4.6/5 Excellent
Excellent
80
Great
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Average
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Disappointing
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Colombia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
The trip was extremely well organised, well paced and varied. I felt that it was great value for money and gave me a great introduction to Colombia and its culture ...
Our tour leader Ana was excellent in every way and Colombia is a great country to spend time in
The trip bettered my expectations. The accommodation...
We did the Best of Colombia in 11 days which is not listed here. It definitely was the best tour of Colombia! We normally travel independently, but given the size of...
Julia Stewart
Aug 2024
My husband and I have just returned from the most amazing holiday to Colombia. The tour is called 'Contrasts of Colombia' and that sums it up perfectly. From the And...
Sarah
Aug 2024
Colombia was a joy, so different to what most people think. A resilient, forward looking, welcoming country. This is a very well thought through trip for the first...
Michael
May 2024
Good itinerary covering a mix of cities, history, culture and country/ scenery. Quite a lot of flying but that is the only way to travel long distances in Colombia. ...
Jacqueline
May 2024
Amazing trip . The explore leader was amazing, Elsie . Elsie was amazing nothing to much trouble The places we visited , the accommodation, the local guides. Col...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
The leader was very well organized and we learned a lot about Colombia. It was interesting to see the different areas of the country and see how people in those plac...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
One of the best trips ever. Leader Jhon was fantastic and local guides were great. Go to Colombia now - it’s a gem filled with culture, art, music, good food, amaz...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Explore always delivers!! Excellent trip in every way.
Tracey
Jan 2024
Fantastic trip leader who helped the group see more than just the highlights of Colombia. Fantastic, fascinating country to visit, see it before it gets overrun wi...
Editor’s Take
Most Colombia trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: tour guides, economic value of the tours, travel accommodations and sleeping arrangements.
Remember, just because you see a 1-star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviewers of Colombia tours sometimes do not take into account how large the country is. This is why many Colombia tour itineraries focus on activities in specific cities and regions as opposed to traveling across the country. Therefore, travel time between locations is an important aspect consider when choosing your trip.
Similarly, frequent travel between locations in Colombia may be exhausting for those who are not used to it or are not accustomed to the altitude or time change. This may have been a factor in negative reviews for Colombia tours, yet do not reflect the performances of the companies themselves.
Most issues with Colombia tours also came from the loose nature of certain tour itineraries. Coupled with a lack of structure, travelers in Colombia felt that the freedom to explore cities was difficult to use to its fullest potential without intimate knowledge of the country which a tour guide is meant to provide. Similarly, the negative responses to travel in Colombia referred to the inexperience of certain, younger tour guides. While they were all described as friendly, some Colombian tour participants felt that their tours through cities and museums would have benefited from a more seasoned guide.
Travelers to Colombia who gave a lower reviews also mentioned that the sleeping arrangements and accommodations negatively impacted their ability to feel satisfied during their tours. Some felt that the hotels were not held to the standard they expected and others referred to personal experiences of sleeping in hammocks.
While adventurous to some, sleeping in a hammock may not be the choice for all travelers in Colombia who require more support at night. Although Colombia is a developed country, hotels and other places to lodge may differ on their meanings of “premium” and “value” sleeping accommodations. On the flip side, Colombia tour companies were consistently applauded for their reliability in providing wheelchairs or motorized scooters to travelers who needed them during active tours.
The overwhelmingly positive reviews of tours in Colombia gravitate around the architectural beauty of the country, coupled with authentic food experiences in coffee fields, rainforests and restaurants. Reviewers of Colombia tours for both 50+ travelers and those of younger generations were quick to highlight the “natural” aspects of their tours through Colombian cities.
Tours that included jungles treks to see the vast biodiversity amongst ruins or the cultural openness found in Colombian cities and their inhabitants were heavily praised. This successful integration of nature into Colombia tours added to their authenticity for travelers, who felt a more personal connection to the sites they visited and tour guides, shop owners, and other locals whom they encountered.
Cycling tours were specially mentioned, as this method of travel seems to be the easiest through Colombian cities and the most scenic way to experience outdoor tours. Colombia bike tours were also the ones that reviewers said were the most structured when compared to city tours that included free-days for travelers to explore the museums and other attractions on their own.
With regards to this freedom, it's important to remember that the majority of museums and some stores are closed on Mondays. While this allows for time to discover other less apparent parts of Colombia, it is an important fact when planning a city tour that includes free time which falls on a Monday.
Overall, travelers to Colombia stated a shift for the better in their view of the country, as exposure to the local traditions and history of the country gave them a more personal and positive perspective.
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