Colombia Travel Agents & Reviews

Background information:As a child, Shari lived in several central American countries before her parents moved to Colombia. Shari attended The English School in Bogota and the Karl C. Parrish school in Barranquilla. Shari ad her family left Colombia in 1973 and Shari hadn't been back to the country since then.Fast forward 50 years:Shari and David are both retired school teachers. Shari taught Spanish in the U. S. while David taught Agriculture. After retiring they both wanted to visit Colombia. Then COVID hit so the plans were delayed until 2023.About the trip:David contacted several travel agents and asked for a prospectus. He was contacted by Margoth and they worked out an itinerary. Margoth and her team at the travel agency provided a great trip. The motel rooms they selected were ideal. All of the guides and drivers were courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The sites that we visited were interesting and safe. We were able to visit the schools Shari attended and visit places that Shari had visited in her childhood. Margoth and her team checked on us one a daily basis. We highly recommend Margoth and the travel agency. 

Our trip to Colombia was incredible.  Brian and his team were exceptional to deal with - we will recommend them to anyone who wants a personalized travel itinerary planned.   

We had an awesome trip to Colombia. The team took care of us like their family. Was very attentive to all our needs from the minute we arrived till we left

This was my best overseas trip to date. The travel agency, who handled my in-country experience, was top notch. They took care of any issues (which commonly occur when traveling) and I never had to worry about a thing.

Brian and his team did a wonderful job planning our trip. All the activities were authentic, educational, and enjoyable. The accommodations exceeded our expectations. We had flight delays coming and going from the country and they were very helpful navigating the changes. My husband and I are vegan, and they accommodated our diets without any issues. I would highly recommend using this travel company to plan your visit. You won't be disappointed!

Terrific. Excellent company with top notch service and people. Went the extra mile.

Brian did a wonderful job in showing us the best parts of Santa Marta and Medellin. The itinerary gave us the opportunity to see the gems that we wouldn't have found on our own.  We enjoyed the excursions and all the extras!  Not only seeing the sites, but experiencing the people and seeing where they have come from and their optimism for the future of Colombia.  We had great experiences tasting great restaurant food and having the opportunity to learn to cook local Colombian cuisine was very enjoyable.  We learned a lot from the Shaman, learning about the biodiversity and plants at the lodge in Marinilla and at Tayrona Park, the chocolate and rum tasting - wonderful experiences!  Having our guide with us most of the trip was really super - he is a great guide and ambassador and we considered him more of a travel companion.

The trip was wonderful! I will always use Zicasso for traveling. They make it easy, personalized, fun, interesting and safe!!

Brian, from the travel agency, was an absolute pleasure to work with while planning the trip of a lifetime for my family.  Now that my children are all adults, we were looking to travel somewhere interesting where we could experience great food and culture while also spending quality time together; something that of course get's more difficult as we have gotten older and more geographically separated.We landed on Colombia, an through Zicasso were lucky enough to meet Brian and his team.  He worked tirelessly; first establishing our interests and goals, and then curating the most personalized and thoughtful plan for our eight day trip.  We started on the Isle de Baru, where Brian found and booked us the most incredible, architecturally stunning property to relax by the pool with a seaside view.  While there, we had the pleasure of enjoying a true gourmet Chef (Juan) who prepared a rotating menu of classic Colombian dishes, as well as more adventurous culinary displays inspired by local flavors.  At one point we mentioned the gorgeous flowers on the property's extensive garden, and Juan responded by making a refreshing lemonade from those exact plants.  The rest of the staff was equally wonderful, our host was as attentive as she was charming, and the team made sure we wanted for nothing.  Overall we had the most exquisite time.Our next stop was Cartegena; where our guide picked us up and led us on a journey through the city.  He was not only a knowledgeable historian, both of the city and the country as a whole, but also extremely engaging and fun to be with.  Beyond the planned historical tours of the city, He continued to cater our experiences to our personalities as he got to know us better, pivoting on the fly to bring us locally fresh squeezed juices, interesting architectural experiences, and even a world-class cocktail workshop at one of Colombia's oldest and most prodigious bars.The attention to detail we experienced in Cartegena was not limited to our activities.  Brian found us a breathtaking boutique hotel.  The hotel was also architecturally stunning, the staff (led by their fearless leader; Catherine) were available for anything and the most friendly gracious team we had ever met.  Every detail was the pinnacle of luxury, and we enjoyed every moment there.  She even went above and beyond to celebrate/surprise my daughter on her birthday with balloons and a chocolate torte on the day of our departure.Overall, we had the trip of a lifetime thanks to Brian's patience, expertise, and kind manner.  For months he worked alongside me to make sure all my questions and concerns were addressed, creating a magical experience for us all.  As a family who appreciates the planning stage as an extension of the vacation experience, it was rewarding to get to work with Brian whose energy and excitement were an integral component to creating such a successful adventure.  Thank you, Brian!