Talk about a diverse and wonderful trip! I loved meeting our guides and locals, and the trip is replete with music, dance, information, and of course plenty of wonderful hiking. It's a great way to see a LOT of Columbia and to stay in places that we never would have found on our own that were simply MAGICAL.

The leaders and creative itinerary were superb.

Leaving the cold of Pennsylvania in January, this week of hiking was a great way to actively experience three unique parts of Colombia with its flora and fauna, while meeting its beautiful people and culture and interesting history. Our leaders Natalie and Niek kept the days full of fun and always running smoothly, an asset to Backroads!

Colombia is a travel destination gem waiting to be discovered. This trip was a kick! The people are gracious and warm and love to see visitors. Our leaders on this trip--Natalie and Mark-- really had thought of every contingency and had a backup plan followed by a backup plan-- professionalism at its best. Their enthusiasm and love of Colombia came through in everything they did. We did this as a special family trip and cannot wait to return to Colombia.

We had an amazing experience on the hiking trip in Colombia. We experienced this country in a way that was unique, meeting with the local communities while hiking in the beautiful countryside and coastal areas.

First time with backroads - won't be the last. Our guides Natalie and Hugo were amazing - they took care of everything. Their passion and genuine concern for the environment and the local people were impressive. They seemed to have an unlimited source of energy and were very knowledgeable about the country and the customs. The hiking was flexible - with various levels of difficulty available every day. Really got to see the true Colombia and always felt safe. We enjoyed the variety of activities and hotels. Food was wonderful, fresh and authentic. Would definitely take another Backroads tour (especially if we could have Hugo and Nat again!).

Bonding time with my 21 year old daughter. We had perfect weather and wonderful group of about 14 that really gelled. While my daughter was clearly much younger than all the guests, she was the center of attention. She and I enjoyed hearing all the wisdom from the other guests. I have great memories of the hikes, the food and the conversations. Colombia is a wonderfully diverse place. And the guides - the best people as always. On the last day, the stay at our premium hotel, we learned in route that the hotel had no hot water. Backroads did the right thing and rebooked us to an even better hotel - the Hotel Sofitel!

It's been over a month since I've returned, and I can't stop thinking about my week in Colombia with Backroads. Every moment there was a highlight, and each day brought something new and incredible (coffee farms! giant palm trees! discovering the ancient wisdom of the Kogi people! beautiful beaches! salsa dancing!) and brought me deeper into the country in a way that was truly authentic. My leaders were exceptional - from planning hikes to preparing amazing picnics to sharing their knowledge of and passion for Colombia - they made this trip so special for the whole group. I fell in love with Colombia and can't wait to go back. And I'm 100% hooked on Backroads. They really know what they're doing, and they do it all the right way.

Really great taste of Colombia, made special by a couple of the world's finest trip leaders, Andres and Isabel. You should go! Colombia is fantastic!