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Michael Gold

Since I was little, I have been fascinated by getting to know the great wide world. The exchange with other cultures has always been my focus. Therefore, I have made my interest my profession. In Germany and England, I studied tourism management and specialized in sustainable tourism. During my travels, I found a country where I feel most comfortable: Colombia! The Colombian advertising slogan: "The only risk is wanting to stay" has proven true for me. In San Agustín, I have found my second home and from here I am happy to share the magic of the country with tourists from all over the world.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Responsible and sustainable tourism is my focus. For me it is important that travel has a positive impact - for the visitors, as well as for the hosts. Therefore, I have specialized in sustainable tourism. It is important to achieve a good cultural exchange, to protect nature, and at the same time to combine one's own interests. Nature and adventure tourism is my main area of expertise. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Travel broadens your horizons! The world has so much to offer and so many exciting places and stories to discover. That's why I've loved traveling all my life - alone, with my family, together with friends. It's great to share experiences and impressions. Through my travel experience in about 40 different countries so far, I have made friends all over the world. My university has shown me the theoretical background of tourism, jobs in hotels and with tour operators helped me with the practical component."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"After graduating from school, I packed my travel backpack and set off on a long journey through Central and South America. During this period I fell in love with this continent! Hiking tours, boat trips, diving, fishing, jungle tours, visits to deserts, and above all many special life stories and open-minded people. These experiences as a whole package describe for me the most amazing travel experiences - thanks to this trip I decided to live in Colombia. And I am extremely happy about that."

Michael is part of the following groups: Colombia Travel Agents, Colombia Family Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Tour of Tayrona National Park

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (Tayrona National Park) is one of about 58 national parks in Colombia, and this protected area is known for having some of the most virgin coastal landscapes in the entire country. Indeed, it's home to one of the most iconic "postcard" destinations in Colombia: the...

Guatapé Day Trip

The town of Guatapé is one of the crown jewels of central Colombia's Antioquia region. There are a few reasons for this, not the least of which is El Peñol, a 7,000-foot (2,135-meter) granite rock that rises out of the ground like a giant silver bullet. A private eight-hour tour of the town...

Zipaquirá & Nemecón Salt Mines Day-Trip

A mere 50 minutes north of Bogotá lies the town of Zipaquirá, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. While certainly a charming colonial town, Zipaquirá is a must-visit Colombian destination for one single landmark: the Salt Cathedral, located just outside of town. This is indeed a...

Coffee Finca - Hiking - Explore Salento

It's fitting that Salento, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Colombia, is surrounded by the Valle de Cocora (Cocora Valley), which happens to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Colombia. This fertile region, denoted by rolling green hills, abounds with various coffee estates that...

La Guajira: Punta Gallinas & Taroa Dunes

La Guajira is almost a world apart from the green and tropical Colombia most travelers know. The arid desert landscapes in this region are foreboding yet beautiful, with the sun-scorched earth and steep red dunes tapering off into the azure waters of the Caribbean. The most epic landscapes here...

Rosario Islands Day Trip

Cartagena de Indias is not only a beautiful Caribbean coastal destination, but it's also one of the most well-preserved Spanish Colonial cities in South America. Back when the Spaniards were in charge, they utilized a network of offshore islands to help protect their shipments of gold. Beyond...

Recent trip reviews for Michael

We loved out trip to Colomba and Michael was ...
Colombia | Apr 10 - Apr 19, 2025

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Cara Z.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025
We loved out trip to Colomba and Michael was always very responsive to accomodating with all my questions and adusting our preferences during the planning process to custmoize it for our famliy of 4. We enjoyed all our guides who were very informative and passionate and our drivers were super nice and drove very safely! When one activity could not be accomodated per our itinerary, Micahel was very responsive and added another actvity we also wanted to do to replace it, and for that we were... Read more

We loved out trip to Colomba and Michael was always very responsive to accomodating with all my questions and adusting our preferences during the planning process to custmoize it for our famliy of 4. We enjoyed all our guides who were very informative and passionate and our drivers were super nice and drove very safely! When one activity could not be accomodated per our itinerary, Micahel was very responsive and added another actvity we also wanted to do to replace it, and for that we were grateful. Our only regert is that we wished we had more time - another day in the Salento coffee farm area (our faborite) and another day on Isla Mucaro to extend the relaxation would have been perfect - but we did and saw a lot while we were there in the time we had! I have been raving about the country and our experience to our friends and highly recommend (and I am often hard to please and am used to planning trips all on my own) but I'm glad we booked through KimKim and Chaska Tours espeically since we were travelng with kids, as they helped to make our vacation seamless and turnkey. Thank you again and we hope to be back! Cara

