Handpicked Tours

Craving adventure? Seeking hidden gems? Let Gallivanting Souls guide you! Explore our handpicked tours, all personally vetted by seasoned travelers like you. Whether it’s your first cruise or your tenth, we’ll help you find unforgettable experiences you can trust. Get inspired, ask questions, and embark on your perfect journey!

Book directly with tour operators

Booking made easy! Some of these tours can be booked directly through their website or by contacting the guide. For others, we’ve conveniently included links that will take you to trusted booking platforms like Viator or Shore Excursions Group. While you may see a commission earned by us through these links, rest assured that you won’t pay any extra fees. For complete transparency, you can learn more about our affiliate partnerships in the website disclosure.

Tours not in any order

No ranking, just recommendations! The tour companies listed below are presented in no particular order, ensuring all gems shine bright.

We encourage you to explore and compare their offerings to find your perfect fit. If you have any questions or need help navigating your options, feel free to reach out!

Pricing note: Due to the diverse nature of these tours, ranging from private adventures to large group excursions, we haven’t included individual prices. However, remember that affordability doesn’t always equate to quality.

Some small companies, lacking websites due to technical limitations or budget constraints, offer incredible experiences.

Don’t hesitate to ask these providers for reviews or contact information of past guests for deeper insights.

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King David Belize Tours 

Nestled in the heart of Belize City, Belize, lies King David Belize Tours, also known as Altournative Belize Services.

This renowned outfit, consistently lauded for its personalized adventures on TripAdvisor, sets itself apart with a refreshing emphasis on safety and guest fulfillment.

Unlike conventional companies with larger group sizes, King David ensures unparalleled attention and care through his phenomenal 1:5 guide-to-guest ratio on popular excursions like Cave Tubing.

This means more eyes on the journey, more opportunities for personal connection, and ultimately, a far richer and safer experience.

Don’t let unexpected weather or unforeseen changes derail your trip. David’s dedication to flexible itineraries guarantees a backup plan if conditions call for it, ensuring you get the most out of your precious Belizean adventure.

But King David’s magic goes beyond mere logistics. David, fueled by his infectious passion for Mayan culture, weaves fascinating knowledge into every tour, igniting a spark of intrigue that will leave you yearning for more.

Prepare to be captivated by ancient secrets whispered through lush rainforests and unearthed in majestic ruins.

This isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to delve deeper into Belize’s soul, leaving you with memories that will echo long after you return home.

Ready to dive into your own unBELIZEable experience? Get in touch with King David Belize Tours:

    • Email David: Click here to Email David

    • WhatsApp: +5016672741

Don’t wait – embark on your Belizean adventure with King David Belize Tours and discover why safety, personalization, and cultural immersion make them the #1 choice for discerning travelers like you!

City Tours Pulmonia 

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Located in Mazatlán, Mexico. City tours, food tours. Countryside tours. Custom tours. Private tours only. Got a big group, a caravan-style tour can be utilized. Check out twenty must-see sights in Mazatlan for cruise passengers on your cruise.

How to book: Book direct.  Call or text direct free of charge on WhatsApp at +52 669 108 9987. Email [email protected] or on City Tour’s Pulmonia Facebook page. Languages spoke: English and Spanish. Hablamos Español.

Roatan Five Star Tours

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Located in Roatán, Honduras. A large variety of tours for all your excursion needs. Snorkeling, city tours, multi-day tours. Private and shared tours are available. The 3 stop snorkel was fun. The instruction that we got from our guide was exactly what we needed as novice snorkelers. Those travelers who were experienced were paired up with another guide who went at their pace. We would not hesitate to book Roatán Five Star Tours in the future!

How to book: Book Roatán Five Stars on Viator.

Trikes Cozumel

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Tour company located in Cozumel, Mexico offering unique Cozumel Island tours on 3 stable wheels. Shared tour unless you organize a private tour. The tour includes lunch. How to book: Book on Viator.

We’ve done many different types of tours in Cozumel. This tour went at a good pace. The crew was great getting everyone comfortable with the bike. Read more in our in-depth review of Trikes Cozumel.

 

Discover Cozumel

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New to the tour operator business, but after many years working for other popular and well-known tour companies, several tour guides have come together to build a new tour company called Discover Cozumel. They are doing what they do best. Sharing with guests of Cozumel all the cool things that Cozumel has to offer as only locals can.

We have toured with one of the partners on a Jeep Tour while on another company’s tour and recently on a personalized island tour. Our requests were considered and honored.   Our guide utilized Facebook Messenger and was very quick to respond and answer all my questions.

Located in Cozumel, Mexico, Discover Cozumel has many tour options from Jeep tours and ATV adventures to snorkeling. Book with Discover Cozumel to have a custom tour like a local. Offering tours to groups large and small. No shared tours.

How to book or get more information: email [email protected] 

Check out their website for more tour information: https://discovercozumelisland.com/

 

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Located at Progresso, Mexico, Yucatan Cenote will help you discover the unique nature of the Yucatan. Cruise passengers can experience a semi-private tour visiting the Mayapan Ruins, a jungle cenote, and an authentic lunch. Guests staying in the area have the choice of many other tours. This semi-private tour had a total of five guests. It was well-paced. The narrative of the guide was great. The ruins were uncrowded and great examples of Maya architecture, and the food was cooked by locals in their homes. It is some of the best food we have ever had on a tour! How to book: Book at https://www.yucatancenote.com

or ask questions on Yucatan Cenote’s contact form or their Facebook page. If we ever go to Progresso on a land tour, we will definitely tour again with Yucatan Cenote Eco Progresso Shore Excursions.

 

Got recommendations?

If you have a favorite tour guide or operator and think they need to be on this page, or are you a tour operator and want me to check out your services? Let me know. I’ll do my best to test their tour/s and see if they have what it takes for our followers to try.

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