Kimkim Trip Reviews for Colombia

4.9
Based on 469 ratings
Read 469 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Colombia on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

A great trip! Highly recommend for families
Colombia | May 16 - May 23, 2022

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Stacey S.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
Thank you Michael for planning an amazing trip for our family. We packed so much fun and adventure into each day and everyone had a blast. We really appreciated the help with a last minute request for horse back riding. It ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. The accommodations recommended were all really lovely. Especially the eco hotels. Great service and kind people everywhere we stayed. We really enjoyed the company and skills of our drivers and a special thank... Read more

Thank you Michael for planning an amazing trip for our family. We packed so much fun and adventure into each day and everyone had a blast. We really appreciated the help with a last minute request for horse back riding. It ended up being one of the highlights of the trip.

The accommodations recommended were all really lovely. Especially the eco hotels. Great service and kind people everywhere we stayed.

We really enjoyed the company and skills of our drivers and a special thank you to Andreas for being so kind and helpful with our daughters. Our guides Jose, Carlos, and Edgar are very knowledgeable about Colombia and were happy to chat and answer all our questions. Having them with us not only made the trip easy, but also we learned so much and had a lot of laughs.

Activity Review
Horseback-Riding Tour
Horseback-Riding Tour
Pereira

A great family experience. The horses were gentle and calm which was great for my inexperienced kids and I. The scenery was beautiful. A very kind host who allowed us to relax on the veranda and wait for the rain to let up before heading out for our ride. My kids also loved meeting all the dogs at the property. Our guide Jose spoke perfect English, was knowledgeable about the area and was also an experienced horse rider which was so helpful. He was so kind and helpful, helping to get the kids on and off their horses and keeping everyone moving along the path. The road to get to the property is a bit rough, our driver did a great job navigating the muddy bumpy road.

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Horses are well cared for. Beautiful scenery
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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jun 21, 2022

Dear Stacey,

thank you very much for the kind words and your travel report. How nice that you enjoyed the horseback riding tour and that you had such a good experience with our guides and drivers.

Hopefully we can welcome you again soon on a next trip to the other exciting destinations here in Colombia.

Best regards from the whole Chaska team.
Michael

Family Trip to Columbia, May 2022
Colombia | May 20 - May 30, 2022

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Susan O.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2022
Our family of four recently enjoyed the best trip to Columbia, planned and facilitated by Felipe and team. Upon deciding to visit this part of South America, I discovered KimKim and was impressed by the reviews. I sent a message and very quickly received a warm and helpful response from Felipe. While the initial itinerary was beyond our budget, he was more than happy to work with us. Columbia is a tremendous destination, rich in history, culture and otherwise. The people are kind,... Read more

Our family of four recently enjoyed the best trip to Columbia, planned and facilitated by Felipe and team. Upon deciding to visit this part of South America, I discovered KimKim and was impressed by the reviews. I sent a message and very quickly received a warm and helpful response from Felipe. While the initial itinerary was beyond our budget, he was more than happy to work with us.

Columbia is a tremendous destination, rich in history, culture and otherwise. The people are kind, welcoming and helpful. The trip itself was flawless in its planning and execution. We had just the right amount of time in each destination, excellent guides (a special shout out to David Suarez), tours, hotels, restaurant recommendations etc. When there was a slight hiccup, Felipe and team couldn't have been more helpful and beyond working hours. All in all, it was exceptional.

In short, I very highly recommend KimKim, Felipe and team. We hope to have opportunity to work with this tour company again!

Hotel Reviews
The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection
Bogotá
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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
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Hotel San Pedro de Majagua
Isla Grande
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Activity Review
Half-Day City Tour of Bogotá with Local Fruit Market and Monserrate Hill
Half-Day City Tour of Bogotá with Local Fruit Market and Monserrate Hill
Bogotá
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Local specialist: Felipe Rico
Felipe
Felipe Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jun 06, 2022

Hi Susan, thank you for your review and it was my pleasure to help you with your family trip! It was also a pleasure meeting you, and thank you for visiting our home country and for making us a part of your trip. I wish you all the best to you and your family and we look forward to having you back in Colombia! Hasta pronto, Felipe

Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was q...
Colombia | May 28 - Jun 4, 2022

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Megan B.
Brandon, MN | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2022
Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was quick to respond to every inquiry and so helpful. She took care of every detail so that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation. She even surprised us with a few extra thoughtful gestures. Read more

Margoth was wonderful to work with! She was quick to respond to every inquiry and so helpful. She took care of every detail so that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation. She even surprised us with a few extra thoughtful gestures.