Hotel Reviews
BH Bicentenario
Bogotá

Clean and good breakfast in a good location near Monserate! Just wished their was temperature control or AC in the rooms as we were a little hot and opening the window at night can be noisy with street traffic

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Rancho San Antonio

Loved this place outside Salento -and the staff are amzing and welcomnig! Jeffrey prepared an early homecooked breakfast just for us the mornnig we had an early flight! He also pre-arranged cabs for us in town

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Wished we could open up windows for cool air but there were no screens and mosquitos so we couldn't
Bastión Luxury Hotel
Cartagena

Beautiful hotel and room with rooftop bar in the heart of the city. AC stopped working at night but we called the next morning and they fixed.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were comfy and bathroom spacious
Hotel Punta Faro
Isla Mucura

Beautiful grounds and beach; lovely room; AC had some issues working and some tours were not in English so this was difficult for us (plankton and bicycle) so my family did not benefit from the information as much. Also would love a pool but understand why they probably can't put one in being a national park but that would bring it more next level. Food was hearty but not gourmet so a tad pricey for that compared to other resorts

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Loved the setting; wish we could have had dinner on beach
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GHL Hotel Armería Real
Cartagena

Great duplex room, good location; nice pool and rooftop bar/couryard - good value for $$! One of the AC units was leaking a bit on the bed

Authenticity & Character
Location
A little outside city
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Walking Tour & Street Food
Walking Tour & Street Food
Cartagena

We loved our guide and the food - he was informative and passionate and great with the kids! Thak you!!

Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining
Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining
Bogotá

Loved this experience - food was great, people warm and inviting and it was unique - thank you! Only lasted 2 hrs though but this was totally fine and we wanted to get to bed earlier :)

Fruits of Colombia at a Local Market
Fruits of Colombia at a Local Market
Bogotá

Loved it! Not really though it wasn't as long as advertised it was great

Horseback-Riding in the Coffee Region
Horseback-Riding in the Coffee Region
Colombia

Gorgeous scenery and relaxing! Horses well behaved!

Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogotá

Loved it but we would have liked to have lunch sooner as we were a little starved and tired - ate around 4-5;30pm and then we didn't have energy to see the last square however we did squeeze this in and see it the next day so we were satistfied with that

Visit the Guatavita Lagoon
Visit the Guatavita Lagoon
Bogotá

Beautiful hike and scenery and made us understand the culture better and our visit to the Gold museum more meaningful!

Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Salento

Another fun and unique experience not to be missed!

Cocora Valley & Salento
Cocora Valley & Salento
Colombia

Just amzing scenery and guide was great and informative!!!

Filandia & Basketry Workshop
Filandia & Basketry Workshop
Colombia

really NA because we didnt get to to this - wasnt sure why bt Michael offered us a Casillo Tour in Cartegena instead which was very good to see and informative! The shop we visited though was lovely and we bought souveniers

Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Colombia

A unique experience that the kids loved!

Chocolate Workshop
Chocolate Workshop
Cartagena

Another amaznig time - they made it so special for my son's bday and we loved makng the cake and chocolate figurines - perfect bday celebration and end to our trip!

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 28, 2025
Dear Cara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful feedback! It truly made my day to read your kind words. It was a real pleasure helping you and your family plan your adventure in Colombia, and I’m so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time discovering the country.
Thank you also for your honest comments about the hotels and experiences. Your insights are incredibly valuable and help us continue to improve (we will let them know about the AC...
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Dear Cara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful feedback! It truly made my day to read your kind words. It was a real pleasure helping you and your family plan your adventure in Colombia, and I’m so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time discovering the country.
Thank you also for your honest comments about the hotels and experiences. Your insights are incredibly valuable and help us continue to improve (we will let them know about the AC comments!).
I hope you and your family will keep these memories close, and whenever you feel like discovering even more of Colombia, it would be a joy to help you again.
Wishing you all the best and hopefully hasta pronto,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Another great trip to Colombia
Colombia | Apr 14 - Apr 21, 2025

Rebecca
Rebecca H.
Bethesda, MD | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
We had a blast on this trip and the planning process was extremely easy. Michael designed an itinerary that nailed exactly what we wanted -- lots of nature, culture, and hands-on activities. We loved both hotels where we stayed (Senda Watapuy near Tayrona, and Bastion in Cartagena). All of our tours and guides were fantastic. My 7 year old daughter loved tubing on the Rio Don Diego, swimming under a waterfall, exploring the fort in Cartagena, and making her own jewelry. We appreciated that... Read more

