Our 14 day trip to Colombia was fantastic!Mi...
Colombia
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Feb 7 - Feb 21, 2024
Our 14 day trip to Colombia was fantastic!
Michael helped us plan an awesome itinerary that was filled with adventure. Our local guides were so much fun to meet. Maylin in Bogotá was so kind and knowledgeable. We really did a lot in one day. Bogotá far exceeded my expectations! While in the Amazon, Yair showed us true adventures including monkeys, sloths, dolphins and even an anaconda!! Salento and the Cocora Valley was truly beautiful. Carlos knew a lot about the flora and fauna and was considerate in bringing me walking sticks! Tayrona National Park is really cool ( actually hot and humid!!), with monkeys, blue tailed lizards and toads. You can hear the howler monkeys as you trek through the jungle ...all pointed out by our kind and helpful guide, José. A refreshing swim in the Caribbean and then a beachside lunch is a wonderful way to cool off before the hike back. Jaime was our delightful guide around the Victoria Coffee farm and waterfalls. We also had a really good lunch with her.
Our driver for several occasions was Juan Carlos. He took us from the airport in Santa Marta to Tayrona to Minca and all around that area and then on a 4+ hour drive to Cartagena! He stopped for photos and brought us bottles of cold water! He drove very safe and we felt very secure on the very curvy mountain roads of Minca.
While seeing Cartagena, Evelyn, with her fun and spirited personality, took us around showing us history and where to find the best shopping and restaurants.
Our hotels were really nice. The drivers were on time and EVERYTHING went according to schedule. We could not have planned such a fantastic vacation on our own. We felt like VIPS and realized our private tours seemed to far surpass any of the others we saw or heard about. No regrets. A trip of a lifetime for sure! Thank you once again, Michael Gold!!
Hotel Reviews
Really unique. So old and interesting. Breakfast was good. Slightly noisy for sleep due to the way the hotel was set up. Still, we enjoyed it
Clean, modern feel. Pools looked tempting, but we didn't have a chance to use them. Restaurant staff was fun and friendly.
Really rustic, but what would you expect in the Amazon?!
Clean, delightful breakfasts
Absolutely beautiful! Awesome balcony! Awesome lobby and grounds, and pool. This was the highlight hotel of our trip. The little monkeys at breakfast were a fun surprise as well as walking along the river. Also swam in the pool, had cocktails and massages. Great!!
The grounds her were beautiful. Our actual rooms were OK.
Mixed feelings here. Hotel has great potential with current downfalls such as poor breakfast choices and service. Room was small with 2 double beds. Did not look like the photo.
Activity Reviews
Awesome, learned SO much from Maylin. She did a super job.
Our guide added specialists to each area, for example to the monkey/ primate trek; to the Sloth trek in Peru.
I was glad I requested the hiking poles for this trek. It was so beautiful!
Very interesting, beautiful countryside. My favorite views of Colombia!
Seeing the animals was awesome
Loved spending time with Jaime. She is a real gem!
Fun time checking out the historical and current stats of the city.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure planning and sharing in your Colombian adventure.
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the diverse experiences and I'm glad you found the Amazon and Tayrona National Park to be a wonderful experience with the company of the wildlife.
Your kind words about feeling like VIPs and the seamless execution of the itinerary are the best compliments for us. It was our pleasure to ensure... Read more