Colombia Travel Agents

We arranged our family trip with Kim Kim, Michael was our local specialist. I was really happy throughout the planning process .. he was cooperative and always available. He adjusted the trip details multiple times to accommodate our needs and requests. Also during the trip itself, he was available all the time with prompt responses to our questions.

Our experience during the travel was very smooth, our drivers were always on time and our guides were good. We visited Bogota, Medellin,... read more

We arranged our family trip with Kim Kim, Michael was our local specialist. I was really happy throughout the planning process .. he was cooperative and always available. He adjusted the trip details multiple times to accommodate our needs and requests. Also during the trip itself, he was available all the time with prompt responses to our questions.

Our experience during the travel was very smooth, our drivers were always on time and our guides were good. We visited Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena and all these cities were an experience with a different vibe. Our guide in Cartagena (Carolina) was great and we enjoyed spending time with her. She was very knowledgeable, fun and recommended nice places for dinner and helped us book them.

Our family trip turned to be a great and enjoyable experience and most important hassle free.

Hotel Review

Arsenal Hotel

We loved this hotel .. location was great and close to the most important attractions in the city. Safe neighborhood. The hotel is very clean and modern. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

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Activity Review

Coconut Workshop

Cartagena

This workshop was a highlight of our trip. Spending time with local women and learning from them was a very nice experience. They were very friendly and we loved the items we made with them. I recommend this workshop for any traveler who wants to spend time with locals and enjoy their company and learn from them.

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Overall the trip has left remarkable memories for me . Kim Kim did a good job being a small company . As promised all was taken care . Car, private guides all along Bogotá Medellín and Cartagena. The guides were good with understandable English skills . The best of all was Sandy in Cartagena. . The people were all good and friendly and the coconut workshop with the ladies there to teach us accessory making with coconut were really nice and interactive . The place I enjoyed most was comuna13... read more

Overall the trip has left remarkable memories for me . Kim Kim did a good job being a small company . As promised all was taken care . Car, private guides all along Bogotá Medellín and Cartagena. The guides were good with understandable English skills . The best of all was Sandy in Cartagena. . The people were all good and friendly and the coconut workshop with the ladies there to teach us accessory making with coconut were really nice and interactive . The place I enjoyed most was comuna13 and Penol Guatapé in Medellín.

I can't express our appreciation for all of the hard-work, dedication and effort that Margoth put in to planning our 16 day trip to Colombia. We had finalized our trip pre-COVID and then of course everything changed. Margoth remained in contact with us over the next 2+ years and worked so hard to get our trip rebooked and have our respective credits applied to our new trip. We visited Guatape, Medillin, Bogota and Cartagena and all of our hotels / experiences were handled seamlessly. Any... read more

I can't express our appreciation for all of the hard-work, dedication and effort that Margoth put in to planning our 16 day trip to Colombia. We had finalized our trip pre-COVID and then of course everything changed. Margoth remained in contact with us over the next 2+ years and worked so hard to get our trip rebooked and have our respective credits applied to our new trip. We visited Guatape, Medillin, Bogota and Cartagena and all of our hotels / experiences were handled seamlessly. Any time we needed to make a change (even if last minute) Margoth and her team did their best to accommodate -- going above and beyond. If you are considering visiting this wonderful country, it is a must to connect with Margoth and the KimKim team as you will have an experience that you will remember.

From our initial conversations several months ago to our return to the U.S. from Colombia a few days ago, Felipe and his team "escorted" us through their beautiful country, always in touch with us to make sure our experiences were memorable. We enjoyed all of our knowledgable and engaging guides, especially Tomás Vargas in Bogotá and Juan Carlos Vandergast in Medellin, both with whom we spent considerable time. We also enjoyed Isaac in Cartagena, with his enthusiasm and command of his... read more

From our initial conversations several months ago to our return to the U.S. from Colombia a few days ago, Felipe and his team "escorted" us through their beautiful country, always in touch with us to make sure our experiences were memorable. We enjoyed all of our knowledgable and engaging guides, especially Tomás Vargas in Bogotá and Juan Carlos Vandergast in Medellin, both with whom we spent considerable time. We also enjoyed Isaac in Cartagena, with his enthusiasm and command of his city's history, though we only spent a morning with him, because of some confusion on our end.