We had a blast on this trip and the planning process was extremely easy. Michael designed an itinerary that nailed exactly what we wanted -- lots of nature, culture, and hands-on activities. We loved both hotels where we stayed (Senda Watapuy near Tayrona, and Bastion in Cartagena). All of our tours and guides were fantastic. My 7 year old daughter loved tubing on the Rio Don Diego, swimming under a waterfall, exploring the fort in Cartagena, and making her own jewelry. We appreciated that our activities each day finished early enough for us to enjoy some pool/relaxation time at the hotel before dinner. Michael was super responsive via WhatsApp whenever we needed anything. Thank you for helping us plan such a wonderful trip to beautiful Colombia!

Hotel Reviews
Senda Watapuy
Santa Marta

Incredible experience in the jungle and a great value. The scenery around the hotel area is stunning, the pictures online do not do it justice. The bungalows are very comfortable. The only thing to note about the bungalows is that (at least in ours) the bathroom was not very separated from the rest of the structure so anytime someone wanted privacy to use the bathroom, everyone else had to go outside. But we made it work. The beds were comfortable and there is air conditioning and fans, so along with having the windows open at night we were very comfortable even though it was pretty hot. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the drinks were great, especially the mojitos. If you're a wine drinker, note that the availability was hit or miss - but Colombia is not really a wine drinking country, so better to have a beer or cocktail anyway! The staff were extremely nice and helpful, although not all of them spoke English.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Spectacular scenery, right outside the entrance to the national park
Staff
They checked in on us often to make sure we had what we needed
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bastión Luxury Hotel
Cartagena

We enjoyed staying at this hotel a lot. The location is great, right inside the walled city of the old section of Cartagena. The room was comfortable with good air conditioning. The only issue with the room was that the water in the shower never got hot, but a cool shower actually felt pretty good after a hot and sweaty day walking around outside. The breakfast buffet was very nice and there was also hot food made to order. The best part of the hotel was definitely the rooftop pool with a great view of the city, and the delicious cocktails we enjoyed up there. It was a great way to end the day and cool off before getting dressed for dinner. The staff at the hotel were all super nice and helped us with various requests including dinner reservations.

Authenticity & Character
Interesting old building (with modern updates)
Location
Walkable area
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Market Visit & Cooking Class
Market Visit & Cooking Class
Cartagena

The visit to the market was very interesting and we loved our guides, including the chef. The food was absolutely delicious and it was fun to help prepare it. Our only complaint would be that the chef and her assistant did almost all the cooking and didn't explain to us what they were doing, so it wasn't really a "cooking class" as we did not learn how to prepare most of the food (with a couple of exceptions). That said, it was a fabulous private lunch so we couldn't complain! It was also a bit hot on the rooftop area where we were cooking/eating, so it might have been even a bit better if it were in an indoor location with air conditioning.

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Coconut Workshop
Coconut Workshop
Cartagena

The women leading the workshop were wonderful and we had a great time making crafts. "Coconut workshop" is a bit of a misnomer as this is really a jewelry/accessories making workshop with polished colorful beads. You can't even tell they're made from coconuts. The finished products were all lovely and we can't wait to wear them. The setting of the workshop was also very nice, right on the beach with a cool ocean breeze.

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Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Colombia

Spectacular! The park was very crowded because we were there during Easter week (Semana Santa) but we made the bets of it and considered it part of the experience. Our guide helped us spot lots of birds, monkeys, and lizards.

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Tayronaka Natural Reserve
Tayronaka Natural Reserve
Colombia

We absolutely loved tubing on the Rio Don Diego all the way to the ocean. The indigenous ruins and museum before the tubing portion of the day were also interesting although it would have been even better if we had been able to spend a bit more time learning about the indigenous culture.

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Nature, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm in Minca
Nature, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm in Minca
Colombia

We enjoyed the tour of the coffee farm, it was interesting to see the traditional way of processing the beans. It would have been nice if we could have seen it in operation but we weren't there at the right time. It also would have been nice to see more of the area where the beans are grown, which was not part of the tour. Hiking to the waterfall where we were able to swim in the pool beneath it was very nice - our guide recommended that we go to Pozo Verde instead of the more popular one (Marinka) because of crowds, and that was a good idea. The lunch we had at La Casona with the hummingbirds was memorable. Overall we had a nice day, but the drive to Minca was quite long and it would have been nice to see more of the town/surrounding area to make the long drive more worth it.