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
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Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Santa Marta
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jun 05, 2022

Hi Megan,
Thank you so much for your review and comments, and thank you for making us a part of your trip!! We hope you come back and sending you all my best wishes!! Margoth

Wonderful first trip to Colombia!
Colombia | May 21 - May 28, 2022

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Rebecca B.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on May 29, 2022
Our first trip to Colombia was nothing short of amazing! Andrea and our team of local guides (Juan Carlos and Jasmine, to name a couple) made sure everything ran seamlessly and added so many special touches to our planned experiences. We especially loved our stay at El Nido del Condor Ecolodge; it was beautiful and offered a quiet respite from the busier days touring Medellin and Cartagena. We couldn’t have thought of a better trip and would absolutely use KimKim again in the future! Read more

Our first trip to Colombia was nothing short of amazing! Andrea and our team of local guides (Juan Carlos and Jasmine, to name a couple) made sure everything ran seamlessly and added so many special touches to our planned experiences. We especially loved our stay at El Nido del Condor Ecolodge; it was beautiful and offered a quiet respite from the busier days touring Medellin and Cartagena. We couldn’t have thought of a better trip and would absolutely use KimKim again in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Medellín
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El Nido del Cóndor Ecolodge
Villamaría, Caldas
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Finca El Ocaso Salento
Salento
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ermita, Cartagena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
El Cabrero, Cartagena
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Activity Reviews
The City of Eternal Spring and Its Story of Transformation
The City of Eternal Spring and Its Story of Transformation
Medellín

Unfortunately we were rained out for most of this activity but our guide was great and made the most of it for us!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Colorful Colombia: Hike to Guatapé Rock, Guatapé & Peñol-Guatape Reservoir
Colorful Colombia: Hike to Guatapé Rock, Guatapé & Peñol-Guatape Reservoir
Colombia

Gorgeous locations and our guide added several special touches such as Tuktuk and boat rides. Also, we really enjoyed our lunch at a resort nearby.

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Food
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Check in at El Nido Del Cóndor Ecolodge
Check in at El Nido Del Cóndor Ecolodge
Colombia

The welcome lemonade and snacks were very appreciated especially after the long bumpy drive to the lodge. The views more than made up for it, though!

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Enjoy a fantastic lodge in the middle of the Andes mountains
Enjoy a fantastic lodge in the middle of the Andes mountains
Colombia
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Salento, Filandia, & the Valley of Wax Palms
Salento, Filandia, & the Valley of Wax Palms
Colombia

This was a great day and our guide and driver were wonderful! Jasmine took us on a great tour of the Cocora Valley and took so many great photos of us. She also added special touches such as a jeep ride and brought us coffee to enjoy in the valley.

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Food
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Coffee Farm Experience
Coffee Farm Experience
Colombia

This was a very interesting tour of a coffee farm that showed us the whole process of making coffee, including the different methods of drying the beans . We did wish that the tour included a tasting of the three different methods so that we could have determined which type we liked best.

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Food
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Barú & the Rosario Islands
Barú & the Rosario Islands
Colombia

We really enjoyed the boat ride and snorkeling this day and time at the beach. We did feel the staff at the resort we stopped at were a little overly attentive which made it harder to fully relax. However, we still enjoyed our time overall.

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Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 30, 2022

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Thank you so much for sharing with us how your experience was; your words are our inspiration, and your input on every experience is extremely important.
It was an honor for us to have you here in our country. All our tour guides and drivers felt so blessed serving you during the trip.
You and Mr. Trevor made history in our business, and we won't ever forget that ;)
We wish you all the happiness and love always.
Wishing you all the best in this world,
Andrea

10 days - Colombia Essentials
Colombia | Apr 23 - May 2, 2022

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Beatriz V.
Jersey City, NJ | Reviewed on May 25, 2022
This has been my first experience with Kim Kim and it has been excellent through and through.
Michael and the team were super attentive and diligent from the start, when curating an itinerary according to my preferences and time available. Every request to change things I had, they were very responsive and gave me options right away.
Then, during the trip the communication was excellent, checking in with me through WhatsApp regularly and adjusting flights and timing as needed, on the go....
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This has been my first experience with Kim Kim and it has been excellent through and through.
Michael and the team were super attentive and diligent from the start, when curating an itinerary according to my preferences and time available. Every request to change things I had, they were very responsive and gave me options right away.
Then, during the trip the communication was excellent, checking in with me through WhatsApp regularly and adjusting flights and timing as needed, on the go. Never had a question or a request not answered within the hour (thank you Zaira and Cristina as well). Traveling solo this was a tremendous support.
Also big thank you to all my local guides and drivers (more than 10!). Thank you for making me feel super welcome, for sharing their knowledge, tips, anecdotes and personal experiences of places with me. There’s nothing like getting to know a place and its people through the eyes of somebody really passionate about it.
All-in-all I rate my experience 9.5 (tip: when traveling from the mountains to the Caribbean coast, give yourself a couple of hours to adjust to the heat + humidity; I didn’t, jump into the streets immediately to explore Santa Marta and had to go back to the hotel because I was not feeling that well, lesson learnt for next time, because I hope to visit Colombia again, too many things to see!)

