Amazing Experience in Colombia
Colombia | Jul 12 - Jul 15, 2025

Sierra
Sierra S.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

I recently returned from a trip to Colombia organized by Michael, and I truly cannot find the words to encapsulate how wonderful the experience was and how grateful I am to the kimkim team and all of the guides they coordinated with to make this trip so meaningful and memorable. They were able to get my friend and I connected with staff from Tayrona Birding for a tour of Tayrona National Park, and each of the staff we interacted with were kind, professional, knowledgable, and warm. The lodging at the Senda Koguiwa hotel in Santa Marta was also so wonderful. The food was phenomenal, the grounds were beautiful, and the staff was so kind. I truly hope this review helps encourage anyone who is on the fence about booking with kimkim to move forward with it. I am already looking forward to booking future experiences with kimkim!

Hotel Review
Senda Koguiwa
Santa Marta

Friendly staff, delicious food, beautiful grounds, and comfortable rooms that kept us cool and safe.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Conveniently close to Tayrona National Park.
Staff
The staff were so kind and helpful, and they seemed to genuinely care about making the experience special.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was clean and kept at a comfortable temperature.
Activity Review
Hike Tayrona National Park
Hike Tayrona National Park
Colombia

The park itself is gorgeous with lots of breathtaking views and diverse wildlife housed within, but the thing that made it even more wonderful was the hiking guide and the experience he created based on his own knowledge of the park.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable, on-time, and felt safe the entirety of the nearly 3-hour long transfer from Barranquilla to Santa Marta.
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jul 22, 2025
Hi Sierra,
Wow — thank you so much for this amazing feedback! I’m really happy to hear that your trip to Colombia was such a special and memorable experience.
It’s great to know that everything went smoothly. Sounds like you had a great mix of nature, comfort, and warm hospitality, which is exactly what we hope for our travelers. I’m especially glad the guides, hotel and staff made such a positive impression!
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We’d love... Read more

Hi Sierra,
Wow — thank you so much for this amazing feedback! I’m really happy to hear that your trip to Colombia was such a special and memorable experience.
It’s great to know that everything went smoothly. Sounds like you had a great mix of nature, comfort, and warm hospitality, which is exactly what we hope for our travelers. I’m especially glad the guides, hotel and staff made such a positive impression!

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We’d love to help plan your next Colombia adventure whenever you're ready!

All the best,
Michael & The Chaska Tours Team