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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

It was very special to see the stilt villages and learn about the culture and history. We were invited into a resident's home for lunch, which was wonderful. They accommodated the vegetarians in our group. Our guide was very nice and also helped us identify the birds we saw on the way.

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Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena

Our guide Roberto gave us a fantastic tour. Most of the time was spent at the fort because that was particularly interesting to us. Afterward, we walked back through the park with the sloths (!!) and through the old city back to our hotel. It was a very hot day and our daughter was tired, so Roberto very kindly adapted the tour to be a bit shorter. He made sure we had umbrellas to keep the sun off of us as well as cold water to cool down. It was a very good experience.

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Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Cartagena

The mangroves were lovely and we saw a lot of birds. It was very special to help plant a baby mangrove in a reforestation area as well as to get a demonstration of the traditional fishing methods. The cold coconut water at the end was a bonus!

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Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Colombia

Our schedule changed and the drum workshop was not at sunset, so we can't comment on that aspect of it - but we had a great time watching the performances and learning the drum rhythms ourselves. We were given some very nice refreshments (appetizers and a mojito) as well.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 22, 2025

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I’m thrilled to hear that you had such a great time in Colombia and that the itinerary matched your wishes and style of travel so well. It was truly a pleasure planning this trip for your family!
Thanks again for your trust – and maybe until your next Colombia adventure!
Warm regards,
Michael & the Chaska Tours Team

Over delivered - such a great trip
Colombia | Mar 24 - Apr 2, 2025

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Linda S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2025

Michael was amazing at putting this trip together - many many thanks for such a wonderful experience. He was so responsive, kind, and accommodating to our many requests. Our guides and drivers were also wonderful. Anderson (driver) was beyond great. He couldn't do enough for us, and always ready to be helpful with a smile. Carlos, Danna, Adrianna, and Joithe were great, with a special shout out to Carlos for his great care, to Danna for imparting her knowledge, and to Adrianna for giving us such a great intro to Colombia. I really couldn't be happier. Such a great trip.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 09, 2025

Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience here in Colombia. It’s great to know that everything from the planning to the guides exceeded your expectations. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the future!
All the best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

An Adventure in Colombia with Friends
Colombia | Mar 24 - Apr 2, 2025

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Grace V.
West Chester, PA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2025
An Adventure in Colombia with Friends
We had an amazing time in Colombia. Michael Gold assisted me in creating an itinerary which was informative, creative and exactly what I had in mind. It was my first time to Colombia and as a travel advisor, I wanted to be able to share my visions of the country with my colleagues and clients. Adrianna in Bogota was wonderful. The chef's dinner on our first night was a wonderful introduction to the country. Carlos in Medellin helped us to sample the...
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An Adventure in Colombia with Friends
We had an amazing time in Colombia. Michael Gold assisted me in creating an itinerary which was informative, creative and exactly what I had in mind. It was my first time to Colombia and as a travel advisor, I wanted to be able to share my visions of the country with my colleagues and clients. Adrianna in Bogota was wonderful. The chef's dinner on our first night was a wonderful introduction to the country. Carlos in Medellin helped us to sample the foods and culture of the country. Our time in Tayrona Park was informative and delightful. Cartegena was great with Luis as was our cooking class.
All in all, Colombia is a country of diversity in topography, foods, weather and culture. I loved my experience.

Activity Reviews
Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining
Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining
Bogotá

Fabulous! Food, service and knowledge about the country.

Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogotá

Wonderful!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín

Carlos make the best of the weather. He brought us to Commune 13 which I had wanted to see.

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

Loved it! Guide was very entertaining and informative

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 09, 2025

Dear Grace,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure helping you design this journey, and I’m thrilled to hear it met your vision. I’m so glad you connected with our culture and enjoyed the many flavors and experiences Colombia has to offer.
Wishing you continued inspiration in your travels and work – and hopefully, our paths cross again someday!
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

We had an amazing time!
Colombia | Mar 29 - Apr 6, 2025

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Jesse B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025

We had an amazing time! The trip was for my mom’s 65th birthday and everything was perfectly planned. I have been to over 50 countries and by far this was one of the most amazing places I have visited with the nicest people. I loved that I did not need to plan anything and Michael planned everything. My mom and children had a great time.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 07, 2025

Hi Jesse,

Thank you so much for your message – it really means a lot! It’s always great to hear when a trip creates such special moments, especially when traveling with family.

