South Mexico Wonders, Day of the Dead Edition

Customer Reviews

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  Karen

  · September 25th, 2023
  I recently returned from Lupita Overland’s "Wonders of Mexico" Trip. Traveling in a specially outfitted custom van, we traveled from Mexico City to Tulum in 21 days. Lupita specializes in small group travel and they delivered an outstanding product. The quality of the driving was excellent. I always felt completely safe. I can’t imagine that any company could be better. Jaime González is a fabulous leader. His enthusiam was infectious. He was like the energizer bunny and attended to every detail of our trip. I had studied Spanish as a child, but I was completely unprepared for how important it would be to have a Spanish speaking guide.We traveled well off the tourist trail and few people we encountered spoke English. We swam in cenotes, sailed on the Lagoon in Balacar, dipped in waterfalls, and visited a number of difficult to reach Mayan ruins. There was something for everyone on the trip. Jaime was willing to accommodate all tastes.My husband and I opted out of camping entirely and took advantage of the hotel upgrades. I cannot say enough about the Lupita and Jaime. I fell in the airport in route to Mexico City, and unexpectedly arrived in a wheelchair. Due to a knee injury, I could not participate in many of the activities.Jaime bent over backwards to make sure I was included and made special accommodations so I could continue with the tour. He was endlessly patient and kind. He never once made me feel that my injury was an inconvenience, even if it was. I am a veteran of many overseas adventure travel trips across Africa and Asia. In more two decades of travel, I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to tours and tour leaders.I can count the outstanding tour leaders on one hand. Jaime is the best of the best. He is top notch. His attention to detail was outstanding. He brought his professionalism to every aspect of the trip. From start to finish, the trip was outstanding.
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  LUPITA OVERLAND commented on this review

  Thank you so much, Karen and Ralph! Your words ignite our passion to continue evolving and crafting even more exquisite adventures! Sending you warm regards. We look forward to our next adventure together, and you and your friends are always... Show more
  Trip date: March 2023
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  Karen

  · September 16th, 2023
  I recently returned from Lupita Overland’s "Wonders of Mexico" Trip. Traveling in a specially outfitted custom van, we traveled from Mexico City to Tulum in 21 days. Lupita specializes in small group travel and they delivered an outstanding product. The quality of the driving was excellent. I always felt completely safe. I can’t imagine that any company could be better. Jaime González is a fabulous leader. His enthusiam was infectious. He was like the energizer bunny and attended to every detail of our trip. I had studied Spanish as a child, but I was completely unprepared for how important it would be to have a Spanish speaking guide. We traveled well off the tourist trail and few people we encountered spoke English. We swam in cenotes, sailed on the Lagoon in Balacar, dipped in waterfalls, and visited a number of difficult to reach Mayan ruins. There was something for everyone on the trip. Jaime was willing to accommodate all tastes. My husband and I opted out of camping entirely and took advantage of the hotel upgrades. Jaime took it all in stride. I cannot say enough about the Lupita and Jaime. I fell changing planes in route to Mexico City and unexpectedly arrived in a wheelchair. Due to a knee injury, I could not participate in many of the activities Jaime bent over backwards to make sure I was included and made special accommodations so I could continue with the tour. He was endlessly patient and kind. He never once made me feel that my injury was an inconvenience, even if it was. I am a veteran of many overseas adventure travel trips across Africa and Asia. In more two decades of travel, I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to tours and tour leaders. I can count the outstanding tour leaders on one hand. Jaime is the best of the best. He is top notch. His attention to detail was outstanding. He brought his professionalism to every aspect of the trip. From start to finish, the trip was outstanding. Jaime, I will be forever grateful for your caring concern for my welfare on the trip. I will never forget when the fellow who collected me at the airport in Mexico City handed me his cell phone and told me you were one the phone, He was so concerned when he saw me arrive in a wheelchair that he called you immediately. That I was able to complete the trip with the knee injury still amazes me. Thank you for making the special accommodations that you did. My husband and I look forward to traveling with you again.
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  LUPITA OVERLAND commented on this review

  Thanks so so much for your lovely comments and photos, Karen. We are finally updating the 2024 and 2025 editions, and your review helps other travellers to know how great this tour is! Muchas Gracias Amiga, see you soon on the next adventure!
  
  Trip date: April 2023
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  Jaime

  · September 15th, 2023
  During my whole career as a tour leader, I’ve guided many overland tours around the globe… I knew Mexico had loads of potential, in fact, I planned this itinerary… but the route exceeded my expectations! Every day we met amazing people, visited great attractions, and drove through beautiful landscapes. Oaxaca, Chiapas, and the Yucatan peninsula are by far my favourite areas of Mexico, my favourite country. Lupita the van responded perfectly, and our main driver Cesar drove safely the whole time. Travelling in a van and in a small group allowed us to visit places that wouldn’t have been possible in a larger vehicle or with a bigger group… It’s been such an honour to lead a great group of experienced travellers through the real Mexico! Can’t wait to do this leg again… VAMOS LUPITA!
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  LUPITA OVERLAND commented on this review

  Thanks, Jaime, you did a great job and it is going to be a pleasure to keep having you as Lupita's main tour leader!
  
  Trip date: March 2023