Oliver Fischer
My name is Oliver, I was born in Germany and am currently living and working in Colombia. I am passionate about traveling and getting to know different cultures. I hope to share with you my passion for Colombia, the diverse country that left me, like many other travelers that visited it, with a deep impression and the wish to return.
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have always been passionate about traveling, having visited different destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, but I knew I wanted to stay in Colombia for a longer time after my first stay in Colombia in 2015. Last year I finished my master's thesis about ecotourism in the Amazon and soon after relocated to Cali, where I now live and work."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"When I first stayed in Medellín for two and a half months I was blown away by the hospitality and friendliness of its people. In Medellín, I volunteered in a community, located on the hills surrounding the city. The highlight of my stay was when the kids I had been working with threw a barbeque-party in their neighborhood for me before I left, from where you have the most spectacular view of the sun setting over the city. "
Featured trips & expertise
Explore Zona Cafetera - 5 Days
Experience a taste of Colombian culture on this 5-day trip to the Coffee Triangle. You'll go to the heart of the country's coffee region in charming Salento for an overnight at a working farm and hike through the picturesque green mountains of the Cocora Valley (and the famous wax palms). Then, head to Manizales, the most adventurous of the three cities that make up Colombia's coffee triangle, where you'll visit the Rio Blanco Nature reserve. Like the coffee this region is known for, this trip is designed to awaken all of your senses.
Colombia Adventure: Zona Cafetera to the Caribbean Coast - 15 Days
Your journey starts in the heart of Colombia's Coffee Region, where you'll overnight on a working coffee farm. From there, head to the reborn metropolis of Medellín, a city whose reputation as a global hotspot is enhanced by its rising culinary and art scene. Then, it's time for a bit of nature as you embark on a rafting trip down the Río Verde and end your adventure on the Caribbean coast where you'll explore Cartagena and nearby islands.
Cartagena & Tayrona Park - 6 Days
This fun 6-day adventure hits two major highlights along Colombia's northern coast. First, you'll experience the culture and fairy-tale romance of Cartagena's Old Town, an inner-walled city oozing with colonial architecture and history, not to mention hip hotels and rooftop bars. Then drive east towards Santa Marta to spend a few days at Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (Tayrona Park) for a slice of South America's prettiest coastline. Explore on your own or take a guided tour of the park's hiking trails and exotic beaches.
Zona Cafetera and the Caribbean Coast - 8 Days
Begin your adventure in Colombia's Zona Cafetera coffee region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Cocorá Valley and its towering wax palms await. Then make your way to the Caribbean coast and the beaches of Parque Nacional Tayrona and learn about the Kogi people, who have lived in harmony with their environment for four centuries.
Top 10 Things To Do with Kids in Bogotá
Colombia’s cosmopolitan capital is jam-packed with fun, educational, and richly rewarding things to see and do for the whole family. Plus, this nation boasts a warm culture in which children come first. Here’s are some favorite activities and venues that families with kids of all ages will love.
Colombia's Culture & Nature Tour - 14 Days
Perfect for first-timers, this smart, action-packed itinerary begins in the cosmopolitan capital of Bogotá and then makes its way to the Caribbean coast. Along the route, you'll drive through the Andean highlands visiting preserved colonial towns, fly to the up-and-coming city of Medellín — and then hike through Tayrona Park to get to white-sand beaches and turquoise sea. Spend your last three nights in the romantic UNESCO-listed Old Town of Cartagena, founded in 1533.
Recent trip reviews for Oliver
Fabulous trip to Colombia - met our needs perfectly · Colombia - Oct 20 - Nov 2, 2019
This was my first trip through KimKim and it exceeded all my expectations. The tools that KimKim offers for connecting with and communicating with the tour planner where effective and easy to use. Oliver from Aventure Colombia was great. We were looking for off-the-beaten path travel . Oliver suggested some great options and was very flexible in adjusting the options to arrive at an itinerary that worked for us. We were supported by Oliver and his peers from the minute we arrived in... read more