Hotel Reviews
BH Bicentenario
Bogotá

Standard city hotel, very clean and well located

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BH Bicentenario
Bogotá

Standard city hotel, very clean and well located

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Terrazas de Salento
Terrazas de Salento, Colombia

Beautiful, charming hotel, with super attentive staff, willing to help. 10 out of 10 of service. They even served me breakfast out of hours because my transfer was too early.

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14 Urban Hotel
Medellin

Small, boutique-style hotel. Location excellent as far as your room does not face street directly, since it’s a bar/restaurant area, can be a bit noisy at nights. Breakfast can be improved.

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Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotels
Los Naranjos

Very charming accommodation in the middle of nature. It truly fits the trekking experience at Tayrona. Being cottages, you will need help to carry anything that is not a backpack! - but staff is super helpful. Be ready to deal with some serious bugs at dinner time if you choose to eat at the open dining terrace!

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La Passion Hotel Boutique
Cartagena de Indias

Boutique hotel , very well located. The hotel in itself is beautiful. Decor is exceptional. However, I had a couple of issues with the room (it may have been just my luck on the room I was given): no windows and the bathroom design with the shower and the sink basically in the same space made it not that practical.

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Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel
Santa Marta

Beautiful boutique hotel. Location is very good. Staff may have not been as responsive as what I experienced during the rest of the trip. When asked about the city and how to get to some places I was told to find my way to the tourist office three blocks away (not in these words, of course, but that was a bit how I felt it)

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Activity Reviews
Bogotá Walking Tour
Bogotá Walking Tour
Bogotá
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Salento
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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City Tour Medellín
City Tour Medellín
Medellín
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Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Medellín

Must-do if you are in the area

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Santa Marta City Tour
Santa Marta City Tour
Colombia
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Cartagena Bike Tour
Cartagena Bike Tour
Cartagena

It’s a nice tour but a bit to rush. You don’t really stop that much into places.

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San Alberto Coffee Tasting
San Alberto Coffee Tasting
Cartagena

It was ok - but not that memorable after having visited a coffee farm. The experience maybe different if your trip does not include a visit to the Eje cafetero.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 25, 2022

Hi Beatriz! :)
How nice to hear from you! Zaira, Cris, Me and the rest of the team were very happy to hear your kind words and see your photos! You really have a talent for photography - very nice shots of the different places in Colombia! Thanks also for your detailed comments about the hotels and excursions - it helps us immensely to suggest more suitable options for the upcoming trips.
Great that you want to come back soon. We look forward to welcoming you back here.

Best regards from the whole Chaska team!
Michael

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expe...
Colombia | Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2022

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Rebecca C.
Milton, MA | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or... Read more

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or concerns were immediately addressed and we ended up loving all of the activities that Margoth had planned for us. Each restaurant reservation she made was perfect, we especially loved Mistura for the delicious food and great live band. We also absolutely loved our local tour guide, Manu. We spent a few days with him as he brought us to various sites (San Felipe de Barajas, the local mangroves, and the bird sanctuary) - he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and we were sad to say goodbye at the end of the trip. He truly made us feel welcome by introducing us to the locals and sharing his personal experiences growing up in Cartagena. I can't thank Margoth and her team more - I was beyond impressed with the service we received both before and during our trip, thank you so much for making this such a wonderful experience!

Hotel Review
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani
Cartagena de Indias

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and an excellent location. Ray, one of the hotel staff, was beyond accommodating and kind. Our only concerns were the bathroom and the pool area. Our bathroom had a leak in the ceiling and the pool didn't look especially clean, we decided not to use it during our stay. We loved the breakfast included with our stay.

Tips for future travelers

I'd check out the photos on Trip Advisor before staying here. I had looked at a lot of them so I knew what to expect, but my mom wasn't thrilled with the lack of privacy with our only windows looking out to a public courtyard. If you want bright sunlight and a view, this isn't the best option.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Being across from the park, walkable to walled city, close to main square in Getsemani
Staff
The staff were so friendly and accomodating - Ray made our stay extra special
Cleanliness & Comfort
The AC, size of room, and breakfast included with our stay
Activity Review
Suggested Sunset Drinks at Café del Mar
Suggested Sunset Drinks at Café del Mar
Cartagena
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 21, 2022

