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Chaska Tours Colombia

CHASKA TOURS is a Colombian tour operator founded in 2005 in San Agustín, Huila, one of Latin-America’s archaeological capitals. We count with operative offices also in Bogotá and Cartagena and offer excursions throughout the country, being recognized for our nature, culture and adventure-focused trip itineraries.

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Recent Trip Reviews for Chaska Tours Colombia

Cristina was a wonderful planner!She was a ...
Colombia | Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2025

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Stephanie Y.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025
Cristina was a wonderful planner! She was a great communicator and handled all our questions and changes beautifully. We really appreciated having the service available to us. It’s great to know you have someone you can reach out to for questions and help with planning. Makes the trips that much more relaxing. Read more

Cristina was a wonderful planner!

She was a great communicator and handled all our questions and changes beautifully.

We really appreciated having the service available to us. It’s great to know you have someone you can reach out to for questions and help with planning. Makes the trips that much more relaxing.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Mara
Cartagena

The rooms were ok. Our first room didn’t have much water pressure. There were a lot mosquitoes in the lobby. There were stains on the sheets.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to the main streets and attractions
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our first room didn’t have much water pressure. There were a lot mosquitoes in the lobby. There were stains on the sheets.
Tay Beach Hotel
Santa Marta

Nice property right on the beach. Rooms were spacious and clean. Restaurant had pretty good food. Nice pool and bar areas

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Cleanliness & Comfort
No hot water and power went out twice, however, we heard that is common for the area, not just hotel.
Minca Ecohabs
Minca

Interesting experience, like sleeping outdoors.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
People were great, however, the breakfast we arranged didn’t get prepared and delivered.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No hot water and low water pressure
Activity Reviews
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Transport
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nature, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm in Minca
Nature, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm in Minca
Colombia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rosario Islands Day Trip
Rosario Islands Day Trip
Cartagena

Trip to the island not as pictured. You needed to rent a private boat once you arrived on the main island to go to the beach with the turquoise waters.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Cristina Burbano
Cristina
Cristina Burbano
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 20, 2025

Dear Stephanie & Lan,

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. Every point you raised helps us enhance our services and continuously strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests.

I truly appreciate your collaboration, and above all, I am grateful for the trust you placed in us for your trip.
We would love to welcome you again on your next visit, and give you the opportunity to discover even more of our beautiful country.

Warm regards from the south of Colombia,
Cristina

Adventure in Colombia
Colombia | Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2025

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Jessica H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025
Overall, our trip to Colombia was fabulous! The experience of working through Kim Kim and our local specialist was so easy. The teams were responsive, and they put together a custom vacation that appealed to all of our preferences. We're quirky in that we like both rugged outdoorsy experiences and high-end dining and hotel stays. This trip was the perfect marriage of the two. Our guides for the city tours spoke impeccable English and were highly knowledgeable of the culture and history of the... Read more

Overall, our trip to Colombia was fabulous! The experience of working through Kim Kim and our local specialist was so easy. The teams were responsive, and they put together a custom vacation that appealed to all of our preferences. We're quirky in that we like both rugged outdoorsy experiences and high-end dining and hotel stays. This trip was the perfect marriage of the two. Our guides for the city tours spoke impeccable English and were highly knowledgeable of the culture and history of the region. The only item on the agenda that we probably would have skipped in retrospect was the Tango experience - food was lackluster and while the performance was nice, we left halfway through as it had been a long day.

Hotel Review
The Charlee Hotel
Medellin

Luxurious and fun! The ideal way to end our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of the Poblado.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Trekking in Los Nevados National Park (2D1N)
Trekking in Los Nevados National Park (2D1N)
Colombia

What a special trip! This landscape is beautiful, and our guide Paula was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our driver was excellent. The drive times were poorly predicted - both much longer than it said on our itinerary.
Local specialist: Cristina Burbano
Cristina
Cristina Burbano
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 20, 2025
Dear Jessica, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience in our country, enjoying both the rugged outdoors and the luxury experiences you were hoping for. It’s wonderful to know that our guides impressed you with their excellent command of the English language. We also appreciate your comments about the tango experience. Rest assured, we will review the coordination and timing of this activity to ensure it’s even... Read more

Dear Jessica,

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience in our country, enjoying both the rugged outdoors and the luxury experiences you were hoping for. It’s wonderful to know that our guides impressed you with their excellent command of the English language.

