Highlights of Colombia
Colombia
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Jul 2 - Jul 11, 2026
This is the first time we used Kim Kim and would use them again. Jose Luis, Anderson and Eddie were the best tour guides in all of Colombia. The drivers were also great, arriving on time and staying close by so after our tours we would be ready for our next adventure. In Bogota we saw the Boltero museum, Gold Museum , Salt Cathedral and the City Center , all were interesting and would recommend when visiting Bogota. While traveling through Medellin we saw Communa 13, Flower Tour, Coffee Tour and the Lake Overlook/rock hike, it was great. Each experience was vastly different from the others and we all enjoyed of Medellin. We ended our trip in Cartagena with a food tour which was delicious. We went to the beach sunset drumming ritual which we all chose as one of our favorite experiences . Our last morning we did the city tour including the castle which was a great way to end our trip. I appreciated all the hotels chosen for us, they were clean, safe and had breakfast included in our stay. There were a couple of times I had to communicate with the trip organizers via WhatsApp and they were quick to respond. We needed two in country flights arranged for us and the boarding passes were sent to us and it was well organized. Michael and his team were attentive to all details which was appreciated. I could not have planned a trip like this on my own, their expertise was invaluable.
Hotel Reviews
A few things you need to know before heading to the island. 1. If you are staying there you arrive at 9 in the morning and can’t get into your room until 3. 2. They cut off power for 2-3 hours every day in the afternoon. 3. They have a big menu but quite a few items are not available. 4. The trip back in the afternoon was rough seas and many people on our boat were vomiting. 5. DO NOT spend the money on the snorkel trip, some fish, dead coral, very underwhelming . Snorkel around the island, we saw some cool stuff though the coral was not good. 6. There is no AC so if you need a break from the heat just know this ahead of time. As an aside my husband and I both had some GI upset that sidelined us for 12 hours. Our group would have chosen and extra day in Cartagena rather than this excursion. I will say the people/employees of the island were nice and attentive to their guests. The area was clean as could be as there are limitations to cleaning on a small island.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to me and the entire team. I was especially happy to read that you enjoyed the different regions of Colombia and that each destination offered such unique experiences. Your kind words about our guides and drivers, and the organization of the trip will certainly be shared with everyone involved. They will be delighted to know they helped make your journey so memorable. I was... Read more