Hi Rebecca,
It was great to have you and your mom in Colombia and thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I just passed on your comments to Manu and he sends you both his best regards and that he hopes to see you both again in Cartagena! We also hope you return to Colombia and it has been a pleasure meeting you! All my very best wishes to you and your mom and please stay in touch. Thank you for visiting Colombia!! :) Muchas Gracias, Margoth

Already planning my next trip to Colombia!
Colombia | May 6 - May 11, 2022

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Ruchi K.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on May 19, 2022
Like a few other travelers on here, I just happened upon KimKim while doing research on our trip to Colombia, and I'm so glad I did! Andrea was an awesome travel specialist to work with. She provided great advice on what would be feasible in the time that we had, and was really flexible in changing things around based on our preferences. We even had a hiccup with food poisoning (be very careful with the tap water!) but our local guides and Andrea worked together to make sure we could recover... Read more

Like a few other travelers on here, I just happened upon KimKim while doing research on our trip to Colombia, and I'm so glad I did! Andrea was an awesome travel specialist to work with. She provided great advice on what would be feasible in the time that we had, and was really flexible in changing things around based on our preferences. We even had a hiccup with food poisoning (be very careful with the tap water!) but our local guides and Andrea worked together to make sure we could recover some activities we had to miss. Shout out to Jesus, Juan David, and Yube - we couldn't have asked for better guides in Minca. Having local guides who could share their personal experiences was one of the best parts of the trip. Hotel wise - Casa San Agustin in Cartagena is beautiful, centrally located, and has some of the best service of any hotel I've stayed at. I am already missing Colombia and all of the friendly people we met there. I will definitely be back!

Hotel Review
Hotel Casa San Agustín
Cartagena de Indias

Casa San Agustin is beautifully kept and the location is ideal, but our favorite part of our stay was the staff. Everyone that we met was friendly and eager to help.

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The beds were probably the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in.
Activity Reviews
Rum & Chocolate Tasting
Rum & Chocolate Tasting
Cartagena

I'm not a huge rum (or alcohol) fan in general, but this experience was worth it because of our host, Jesus. He made the tasting fun and educational!

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Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Colombia

Yube was an awesome guide - helping us spot all three monkey types and giving us more context on Colombia.

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Food
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Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 20, 2022

Dear Ruchi,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback; we are so happy you had a beautiful trip to our country and that you valued so much the opportunity to meet and share with our local people.
Thank you so much for your time writing us your feedback; it means the world to us.
It was a blast for us to have you here, and we cannot wait to see you back in our country; there are so many other beautiful regions awaiting you. I wish you the most beautiful things in the world.
A huge hug,
Andrea

What a fantastic way to experience Colombia!
Colombia | Mar 28 - Apr 9, 2022

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Ross V.
Australia | Reviewed on May 18, 2022
This was my first experience with Kimkim. I was honestly blown away by the level of detail in the planning of the itinerary and the level of customisation available. Michael and his team went above and beyond to maintain a channel of communication and provide constant updates and information, at every stage of the trip. If I had any questions or issues, Michael was more than happy to assist- he even checked the entry requirements for the USA before I left Colombia and organised a nurse to... Read more

This was my first experience with Kimkim. I was honestly blown away by the level of detail in the planning of the itinerary and the level of customisation available. Michael and his team went above and beyond to maintain a channel of communication and provide constant updates and information, at every stage of the trip. If I had any questions or issues, Michael was more than happy to assist- he even checked the entry requirements for the USA before I left Colombia and organised a nurse to come to my hotel to collect a PCR swab.
The highlights of my trip were visiting an organic Coffee farm in Medellin (Observatorio Agroecologico El Cafetal), hiking through Tayrona National park with a very knowledgeable guide and staying at Villa Maria and doing a historical biking tour in Cartagena with Tavo Reyes. I couldn't fault even fault the drivers - everybody was very friendly and accommodating and helped make this trip a memorable experience. Thank you so much :)

Hotel Review
Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotels
Los Naranjos

This is a beautiful, secluded hotel in the Tayrona National Park area. The staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help with any issues or questions. I had difficulty booking a flight on my iPad and reception staff went out of their way to let me use their computer. It's little things like this that make a huge difference. The cabin itself was beautiful and clean, nestled within the jungle. The hammock was a nice touch! The food from the restaurant was also very tasty. I also loved seeing the resident Macaw interact with the guests. The hotel grounds were also beautifully maintained and there was a private beach located a short walk from the main area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Secluded
Staff
Extremely friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Coffee-Culture Tour
Coffee-Culture Tour
Medellín

This was an awesome experience. The coffee farm was a small, organic, family run farm on the outskirts of Medellin (around the Envigado area). The owner himself conducted the tour and greeted us with cake and freshly brewed cups of locally grown coffee. It was very interesting hearing about the coffee production process, as well as the impact of covid and recent weather events on global production. As a consumer of coffee from a Western country, we often don't consider or understand all of the hard work that goes into growing the trees, harvesting the fruit and processing the beans. We even had the opportunity to plant our own coffee plant seedlings. A very educational experience!

