Phenomenal Trip!
Colombia | Oct 2 - Oct 13, 2025

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Shauna R.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Our entire trip was absolutely amazing and so much more than we expected. Michael and his team were with us every step of the way from start to finish, and provided a diverse itinerary that somehow met the needs of our entire family including 2 young children. We were very impressed at their communication throughout the trip as well as the experiences they provided. All of the hotels were perfect too.

We were so grateful our trip included guides and drivers because we learned so much more about the country and its people because of them and never needed to worry about getting a cab anywhere. They made the trip so much easier and more fun than it would have been if we did it all ourselves. A few highlights were playing Tejo with Mari Luz in Bogota, drinking coffee with Carlos in Salento, our coffee farm tour, walking the streets of cartegena and drumming at sunset with Roberto.

Too many amazing experiences to name. We hope to come back to Colombia again and will definitely use KimKim to provide our next trip.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Muisca
Bogotá

Great hotel in a quiet area. Perfect for walking down to the Candeleria neighborhoods. The chefs were amazing and the front desk staff were always very helpful and patient. You’ll definitely want to bring ear plugs because the walls are thin, but we’re always prepared for that so it wasn’t a problem.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Armería Real
Cartagena

The location was perfect because it was walking distance to everything we needed for food and shopping. The rooftop pool and restaurant worker perfect for our family. The staff was very kind, helpful, and service was great. We want to come back.

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

Very nice hotel off the beaten path. It was a nice place to rest between cities with great views from the restaurant area.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel part was fantastic, but the American music from the 80’s in the restaurant view area made it feel a little corporate. Luckily the restaurant area is a 5 minute walk up the hill from the hotel.
Location
Staff
They were very helpful and set up the jacuzzi so we could use it one evening.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ecohotel Piedemonte

Very peaceful and relaxing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Juliana was very helpful and went above and beyond to get our laundry service done earlier in the morning so we could have them for our 8:30am excursion. The chefs also cook to order.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Fruits of Colombia at a Local Market
Fruits of Colombia at a Local Market
Bogotá

It was perfect and we learned so much. Only tip would be to provide a handout with the fruit on it because we couldn’t remember any of the names.

Quality of Experience
Leaning how to cut and eat the fruit and learning about the impact of fruit in Colombia were the highlights.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Colombian History with Street Art
Colombian History with Street Art
Bogotá
Bogotá Museums Tour
Bogotá Museums Tour
Bogotá
Tejo Game in Bogotá
Tejo Game in Bogotá
Bogotá

Very fun. Family favorite.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walking Tour & Street Food
Walking Tour & Street Food
Cartagena

Absolutely amazing behind the scenes tour of Cartegena with Roberto.

Quality of Experience
Our guide Roberto.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour to Nemocón's Salt Mine
Tour to Nemocón's Salt Mine
Bogotá
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires
Salento

We loved seeing the process from start to finish.

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

Beautiful location.

Quality of Experience
Nothing. It was just really crowded because the local families were on vacation.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We learned so much in our drive from Salento to the hot springs. The guide was great. It was also really nice to have someone to watch our stuff.
Transport
Cocora Valley & Salento
Cocora Valley & Salento
Colombia

Absolutely beautiful place. It was more than we were expecting.

Quality of Experience
Our guide was so passionate and went above learned a lot.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Willy Jeep was fun.
Rosario Island Beach Day (Coralina Island)
Rosario Island Beach Day (Coralina Island)
Colombia

Very relaxing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Cartagena
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Sunset Drum & Dance Safari at the Beach of La Boquilla
Colombia

It was an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience
Realizing that this was a music school and watching the sun set during a song. It was all very interactive and engaging.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Oct 14, 2025
Dear Shauna,
Wow – what an absolutely wonderful review! 🌟
I’m truly delighted to read that you and your family had such an unforgettable trip through Colombia, and that the itinerary worked so well for everyone — including the two young travelers. It means a lot to me to know that you enjoyed the diversity of experiences.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our guides, drivers, and local partners – they put so much heart into what they do, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with...
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Dear Shauna,
Wow – what an absolutely wonderful review! 🌟
I’m truly delighted to read that you and your family had such an unforgettable trip through Colombia, and that the itinerary worked so well for everyone — including the two young travelers. It means a lot to me to know that you enjoyed the diversity of experiences.
Thank you as well for your kind words about our guides, drivers, and local partners – they put so much heart into what they do, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with them.
I also really appreciate your thoughtful feedback on the hotels and activities. Insights like yours help us continue improving and tailoring each trip to our travelers’ needs.
It makes me so happy to know that Colombia has found a special place in your hearts. There’s still so much more to explore, and we’d love to welcome you back one day for another adventure.
Warm regards from San Agustín,
Michael & the Chaska Tours Team