Frequently Asked Questions
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Are your tours right for me?
Do you want more from traveling than staying at a resort or gazing through a bus window?
Do you like to connect, reflect, experience and explore?
Do you enjoy hands-on workshops and cultural learning experiences?
Are you looking for an authentic small group travel experience that combines history and natural beauty with culture, people, local cuisine and traditions?
Do you prefer to support travel which benefits local communities?
If your answer is yes, then Bright Future Global Tours offers you the journey of a lifetime.
Bright Future Global Tours is proud to provide authentic travel that broadens the mind, touches the
heart and inspires the spirit, while connecting the traveler with unforgettable people and places.
How many people are in your small groups?
Group size ranges from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 10 people which provides a more personal
and sustainable group. We are unable to accept children under the age of 16 on our ten day tours.
What is the difference between your custom and package tours? Our package tours focus on special events or have a unique theme and provide a unique experience in shared travel and cultural adventure. They are offered for a set price.
Custom tours are planned to meet your budget and interests, from Spanish school, to nature travel, to encountering some of Guatemala's fascinating, lesser- traveled locations, with tours, accommodations and pace set to meet your needs, supported by 24/7 in-country bilingual support if you need assistance. as well as in-country bilingual support interacting with some of the lesser known options, from backpacker accommodations to five star hotels as well as transportation assistance.
What kind of in-country transportation do you provide?
BFGT provides a mix of private and public transportation. As a green and responsible business, BFGT supports
local transportation and the opportunity it provides to better understand and to connect with the
people of the host country. When local transport is inadequate to our needs, BFGT hires reliable
local drivers and minivans. Walking is also an integral part of our tours.
Tell me about your accommodations.
Our participants’ travel environment is important to us. We provide comfortable, clean, secure and unique locally- owned accommodations in beautiful locations. Usually these accommodations include a private hot water bathroom in each room.
Please note that the two-night homestay in Sumpango is double occupancy or dorm style and involves a shared bathroom.
Our prices are based on double accommodation. If you are traveling solo, we will try to arrange a roommate for you
unless you prefer a single room. The unavailability of roommates or your preference for a single room will result
in a supplemental fee to cover the cost of a single room.
What is the level of physical difficulty in your tours?
Walking, some of it over uneven terrain and cobblestones is an integral part of our tours . All activities are optional, however, so if you prefer to sit out an activity, we respect your preference.
Can you arrange custom tours? Yes, we can arrange guided custom tours for your group or educational institution. We also can arrange lodging and transportation for your independant tour.
How dangerous is Guatemala for a traveler? Much of the reported danger in Guatemala occurs certain zones of Guatemala city and along the border areas where there is increased narco-traffic. Most Guatemalans are friendly, helpful people.
Do you want more from traveling than staying at a resort or gazing through a bus window?
Do you like to connect, reflect, experience and explore?
Do you enjoy hands-on workshops and cultural learning experiences?
Are you looking for an authentic small group travel experience that combines history and natural beauty with culture, people, local cuisine and traditions?
Do you prefer to support travel which benefits local communities?
If your answer is yes, then Bright Future Global Tours offers you the journey of a lifetime.
Bright Future Global Tours is proud to provide authentic travel that broadens the mind, touches the
heart and inspires the spirit, while connecting the traveler with unforgettable people and places.
How many people are in your small groups?
Group size ranges from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 10 people which provides a more personal
and sustainable group. We are unable to accept children under the age of 16 on our ten day tours.
What is the difference between your custom and package tours? Our package tours focus on special events or have a unique theme and provide a unique experience in shared travel and cultural adventure. They are offered for a set price.
Custom tours are planned to meet your budget and interests, from Spanish school, to nature travel, to encountering some of Guatemala's fascinating, lesser- traveled locations, with tours, accommodations and pace set to meet your needs, supported by 24/7 in-country bilingual support if you need assistance. as well as in-country bilingual support interacting with some of the lesser known options, from backpacker accommodations to five star hotels as well as transportation assistance.
What kind of in-country transportation do you provide?
BFGT provides a mix of private and public transportation. As a green and responsible business, BFGT supports
local transportation and the opportunity it provides to better understand and to connect with the
people of the host country. When local transport is inadequate to our needs, BFGT hires reliable
local drivers and minivans. Walking is also an integral part of our tours.
Tell me about your accommodations.
Our participants’ travel environment is important to us. We provide comfortable, clean, secure and unique locally- owned accommodations in beautiful locations. Usually these accommodations include a private hot water bathroom in each room.
Please note that the two-night homestay in Sumpango is double occupancy or dorm style and involves a shared bathroom.
Our prices are based on double accommodation. If you are traveling solo, we will try to arrange a roommate for you
unless you prefer a single room. The unavailability of roommates or your preference for a single room will result
in a supplemental fee to cover the cost of a single room.
What is the level of physical difficulty in your tours?
Walking, some of it over uneven terrain and cobblestones is an integral part of our tours . All activities are optional, however, so if you prefer to sit out an activity, we respect your preference.
Can you arrange custom tours? Yes, we can arrange guided custom tours for your group or educational institution. We also can arrange lodging and transportation for your independant tour.
How dangerous is Guatemala for a traveler? Much of the reported danger in Guatemala occurs certain zones of Guatemala city and along the border areas where there is increased narco-traffic. Most Guatemalans are friendly, helpful people.
