Dear Eugen_S,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us on TripAdvisor regarding your experience with our Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Adventure. We sincerely appreciate you choosing our tours for your vacation in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean and regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We aim to address your concerns transparently and constructively.
Upon reviewing your booking details, it appears there was a misunderstanding regarding the tour package you selected. You booked the Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour, which includes an enjoyable experience of the lagoon's natural beauty, complemented by diced fruit and refreshing fruit drinks. However, we understand from your review that you were expecting the features of our Bacalar Grill Tour, which offers a different set of inclusions such as grilled food and additional beverages.
We want to assure you that our team made several attempts to clarify the differences between these two distinct tours. This included over ten emails and coordination with Viator, the travel agency through which you booked your tour, to ensure the correct understanding of the package purchased. Our primary goal was to rectify the confusion and ensure your satisfaction by offering detailed explanations and encouraging communication with Viator for any possible adjustments to your booking.
Understanding your preference for the Bacalar Grill Tour, we attempted to accommodate your request despite the initial booking for the Bacalar Lagoon Tour. We informed you of the price difference between the two tours, which you agreed to cover. However, due to the Bacalar Grill Tour's more limited capacity and high demand, we were fully booked on the date you desired. Recognizing this, we suggested an alternative date for the Bacalar Grill to try and accommodate your wishes, always aiming to provide you with the experience you were looking forward to.
Despite our best efforts to resolve the misunderstanding and accommodate your preferences, it is clear from your review that the situation was not satisfactorily addressed from your perspective. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and understand the disappointment you felt upon learning that the tour you were expecting was not the one booked.
In light of the confusion and to avoid further inconvenience, our team made the decision to cancel and fully refund your booking before the tour date. This action was taken not only to prevent a possible misunderstanding on the day of the tour but also to uphold our commitment to customer satisfaction and transparency.
We regret that this situation led you to feel as though you were not provided the service promised. We assure you that it was never our intention to mislead or provide an experience that could be perceived as a 'scam.' Our aim is always to deliver quality, memorable tours to our guests and to resolve any issues proactively.
Thank you once again for bringing this matter to our attention. We hope that despite this experience, you will consider giving us the opportunity to serve you again in the future, allowing us to demonstrate our dedication to guest satisfaction and the quality of our tours.
Best regards,
The Next Experience Travel Team