Wishing you all many lasting memories from your time in Colombia – and who knows, maybe you’ll find your way back here one day.

All the best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Michael organized a fantastic trip. The guide...
Colombia | Mar 24 - Apr 2, 2025

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Dawn W.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2025
Michael organized a fantastic trip. The guides were amazing, knowledgeable and fun to be with. The drivers were always on time. Michael was always available to us , even during evenings and weekends. We wanted to know where to buy a certain type of coffee, and he made sure we were able to find it. The itinerary included a wide assortment of activities which enabled us to really understand Colombia and its people. Museums, hikes, Dinner in a private home, a visit to a local market with a chef,... Read more

Michael organized a fantastic trip. The guides were amazing, knowledgeable and fun to be with. The drivers were always on time. Michael was always available to us , even during evenings and weekends. We wanted to know where to buy a certain type of coffee, and he made sure we were able to find it. The itinerary included a wide assortment of activities which enabled us to really understand Colombia and its people. Museums, hikes, Dinner in a private home, a visit to a local market with a chef, and then a cooking class, and high school students singing, dancing and playing instruments in their native cultural style. We highly recommend this trip to explore a beautiful country with beautiful people. Thank you !

Hotel Review
Quinta Ladera
Medellin

The desk receptionists were all so very kind and gracious. We were treated like celebrities! Beautiful surroundings and great coffee!

Authenticity & Character
Decorated exquisitely
Location
Easy to walk to restaurants
Staff
Gracious and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
The lobby was very cozy and inviting
Activity Review
Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento
Salento

Beautiful place

Quality of Experience
Humberto was a good guide and it was beautiful
Food
Local food, colorful setting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Talking to the guides and learning about the people and culture
Transport
Always on time and clean vans !
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Apr 11, 2025
Dear Dawn,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback – it really warmed our hearts!
It was such a pleasure to plan this journey for you, and I’m so happy to hear that you felt well taken care of throughout.
Knowing that you enjoyed the people, the culture, and those little personal touches along the way means a lot to us. That’s exactly the kind of connection we hope our travelers experience here in Colombia.
Thanks again for traveling with us – and for taking the time to share your...
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Dear Dawn,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback – it really warmed our hearts!
It was such a pleasure to plan this journey for you, and I’m so happy to hear that you felt well taken care of throughout.
Knowing that you enjoyed the people, the culture, and those little personal touches along the way means a lot to us. That’s exactly the kind of connection we hope our travelers experience here in Colombia.
Thanks again for traveling with us – and for taking the time to share your impressions and the great picture. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
All the best,
Michael & the Chaska Tours Team

Great family trip!
Colombia | Mar 7 - Mar 14, 2025

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Meena G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025
We had a great experience working with Michael from Chaska Tours. He was very helpful in creating the perfect itinerary for our family with 5 little one (ages 1-7), and 4 adults. He answered all our questions and was very patient. We enjoyed a city tour, a Rosario Island tour/beach club (definitely a highlight), chocolate making workshop, and family photos with an amazing photographer, Rafael. We had Gabo as our guide the whole trip - he was so great, especially with the kids (they still... Read more

We had a great experience working with Michael from Chaska Tours. He was very helpful in creating the perfect itinerary for our family with 5 little one (ages 1-7), and 4 adults. He answered all our questions and was very patient. We enjoyed a city tour, a Rosario Island tour/beach club (definitely a highlight), chocolate making workshop, and family photos with an amazing photographer, Rafael. We had Gabo as our guide the whole trip - he was so great, especially with the kids (they still ask about him). It was nice to have everything pre-arranged. The team was very responsive while we were there. Our family would definitely recommend Michael and his team!

Hotel Review
Hotel Caribe Faranda
Cartagena

Hotel itself is beautiful - the animals, grounds, and pools are gorgeous. The service was a little slow - took long to get food/drinks at restaurants but room service was great. The shower in the room was not amazing for the kids (only a rainfall head). It was easy to walk to several markets and restaurants. Overall, it was great experience.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Mar 29, 2025

Hi Meena,
Thank you so much, for your wonderful review!
We’re happy to hear that your family trip to Colombia was such a great experience and that your guides made a lasting impression on you.
Thank you again for your trust and kind recommendation. We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back anytime!
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Spectacular Columbia!
Colombia | Mar 7 - Mar 19, 2025