We also appreciate your comments about the tango experience. Rest assured, we will review the coordination and timing of this activity to ensure it’s even better for future guests.

It was a true pleasure assisting you with your travel plans, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another adventure in our beautiful country.

Warm regards from the south of Colombia,
Cristina

Unbelievable experience- would highly recommend!!
Colombia | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025

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Anne R.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025
Our trip to Colombia was amazing! I cannot say enough great stuff about our visit to Bogota with home dining with Maria Jose, fruit tour with Nicolas, Street Art tour with Deanna and playing Tejo, visit to the Salt Cathederal with Deanna as well. Our lodging at the Hyatt was also top notch. Food and hosptialy were great throughout trip. Transfers were safe, comfortable and wonderful. Visit to Cartagena with Gustavo as guide was also amazing. We loved our market and cooking experience... Read more

Our trip to Colombia was amazing! I cannot say enough great stuff about our visit to Bogota with home dining with Maria Jose, fruit tour with Nicolas, Street Art tour with Deanna and playing Tejo, visit to the Salt Cathederal with Deanna as well. Our lodging at the Hyatt was also top notch. Food and hosptialy were great throughout trip. Transfers were safe, comfortable and wonderful. Visit to Cartagena with Gustavo as guide was also amazing. We loved our market and cooking experience with Dona Gloria and touring with Gustavo trying street food and exploring old town. Evening party for NYE at Bastion was superb. Spending the first day of the New Year in the Mud Baths was great and transfer to Baru by boat to Isla Encanto was great and our stay there was relaxing and perfect way tot end the vacations. We will surely be back and recommend to all who ask!

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 13, 2025

Hi Anne,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! I’m so glad to hear that your family trip to Colombia was such a memorable experience.
It’s great to know that you enjoyed everything - from your time in Bogotá and Cartagena to the New Year’s Eve celebration and your relaxing stay at Isla Encanto. I’m also happy to hear that the guides and experiences made your trip even more special.
It was a pleasure helping you plan this journey. I’d be delighted to assist you again whenever you’re ready for your next adventure.
Thanks again for recommending us!
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Team

Amazing trip to Bogota, Cartagena, and Isle de Baru!
Colombia | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025

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Christopher R.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025
Out trip to Colombia was fantastic thanks to Michael and his team. The trip he planned was perfect for our family of 5 (3 kids under 9). The kids were engaged with the activities. Our days were filled with activity but not too booked. Our guides were especially awesome. In Bogota, Maria Jose and Nicholas introduced us to local cuisine and fruits we had never seen before. Deanna was so gracious to meet us at the airport and show us the city and the Salt Cathedral (very cool!). In... Read more

Out trip to Colombia was fantastic thanks to Michael and his team. The trip he planned was perfect for our family of 5 (3 kids under 9). The kids were engaged with the activities. Our days were filled with activity but not too booked. Our guides were especially awesome. In Bogota, Maria Jose and Nicholas introduced us to local cuisine and fruits we had never seen before. Deanna was so gracious to meet us at the airport and show us the city and the Salt Cathedral (very cool!). In Cartagena, Gustavo was a fantastic tour guide for our three days and really showed the city and took care of us. All the guides offered their personal contact information while we were there and made sure we were taken care of. We would highly recommend Michael and his team as well as any of our tour guides!

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hyatt Bogotá
Bogotá

Beautiful hotel in a quiet part of the city. Easy to get to airport and to busier parts of downtown. Club staff and amenities were great. Pool and spa areas are amazing. Recommend without reservation.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Quieter area of the city but we felt very safe.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Isla del Encanto
Cartagena

Beautiful property. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Swim up bar and large pool area for the kids. They provided ear plugs for music that played at night from neighboring village but we didn't find this to be a bother.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Boat ride was about an hour, car ride back was a good bit longer.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ermita, Cartagena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
El Cabrero, Cartagena