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 18, 2022

Hi Ross,

these are fabulous words from you! The whole Chaska Tours team was very happy to hear that you had such a great experience in the magical country of Colombia. It was our pleasure to accompany you on your trip and support you through everything! I'm glad you enjoyed the coffee farm in Medellín and had such a good experience with the hotels, guides and drivers.

Thank you very much for all your comments.

Sunny greetings from San Agustín,
Michael

P.S. Super cool photos by the way!

3 cities Colombia
Colombia | May 2 - May 9, 2022

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Sam H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip, everything was planned perfectly and Michael was more then accommodating for any last minute alterations that we had. Read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip, everything was planned perfectly and Michael was more then accommodating for any last minute alterations that we had.

Hotel Review
BH Bicentenario
Bogotá
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Activity Review
Bogotá Walking Tour
Bogotá Walking Tour
Bogotá

Our tour guide luis was awesome

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 17, 2022

Hi Sam,
thanks for your travel report.

It was a pleasure to be able to customize your trip even on short notice during the trip.
We hope you have great memories of the beautiful country and we are looking forward to your next visit!

Best,
Michael

Solo Trip to Colombia
Colombia | Apr 24 - Apr 30, 2022

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Nefeli C.
Greece | Reviewed on May 12, 2022

Thanks to Margoth my trip to Colombia was more than amazing! It was my first time traveling solo and after my experience I would’ve done it again & again. Thanks to all the team and especially to Margoth who made this an experience of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 12, 2022

Hi Nefeli, thank you so much for your review and it was a pleasure helping you with your trip. It was also great to meet you and thank you for visiting Colombia! Stay in touch and sending you my best wishes! Margoth

Dream Vacation
Colombia | Apr 2 - Apr 12, 2022

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Saabirah C.
Henrietta, NY | Reviewed on May 09, 2022
This was our first time leaving the country since the pandemic and we were very nervous about travel restrictions. There were a number of things that did not go as planned with flight cancelations and delays that affected our vacation. All things out of Kim Kim's control. Michael sprung into action and made adjustments to extend our vacation, reorganized our activities and contacted the hotels and vendors. His help was priceless. Michael worked to ensure we had a wonderful, stress-free, dream... Read more

This was our first time leaving the country since the pandemic and we were very nervous about travel restrictions. There were a number of things that did not go as planned with flight cancelations and delays that affected our vacation. All things out of Kim Kim's control. Michael sprung into action and made adjustments to extend our vacation, reorganized our activities and contacted the hotels and vendors. His help was priceless. Michael worked to ensure we had a wonderful, stress-free, dream vacation.

Cartagena is a vibrate city with beautiful art and delicious foods. Having the guide and driver made getting around easy and gave us insights into the city that we would not have known.

Picturing ourselves at Punta Faro in our Bungalow or on the private beach sipping a margarita is now our mental escape. I cannot describe how relaxing this experience was, I can still hear the waves, feel the sun, and smell the sea salt water.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 09, 2022

Hi Saabi!
Good to hear from you! :)
That does sound great. We are very happy that we could make your dream vacation possible! Fortunately, it worked out to rearrange everything flexibly and therefore to give you an informative and relaxing trip.

If you're ever looking for some relaxation again, we'd be happy to organize some Magarita time for you on the Colombian Islands! :)

Best regards
The Chaska Tours Team

Amazing trip and customer service. Highly Recommend!
Colombia | Mar 14 - Mar 23, 2022

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Elizabeth D.
Rutland, VT | Reviewed on May 06, 2022
Amazing trip and customer service. Our family of 3 had the most incredible 9 days in Colombia - split between Cartagena, Tayrona and 4 days hiking the Ciudad Perdida trail. Margoth fielded my numerous questions in advance patiently and graciously! And then once there we were still able to reach out and make tweaks to our itinerary. We ended up catching a bug on our penultimate day, and Margoth and team had the driver show up with gatorade and extra hydrating drinks. So thoughtful! We... Read more

Amazing trip and customer service. Our family of 3 had the most incredible 9 days in Colombia - split between Cartagena, Tayrona and 4 days hiking the Ciudad Perdida trail. Margoth fielded my numerous questions in advance patiently and graciously! And then once there we were still able to reach out and make tweaks to our itinerary. We ended up catching a bug on our penultimate day, and Margoth and team had the driver show up with gatorade and extra hydrating drinks. So thoughtful! We would love to return to Colombia and will definitely use Margoth and team again. Absolutely loved Colombia and its people. We felt totally safe and it was so relaxing to have everything set up front (drivers, guides, restaurant reservations) so we could just sit back and enjoy!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 06, 2022

