Cami Sarmiento
I'm the vice president of Uncharted Earth, an adventure travel company that specializes in lesser known and relatively undeveloped travel destinations. We seek out unspoiled nature destinations and authentic experiences to give our customers exceptional adventures that go way beyond typical tours.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Mountains, rain forests, tropical islands and volcanoes; hiking, snorkeling, diving, climbing, kayaking and mountain biking. Anything active in a beautiful and unspoiled nature setting in Colombia and the Philippines. I also specialize in interacting with indigenous people and immersing people in traditional culture. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I've always loved traveling and experiencing new places. I've gone all over Colombia, my home country, and I've lived in China, the Philippines and both coasts of the United States. I got my MBA in the Boston area, originally intending to go into strategic consulting, but during my time there and the years immediately following graduation I rediscovered my love for travel and nature. In 2013 I decided to make a career out of what I enjoy the most --- going to new places and immersing myself in spectacular nature --- and joined the adventure travel company that would become Uncharted Earth. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My husband and I were on our honeymoon in Peru. 2 days after our wedding day we were already on an overnight bus to go on a 4 day trek of the Santa Cruz trail, one of the best trails in the country and very popular. On the first day of our trek we encountered several parties who were doing the trek in the opposite direction. Starting on the second day, however, my husband and I trekked virtually alone, seeing no more than 10 other people for the rest of the trek. It was unbelievable that such a beautiful and popular trail had so few people on it. Having the Santa Cruz trail to ourselves was amazing. At the end of the trek we found out that there had been a transportation strike right after we started hiking. No other people had been able to get to the trailheads after we had started. The strike then conveniently ended on our last day, so we were able to return to the city. We couldn't believe our luck. That trek was the perfect wedding present from the heavens. "
Cami's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
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Recent trip reviews for Cami
Philippines - 10 days
Philippines
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Jul 7 - Jul 17, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Sabrina! I’m very happy to hear you and Harry had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the destinations, hotels and activities planned for you.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
Ana Santos, the tour leader was extremely hel...
Philippines
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Apr 30 - May 17, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review George! I’m very happy to hear you and Michele had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the activities planned for you.
Thank you for your feedback. I'll make sure to include a note about tips in the trip instructions of our future guests.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
Outstanding Philippines Experience
Philippines
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Mar 5 - Mar 30, 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review Mona! I’m very happy to hear you had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the activities planned for you. I'll make sure to share your feedback with all of our partners.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
WOW WOW WOW Philipppines
Philippines
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Jan 20 - Feb 2, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Di! I’m very happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the activities planned for you.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
Philippines holiday
Philippines
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Dec 16 - Dec 30, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review Keith! I’m very happy to hear you and Roberta enjoyed your trip and the hotels and activities planned for you.
Thank you again for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure organizing the trip for you, and I look forward to helping you plan another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Cami
Honeymoon in the Philippines
Philippines
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Dec 3 - Dec 14, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review Edwin! I’m very happy to hear you and Shelby had an amazing time in the Philippines, and that you enjoyed the activities and hotels booked for you. It was a pleasure to organize your honeymoon.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
Highly recommend using KimKim for visits to the Philippines
Philippines
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Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review Alison! I’m very happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your trip and the time spent with our trip leader and drivers. It was a pleasure organizing the trip for you.
Thank you again for choosing to travel with us. I look forward to helping you plan another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Cami
I have never booked through a website such as...
Philippines
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May 9 - May 12, 2023
Thank you very much for your review Danielle! I’m very happy to hear you had a great trip.
It was a pleasure organizing the trip for you and your family.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. Looking forward to taking you on another unforgettable adventure!
Cami
Our specialist’s planning was fantastic.
Philippines
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Aug 7 - Aug 13, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review Wade! I’m very happy to hear you and your brother had an amazing time in El Nido.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. I look forward to organizing another unforgettable trip for you in the future!
Cami
We found the whole kimkim experience very go...
Philippines
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Jun 27 - Jul 9, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review Kiran! I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed your trip and the time spent with our trip leaders and drivers. It was a pleasure organizing the trip for you, Simon and Maya.
Thank you again for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure to organize your trip and I look forward to helping you plan another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Cami, Simon and Maya