Reviews
First-hand impressions from tours, excursions and travel planning in Colombia.
I really loved how varied the program was. It felt like I’d visited several countries. I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure and off-the-beaten-path routes.
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Alexander
I really loved how varied the program was. It felt like I’d visited several countries. I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure and off-the-beaten-path routes.
I enjoyed everything. Irina took us to interesting places, told us about the city, the country and the culture, and shared fascinating stories from her own experience. We had a great time and a lovely conversation. Thank you!
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Alexander
I enjoyed everything. Irina took us to interesting places, told us about the city, the country and the culture, and shared fascinating stories from her own experience. We had a great time and a lovely conversation. Thank you!
Thank you so much for an amazing experience exploring the region! Without you I’d have just wandered around the neighborhood and never found out about the beautiful and interesting places outside the city. (Yes, folks, this isn’t only about the city tour.) A captivating storyteller who knows the area and the country. I recommend her with all my heart.
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Alexander
Thank you so much for an amazing experience exploring the region! Without you I’d have just wandered around the neighborhood and never found out about the beautiful and interesting places outside the city. (Yes, folks, this isn’t only about the city tour.) A captivating storyteller who knows the area and the country. I recommend her with all my heart.
I probably wouldn’t have gone to Comuna 13 on my own, but the tour with Irina was worth it! It was informative, and the place itself turned out to be not that scary after all. Irina knows the city really well. With her you can explore Medellin’s sights with confidence and in safety.
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Anton
I probably wouldn’t have gone to Comuna 13 on my own, but the tour with Irina was worth it! It was informative, and the place itself turned out to be not that scary after all. Irina knows the city really well. With her you can explore Medellin’s sights with confidence and in safety.
Irina is an incredible woman! She brings the history of Medellin and Colombia to life and shows you the main sights in a fascinating way, with humor and positivity!
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Dina
Irina is an incredible woman! She brings the history of Medellin and Colombia to life and shows you the main sights in a fascinating way, with humor and positivity!
I’m thrilled!! Medellin amazed me with its infrastructure and history 😻
A huge thank-you to Irina for her attentive and friendly approach to the tour. My nerves were gone within minutes. All my wishes during the walk were taken into account 😍
I got clear answers to the questions I was curious about, and they shaped how I see Colombia.
If you’re going to Medellin, you ABSOLUTELY have to take a tour with Irina. You won’t regret it
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Evgeniya
I’m thrilled!! Medellin amazed me with its infrastructure and history 😻
A huge thank-you to Irina for her attentive and friendly approach to the tour. My nerves were gone within minutes. All my wishes during the walk were taken into account 😍
I got clear answers to the questions I was curious about, and they shaped how I see Colombia.
If you’re going to Medellin, you ABSOLUTELY have to take a tour with Irina. You won’t regret it
We did a Medellin city tour with Irina and loved everything. In a short time we saw all the main spots and the most interesting places in the city. Irina is deeply immersed in Colombian culture and life. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be this interesting. It was really great! I’d love to come back 🙂 Thank you for such an interesting day!
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Maxim
We did a Medellin city tour with Irina and loved everything. In a short time we saw all the main spots and the most interesting places in the city. Irina is deeply immersed in Colombian culture and life. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be this interesting. It was really great! I’d love to come back 🙂 Thank you for such an interesting day!
I really enjoyed the tour! It covers the city’s main sights. Irina told us about the history of Colombia and Medellin in an engaging way, and we talked about the culture, the local people and life in Colombia. We tried a bit of local street food.I also got great recommendations on what else to see, where to go and what to try.Highly recommend!
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Maxim
I really enjoyed the tour! It covers the city’s main sights. Irina told us about the history of Colombia and Medellin in an engaging way, and we talked about the culture, the local people and life in Colombia. We tried a bit of local street food.I also got great recommendations on what else to see, where to go and what to try.Highly recommend!
Over the years of traveling I’ve had more than a hundred guides, and only three have truly stayed with me. Irina is one of them.
So much of how you experience a country depends on who hosts you. You can show people beautiful places, share facts and lead them along a route. Or you can make the country come alive so that you start to feel it.
On the very first day Irina said: “I want you to fall in love with Colombia the way I have.” And over ten days, she really made that happen.
She wasn’t just a guide. She was part of the group: engaged, attentive and active. At the same time she stayed in charge, keeping the timing, the structure of the whole tour and the mood of the group on track. That’s a very rare combination: being one of us while quietly running the show.
