AMAZING TRIP
Colombia | Mar 5 - Mar 13, 2024

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Madeline G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

This was an absolutely amazing trip and an incredible experience! Planning our trip to Colombia seemed very overwhelming at first but kimkim and our planner Michael made the planning a breeze! Michael was super responsive and always so kind and professional and we felt like he really heard the things we wanted to experience on this trip. Everything was planned so well and we had an almost seamless experience. We will absolutely be using kimkim for future trips and highly recommend this company to anyone looking to save themselves time and stress on vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Finca Hotel del Cafe
Santa Rosa de Cabal

This was our favorite hotel of the 6 total we stayed in on our trip. This hotel was beautiful! The landscape was gorgeous, the hotel itself was super clean and so, so pretty and the entire grounds of the hotel were just stunning. Our room was spacious and very clean with comfortable beds and a lovely balcony to sit and relax. The bathroom was spacious and the room met all of our needs (family of 4) just fine. Unfortunately, we didn't stay at this hotel long enough to actually enjoy the amenities but they had several hot tubs, a sauna and some other luxury amenities. There's also a restaurant and a cafe just a short walk up the hill (we didn't enjoy the restaurant at all but the cafe was lovely) and the breakfast we were served on property was delicious and very fresh. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and Julien was so, so nice to us. It felt like he was our personal concierge and he went above and beyond with everything we asked for and even the stuff we didn't ask for.

Authenticity & Character
Warm, welcoming and full of charm.
Location
STUNNING VIEWS
Staff
Amazing staff, especially Julien.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was super clean and in great condition.
Ecohotel Piedemonte

This hotel is located amongst some absolutely beautiful scenery. The hotel itself is very pretty but seemed a little bit old. The room was a good size for a family of 4 and the bathroom was sufficient in size as well. The property is full of greenery and is really very pretty. I'm not sure what amenities this place offers because the main reason for my low rating is how unwelcomed we felt. The staff wasn't outright rude but seemed annoyed when we asked questions. We had to ask about everything though, no information was offered to us at all. "Is breakfast offered? Where? What time? Is there anything to eat here on the property besides breakfast? Can we get extra waters? What restaurant do you recommend?" So many questions and we still never got answers to all of them. For reference, we are from the US and 3 of us are white, one is Mexican but all of us speak fluent Spanish. It was a very poor experience here and we felt so unwelcome that I was excited to leave, unfortunately.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Wonderful location surrounded by beautiful plants and just so pretty.
Staff
Staff just wasn't at all welcoming, friendly or accommodating at all.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Santa Rosa Hot Springs
Santa Rosa Hot Springs
Colombia

Wonderful experience here and such breathtaking scenery.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cocora Valley & Salento
Cocora Valley & Salento
Colombia

Of all of the activities we did on our trip, this was actually my favorite. The valley and the views are simply magnificent and so different than anything I've ever seen. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Salento

Totally fun and educational experience! This was so much fun for our family and it was really, really cool to learn all about the actual orgins/care of the coffee I love so much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip
Medellín

This experience was SO MUCH FUN! First, our guides stopped us at a farm along the way where we got to feed and play with alpacas and llamas. Alpacas are one of my fav animals and this was one of the best experiences of my life because I literally got to hug the alpacas. It was great! Then we trekked up the boulder and while I was pretty intimidated by all of the stairs, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Just be sure to take breaks when you need to. Everyone else is also out of breath and out of shape - just take a break when needed.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Mar 18, 2024

Hello Madeline,
Thank you very much for your detailed report and your opinions on the hotels and activities. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic family trip and that you had a great time in our beautiful Colombia! You were able to visit many exciting destinations in a short amount of time, and planning the trip with you was a lot of fun. As soon as you plan another trip to Colombia, please let me know, and I will be happy to assist you further with your planning.
Until then, best regards from San Agustín,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team