Touring Colombia stress free!
Colombia | Mar 17 - Mar 26, 2023

Francois
Francois C.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023

Not knowing much about this vibrant country we really needed some guidance and KimKim with the assistance of Wendy really helped us. We arrived and left the country stress-free! All arrangements were exactly as per the trip plan.
Highlights:
Street Food tour in Cartagena under the guidance of Willy Gutierrez
Sends Koguiwa Hotel next to Tayrona Park
Tours in and around Bogota under the excellent guidance of Daniel Espejo
Thanks KimKim and Wendy for helping in making our visit memorable!

Activity Reviews
Magical Sunset and Dinner from a Cartagena Island
Magical Sunset and Dinner from a Cartagena Island
Cartagena

Not really a sunset cruise as we left at 7pm when it was already dark. Food not very tasty. Very friendly reception and views from the boat was nice. Gave an idea of the layout of Cartagena.

Quality of Experience
Actually leaving at sunset. Better food!
Food
Not tasty at all
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and very helpful
Transport
On-time, clean, safe
Discover the Magical City of Cartagena & Getsemaní
Discover the Magical City of Cartagena & Getsemaní
Cartagena

This tour covered the most important parts of Cartagena and is definitely worthwhile.

Quality of Experience
Covers the most important sights of Cartagena
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everybody was very friendly and helpful
Transport
Clean, safe
Street Food Tour
Street Food Tour
Cartagena

We had an excellent guide who made the experience extra special. Stopped at about 6 street vendors including a visit to an emerald shop.

Quality of Experience
Variety of street-food under excellent guidance
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and well-spoken guide
Barú & the Rosario Islands
Barú & the Rosario Islands
Colombia

Interesting excursion although not what we really expected. Being a national park, we expected serene beauty but the area is actually very build-up. There were also a lot of boats arriving from Cartagena making the beaches and snorkeling very crowded. We did go during a national holiday weekend, so maybe that made the crowds even worse?

Quality of Experience
Crowded, build-up not very pristine.
Food
Tasteless and poor presentation
Guides, Drivers and Staff
As always friendly
Transport
Clean, safe
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Colombia

This is a beautiful park with beautiful vegetation and beaches. Beware that there is only one trail that everybody takes. It was very crowded and at times we came to a complete standstill. After about an hour the crowd spread a bit. Then it was more pleasant.

Quality of Experience
I would suggest timed-entrance to alleviate the congestion.
Food
Tasty meal on the beach
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly
Transport
Clean, safe
Discover La Candelaria & The Monserrate Hill
Discover La Candelaria & The Monserrate Hill
Colombia

This tour covers the most important sights and museums of Bogota. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience
Well-timed visit to views and museums.
Food
Excellent down town restaurant with delicious local food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent, well spoken and knowledgeable guide
Transport
Clean, safe
The Salt Cathedral & Zipaquirá
The Salt Cathedral & Zipaquirá
Colombia

A very interesting visit to a unique site. Worth visiting.

Quality of Experience
Uniqueness of this site
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and well spoken.
Transport
Clean, safe
Guatavita Lake
Guatavita Lake
Bogotá

Definitely with the visit. Interesting history and beautiful nature.

Quality of Experience
Views, historical importance, nature
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, friendly
Transport
Clean, safe
Local specialist: Wendy Romero
Wendy
Wendy Romero
Local specialist in Santa Marta | Replied on Apr 06, 2023

Hi Francois,
Thank you for coming to Colombia and knowing our culture. We were happy you visit us and enjoy the country. It was a pleasure to see you at Gold Museum and have a talk.
Daniel sends you regards and we hope you come again and visit us!
Best,
Wendy