This hotel is outside of the walled city but still close enough to walk into the walled city without issue. Inside the hotel is beautiful and well kept up. The breakfast was delicious and an impressive spread. Staff was very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 11, 2025
Hi Christopher,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I’m truly grateful that you took the time to share such a detailed review of your trip to Colombia.
It was a pleasure organizing this journey for you and your family. I’m thrilled to hear that the itinerary was a great fit for your family and that your kids enjoyed the activities.
We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to your guides. They’ll be delighted to hear how much you appreciated their dedication and personal touches....
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Hi Christopher,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I’m truly grateful that you took the time to share such a detailed review of your trip to Colombia.
It was a pleasure organizing this journey for you and your family. I’m thrilled to hear that the itinerary was a great fit for your family and that your kids enjoyed the activities.
We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to your guides. They’ll be delighted to hear how much you appreciated their dedication and personal touches.
I'm also glad you enjoyed the hotels. Your detailed descriptions are incredibly valuable - not only for us but also for other travelers.
We look forward to welcoming you back anytime you’re ready for your next adventure in Colombia! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help with anything in the future.
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Stress Free Vacation
Colombia | Dec 24 - Jan 1, 2025

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Stefanie B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2025
Columbia is just an amazing country and we are so glad we had the help in planning.
Most of our guides were FANTASTIC- so friendly, intelligent and interesting! We had one guide that was good, I have nothing bad to say but I do not think we needed a guide for the activity and truth be told, it was too touristy. I would not have selected Guatape but went with the suggestion anyway.
I did most of the other planning and KimKim did the rest (booking guides, drivers, internal airfare) but I...
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Columbia is just an amazing country and we are so glad we had the help in planning.
Most of our guides were FANTASTIC- so friendly, intelligent and interesting! We had one guide that was good, I have nothing bad to say but I do not think we needed a guide for the activity and truth be told, it was too touristy. I would not have selected Guatape but went with the suggestion anyway.
I did most of the other planning and KimKim did the rest (booking guides, drivers, internal airfare) but I could have really let KIMKIM select the hotels as they know the area better than I did.
We loved the hiking and the remote villages and of course the tour of the Stilt Village was awesome.
It was truly a carefree trip and while using KIMKIM is certainly more expensive than doing it on your own, it takes all of the stress and organization off your hands and to me, that is worth it to me!

Hotel Reviews
Landmark Hotel Medellín
Medellín

Perfect room, location with a lovely gym and healthy food! Decor was amazing and it was very clean. We appreciated having free laundry!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Santa Marta

The hotel is beautiful and the staff were amazing but the location did not feel safe. We stayed in the hotel and did not venture out once we were in for the day. It is also very noisy from the streets around.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
OZ Hotel
Cartagena

We checked out, it was dirty and the staff were not very nice.

Location
Staff
It could be the language barrier and that is my fault for not speaking Spanish but it seemed they were annoyed with me even in terms of showing me my room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Had bugs, cracks in the walls and the hallways smelled.
Activity Reviews
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Medellín

We did not like this part of the trip as it was too touristy and there was not much to do. We would have preferred to do some activity there other than sit and climb the rock

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Natural Reserve: "Cerro Bravo"
Natural Reserve: "Cerro Bravo"
Medellín

We love hiking and while this was the scariest hike I ever did, we loved it. What made it challenging was there is no real trail and what is there is very slippery. Going up was fine, hard but good but I was really worried about going down.

Quality of Experience
Food
Wherever you picked the food up from it was amazing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I forget our guides name Froi, I think and he is AWESOME
Transport
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park

You do not need a guide for the first part of the hike and I think that was all that was scheduled for us but we decided we wanted to do more bc we actually like to hike and be in remote areas. Once we got past the crowd it was awesome. You do not really need a guide for this trip but it is nice to have and he was lovely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking in Cerro Kennedy
Hiking in Cerro Kennedy
El Dorado Nature Reserve

Loved it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nueva Venecia and the stilt villages of the Ciénaga Grande (On the Way to Cartagena)
Nueva Venecia and the stilt villages of the Ciénaga Grande (On the Way to Cartagena)
Colombia

Our guide was awesome and this was one of the highlights of our trip- definetly worth stopping!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Market Visit & Cooking Class
Market Visit & Cooking Class
Cartagena

While the market is quite the adventure, is is not for the faint of heart- it is truly dirty but very cool place to be! I would not have felt safe being there without all of the support staff we had.

