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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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Travel the length of Colombia, from the Caribbean Sea to the Amazon River, on an epic adventure spanning 13 days. You'll arrive in the capital and visit Bogotá's colonial...

Food and drink lovers will adore this culinary tour across Colombia's three biggest cities, starting in the exciting capital, Bogotá. You'll sample exotic fruits and meet chefs...

Perfect for adventurous kids and aspiring explorers, this 10-day expedition showcases Colombia's incredible diversity—with lots of fun and fascinating excursion along the way....
Recent Trip Reviews for Chaska Tours Colombia
Family Fun Exploring Colombia!
Colombia
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Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2023
We worked with Michael through Kim Kim to plan a 15 day trip to Colombia with our family and we had a wonderful time! As we were travelling with three young kids (all 6 and under) we found Michael to be very receptive and attentive to modifying our itinerary as needed to make our travels as smooth as possible. He planned an excellent trip allowing us to hit many highlights including Solento and the Corcora Valley, Medellin and Guatape, Tayrona, Minca, Cartagena, and Isla Murcura! We... read more

Dear Erin & Dan,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and that we could make your journey with your kids as smooth as possible.
It sounds like you had an amazing adventure, exploring various highlights of Colombia from Salento and the Corcora Valley to Medellin, Guatape, Tayrona, Minca, Cartagena, and Isla Murcura. We're glad that you found our advice helpful in arranging tours and that our guides were able to enhance your experience.... read more
Colombia travel experience
Colombia
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Aug 5 - Aug 16, 2023
Our trip to Colombia, which included Medellin, Popayan, San Austin, and Bogota, was great! We had never used a tour company before and were very happy with our experience! David, the contact with Chaska tours, the local company, helped up plan a trip that we wanted that included urban experiences, countryside experiences, and exposure to the culture and people of Colombia. We also had an opportunity to practice our Spanish, as we requested, with guides who were also competent in English for... read more
You Will Not Regret Using Michael As A Tour Guide - HE'S THE BEST
Colombia
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Jul 21 - Aug 4, 2023
Where to start -- my husband and I were very skeptical about using a tour agency. We've traveled all over the world and never needed an travel agent. But now we have kids (ages 2 and 4) and we wanted to maximize our time in Colombia (a place we'd never been). So we cautiously decided to work with Michael.... The experience was so amazing that now I want Michael to plan EVERY trip ever ever take -- he's that good.
Michael prepared our entire trip with tons of amazing options. It was a bit... read more

Hello Kate, Clay, Revel & Aerolynn ☺️
I'm delighted to read about your experience and how our collaboration enhanced your trip to Colombia. It's truly rewarding to know that the arrangements and selections made a positive impact on your journey. Your feedback is appreciated, and I'm glad that our team could be of assistance in creating a memorable vacation for your family.
Feel free to reach out whenever you're planning your next adventure here in Colombia — I'm always happy to help. Also, thank you for sharing my information with your mom!
Warm regards,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team
Best ever "adventure honeymoon!!"
Colombia
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Jun 28 - Jul 7, 2023

David and the team made our "Adventure Honeymoon" so special! David was so helpful and responsive, from breakfast suggestions to helping us manage a last minute change in our schedules. We felt like we had a friend helping us along the way, ready to step in if we needed help. We had a magical time with our guide in Bogota, who even arranged for vegetarian-friendly options on our bike/walking tour. We had never worked with kimkim before but will certainly come back for more. Thanks for... read more
Amazing Colombia!
Colombia
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Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2023

Loved the support from our guides who helped us navigate Colombia and see the best of this amazing country! Michael was super helpful putting together our ambitious itinerary and everything ran smoothly! read more

Dear Tracy,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you loved the support from our guides and that you had a wonderful time exploring Colombia. It was my pleasure to put together your ambitious itinerary, and I'm glad everything ran smoothly for you.
Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Best regards,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team
We had a really lovely experience in Colombia...
Colombia
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Jul 8 - Jul 16, 2023

We had a really lovely experience in Colombia, and can't wait to return. In hindsight, we may have not moved from place to place quite as often, but given the amount of time we had in the country, I think Michael did an excellent job of maximizing our time while there. There were amazing things in every area, but the magic of El Dorado Nature Reserve and Venecia House cannot be overstated. Fred, at El Dorado Nature Reserve is one of the kindest and most lovely people I have ever had the... read more