Hi Elizabeth, thank you SO much for your review and for your kind words and incredible attitude when visiting Colombia! It was a real pleasure meeting you and being part of your family trip to Colombia! Thank you for visiting our home country and we hope you all come back! Sending you our Best Wishes to you and your family and stay in touch. Hasta pronto y muchas gracias, Margoth

The trip plan was great. Andrea made sure to ...
Colombia | Mar 13 - Mar 22, 2022

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pazi d.
Canada | Reviewed on May 06, 2022
The trip plan was great. Andrea made sure to provide us with a real taste of the cities and country sides of her beautiful country. The Guides in all locations were knowledgeable friendly and accommodating. We would recommend such a trip to many of our friends. Read more

The trip plan was great. Andrea made sure to provide us with a real taste of the cities and country sides of her beautiful country. The Guides in all locations were knowledgeable friendly and accommodating. We would recommend such a trip to many of our friends.

Hotel Review
BOG Hotel
Bogotá
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
The Salt Cathedral & Zipaquirá
The Salt Cathedral & Zipaquirá
Colombia
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Transport
Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 06, 2022

Dear Pazi,

Thank you very much for your very generous words. We felt so happy and blessed to have you all here. It was inspiring for us to see you all enjoying everything we prepared for you.

Thank you so much for visiting our country. Please say hi to all your beautiful family. It was an honor for us to have you all here in Colombia.

Wishing you all the best in this world,

Andrea

Colombia ladies' trip
Colombia | Apr 25 - May 2, 2022

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Sonia D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 05, 2022
Went with some girlfriends to visit another friend in Columbia. I was unsure about an online travel agency but KimKim and Michael had very good service. Our 2 main guides and all the transfers were also good. We had some changes with another person being added after to our original plan. We also had to change the last hotel on our itinerary on the fly but I realize this was our fault as we told Michael that our friend was in Santa Marta while she was really was in Minca. So we changed on... Read more

Went with some girlfriends to visit another friend in Columbia. I was unsure about an online travel agency but KimKim and Michael had very good service. Our 2 main guides and all the transfers were also good.

We had some changes with another person being added after to our original plan. We also had to change the last hotel on our itinerary on the fly but I realize this was our fault as we told Michael that our friend was in Santa Marta while she was really was in Minca. So we changed on the fly to spend an extra night in Tayrona instead of Santa Marta and have a relaxing day, but of course it was too late for a refund on our last hotel.

I don't think we were quite prepared for the "night bug" situation in the Colombian jungle (i.e. you must go to bed early and turn off all the lights if you don't like giant insects!) and if I knew I would have gone for hotels with both A/C (better sealed rooms) and mosquito netting. Strangely by coincidence, our hotel in Minca was down the road from our friend ... but the "night bug" situation was rather terrifying even with the mosquito netting (although I don't think there are any fancier hotels in Minca). I think our original hotel in Tayrona had AC + netting but we had to change once we added another person to our trip. Our plans were not done far in advance so I would advise any people with similar insect fears to get the nicest hotels possible with A/C + mosquito nets. If you have no compelling reason to stay in Minca I would stay in Santa Marta and do the day trips to Minca instead, and enjoy the bug free nights and hot water in Santa Marta :)

Tayrona National Park was beautiful but we weren't prepared for the exertion of hiking 14 km total in searing heat. We really enjoyed the bird-watching and coffee farm in Minca.

In Santa Marta, I could have skipped the city tour and spent the day at one of the nicer beaches outside the city ... we still managed a half day at the beach which was lovely.

Based on the experience I would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel
Santa Marta

Very close to tourist / restaurant area downtown. Has a nice little lounge and tiny pool area. Breakfast is okay although not amazing. Rooms are fine, good hot water.

Tips for future travelers

It's noisy downtown so bring earplugs.

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Location
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Sweet Harmony by Xarm Hotels
Minca, Magdalena

We mainly stayed here because our friend lives in Minca very close to this hotel. However, we were terrified of the bugs at night and went to bed early with the lights off to keep them away. Room was very stuffy with the doors closed. No hot water or lukewarm water depending on which room. Some room's had no frosted glass on bathroom and was totally visible to hotel guys who were digging a trench in the morning (so she couldn't take a shower in the morning).

CASA BAMBÚ
Los Naranjos

Only 8 huts so you may get the pool to yourself. Good food although portions too large. Very nice staff. When we went - end of April - loads of beetles come out and are attracted to light once it got dark. Makes sitting outside impossible after about 7:30 pm (unless you have no bug phobia). Light in room may also attract beetles so we all went to bed early and stayed in bed in the dark, looking at our phones. Would give hotel 5-stars if there was mosquito netting in room and a screened area outside where we could hang out without being attacked by beetles.