There was sincerity in her work. When she spoke, it wasn’t a memorized script but her personal feeling for the country, its people and its history. Thanks to that, Colombia opened up to us far more deeply than just a set of beautiful places.
Ira, thank you so much for the itinerary, for being so involved, and for helping us see the country not through the usual stereotypes but through love ❤️!
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Maxim
Over the years of traveling I’ve had more than a hundred guides, and only three have truly stayed with me. Irina is one of them.
So much of how you experience a country depends on who hosts you. You can show people beautiful places, share facts and lead them along a route. Or you can make the country come alive so that you start to feel it.
On the very first day Irina said: “I want you to fall in love with Colombia the way I have.” And over ten days, she really made that happen.
She wasn’t just a guide. She was part of the group: engaged, attentive and active. At the same time she stayed in charge, keeping the timing, the structure of the whole tour and the mood of the group on track. That’s a very rare combination: being one of us while quietly running the show.
There was sincerity in her work. When she spoke, it wasn’t a memorized script but her personal feeling for the country, its people and its history. Thanks to that, Colombia opened up to us far more deeply than just a set of beautiful places.
Ira, thank you so much for the itinerary, for being so involved, and for helping us see the country not through the usual stereotypes but through love ❤️!
We spent two days in Medellin and booked a 5-hour tour with Irina, with a car and driver. Everything ran smoothly and we liked it. We saw everything there was to see, though Medellin itself is a bit dull for tourism. Next time we need to travel around Colombia. The nature is beautiful and unique.
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Pavel
We spent two days in Medellin and booked a 5-hour tour with Irina, with a car and driver. Everything ran smoothly and we liked it. We saw everything there was to see, though Medellin itself is a bit dull for tourism. Next time we need to travel around Colombia. The nature is beautiful and unique.
Irina lives in Colombia and guides there, and she showed me the real country, with all its charms and beauty, its aromas, food and drinks. I soaked up the local color and rhythm of life. I liked it. I definitely recommend visiting the country, either on your own or with Irina (the better option, for foodies).
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Sergey
Irina lives in Colombia and guides there, and she showed me the real country, with all its charms and beauty, its aromas, food and drinks. I soaked up the local color and rhythm of life. I liked it. I definitely recommend visiting the country, either on your own or with Irina (the better option, for foodies).
So many experiences fit into one vacation that it felt like I’d been to several countries at once! Colombia can surprise you 💛 And I wholeheartedly recommend Irina for the generosity with which she shares her love for this country 👍🏻
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Anna
So many experiences fit into one vacation that it felt like I’d been to several countries at once! Colombia can surprise you 💛 And I wholeheartedly recommend Irina for the generosity with which she shares her love for this country 👍🏻
In 10 days we managed to do so much: climb the stairs that lace up the side of a giant rock, swim in the warm sea, see how a real tribe lives, swim in a river with crocodiles, and so much more. And all of it was smooth, well organized and on time, entirely thanks to Ira.
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Yulia
In 10 days we managed to do so much: climb the stairs that lace up the side of a giant rock, swim in the warm sea, see how a real tribe lives, swim in a river with crocodiles, and so much more. And all of it was smooth, well organized and on time, entirely thanks to Ira.
Thank you to our guide to the world of Colombia! 🇨🇴 It means so much when someone is passionate about a country and passes on their enthusiasm and love for it, and that’s exactly what Ira does! 💛 The trip was packed, varied and full of surprises! It was also wonderful that the program adapted along the way. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🌸
Ira, muchas gracias! ☺️
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Anna
Thank you to our guide to the world of Colombia! 🇨🇴 It means so much when someone is passionate about a country and passes on their enthusiasm and love for it, and that’s exactly what Ira does! 💛 The trip was packed, varied and full of surprises! It was also wonderful that the program adapted along the way. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🌸
Ira, muchas gracias! ☺️
We had a wonderful experience exploring Colombia with Irina! ❤️ She knows the region incredibly well, speaks excellent Spanish, and took us to so many amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
I was a little nervous about safety before the trip, but with Irina, we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the journey. She made everything so easy and relaxed, and we could really enjoy the experience without worrying about the logistics.
Irina is also such a warm, open and friendly person – travelling with her feels just like travelling with a good friend! At the same time, she has amazing organisational skills, and we always felt that we were in very good, professional hands. She genuinely cares about the people she travels with, and that makes all the difference
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Darya
We had a wonderful experience exploring Colombia with Irina! ❤️ She knows the region incredibly well, speaks excellent Spanish, and took us to so many amazing places we would never have discovered on our own.
