5.0 · 13 reviews
Samuel_D
February 2024
The town of Chapala and island of Mezcala were highlights of our trip to GDL. Lots of interesting history on the island and the town itself was very nice and worth a visit. Both guides involved were great.
Michael_B
January 2024
This tour is so much better than just visiting the common tourist sites of Chapala and Ajijic as other tours do. Yes, you visit them also but best of all you get to visit Mascala Island by boat and learn about the fascinating history of the island and it's indigenous people. The guide on Mescala Island shared great knowledge and some extra things like trying fruits and demonstrated rock throwing. Along the way, Fernando from Jalisco tours was there to translate and also guide. Fernando is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable himself, full of energy and always is considerate in offering to take photos and asks how you are. A lovely lunch was had a local family restaurant overlooking the lake and transport was safe and comfortable. If you want to learn about real Mexican history and culture which isn't mentioned elsewhere then you should definitely take this tour, you won't be disappointed as it's a great day out.
anyaem63
January 2024
We had a lovely day with our guide David! He picked us up from the hotel and told us all about the landmarks we were passing on our drive from Guadalajara to Mezcala. We loved the boat ride from Mezcala to the island. We learned so much from David about the history of the island and about the different plants that grew there. The island was the best part, and visiting the towns on the lake was also really fun. David was incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable, and also gave great recommendations for the rest of trip. Ask him for food recommendations!
Veronica_L
November 2023
Going on a boat to Mezcala Island and learning about the history of the island was definitely a highlight in the trip. Lake Chapala’s beauty followed us as our very knowledgeable tour guide, David drove us to Chapala and Ajijic. We were able to explore, eat, and see areas based on our preference. Being that it was a private tour with pickup and drop off from our hotel was also exceptional. Highly recommend!
631juanah
September 2023
The tour was amazing! Thank you David for a great experience, very personable and enjoy the rich knowledge of history.
Q3053IFmattl
June 2023
Fernando was a wonderful guide and he was very responsive to my questions prior to booking. He is knowledgeable and flexible and adjusted the tour to our interests--as well as providing great suggestions on lunch--he gave us some options and we are glad that we went with his recommendation! We really enjoyed the boardwalks at Ajijic and Lake Chapala and Mezcala Island was fun as well. Polo was an excellent driver and we enjoyed their company. Very glad that we went with Fernando instead of a bus tour!
672giuli
June 2023
We had a fantastic day with our tour guide Fernando. We saw many interesting sites and also had very informative conversations. We learned a great deal about the people of the area, the history and culture. A rewarding excursion- highly recommended!
Elizabeth C
April 2023
Guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. They made sure everyone was satisfied. We missed a couple sights because we spent a little extra time at other sights so be sure to prioritize.
P3123AAvanessav
April 2023
This trip was one of the best I have ever done in Mexico. Pick up was prompt at the agreed time and we first set off to Mezcala with Guillermo as our driver and Fernando as our guide. At Mezcala we were met by a local guide called Pedro, a lovely young boy, who took us to and around the island and helped explain the interesting history of Mezcala Island and its significance to the Independence war. Once back to shore they even opened up the local museum for us as we were interested in learning more about the history of the town. Next we went to lunch at El Carnal which was on the shore of the lake and served the best seafood. Finally we visited both Ajijic and Chapala town and broadwalk where Fernando explained the history of the towns. We came back to Guadalajara after a long but very interesting day. I highly recommend taking this trip when you visit Guadalajara and can’t thank Fernando and Memo enough for the experience.
JSpice_C
November 2022
We can't recommend this tour enough! We were able to visit all the sites with ample time to enjoy taking pictures, eat at great restaurants, enjoy the architecture and meet some of the sweetest and most knowledgeable locals ❤. The trip out to the island is one of the most impressive highlights but we were blessed while visiting Ajiji when by sheer luck a folkloric dance troupe was presenting. Although this is not part of the - it was just luck, we loved every minute of it. The guides were absolutely perfect and patient. Definitely one to do!
Kenji Y
June 2022
Easily one of the best things I’ve done on my trip to Guadalajara. Guillermo and Fernando weren’t just great guides but also great company. I particularly enjoyed seeing and hearing about the history of Mezcala Island, a must see if you are in the area. The trip is truly worth the time and cost as everything is tailored to what you want to do in this area. If you are interested in Mexican history, this tour will definitely give you a new outlook on the rich culture in this region. Thank you again to Guillermo for the safe driving and Fernando for sharing his deep knowledge of Chapala.
Joi_W
March 2022
We had an absolutely fantastic day!!!!!!!! David arrived to pick us up early, and it was like we all had met before. The drive to Mezcala was a wonderful one in which David shared knowledge of the country and the areas to which we traveled throughout the day. He answered every question we had. When we arrived at Mezcala Island we were given hats to wear because we had forgotten ours. As we visited each of the areas during the day, David provided many facts and was extremely patient as we explored each area. The entire day was wonderful, and David was awesome. This is definitely a trip that all should consider. It is worth it!!!!! Ask for David to be your guide. You will not be disappointed.
jevont2022
February 2022
The tour was great. Learning the hisyory and breakfast were my favorite parts. The winery couple weee super cool too! A great day!!!
I2041EJchristinar
March 2020
We had an amazing time with our tour guide David. He was very thorough and was very detailed in his presentation. We learned so much about the places we visited. He picked us up on time From our hotel and He was prepared with snacks and drinks for the trip and scheduled a nice lunch in one of the cities we visited. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in learning more about Jalisco state.
JamesFSmithers
January 2020
Great day trip with both guides super helpful & created a comfortable and friendly environment while showing me around Lake Chapala & the distillery. Really enjoyable day & I recommend it for anyone that wants a more service based tour. The guides offer plenty of attention so you can’t not enjoy yourself.
Elaine M
January 2020
I really enjoyed getting around Jalisco and seeing local towns. The distillery tour was nice; highlight was the tasting. Delicious and interesting tequilas! Fernando is knowledgeable and engaging as a guide and takes good care of everyone. Lake Chapala is impressive, and we enjoyed the boardwalk very much. We ended the tour with an excellent lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake. Highly recommend this tour!
Damián P
August 2022
Excelente tour, muy atentos y una excelente plática. Un tour 100% recomendado para cualquier actividad aquí en Jalisco, cada detalle hizo valer el nombre "tour privado". Si visitas Jalisco , conócelo con ellos.

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