Great customised trip catering to our interests
Colombia | Apr 29 - May 8, 2023

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Janette H.
La Vista, NE | Reviewed on May 14, 2023

Michael was very helpful in putting our trip together and taking into account our interests. Everything worked out well. We had great guides in Bogota (Alexander who was incredibly knowledgeable) and in Medellin (Froi was a very interesting person to talk with as he was very knowledgable about Colombia's history and nature). We also had a great birdwatching walk outside Medellin with Rafa, whose enthusiasm for and knowledge of birds was wonderful! We enjoyed our trip out to Jardin as well.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Boutique Casa Passiflora
Jardín

This hotel had charm and was clean and lovely. The hotel did all they could to look after us, including leaving treats in the room and bringing us a beer in the hot tub!

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Casa Legado
Bogota

Really lovely place to stay in Bogota. The staff were helpful. The breakfast was very good.

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El Cielo Hotel
Medellin
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El Despertar
Jerico
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Patio del Mundo
Medellín
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
The room smelt of damp
Activity Reviews
Bogota Highlights Tour
Bogota Highlights Tour
Bogotá

Alexander was a very knowledgable, interesting guide

Quality of Experience
Alexander had us try all the fruit and other food in the market
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Really nice, really interesting
Transport
Nice people
Jardín: Coffee Village Tradition
Jardín: Coffee Village Tradition
Jardín

Nice tour, but not sure we needed a tour guide for Jardin. Paola was nice and knowledgable and we appreciated that she pointed out bird sanctuary. Wish she would have also told us about walk up into hills of Jardin.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Could provide water? Basic cab. Seemed a little speedy, but I guess that is good in the mountains. Seemed safe enough.
Cultural Heritage: Jericó - Chapels, Arts & Crafts
Cultural Heritage: Jericó - Chapels, Arts & Crafts
Colombia

Don't think a tour guide is necessary as there isn't much to see in Jerico besides the town itself.

Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very nice guide, but maybe should consider things to do outside the town and limit the time in the museum.
Transport
Ecological Walk - "La Miel" Waterfall
Ecological Walk - "La Miel" Waterfall
Medellín

I believe our initial walk had to be canceled do to flooding. The replacement walk was very difficult and the park guide did not know much about nature.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
From was great, but park guide did not know much
Transport
Martin was very nice
Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé
Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé
Medellín
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Birdwatching in the Natural Reserve "La Romera"
Birdwatching in the Natural Reserve "La Romera"
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Food
Maybe should choose a more interesting place to have lunch.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rafa is a great bird guide. Very knowledgable
Transport
Nightlife Experience: Medellín Tango Culture
Nightlife Experience: Medellín Tango Culture
Medellín
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Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín
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Streetfood & Market Experience
Streetfood & Market Experience
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Don't think this tour works really. Went to 2 stands to eat and that was about it. Not really worth it.
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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on May 19, 2023
Dear Janette,
thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that everything worked out well for you.
We're thrilled to know that you had great experiences with your guides in Bogota and Medellin. And it's fantastic that Rafa's passion for birds shone through during your birdwatching walk outside Medellin. We're also glad that you enjoyed your trip to Jardin. It's a beautiful place! Thank you once again for choosing us as your travel partner, and we're thrilled to have... Read more

Dear Janette,
thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that everything worked out well for you.

We're thrilled to know that you had great experiences with your guides in Bogota and Medellin. And it's fantastic that Rafa's passion for birds shone through during your birdwatching walk outside Medellin. We're also glad that you enjoyed your trip to Jardin. It's a beautiful place!

Thank you once again for choosing us as your travel partner, and we're thrilled to have been a part of your memorable experiences in Colombia. If you ever plan to visit again or have any future travel plans, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be more than happy to assist you again.

Best wishes,
Michael & the Chaska Tours Team