Activity Reviews
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park

Very difficult on a hot, humid day. We didn't realize it involved such a long hike to get to a swimmable beach. Beach did not have much shade. Would be more enjoyable on a cooler day. Long wait for entrance tickets (although tour guide did that and we got to wait in van).

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Birdwatching in Minca
Birdwatching in Minca
Minca

Nice quiet area, our guide found lots of birds including Toucans. They give you binoculars if you don't have any.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 06, 2022

Dear Sonia,

thank you very much for your detailed travel report. Your comments help us a lot to provide our guests with more information during the trips. Also, thank you for your feedback on the hotels - it's a pity that the insects didn't stop bothering you. Nevertheless, it sounds like you enjoyed your time in Colombia - also glad you were able to visit your friend :)

A good coming home to you.
Thank you very much,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team

Family Trip to Medellin/Tayrona/Cartagena
Colombia | Mar 9 - Mar 19, 2022

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Jessica J.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on May 05, 2022
Our family of 5 had an awesome trip to Colombia with the help of Felipe and the arrangements we made through kimkim. Felipe made the planning process easy by suggesting an itinerary and being very responsive to changes I requested before we finalized. Alba, our guide in Medellin, made us feel like family from the moment we arrived. Diva was also terrific for our time in Santa Marta and Tayrona. Staying in historic Cartagena was fun for the kids, and Eduardo was a very informative guide. The... Read more

Our family of 5 had an awesome trip to Colombia with the help of Felipe and the arrangements we made through kimkim. Felipe made the planning process easy by suggesting an itinerary and being very responsive to changes I requested before we finalized. Alba, our guide in Medellin, made us feel like family from the moment we arrived. Diva was also terrific for our time in Santa Marta and Tayrona. Staying in historic Cartagena was fun for the kids, and Eduardo was a very informative guide. The drivers were great and it was so nice to have all the domestic travel arrangements taken care of for us. We also appreciated the restaurant reservations, and all the help we got with needs that arose during the trip. We would all love to go back to Colombia, and if we do we will definitely book through Felipe and Margoth again.

Hotel Review
Sites
Medellin

Perfect family hotel in a great location.

Local specialist: Felipe Rico
Felipe
Felipe Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 05, 2022

Hi Jessica,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and thank you once again for traveling with your family to Colombia! It was a pleasure to be a part of your trip, and we hope you come back to Colombia soon! Sending you and your family our Best Wishes y hasta muy pronto! Best Regards, Felipe

Amazing experience!
Colombia | Apr 11 - Apr 21, 2022

Lauren
Lauren G.
Canada | Reviewed on May 03, 2022
We had a wonderful trip to Colombia, and working with KimKim/Chaska Tours made the planning very easy. Michael listened to all my requests, and his expertise ensured we had some really interesting experiences that I would never have known to look for when planning the trip myself. I still feel like I played a part in the planning of the trip, but I didn't have to worry about making sure everything was booked as it was all done for us. KimKim also has a wealth of resources which helped with... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Colombia, and working with KimKim/Chaska Tours made the planning very easy. Michael listened to all my requests, and his expertise ensured we had some really interesting experiences that I would never have known to look for when planning the trip myself. I still feel like I played a part in the planning of the trip, but I didn't have to worry about making sure everything was booked as it was all done for us. KimKim also has a wealth of resources which helped with the planning process. Overall, I feel we got a really good feel for Colombia, and learned a lot about the country and it's history from our amazing guides.

Hotel Review
Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotels
Los Naranjos

Really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable, and a cool experience. Our hut was isolated off in the trees, so it felt very secluded and peaceful, and we really loved the hammock. The food and drink options were good. Overall, one of our favourite hotels of the trip because it was different and a unique experience.

Tips for future travelers

I would give yourself a day to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the pool/spa/beach.

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Activity Review
Tour of Guatapé
Tour of Guatapé
Medellín

Really beautiful area to visit, and Guatape is a neat little town to walk around. Would definitely recommend this excursion if you're visiting Medellin.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 04, 2022

Hello :)
Thank you very much for the kind words and your trip report. We are glad that you could enjoy the magical Colombia and had a great time! Glad you liked the hotels and tours so much.
We thank you for your trust and hope to see you again soon in Colombia.
Thanks a lot and
All the best,
Michael

Great experience! Emilce listened to all my n...
Colombia | Apr 9 - Apr 22, 2022

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Erika P.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2022

Great experience! Emilce listened to all my needs and surpassed all our expectations!!