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Emily G.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
We just returned from our 2 week family vacation to Columbia. Michael Gold worked with us for months prior on our itinerary, and he did not disappoint! Everything went off without a hitch! Michael arranged all of our flights, drivers and guides who were always on time, and very knowledgable. Our family wanted a mix of city, beach and nature, and Michael was always happy to modify our itinerary if we changed our minds. Michael was also always available to us while on the trip via Whatsapp... Read more

We just returned from our 2 week family vacation to Columbia. Michael Gold worked with us for months prior on our itinerary, and he did not disappoint! Everything went off without a hitch! Michael arranged all of our flights, drivers and guides who were always on time, and very knowledgable. Our family wanted a mix of city, beach and nature, and Michael was always happy to modify our itinerary if we changed our minds. Michael was also always available to us while on the trip via Whatsapp if we had a question. We loved the horseback riding in Pereira, and the fruit-tasting there is a must! The scenery in Cocora Valley is not to be missed. Hotel Quadrifolio in Cartegena was a unique, restored hotel that was a gem to stay in and is perfectly located to stroll in the old city. Our kids even enjoyed the Bolero Museum in Bogota and wandering around the city. We would highly recommend visiting Columbia, and we will definitely be using KimKim again in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Pereira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Quadrifolio
Cartagena de Indias
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Mar 26, 2025

Dear Emily,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your family trip to Colombia! We’re thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly and that you had such a memorable experience.
Being available and flexible throughout the journey is something we truly value, so we're glad it made a difference for you.
We’d be honored to help plan your next adventure to Colombia. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Michael did a great job.
Colombia | Mar 15 - Mar 21, 2025

Ben
Ben M.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025
Michael did a great job. He paid attention to details. He used the airlines we wanted when available, got our seat assignments the way we wanted them and also entered our frequent flyer numbers into the reservation. He had every detail set up and everything went perfectly. His suggestions on where to go was very good. Any time we had a question he answered immediately. It was a great trip with great support. Read more

Michael did a great job. He paid attention to details. He used the airlines we wanted when available, got our seat assignments the way we wanted them and also entered our frequent flyer numbers into the reservation. He had every detail set up and everything went perfectly. His suggestions on where to go was very good. Any time we had a question he answered immediately. It was a great trip with great support.

Hotel Reviews
BH Bicentenario
Bogotá
Authenticity & Character
Nice hotel.
Location
Staff
Staff was helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Salento Plaza

Nice hotel very clean and great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Finca Hotel del Cafe
Santa Rosa de Cabal

Very nice hotel located at a coffee farm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located at a coffee farm, but not close to much else. the restaurant was about a 10-minute walk.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sites
Medellin

Nice spacious hotel located in a nice and safe neighborhood. Convenience store across the street. Two restaurants in the hotel and others very close.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Medellín

Good trip but long. The traffic going back and forth was frustrating.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
No problem with driver vehicle just bad traffic.
Coffee Tour
Coffee Tour
Santa Rosa de Cabal

It was a very nice stay and a very nice coffee tour. Learned a lot about the coffee process and types.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Filandia, Salento and Valle del Cocora
Filandia, Salento and Valle del Cocora
Colombia

It was an amazing tour. Seeing the area was a highlight of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santa Rosa Hot Springs
Santa Rosa Hot Springs
Colombia

A really pretty area and a fun place to relax. There is a cold waterfall and hot Springs. The combination is unique and beautiful. It was a fun stop.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)
Bogotá

Very nice tour. Guide with exceptional.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It was a walking tour. Very interesting.
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Mar 23, 2025

Dear Ben,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Colombia was such a success and that our support and attention to detail made everything run smoothly. It’s great to know you enjoyed the variety of experiences.
We're so glad you felt supported throughout the trip and that everything came together for an unforgettable experience. We’d love to help you plan another Colombia adventure whenever you're ready - there's still so much else to see!
Warm regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team

Another visit to Colombia ...
Colombia | Feb 28 - Mar 9, 2025

J
Jennifer L.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Drivers were very good; I was happy to have Martin drive us again from Medellin to Jardin.
Carlos was excellent too, he drove us from Jardin to Salamina and then from Salamina to Armenia.
The hotels were great except for Hotel Sites in Medellin. There was no hot water in the sinks.

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Mar 10, 2025

Dear Jennifer,
Thank you so much for traveling with us again and for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your rides and most hotels. We apologize for the inconvenience with the hot water at Hotel Sites in Medellin and will address this with the hotel to ensure improvements.
We truly appreciate your trust in us and hope to welcome you back on another journey soon!
Best regards,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team