Rafaja Hanna Bertele
I started working in tourism more than seven years after finishing me degree in history and spanish language in Germany. My responsivities within the agency include travel planning as well as tour guidance throughout the country. For me it is the perfect combination, because me experiences traveling around the country let me to life the travel experience first hand. So part of my time I'm in the office and the other time out in the field. Even though I have traveled a lot through the country, there is always something new to discover and it is always exciting. I was particularly impressed by the Caribbean, which is why I also declared the colonial city of Cartagena my new home.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I plan and organize trips throughout the whole country. The best is a good mix of city trips, nature, beach and culture. I personally recommend to focus on nature, as Colombia is the second country with the highest level of biodiversity. The best way to connect to nature is through hiking or trekking in one of the many national parks, this where my specialty lies. Colombia has so much more to offer than the beaten track, so I really like to be challenged with special requests and uncommon destinations, such as the Llanos or Amazonas region. I am also an expert for the Caribbean coast, because this where I have been living during the last seven years."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Seven years ago, when I first traveled to Colombia for a semester abroad, the country's tourism office was advertising with the slogan "The only risk is that you want to stay". I probably took this sentence a little too serious, because from the first day I fell in love with this fascinating, vibrant, colorful and contrasting country and I stayed."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"One of my many unique travel experiences in Colombia was a few years ago at the pacific coast in Colombia during the whale season. At the first approach by plane to the municipy Nuqui the locals where already pointing the location of some whales by their water fountains. After arrival at a beautiful Ecohotel we went out by boat and after a while a humpback whale jumped out right next to the boat, I had goose bumps all over. But that was not the end of the show, a few minutes later the whale jumped again. The boat driver said ok, let’s go back, but then the whale jumped again and again. At the end we counted six jumps, even the local where impressed."
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So glad we used this service!
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Dec 31 - Jan 9, 2022
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and thank you for traveling to Colombia. Wishing you all the best!
Mother-Daughter memories in Cartagena
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Jun 12 - Jun 18, 2021
Jamie, thank you so much for this review :) Wishing you all the best!
A great trip. Very professional and friendly ...
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Jul 14 - Aug 7, 2021
A great trip. Very professional and friendly guides, drivers etc. Hotels of high standard.
Can thoroughly recommend Chasko.
Was a bit wary of the online aspect of your set up but am very happy to have a had a very good experience all the way through.
Will be in touch for future travels in South and Central America.
Thank you Will for coming to Colombia. Looking very much forward receiving you again soon.
All the best,
Rafaja and the Chaska tours Team