Another amazing trip to Colombia!
Colombia | Jun 25 - Jul 5, 2025

Clare
Clare T.
Menlo Park, CA | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

I just returned from an absolutely incredible 10-day trip to Colombia, and I cannot praise this travel company enough for organizing such a seamless and memorable experience. From the moment I arrived in Bogotá to my final day in Cartagena, every detail was perfectly coordinated. The guides were exceptional - particularly Jose in Bogotá, who was incredibly knowledgeable and made the walking tour of Montserrat and the Gold Museum truly fascinating, and Roberto in Cartagena, whose perfect English and animated personality made exploring the city an absolute joy. The accommodations were outstanding, especially the stunning resort in Tayrona Park with its gorgeous cabañas and that amazing lighthouse room at the Rosario Islands with breathtaking ocean views. The variety of experiences was perfect - from hiking through Tayrona's beautiful beaches to the unique river tubing adventure, the fascinating cultural immersion in Palenque, and even the unforgettable mud volcano experience. The drivers, particularly Carlos, Emerson, and Jose, were not only professional but helped me practice my Spanish and made the long drives enjoyable. Every aspect of the trip exceeded my expectations, and I'm already planning my return visit next year. This company truly knows how to create magical travel experiences in Colombia! Many thanks to Michael especially, who worked tirelessly to make this one of my best trips ever! He really went above and beyond for months with me as we went through and tweaked my itinerary and made changes and additions. He and the team were also there every step of the way when I ran into problems (my first hotel was not able to host me, and another hotel had no water for 3 days!) It is at times like these when you really appreciate Michael and the folks at Kimkim/Chaska stepping in and advocating for you. It would not have been as wonderful a trip without Michael and all his expertise with planning. 11 out of 10 stars! :)

Hotel Reviews
Hotel De La Opera
Bogotá

I love this hotel just sadly did not get to stay there because of plumbing issues.

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Senda Koguiwa
Santa Marta

Loved this hotel! So peaceful and quiet. Great staff and food, great services, amazing pool. Very clean (despite the 3 cockroaches I found!)

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GHL Hotel Armería Real
Cartagena

Despite having no water most of the week, I still loved this hotel. :) Great staff, and the first 3 nights I had a beautiful room.

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Fragata Island House

I really loved especially my lighthouse room at the Fragata house. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Activity Reviews
Santa Marta City Tour
Santa Marta City Tour
Colombia
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Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena
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Bogotá Museums Tour
Bogotá Museums Tour
Bogotá
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Monserrate Hill Tour
Monserrate Hill Tour
Bogotá
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Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Colombia
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Visit to San Basilio de Palenque
Visit to San Basilio de Palenque
Cartagena
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Tayronaka Natural Reserve
Tayronaka Natural Reserve
Colombia
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Nueva Venecia and the stilt villages of the Ciénaga Grande (On the Way to Cartagena)
Nueva Venecia and the stilt villages of the Ciénaga Grande (On the Way to Cartagena)
Colombia
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Visit the National Aviary of Colombia
Visit the National Aviary of Colombia
Colombia
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Tour to Totumo Volcano
Tour to Totumo Volcano
Cartagena

My only negative comment would be that it's swarmed with people begging to make money off of your experience. I did not need to pay someone to take my picture.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jul 12, 2025
Hi Clare,
Thank you so much for your amazing review – I truly loved reading it!
It means a lot that you decided to travel with us again, and I’m so happy to hear that your second trip to Colombia was just as incredible as the first.
And yes – unexpected issues can always happen, but I’m really glad we could be there for you and make sure everything continued smoothly.
Working with you to craft the itinerary was a true pleasure, and I’m already looking forward to the next round of planning...
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Hi Clare,
Thank you so much for your amazing review – I truly loved reading it!
It means a lot that you decided to travel with us again, and I’m so happy to hear that your second trip to Colombia was just as incredible as the first.
And yes – unexpected issues can always happen, but I’m really glad we could be there for you and make sure everything continued smoothly.
Working with you to craft the itinerary was a true pleasure, and I’m already looking forward to the next round of planning together. Colombia will be waiting for you with open arms!

Un abrazo desde San Agustín,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team