I was a little nervous about safety before the trip, but with Irina, we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the journey. She made everything so easy and relaxed, and we could really enjoy the experience without worrying about the logistics.
Irina is also such a warm, open and friendly person – travelling with her feels just like travelling with a good friend! At the same time, she has amazing organisational skills, and we always felt that we were in very good, professional hands. She genuinely cares about the people she travels with, and that makes all the difference
My wife and I sometimes book walks with guides or locals on our trips, and of everyone we’ve discovered new places with, Irina is simply the best!
She told us fascinating things about the city and the country, about the lives of locals and expats. She showed us lots of lovely places, answered all our questions, explained in detail which areas are safe and which aren’t, and gave advice on our future routes around Colombia. The restaurant we went to for dinner was incredibly delicious. Irina even found us a really great local guide in Bogota!
I’d especially point out her beautiful, rich way of speaking. Unfortunately, not every guide or local is a good storyteller, and sometimes after an hour you just want it to end… With Irina, a full-day walk (about 9 hours) flew by in an instant! 🙂
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Dmitriy
My wife and I sometimes book walks with guides or locals on our trips, and of everyone we’ve discovered new places with, Irina is simply the best!
She told us fascinating things about the city and the country, about the lives of locals and expats. She showed us lots of lovely places, answered all our questions, explained in detail which areas are safe and which aren’t, and gave advice on our future routes around Colombia. The restaurant we went to for dinner was incredibly delicious. Irina even found us a really great local guide in Bogota!
I’d especially point out her beautiful, rich way of speaking. Unfortunately, not every guide or local is a good storyteller, and sometimes after an hour you just want it to end… With Irina, a full-day walk (about 9 hours) flew by in an instant! 🙂
Expedition to Colombia 🌸
The best impressions from the trip. The route was packed and wonderful, with attention to every member of the group and not a single wasted day: mountains, the sea, a yacht, the jungle and even a helicopter. I’m very happy with the tour. It’s rare to get more than you expected. Colombia won my heart, and I’ll definitely go back. It’s a different world that beckons you, draws you in, makes you fall in love and never lets go.
I especially want to thank our guide Irina. She’s very positive, fun and full of energy, yet responsible and experienced, and she made our trip unforgettable. Thank you so much for the tour!
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Elena
Expedition to Colombia 🌸
The best impressions from the trip. The route was packed and wonderful, with attention to every member of the group and not a single wasted day: mountains, the sea, a yacht, the jungle and even a helicopter. I’m very happy with the tour. It’s rare to get more than you expected. Colombia won my heart, and I’ll definitely go back. It’s a different world that beckons you, draws you in, makes you fall in love and never lets go.
I especially want to thank our guide Irina. She’s very positive, fun and full of energy, yet responsible and experienced, and she made our trip unforgettable. Thank you so much for the tour!
Ira was absolutely amazing, and she played a huge part in making me fall in love with Colombia.
What made the trip especially memorable was not only the places we visited, but the way she showed us the country through the eyes of someone who chose to move there and genuinely enjoys its nature, climate, food and everyday life. That made the whole experience feel much more personal and authentic.
Everything was organised perfectly. All the transfers, logistics and communication were incredibly smooth, so the trip felt effortless from beginning to end. I never had to think about practical details, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience.
The itinerary itself was very thoughtfully designed. It showed so many different sides of Colombia — big cities, small towns, mountains, jungle, the Caribbean coast, coffee culture, wildlife and local communities — and yet it never felt rushed. There was always enough time to rest, enjoy the places properly and simply take everything in.
I also really appreciated Ira’s warmth, energy and genuine enthusiasm for Colombia. You can clearly feel how much she loves the country, and that enthusiasm is contagious.
This was my first trip to Latin America, and after these two weeks I came back incredibly inspired to explore more of the region. I could not have asked for a better introduction to Colombia.
Thank you for such a beautiful, thoughtful and unforgettable experience 😘
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Marina
Ira was absolutely amazing, and she played a huge part in making me fall in love with Colombia.
What made the trip especially memorable was not only the places we visited, but the way she showed us the country through the eyes of someone who chose to move there and genuinely enjoys its nature, climate, food and everyday life. That made the whole experience feel much more personal and authentic.
Everything was organised perfectly. All the transfers, logistics and communication were incredibly smooth, so the trip felt effortless from beginning to end. I never had to think about practical details, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience.