What an unfair question when asked about favorite experiences! Through KimKim, Aracanto provided us with a myriad of exciting opportunities. How about Monserrate, Candelaria, Villa de Leyva, Kronosaurus, Raquira, Medellin's Commune 13, Fernando Botero, Guatapé, El Piñol, Rosario Islands, walled old city Cartagena, Gethsemane, the cooking class with Gilles Dupont? They all tumble around inside our heads as memorable events of the trip. And I can't forget the friendliness of the welcoming Colombian people we met everywhere.

Two thumbs up to everyone involved and hands down for an incredible twelve days discovering another favorite country.

Thank you, KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Quadrifolio

Cartagena de Indias

Stunning architectural beauty, welcoming and helpful staff

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Outstanding renovation, seemed true to the original design, elegant, sophisticated

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Patio del Mundo

Medellín

Very nice boutique hotel, jungle-like setting, very helpful staff, challenge to carry heavy luggage up steps.

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Coralina Island

Isla del Rosario

Idyllic setting, enjoyed the desert island feel, outdoor dining, private chaises, access to water, good food. very friendly staff.

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Hotel Casa Terra

Villa de Leyva

Like all Spanish-influenced houses, it's all behind the walls. Lovely grounds, huge room with living room, convenient to the squares and restaurants, delicious breakfast, very attentive staff. Rick was having physical difficulty with his back, and the owner arranged for a massage for him. The experience immediately improved his condition.

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Hotel Casa Medina Four Seasons

Bogotá, Cundinamarca

Terrific, upscale feel to begin our time in Colombia. Spacious room, delicious breakfasts, very helpful desk staff to guide us to restaurants. Lovely dining room.

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Close to restaurants, far from sites.

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Activity Reviews

Dinner Reservation at Harry Sasson

Bogotá

Fabulous first dinner in Colombia. Loved the "room." Sophisticated. Food was tops.

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City Tour of Bogotá with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill

Bogotá

Knowledgable Tomás enriched the day's experiences. The market, riding to the top of Monserrate for the city view, touring Candelaria--great introduction to the trip.

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Dinner Reservation at Tierra Cocina de Entorno

Bogotá

We waited 90 minutes to get our food. Language barrier and non-attentive wait staff made for a poor evening. However, we loved the vibe of the place.

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Dinner Reservation at Mercado Municipal

Villa de Leyva

Fun waiter frying to learn English while I practiced Spanish, charming courtyard setting. Tasty barbecue.

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Half Day Villa de Leyva Tour

Villa de Leyva

Charming Spanish village. Villa de Leyva itself is the attraction. The long drive to VdL from Bogotá is marked by a beautiful landscape I never tired of watching. What a discovery of the fossil of Kronosaurus at the Fossil Museum! I tried to wrap my head around the fact that this area was under sea water at one time. We really like the stop of Raquira on the return, a colorful arts and crafts town. Too bad they wouldn't ship purchases.

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Welcome to Colombia!

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Dinner Reservation at OCI.Mde

Medellín

Great vibe. Friendly staff. Good food.

Guatape and El Peñol

Colombia

What a day of exciting discovery. Everything was eye-opening. Juan Carlos was absolutely one of the best guides we've experienced. Guatapé's journey to becoming an artistic jewel, the sad story about the flooding of the original town of Piñol to make the lake for producing hydroelectric power, the boat ride and Juan Carlos' clever reveal of Pablo Escobar's dilapidated mansion amidst the stunning hillside houses. No, we didn't climb El Piñol, though I really wanted to. I was sure I could climb to the top, but I was concerned that my left knee would not have allowed me to descend!

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Dinner Reservation at El Cielo - Please confirm on your side

Colombia

El Cielo couldn't confirm a reservation.

City Tour of Medellín (Comuna 13)

Medellín

Comuna 13 is a living miracle. My body felt jazzed during the entire experience, and with the salsa and other beats filling the air, I could barely stay still. Sunday's crowd was thick, yet again, a friendly vibe. Exciting. Then there is Botero Plaza, with his 24 sculptural voluminous pieces thrilling us.

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Arrival to the Islands

Rosario Islands

Long drive from Cartagena airport to Barú to get in the Hotel's boat. We appreciated the special arrangements.

