chicken and rice and beans

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Archeology

Transport

Caracol Mayan Site

Belize

Can’t miss city that really shows the early Maya culture and architecture. Thanks to Bau, our extremely knowledgeable guide

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Brilliant guide (‘Bao) who has as much knowledge of local wildlife as he does ancient Maya history!

Transport

We had an incredible experience booking our trip through Kimkim. From start to finish, everything felt seamless, organized, and thoughtfully planned. Traveling can sometimes be stressful, but Kimkim truly made the entire process easy and enjoyable.

A huge shoutout to Antonio (aka Bobby), who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. His attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care made a big difference throughout our trip. It felt like we were in great hands the entire time.

We also had the pleasure of meeting the team in person. Sofia, Kathy (cariño!), and the rest of the staff , and they were all incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional. That personal connection really elevated the experience and made it feel even more special.

Every detail, from transportation to accommodations and activities, was well-coordinated and exceeded our expectations. We’re truly grateful for such a memorable and stress-free trip.

Highly recommend Kimkim to anyone looking for a well-curated, personalized travel experience. We would absolutely book with them again.

I wish I could give Columbus Guatemala Travel more than 5 stars – they were that good! Caterina and her team were available 24/7 for any of our questions, they were always quick to respond, and it was obvious they genuinely cared that we had a memorable and enjoyable trip. 10 out of 10 for Columbus Guatemala Travel in Antigua, Guatemala!

We would like to thank the entire KimKim team who, in one way or another, took part in organizing and carrying out our Belize trip. Our trip could not have been more perfect, very well thought out and organized.
Our first driver, Geronimo, met us at the airport and drove us to Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, where we had an unbelievable treehouse to stay in. This resort was so wonderful with many, many amenities. We enjoyed our local guides, who clearly love what they do, and shared so much information with us. Rudy Neal was an exceptional guide and made our tour to Caracol Mayan Ruins a wonderful experience. Our second guide, Rene, took us on a wonderful hike through the Bocawina Mayflower Natural Reserve and then drove us to Belize City to catch the ferry to San Pedro. We were met at the San Pedro Ferry depot and driven to our accommodations at the Sunset Caribe. What a lovely condo, beautifully appointed, private, quiet, and very relaxing. We did a beautiful snorkeling tour of the coral reef at Hol Chan Nature Reserve.
KimKim planned everything so well, we could just sit back and enjoy. We would highly recommend them.

We had a great time in Guatemala and could not have had better support from Carino Sotelo (as well as Catherine and the other fine staff members at Columbus Travel in Antigua). Carino’s communication was consistently clear, timely, and useful. She was extremely gracious, and we now consider her to be a friend.

Specific things done for us include:

1) A detailed spreadsheet showing time, guide name, activity details, and helpful suggestions for each activity. It addressed every question we could possibly have had prior to the trip.
2) An actively managed WhatsApp chat that we used daily. Columbus Travel responded within seconds after each of our chat updates - regardless of time of day.
3) An impromptu offer to join the Columbus Travel team in making a sawdust rug on the street before a Sunday Lenten procession. It was great fun.
4) An informative group discussion with their full team on the Mayan calendar - made at our request.
5) A welcome gift of our favorite drinks and snacks upon arrival.

I am pleased to note that all of our activities, hotel stays, and transports went off without a hitch. We give Columbus Travel an unqualified 5-star review. Well done by KimKim to partner with Columbus Travel in Guatemala!