Customer reviews

Tren Maya Excursion - I thoroughly enjoyed the Tren Maya multi-day trip. There was a good daily variety of excursions, and close informational attention was paid to each different activity. We had... read more time to enjoy a bit of shopping, evening walks, and hotel amenities. Dan did a great job making all travel comfortable and enjoyable!

An exceptional Mayan experience!  - We did the Tren Maya tour. It was a perfect size - only 8 persons. The tour was 8 days and our guide (Dan) ensured everything went smoothly.... read more All admission fees were included. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was exceptionally pleasant! Each day was an adventure, but the experiences that were a highlight were the Mayan Poktapok game, the Panama hat workshop, the sisal factory and the pyramids. It was a tour that we would highly recommend!!

Adventure in Northern Mexico  - Well organized and interesting tour. Fascinating area of Mexico.

Oaxaca: A Trip To Remember  - This is the second extended tour that my wife and I have taken with Flip Flop Tours. I can say without hesitation the quality of our tour did not diminish... read more from the first. Dan has the ability in a few short days to give you insights into the culture and atmosphere of a region. I had no idea the Zapotec culture of Oaxaca was so different from the north of Mexico. The ruins of Monte Alban and Mitla were impressive. The guide pointed out the cultural achievements of the Zapotec people. The visit to the weavers and potters outlined the craftmanship of the people brought into the twenty first century. The cooking class brought it all together for me. The walk through the market to gather the ingredients, then the preparation demonstrated the the culture of the people of this region of Mexico. Thank you Dan for your thoughtfulness and expertise putting together a great tour!

Monarch butterfly and art tour in Michoacan  - Michoacan Monarch Butterfly and art tour. Saw amazing artists. Really enjoyed the experience. Bus was comfortable. Driver did an amazing job. Dan was knowledgeable and helpful.

Dan's the Man - Dan did an excellent job herding 28 of us through Michoacon. He had us to our hotel, had great recommendations for dinner, shopping experiences, etc .

Flipflop Nomads is the best way to see the best of Mexico!  - Flipflop Nomads is the company to travel with if you have concerns about traveling in Mexico. I hadn't been able to travel for several years so I chose the... read more Tren Maya tour with Dan. this was my fourth tour with him. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, hires local guides when appropriate and has personally researched his tours.We were on tour when the events of 22Feb occurred. All airports were closed and we were stranded in Mexico City. Dan's priority throughout was our safety. I was very impressed with his competence and caring that I will be back next year for another tour.

Wonderful small group tour in southern Mexico  - My husband and I are just back from a great experience on the 7 nights/ 8 days “Tren Maya Tour” with eight other adventurers and our fearless leader, Dan Patman... read more of Flip Flop Nomad Tours. Dan took very good care of us, ever cheerful, witty, knowledgeable, resourceful and all round great guy. He also selected wonderful local guides at each of our stops. We were thrilled to visit the spectacular archaeological site of Palenque, Chiapas in the early morning mist, when very few other visitors were there. Our local guide held us rapt with his explanations and stories about the Mayan world. The hotel Dan selected for our two nights couldn’t have been better, on the edge of the jungle with a beautiful infinity pool and a fabulous restaurant.
We were very excited to experience the relatively new Mayan Train which took us in first class from Palenque to the city of Campeche. A very clean and comfortable train that carved through the jungle past various towns and cities, crossing rivers and state lines for 4.5 hours until we reached Campeche. Campeche after dark was delightful with restaurants and bars spilling out into the streets free from traffic.
Some highlights along the way included a very interesting demonstration by a local family of how “Panama” or “Jipijapa” hats are handmade, using fibres from the jipijapa palm, a very laborious process involving many hours in humid underground caverns; the archeological site of Uxmal, again in the morning, before there were crowds; a delicious demonstration of how chocolate is grown and prepared (yes there were samples!); four nights in Merida; a boat ride from Celestún to see the flamingos feeding in the estuary and a fantastic trip by the same boat into the amazing magical world of mangroves. We enjoyed delicious local cuisine in unexpected out of the way places and a glorious swim in a cenote. These are just some of the highlights of our wonderful tour. I highly recommend Flip Flop Nomad Tours if you are looking for a carefree way to visit some amazing places. This is just one of several tours offered by this company.

A week long tour of authentic Mexico.I would recommend this tour to anybody.  - We were fortunate to attend the Oaxaca tour with Flip Flop tours which was an experience of a lifetime. We were housed in a beautiful historic hotel right in the... read more centre of the city. Our tour guide was also our driver and did an amazing job. It’s interesting to have such a young person with so much knowledge and passion. All the tours were well presented and the highlight was a day of purchasing ingredients and cooking authentic Mexican food with a true chef in the comfort of his home. We also met some new friends which only enhanced the experience. . Thank you Dan and all your amigos.