Quality of Experience
We could have done more cooking- we have done cooking classes in other countries and did a lot more.
Food
I think for foreigners you must cook the food and not serve raw.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were fine but we did not interact much
Transport
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Cartagena

The guide did not provide much to the trip, we learned very little. We could have just walked around the city ourselves. She was nice and tried to help get us a dinner reservation but we did not do anything that required a guide and she just did not teach us much. The other guides were full of knowledge and stories.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We had clean cars and transport the entire time never a problem with drivers!
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 08, 2025
Dear Stefanie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad you had a stress-free and memorable trip to Colombia and that you enjoyed the stunning hikes, the visit to Nueva Venecia, and the remote areas you explored.
Your kind words about the guides and logistics mean a lot to us, and we’re happy that the coordination made your trip easier. We also really appreciate your constructive feedback - especially regarding Guatapé, the walking tour in Cartagena, and the...
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Dear Stefanie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad you had a stress-free and memorable trip to Colombia and that you enjoyed the stunning hikes, the visit to Nueva Venecia, and the remote areas you explored.
Your kind words about the guides and logistics mean a lot to us, and we’re happy that the coordination made your trip easier. We also really appreciate your constructive feedback - especially regarding Guatapé, the walking tour in Cartagena, and the cooking class. We’ll be sure to use this to refine future experiences and make them even more aligned with traveler preferences.

Thank you again for traveling with us and sharing your thoughts. It was a pleasure to help you plan your trip, and we’d love to welcome you back in Colombia for another adventure in the future!

Warm regards,
Michael

Magical holiday getaway
Colombia | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025

Tara
Tara V.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2025
We had a wonderful 8-day family trip to Colombia in December 2024- Jan 2025. Highlights for us and the kids (aged 6 and 10) were hiking and wildlife sighting in Tayrona National Park with Joi, submersion in Totumo Mud Volcano, and enjoying the beach at Islabela, one of the Islas del Rosario. We also enjoyed visiting the coffee reserve, Comuna 13 in Medellin with Andres and La Boquilla Mangrove tour outside Cartagena with Gabo. Our transfers were punctual, our guides informative and... Read more

We had a wonderful 8-day family trip to Colombia in December 2024- Jan 2025. Highlights for us and the kids (aged 6 and 10) were hiking and wildlife sighting in Tayrona National Park with Joi, submersion in Totumo Mud Volcano, and enjoying the beach at Islabela, one of the Islas del Rosario. We also enjoyed visiting the coffee reserve, Comuna 13 in Medellin with Andres and La Boquilla Mangrove tour outside Cartagena with Gabo. Our transfers were punctual, our guides informative and professional, and the kids never wanted to return home!

Hotel Review
Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotels
Los Naranjos

Kids enjoyed all the wildlife and hotel pool. Outstanding service and food!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close access to Tayrona NP.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a small issues with water going out but it was fixed promptly.
Activity Reviews
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Medellín

The kids really enjoyed the Piedra hike and scenic tour of El Peñol.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip: Comuna 13, Botanical Garden & Coffee Tour
Day Trip: Comuna 13, Botanical Garden & Coffee Tour
Medellín

We enjoyed the Coffee Tour and Comuna 13 with escalator ride.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The fishing village of Taganga
The fishing village of Taganga
Colombia

We didn't have a much of a "tour"-- we were picked up from the airport by a driver and guide (Eduardo), were taken to a lunch spot (to pay on our own), and then taken to Tayrona NP hotel. This day was mostly a travel day but seemed advertised as a bit more interesting with some sightseeting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park

This park was a highlight of our trip to Colombia! We loved hiking through the forest with Joi, spotting wildlife, enjoying the beach and views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour to Totumo Volcano
Tour to Totumo Volcano
Cartagena

Our son (10) really enjoyed it! It was a bit confusing and we felt a bit pressured by the locals for paying extra for services, but our guide (Gabo) handled it for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Salt Pans of Galerazamba
Salt Pans of Galerazamba
Cartagena

We didn't know that tourism to the salinas was restricted. We enjoyed Cristina's hospitality and tour, even a visit to her backyard, in this experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Cartagena

