Michael planned a great trip for us. It was p...
Colombia
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Aug 8 - Aug 19, 2025
Michael planned a great trip for us. It was pretty complicated, with intra-country flights, and a lot of driving. All the guides were prompt, kind, and informative (and English-speaking, which we needed). In Bogota, Michael arranged a dinner with a private chef, with a host who was very friendly and so knowledgeable about native foods and sustainability. In Pereira, we had an amazing trip/hike to the Cocura Valley and the Santa Rosa hot springs. Our guide in Guatape was flexible when we asked to re-arrange the tour a bit, and then actually climbed all 750 steps with us so she could take our picture and make sure we were all comfortable. And in Tayrona, our guide took us to some amazing local restaurants and guided us on a great hike. He also got up early and arranged our park entrance in advance so we could save time and not wait in line. And finally, in Cartagena, our guide took us to some great street food places (including a top-notch ceviche stand). We also learned about George Washington's older half-brother's role in Cartagena -- which was fascinating. Overall, we highly recommend working with Chaska.
Activity Reviews
Level of knowledge of the host and quality of the food.
The guide was great and knowledgeable
We asked for this and weren't disappointed. If you like to play cornhole, this is the sport for you!
It was nice that the guide watched our bags while we soaked and hiked.
Valle Del Cocora was outsanding - probably only needed to see one town since we weren't into shopping, but if you like shopping, doing both would be good.
We loved our lunch before the tubing. Our guide was excellent, and the local tubing person helped keep us on track.
The guide took time to get our wristbands for entry in advance, which gave us more time to hike. He took us on a good trail, and spotted some wildlife that we would have missed.
What's great about this trip is the history and current situation in this area. It's a great cultural experience, especially with the guide we had, who was thoughtful and informative.
Our guide was very knowledgeable on history, and took us to some great local stands.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure helping you plan this adventure through Colombia, and I’m so glad to hear that everything came together smoothly.
I especially enjoyed arranging those little special touches, like the private dinner in Bogotá and making sure your experiences like Tejo were memorable.
Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us at Chaska. Colombia has so many layers of history, culture, and natural beauty, and I’m... Read more