Outstanding México City Tour!  - Mexico City tour was outstanding! Billed as a Historical and Cultural tour. It was! it superseded all of my expectations. Dan, his group of local guides and the City... read more its self were Exceptional.

Excellent selection of tours and hotels to accompany the main tour.  - There is a tremendous amount of effort put in to designing and executing a tour and Flip Flop Nomad Tours does an amazing job. I have been a tour... read more guide in the past, and these guys have done an amazing job selecting good quality side tours and fun interesting hotel to go with the main tour. Great Job Dan!! We enjoy it ever time we travel on your trips.

Great Copper Canyon Tour - I went with Dan to the Copper Canyon area for seven days in early March. The trip was very well organized, with a great local guide. After flying... read more from Manzanillo to Los Mochis, we took the very scenic train both in and out of the canyons in what was certainly my nicest train trip ever (great open-air bar car!). It featured amazing views and perhaps would be even better in the summer (more waterfalls in the canyons), when I would like to do this trip again. Other than the train travel (about 4-5 hours each way), we had three full days in the canyon area, including a day with an opportunity to do ziplines around one of the canyons. Intense, but fun! Both food and accommodations (two nights on the edge of a canyon) were truly first class. I can't recommend this trip highly enough. I had a fantastic time.

Tren Maya Tour  - What an incredible trip Dan put together for us! Absolute amazing experience regarding food, culture and sights. All you need is to show up and the magis begins as they... read more take are of every detail for you.

Beautiful Oaxaca - Went to Oaxaca with Dan. The itinerary was well thought out. Dan is so knowledgeable and hired a guide to take us to some of the historical sites. Would highly... read more recommend Flip Flop tours when exploring Mexico.

A Splendid Tour of Mexico City  - Every day was a gift. Our tour leader and the federal guide had a wealth of knowledge. I never imagined that I would actually be inside the home... read more of Frida Kahlo. Our hotel was built on top of an archaeological site, a pyramid, in such a way as to preserve it. We viewed it through a glass floor as it rose up from several stories below. The world class anthropology museum introduced the latest research on the ancient history of the people. Breakfast, which was included, offered many tasty choices. The optional evening at the folkloric ballet exceeded my expectations as the finale was emotionally overwhelming. Would love to return on another tour of this fascinating city.

Gracias  - Dan is an excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. You will no go wrong with any tour you book with Flip Flop Tours.

Dan M  - Our trip to the Yucatan was a memorable one. It was very well organized and worry free. Very much enjoyed the Mayan culture education and the various sites... read more we visited. The Mayan Train experience was excellent and the hotels were top notch. Hope to travel with Flip Flop tours again.

Beautiful part of Mexico!  - We just returned back from the Tren Maya tour. We had a fantastic time! The hotels were excellent and all in excellent locations. The guides were very knowledgeable on the... read more Mayan culture. We would highly recommend Flip Flop tours and can’t wait to go on another tour with them.

All Aboard the Brand New Mayan Train: Ruins, Flamingos, Chocolate, and Every Vehicle Imaginable!  - We’ve just wrapped up 8 unforgettable days of adventure, history, and a whole lot of modes of transport in Mexico. From exploring the majestic Mayan ruins of Palenque (where the... read more howler monkeys put on a great show) to the colourful charm of Campeche’s walled city, every stop was a new favourite.

We rode the new Tren Maya Train like pros, donned hand-woven jipijapa palm hats with flair, and soaked up the mystery of Uxmal in the Puuc region. We learned that chocolate isn’t just delicious—it’s practically sacred (and we respectfully devoured it). Flamingos showed off their style in Sisal’s lagoons, cenotes gave us magical swims, and Merida dazzled with its haciendas and rich culture.

We traveled by plane, bus, van, train, moto-taxi, horse cart, and boats that looked suspiciously like bathtubs! Add in some truly amazing traditional cuisine, and let’s just say we’re full—in every sense of the word. Would do it all again. Thanks to Dan & Flip Flop Tours for an amazing tour, educational & Cultural tour.

Great trip to the Copper Canyon !! - This was our first trip with Dan from Flip Flop Nomad Tours., but it will not be our last. Dan is such a nice man, and so knowledgeable of the... read more places that he tours. He’s extremely willing to share all of the information, no matter how many times he has to repeat it . The trip was extremely organized, there was not a glitch anywhere. The Canyon was beautiful, the accommodations were five star, and there was an abundance of food. We visited the Tarahumara, we zip lined the Canyon and we even rode bumper cars (a flash from the past) ! Please don’t hesitate to join him on an adventure!