A unique way to view birds and fish via canoe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Cartagena

We enjoyed the walking tour of the city center. It was a bit shorter (2h) than advertised, but hit the high points. There was a 4-hour break in the middle of this day which we were a bit surprised about-- in hindsight, we may have wanted to include another activity in our last full day in the city. We loved seeing the sloths in Parque del Centenario.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rosario Islands Day Trip
Rosario Islands Day Trip
Cartagena

A beautiful way to spend our last day in Colombia. We were taken care of by our Guide, Gabo, until we got on the boat, and had a lovely day in the sand and sun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 07, 2025
Hi Tara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a magical experience in Colombia. It’s wonderful to know that highlights like Guatapé, Tayrona, Rosario Islands, and the Totumo Mud Volcano were memorable for both you and the kids.
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding Taganga and the Cartagena walking tour. Your insights help us refine the itineraries to ensure expectations match the experience. ... Read more

Hi Tara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a magical experience in Colombia. It’s wonderful to know that highlights like Guatapé, Tayrona, Rosario Islands, and the Totumo Mud Volcano were memorable for both you and the kids.

We appreciate your honest feedback regarding Taganga and the Cartagena walking tour. Your insights help us refine the itineraries to ensure expectations match the experience.

We're so glad that the overall trip was a success and that your family didn’t want to leave! If you ever plan another adventure in Colombia, we’d be delighted to assist you again.

Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Colombia 2024
Colombia | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2025

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Fatema P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2025

Thank you for planning an amazing trip for us. Every detail was well thought off and all our guides were fantastic. Special thanks to Andrez
in Bogota, he went above and beyond with showing us bogota and the surroundings.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 04, 2025

Hi Fatema,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Colombia was amazing and that every detail met your expectations. Andrez will be delighted to know how much you appreciated his dedication and the effort he put into making your time in Bogotá and its surroundings unforgettable. It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your journey, and we hope to welcome you again for another incredible adventure in Colombia! 😊
All the best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Canadian family of 5 visiting Colombia
Colombia | Dec 29 - Jan 1, 2025

Joël
Joël B.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2025
For our first time visiting a country in South America, we decided to get advice and the service from Kimkim and Michael at Chaska Tours. We were impressed by the level of attention and knowledge provided. We particularly enjoyed visiting Medellin, Guatape as well as La Piedra del Peñol with Antonio. Thank you for your support. We will for sure recommend your service to our friends and family in the future. Read more

For our first time visiting a country in South America, we decided to get advice and the service from Kimkim and Michael at Chaska Tours. We were impressed by the level of attention and knowledge provided. We particularly enjoyed visiting Medellin, Guatape as well as La Piedra del Peñol with Antonio. Thank you for your support. We will for sure recommend your service to our friends and family in the future.

Hotel Review
Sites
Medellin

Great location. The appartement size was perfect for a family of 5. The kids lived the rooftop pool.

Authenticity & Character
It’s a generic hotel no specific charm
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 03, 2025

Hi Joël,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that your first trip to South America was a success and that you felt supported throughout your journey. We really appreciate your recommendation and wishing you many more amazing adventures and wonderful memories in the future!
All the best,
Michael & Chaska Tours Team

Kim Kim is the way to go!
Colombia | Dec 14 - Dec 21, 2024

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John C.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2025

Our overall experience with KimKim while in Medellin/Cartagena was fantastic as we were taken care of from the moment we landed until the moment we left. Our guides and drivers were all welcoming and knowledgeable, if given the opportunity to recommend an activity from our trip we highly recommend the flower farm and coffee farm tours.

Michael - our KimKim contact was excellent. Great advice, responsive and helpful.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 03, 2025

Thank you, John!

I’m glad you had a fantastic time in Medellín and Cartagena. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the farm tours. It was a pleasure assisting you throughout your trip!

Safe travels, and I hope we can help you plan another adventure in the future!