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Day at the Islands at Coralina Island

Rosario Islands

Paradise.

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Rosario Islands

Well, if nothing, it was exciting. Full boat of 40 people with luggage. Not balanced well, so this of us on the starboard side literally got soaked through all our clothing. Kind of funny, and uncomfortable. They rearranged luggage and then it was okay. But the adventure was not over. Apparently high winds made the Caribbean approach to Cartagena too dangerous, so our boat, along with several others, entered a very shallow river delta where our propellers were hitting mud. Other boats sped passed us, causing our boat to rock violently. Finally the boatman and first mate raised the engine (?) and we were on our way. Two your ride. It was an unanticipated adventure.

City Tour of Cartagena (Half Day)

Cartagena

We liked Isaac's introduction to Cartagena. For us, it was an incredibly hot and humid day, and waking up the massive fort near noon was exhausting. So we cut the schedule short and returned to the hotel.

Dinner Reservation at La Mulata

Cartagena

Fun place. Good food. Casual, local feel. Met two couples separately that made it more enjoyable. One man invited us to his cafe the next day for more conversation.

Private Cooking Class and Lunch

Cartagena

An excellent activity that we enjoyed thoroughly. French-born Gilles Duport is a wonderful and charming chef, fluent in French, Spanish, but not English. We had a wonderful time with our little bits of both European languages and his armchair English.

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Dinner Reservation at Alma

Cartagena

Despite its beautiful decor and lovely room, the food was not what we expected. The wait staff was inconsistent, and we felt a bit fooled by the wine selection process in an attempt to have us buy a very expensive bottle of wine.

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Depart Colombia

Colombia

Airport is convenient to downtown. Isaac was the only guide who did not go into the airport with us to help us get situated. Maybe it was because this was an international flight, whereas Tomás and Juan Carlos were able to help us with domestic flights.

I did book this trip online with KIMKIM for 13 nights starting from Bogata. Bogata (2N), Villa De Levya(1N), Cali(3N), Medellin(2N), Cartagena(3N) and Santa Marta (2N).
Margarita Moreno from "The Colombian Trip " planned the trip for me and she was my contact for any issues during the trip as well. It was an amazing 13 nights in Colombia and the guides were awesome.
Margarita was awesome, very helpful and she always cheked with us to make sure that everything was ok with our trip. We felt... read more

I did book this trip online with KIMKIM for 13 nights starting from Bogata. Bogata (2N), Villa De Levya(1N), Cali(3N), Medellin(2N), Cartagena(3N) and Santa Marta (2N).
Margarita Moreno from "The Colombian Trip " planned the trip for me and she was my contact for any issues during the trip as well. It was an amazing 13 nights in Colombia and the guides were awesome.
Margarita was awesome, very helpful and she always cheked with us to make sure that everything was ok with our trip. We felt that cities in Colombia are much safer than lot of cities around the world. We really impressed with the public bath rooms in majority of the places and Clean restaurants everywhere.
I learned a lot about Colombia from all the guides and also had some very unique experiences with the activities during the trip.
Brujita ride and Tube floating in San Cipriano, El Penon de Guatape climb on a day trip from Medellin, boatride from Cartagena to Isabela in Rosario Islands, Fruit tastings in Bogota and Cali, visiting Salt Cathedral in Bogota, visiting historic Camuna 13 in medellin, hiking in the Tayrona Nationa park are some of the highlights.
Kudos to all the guides (Nataly, Claudia, Sol, Juan, Isaac and David) for their patience and help during the Activities and helping us at the airport during checkins.
I would highly recommend "The Columbian Trip" and Margarita for help with your future Colombian travel plans.

Activity Reviews

Discover La Candelaria & The Monserrate Hill

Colombia

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Nataly was awesome

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Transfer from Bogota to Villa de Leyva -> Stop in Raquirá

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The Salt Cathedral & Zipaquirá

Colombia

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San Cipriano: a town with a bit of jungle!

Colombia

Very unique experience and do not miss this activity

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Comuna 13 Colors and local Food

Medellín

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Colorful Colombia: Flowers, Nature & Villages: Silletas, Guatapé & El Peñol

Medellín

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Enjoy the Beaches and Coral Reefs of the Rosario Islands (Shared Boat)

Cartagena

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Hiking in the Tayrona National Park

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