Dear Arian,
I am really happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your time in Colombia! Your kind words and positive feedback truly mean a lot to me and the entire team.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the diverse experiences in different areas of Colombia. I'm delighted that you felt we made the most of your time in the country. El Dorado Nature Reserve and the Hacienda Venecia are indeed magical places, and I'm overjoyed that you found them to be as enchanting as we hoped.
Fred... read more
Unforgettable trip
Colombia
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Jul 3 - Jul 15, 2023
This was my first time planning a trip through KimKim. Normally I enjoy doing the travel planning myself, but I thought I'd give KimKim a try. I'm so happy they connected me with Michael and the Chaska Tours team. Planning with Michael was a breeze, and he was very patient with all of my questions and itinerary changes. Not only did they take care of all the mundane logistics (e.g. airport transfers, a driver to transfer us 5 hours to our next hotel, in-country flights, etc.), but they also... read more

Hi Gayle,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that your first-time planning a trip through KimKim was a success. We're relieved to know that your husband is okay after the sudden illness in Parque Tayrona and that the guide went the extra mile to help. I am happy to hear that the suggestions for activities added to your experience, including the lovely social dinner in Bogota. We're overjoyed that you had an amazing vacation with everyone being on time, super... read more
Great time in Columbia
Colombia
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Jul 8 - Jul 16, 2023
Thanks to Michael and his team for planning an amazing trip in Columbia. Communication was excellent throughout and Michael made sure everything went smoothly for us. He did a great job customizing the trip to our interests and finding unique accommodations. The guides and drivers were all very good. read more

Dear Alexander,
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time in Colombia and that we could create the perfect blend of birdwatching and cultural experiences for you. We truly appreciate the pleasant communication both during the trip planning and throughout the journey itself.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Best regards,
Michael
Cartagena is SAFE to visit!
Colombia
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Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2023

My friends and I just returned from a 9 day adventure in Cartagena, Columbia. Everything was arranged by Michael at KimKim. When we arrived at the airport, we had a driver waiting for us.
Our guide in Cartagena, Lee was fantastic and was funny and informative. We did the Toluma volcano mud bath and it was awesome! We traveled North to Santa Marta, Riohacha & Cabo de la Vela. We hiked in Tayrona National Park. It was so beautiful, but VERY HOT AND HUMID!! the hike in was 2 1/2 hours and... read more

Dear Cheryl,
Wow! That is a truly comprehensive and highly informative travel report. Thank you so much for taking the time to put it together - it means a lot to us. The entire Chaska Tours team was thrilled to read about the exciting experiences you had in Colombia. We sincerely appreciate all the helpful pointers, which will be invaluable for our future planning. We are already looking forward to hopefully showing you other fascinating corners of Colombia soon.
Warm regards from San Agustín,
Michael
We planned this trip inspired on the movie En...
Colombia
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Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2023

We planned this trip inspired on the movie Encanto and it paid off! Our group included two seniors, 2 adults and 2 kids (7,8 y/o). We started in Medellin and then visited the Eje Cafeteo. Everything was taken care of. All tours were gear to both adults and kids. My daughters loved the visit to the Silletera Farm. Don Nacho showed them how to build their own flower arrangement. The coffee tour was also super interesting and the whole process kept the seniors and children engaged. It was a... read more

Dear Suzette,
it gives me real pleasure to hear that Colombia was able to show you its "Encanto"! How nice that you had such a wonderful time in your family and that there was something for everyone. The planning of the trip together was great fun and I thank you for the nice and constructive communication!
See you hopefully soon. :)
Best regards,
Michael
Colombia Tour Review
Colombia
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Jun 2 - Jun 12, 2023

David was responsive and helped us craft a tour that was personalized for our interests. The trip offered excellent variation. read more

Hi Peter,
I want to express my sincere gratitude for taking the time to write this review. You cannot imagine how valuable your feedback is to us!
I also want to thank you all for selecting Colombia as your holiday destination. It makes me happy to hear that you had a wonderful time here and that your trip plan was enjoyable and offered a diverse experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the various facets of our country.
Designing this trip for all of you was a pleasure :)
Warm regards,
David.
Memorable trip in Colombia
Colombia
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May 20 - May 28, 2023
We had such a wonderful trip to Colombia thanks to David and his team. We stayed 2 nights each in Bogota, Salento, Tayrona, and Medellin. We loved the diversity in experiences from cities and cultural tours to beaches, forests, and mountains. Overall, the service was great at all hotels. We always felt safe and really appreciated that there was always a driver waiting for us during airport transfers. The only thing we would change, if possible, would be to decrease the number of flights -... read more

Hi Sara and Sushant,
We wanted to sincerely thank you for taking the time to write this comprehensive review. We truly value your feedback as it helps us continue creating wonderful trips. I have already shared your comments with the group of guides and drivers who accompanied you during your journey, and they are delighted as well. It's fantastic to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and found the service at all the hotels to be excellent.
Also, thank you for choosing... read more
Great customised trip catering to our interests
Colombia
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Apr 29 - May 8, 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. 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... read more
An excellent family vacation was had by all!
Colombia
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Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2023