Best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

A mixed experience
Colombia | Dec 9 - Dec 18, 2024

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Su L.
France | Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024
Cristina was my contact. She was always responsive and helpful. The local agency used were excellent. Eliana was an amazing guide. Fun, informativé, caring and doing everything to make things run smoothly. Frankie the driver was superb. Getting through terrain where others got stuck. We saw some stunning sites. Tayrona Park and our walk guide Nelson was excellent. Great to havé the wildlife pointed out to us.
Our big disappointment was that we spent the majority of our 3 day tour of...
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Cristina was my contact. She was always responsive and helpful. The local agency used were excellent. Eliana was an amazing guide. Fun, informativé, caring and doing everything to make things run smoothly. Frankie the driver was superb. Getting through terrain where others got stuck. We saw some stunning sites. Tayrona Park and our walk guide Nelson was excellent. Great to havé the wildlife pointed out to us.
Our big disappointment was that we spent the majority of our 3 day tour of Guajira in a 4 wheel drive. This was not reflected in the description of the tour. The least time we spent in a vehicle was 9 hours and the longest was 12. At no point was this made clear to us and if it had been we would havé chosen a different itinery. By contrast the limitions of the accommodation were made very clear and our expectations were managed well.
We appreciate the gesture of a free meal and taxi but it could not make up for the challenge of being thrown around the back of a 4 wheel drive for hours and days. (We expected some of this and were looking forward to it but not this much!) I think you also need to be clear when the trip is in planning stages because anyone with a bad back would not be able to do it (Even if they are fit otherwise).

Hotel Review
Minca Ecohabs
Minca

A totally gorgeous cabin and location. Friendly helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views and forest sounds.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the balconies and hammocks
Activity Reviews
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park

Amazing expérience made even better with our very knowledgeable and charming guide, Nelson. He enabled us to spot so much wildlife that we would never have seen ourselves. The pace was perfect , providing a balance between cardio, views and beach .

Quality of Experience
The views, the wildlife, the sounds.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nelson was the perfect guide and adapted our day to only 17km as one of us had a broken toe. Having worked there for over 20 years, he was charming with us and all his colleagues
Transport
Juan Carlos was immaculate and professional as ever.
Uribía, Manaure Salt Flats and Cabo de La Vela (Day 1)
Uribía, Manaure Salt Flats and Cabo de La Vela (Day 1)
Colombia

Fascinating expérience with charming locals

Quality of Experience
The views and the best explanations
Food
Very little refreshments
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgable and positive
Transport
Franky was perfect as ever, but a long drive for such a short activity
Taroa Dunes and Punta Gallinas (Day 2)
Taroa Dunes and Punta Gallinas (Day 2)
Colombia

Fabulous sites. Our guide Eliana made it fun and interesting. We hadn't realised quite how much time we would be being bounced around in the back of a 4 wheel drive (about 9 hours). Our driver Franke was great.

Quality of Experience
Being clear about how much time would be spent in the car.
Food
There was some choice and Eliana made sure we were well looked after.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mayapo Beaches (Day 3)
Mayapo Beaches (Day 3)
Colombia

We didn't have time to do any more than look at the beach because we spent 12 hours in cars that day.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch by the beach was wonderful. Thanks Eliana for recommending what to eat.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very flexible and offered us time at the beach, but then we wouldn't have got to our accommodation that night until even later. As it was we were in the car from 7am to 8pm with a quick lunch stop and 2 coffee stops.
Transport
Local specialist: Cristina Burbano
Cristina
Cristina Burbano
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Dec 27, 2024
Hi Su, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! I’m so happy to hear that you had a great experience with Eliana, Frankie and Nelson– they truly are amazing at what they do. I'm also glad you enjoyed the beautiful sites and the wildlife at Tayrona Park. I sincerely apologize for the long travel times during the Guajira tour. I completely understand your concerns and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Moving forward, I will ensure clearer communication... Read more

Hi Su,

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! I’m so happy to hear that you had a great experience with Eliana, Frankie and Nelson– they truly are amazing at what they do. I'm also glad you enjoyed the beautiful sites and the wildlife at Tayrona Park.

I sincerely apologize for the long travel times during the Guajira tour. I completely understand your concerns and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Moving forward, I will ensure clearer communication regarding travel durations and all necessary details to avoid any surprises. We are committed to your comfort, and I regret that the journey in La Guajira wasn’t as expected.
We are constantly working to provide the best possible services, and your feedback helps us improve.

Thank you again for sharing your experience, and I hope we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you on another trip soon!

Best,
Cristina