The itinerary itself was very thoughtfully designed. It showed so many different sides of Colombia — big cities, small towns, mountains, jungle, the Caribbean coast, coffee culture, wildlife and local communities — and yet it never felt rushed. There was always enough time to rest, enjoy the places properly and simply take everything in.
I also really appreciated Ira’s warmth, energy and genuine enthusiasm for Colombia. You can clearly feel how much she loves the country, and that enthusiasm is contagious.
This was my first trip to Latin America, and after these two weeks I came back incredibly inspired to explore more of the region. I could not have asked for a better introduction to Colombia.
Thank you for such a beautiful, thoughtful and unforgettable experience 😘
I’m full of admiration for Irina’s work. This tour was interesting, well balanced and truly memorable. There was so much of everything: nature, history, physical activity, delicacies, exclusive shopping, a yacht, mountains and much more. But there was also plenty of time and opportunity to relax and simply enjoy it all. This tour will stay in my memory forever as an example of the perfect vacation. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍❤️🙏🙏🙏
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Nadezhda
I’m full of admiration for Irina’s work. This tour was interesting, well balanced and truly memorable. There was so much of everything: nature, history, physical activity, delicacies, exclusive shopping, a yacht, mountains and much more. But there was also plenty of time and opportunity to relax and simply enjoy it all. This tour will stay in my memory forever as an example of the perfect vacation. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍❤️🙏🙏🙏
Irina made a very good impression on me. Thank you so much for your warmth, the interesting information and the wonderful atmosphere. I was very happy.
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Naila
Irina made a very good impression on me. Thank you so much for your warmth, the interesting information and the wonderful atmosphere. I was very happy.
To say I liked Colombia would be an understatement: I got everything I expected and then some 🙂 First of all, of course, the nature. There are countless parks, each different and always beautiful. Multiply that by mountains, sandy beaches, sprawling cities, unforgettable local folklore and Colombian hospitality, and that’s the charm of Colombia. But my most vivid memory is probably Medellin. One evening I stepped out onto the hotel terrace and saw the mountains around the city covered in lights like a garland, and I was speechless for a minute! You have to see it in person, no question.
This tour is for people who don’t like spending their vacation sitting (or lying) around. Adventure guaranteed. A huge thank-you to our wonderful and fun guide Irina for memories that will last a lifetime!
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Nigmatula
To say I liked Colombia would be an understatement: I got everything I expected and then some 🙂 First of all, of course, the nature. There are countless parks, each different and always beautiful. Multiply that by mountains, sandy beaches, sprawling cities, unforgettable local folklore and Colombian hospitality, and that’s the charm of Colombia. But my most vivid memory is probably Medellin. One evening I stepped out onto the hotel terrace and saw the mountains around the city covered in lights like a garland, and I was speechless for a minute! You have to see it in person, no question.
This tour is for people who don’t like spending their vacation sitting (or lying) around. Adventure guaranteed. A huge thank-you to our wonderful and fun guide Irina for memories that will last a lifetime!
I want to say thank you for a wonderful itinerary for my trip around Colombia. I feel like I got the fullest picture of the country you could possibly get in 11 days. From trendy expat neighborhoods to the favelas, from misty mountains to the hot coast! Every day of the trip I knew exactly where to go and what to do. And it was so great that you were always in touch and answered all my questions along the way. For all 11 days it felt like I was traveling with a guide, even though we only met in person for one day.
Special thanks for the detailed route through Cocora Valley — there it really matters to know where to start and what to look out for. And I still think about our walk around Medellin, the best cheese arepa of my life and the big-ass ants!
I can absolutely recommend you as a super guide to Colombia (and I’ve already recommended you to a few friends, so expect to hear from them 🙂 )
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Alexander
I want to say thank you for a wonderful itinerary for my trip around Colombia. I feel like I got the fullest picture of the country you could possibly get in 11 days. From trendy expat neighborhoods to the favelas, from misty mountains to the hot coast! Every day of the trip I knew exactly where to go and what to do. And it was so great that you were always in touch and answered all my questions along the way. For all 11 days it felt like I was traveling with a guide, even though we only met in person for one day.
Special thanks for the detailed route through Cocora Valley — there it really matters to know where to start and what to look out for. And I still think about our walk around Medellin, the best cheese arepa of my life and the big-ass ants!
I can absolutely recommend you as a super guide to Colombia (and I’ve already recommended you to a few friends, so expect to hear from them 🙂 )