Michael from Chaska tours proposed an excellent itinerary and was attentive to our wishes and needs during the planning phase, and was very patient with our endless questions. When our arrival flight was delayed by a day, Michael rescheduled our affected tours more than once providing us peace of mind during airport chaos. When one service didn't work out as planned, Michael promptly arranged a refund. We truly enjoyed the personal and in-depth experience of all the tours and... read more

Dear Kirstin,
We are so grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us. It was truly a pleasure to assist you with planning your trip to Colombia, and we're thrilled to hear that we were able to provide you with the service you were looking for.
We're glad to hear that we were able to be accommodating with your questions during the planning phase. We understand that traveling can sometimes be unpredictable, and we're pleased to hear that we were able to reschedule your... read more
Excellent overall, guides were knowledgeable,...
Colombia
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Apr 1 - Apr 9, 2023
Excellent overall, guides were knowledgeable, professional, helpful. Suggestions for sights, tours and restaurants were excellent. We felt very safe with our guide. read more

Dear Paola,
thank you very much for taking the time to tell us about your trip to Colombia. It is a pleasure to hear that you and your family were happy throughout and enjoyed all the activities and locations!
We are already looking forward to your next visit!
Best regards,
The Chaska Tours Team
Amazing, stress-free travel
Colombia
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Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2023
We had a wonderful itinerary planned, and it was wonderful not to have to worry about anything in a a foreign place-- drivers and guides showed up as scheduled and took care of everything. Plus, it was great to have a personal touch as we learned about the culture and history. We especially liked our driver Harold in/near Cartagena and our guide Diva in Tyrona National Park and Minca. Diva had so much information to share-- about the plants and animals we saw on hikes, about the... read more

Dear Ann,
thank you for your detailed travel report. We are very happy to hear that you were able to experience your time on site stress-free and gather many beautiful impressions in the whole family. Especially it is great that you could enjoy the trip to the Tayrona National Park so much. It is a pity that the original hotel on Rosario Islands changed its management at short notice and in the high season and therefore stopped all oparative activities - nevertheless, your stay on the island... read more
Micahel was very knowledgable, patient and at...
Colombia
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Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2023
Micahel was very knowledgable, patient and attentive. Did a nice job. read more

Dear Edward,
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad to hear that we were able to give your family a nice trip through Colombia and that you were satisfied with our service. Thank you also for your feedback on the hotels and activities - this always helps us for future planning!
Hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team
Great experience with Kimkim and Chaska tours as the local team....
Colombia
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Mar 14 - Mar 24, 2023

Great experience with Kimkim and local team.
I booked a 10 day trip to Columbia in a hurry just two weeks before departure. This was my first time using KimKim and I will use them again! They connected me to a local agency in Columbia, which is exactly what I wanted. Michael and the team at Chaska put together a great tour, everything was pretty much as expected in terms of hotels, local guides, etc. They booked everything from hotels, to local guides, airport transfers, and more. My local... read more

Dear Jen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your 10-day trip and that our team at Chaska was able to provide you with a great tour that met your expectations.
It's wonderful to hear that you were impressed by Juan, your local guide in the Amazon. We are fortunate to have a team of knowledgeable and passionate guides who are dedicated to making our guests' experiences unforgettable. We are also glad to hear... read more
Easiest International Trip We've Ever Taken
Colombia
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Mar 16 - Mar 23, 2023
We usually take two international trips a year and I normally plan them by myself. However, for a trip to Colombia I saw an internet add for Kimkim which said they would take your suggested ideas for a trip and do a proposed itinerary for no charge. I sent them my thoughts, got a proposal that I thought was pretty good, added some more suggestions which they followed up with and then ultimately filled in gaps with some tours that Kimkim suggested. It was the easiest planning for an... read more

Hi Bob,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience traveling with KimKim / Chaska Tours to Colombia. We are thrilled to hear that our planning and organization exceeded your expectations and made for an unforgettable trip. We pride ourselves on ensuring every aspect of your journey is seamless, so we're delighted to hear that all the transfers, guides, flights, and accommodations we arranged worked out flawlessly. We're also glad that we could accommodate your preferences for... read more
Could not be more thrilled!
Colombia
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Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2023

Our trip was absolutely amazing and I cant imagine having coordinated everything on my own at all. Kim Kim, especially Michael were so helpful, communicative and kind throughout the entire process, I really appreciated it. Our tour guides were all great but a special shout out to Gustavo, Kevin + Miguel- they were above and beyond wonderful! The transportation everywhere was such a new experience for both of us, I felt way fancier than I actually am 🤣 and the lodging was great too, especially... read more

Hi Brett,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience traveling in Colombia. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that our team was able to support you during the whole planning process. We're so glad that Gustavo, Kevin, and Miguel were wonderful guides and that the transportation and lodging exceeded your expectations. We're honored to have been able to provide you with a unique experience that created so many wonderful memories. It's... read more