Once in Colombia, the tours were fascinating and the guides even better.

Highly recommend

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 28, 2022

Lovely and Amazing pictures of a full Honeymoon in Colombia :)

It was a pleasure to assist you in this special moment and thank you for trusting in me.

Best wishes!
Emi

Unforgettable!
Colombia | Apr 6 - Apr 10, 2022

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Sarah D.
Santa Monica, CA | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022
I had such an amazing time! Everything was so well organized, I didn’t have to think about anything other than showing up. Our guides were so sweet and made every effort to make sure we were okay. Michael planned an awesome trip, one I will never forget! Read more

I had such an amazing time! Everything was so well organized, I didn’t have to think about anything other than showing up. Our guides were so sweet and made every effort to make sure we were okay. Michael planned an awesome trip, one I will never forget!

Hotel Review
Selina Cartagena
Cartagena
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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 18, 2022

Dear Sarah. Thank you for your kind words. Great that you had a relaxing trip with your friends. Hope you collected a lot of nice moments. Thank you for the uncomplicated communication! See you hopefully very soon again here in Colombia! :)

Colombia with kimkim tours
Colombia | Mar 24 - Mar 31, 2022

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Jonea M.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2022
Booking my tour through kimkim, made my travel to Colombia worry free. I just told them what my interest were, and they came up with a plan the suited my requests. Read more

Booking my tour through kimkim, made my travel to Colombia worry free. I just told them what my interest were, and they came up with a plan the suited my requests.

Hotel Review
Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena
Cartagena

Loved the hotel and the location. Friendly and helpful staff

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Activity Review
Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Salento

Hiking in the cloud forest was the highlight of my trip.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 18, 2022

Super Jonea! We're glad you had a stress-free trip. Chaska Tours is happy that we could accompany your vacation here in Colombia. It was a pleasure to organize your activities. Thank you also in the name of your guides and drivers - everyone was happy to welcome you as our guest!

Magical experience in Colombia
Colombia | Apr 2 - Apr 11, 2022

Ravi
Ravi R.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2022
One of the BEST, most incredible trips of my life!! Huge huge thanks to Andrea, who took such wonderful care of me, and carefully planned everything, taking into account my preferences and feedback, and was always available and in contact to help with anything. It was so much fun to meet up with Wendy as well, one of the other planners. Both Andrea and Wen were incredibly kind, and all of the guides were also phenomenal (Edgar, Johan, Roberto). I had a fantastic time in Medellín (especially... Read more

One of the BEST, most incredible trips of my life!! Huge huge thanks to Andrea, who took such wonderful care of me, and carefully planned everything, taking into account my preferences and feedback, and was always available and in contact to help with anything. It was so much fun to meet up with Wendy as well, one of the other planners. Both Andrea and Wen were incredibly kind, and all of the guides were also phenomenal (Edgar, Johan, Roberto). I had a fantastic time in Medellín (especially Comuna 13), Guatapé, Minca, Tayrona, Barú, and Cartagena. From hiking and forests and waterfalls, to swimming in the Caribbean, to relaxing and eating wonderful food in amazing hotels, to meeting and laughing with lovely people, everything about the experience was amazing. I’m a vegetarian (which can be very difficult in South America), but they took very good care of me. I’m incredibly grateful to the KimKim team and all their partners, and hope that I have a chance to come back to Colombia. I could go on forever about how great it was. Gracias por todo :)

Hotel Review
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

Incredible hotel. Super private, wonderful pools and access to the Caribbean, amazing food and spa.

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Activity Reviews
The City of Eternal Spring and Its Story of Transformation
The City of Eternal Spring and Its Story of Transformation
Medellín

Amazing city tour with Edgar, really loved walking thru Comuna 13 with him, and generally just chatting.

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Minca: Explore a paradise in the mountains
Minca: Explore a paradise in the mountains
Colombia

Amazing experience with Johan, hiking up thru a forest to waterfalls

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Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Colombia

Incredible day with a loooong hike thru Tayrona but super worth it for the scenery and the beaches at the end of the route. Amazing stuff, loved going with Johan

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Mountain Bike Experience in Turbaco
Mountain Bike Experience in Turbaco
Cartagena

Really fantastic, unique experience with Roberto. Biking up the hills in Turbaco was tough but the views and the ride were exhilarating.

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Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Apr 15, 2022

Dear Ravi,
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind review. Your experience is our biggest inspiration to keep working hard for our dear travelers, people, and country. Thank you so much for taking the time to post a detailed review during your time with us. We are so grateful to be able to serve you and exceed your expectations.
You know Colombia waits for you always, we will be happy to welcome you back to our country. You make from our job, our happiness to wake up every day.
Please take care of yourself. All the best wishes,
Andrea