Travel Agency in Colombia Expotur Tour Operador
Descubra el corazón del mundo en Colombia con Expotur, reconocida como la mejor agencia de viajes en Santa Marta según TripAdvisor. Somos especialistas en experiencias auténticas como sostenibles en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta y en la región Caribe del país incluyendo la mejor ruta de senderismo en Sudamérica, el trekking a Ciudad Perdida.
Contamos con más de 20 años de trayectoria y un equipo de guías lugareños profesionales en turismo, certificados y altamente capacitados, que garantizan seguridad, conocimiento pleno y una experiencia transformadora en cada vivencia.
Expotur, a leading Travel agency in colombia
We are Expotur, a leading travel agency in Colombia with over 20 years of experience creating authentic, eco-friendly travel experiences. Based in Santa Marta, we specialize in guided tours to Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), Tayrona National Park, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Our mission is to connect travelers with Colombia’s rich biodiversity and indigenous cultures through responsible, immersive tourism. With multilingual guides and a deep respect for local communities, we invite you to explore Colombia with purpose and passion.
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Transportation
We have comfortable and safe 4x4 vehicles for the route, and we pick up our travelers directly from their accommodation. Our drivers are highly experienced, guaranteeing a reliable, smooth, and well-organized trip.
Accommodation
We offer accommodation in our own campsites along the route. The accommodations include bunk beds or hammocks under a waterproof roof. Blankets and mosquito nets are also provided for the comfort of our guests.
Tour Guide
Our tour guides are certified and trained locals. They have extensive experience hiking in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. They offer safe and responsible guidance during excursions.
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Our agency, Expotur, is a leader in customer reviews on TripAdvisor. Recognized for its quality, service, and experience, it is consistently ranked among the top-rated agencies by our travelers.
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We offer food prepared by our cooks at campsites, using fresh ingredients to provide nutritious meals along the route, tailored to your dietary needs.
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Publicado en Sophie MaiTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Best lost city tour! Macario, Alberto, Jesus and Louis were the best team I could have asked for. They were so informative, helpful and the best food. It was such a fun adventure and were so happy we picked Expotur. 🍌 🐠Publicado en Arthur Gillespie IIITrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. I want to thank the staff of Expotur for a pleasurable and awesome four day hike to La Ciudad Perdida! I thank Osmary who answered my questions about the hike on Whatsapp. I thank Tati, my hiking guide, for showing me how to hike uphill and downhill with more comfort and courage. Tati gave the hiking group a valuable history of the Teyuna indigenous people throughout the hike, especially when we reached The Lost City at the beginning of the third day. I want to thank "Pollo" for his culinary skills as he prepared our breakfast and dinner as well as set up much needed rest stops of fruits and fruit juices.Publicado en Sophie van DongenTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Wij hebben een geweldige Ciudad Perdida-ervaring gehad met Expotur. Intensieve dagen onder fantastische begeleiding van gids Iderle, vertaler Carlos en kok Luz. Dwars door prachtige jungle en indigene dorpjes, en met adembenemende watervallen, veel informatie over geschiedenis en gebruiken (zowel in Spaans als in Engels) en volop eten en drinken. De tour wordt georganiseerd door en met mensen uit de nabije omgeving van de Ciudad Perdida, die daardoor hopelijk nog lang beschermd blijft tegen de valkuilen van het toerisme. Dank jullie wel!Publicado en Luke FreelTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We overall had a great tour! We liked our tours and our group. My only complaint is that about 5-6 people in our group got sick our last night with what I suspect was food poisoning. None of the campsites had hand soap for us as guests so I don't know if the same applied for the cooks or if they had better access to hand hygiene. I mentioned that we suspected we had food poisoning and the guides were very dismissive, saying maybe it was just that we were "exhausted". I do think the companies and facilities should improve hand hygiene procedures -- hand soap is not that expensive so it is not a difficult thing for them to incorporate. Even with this, I would say the experience was worth it and I would still do it.Publicado en Manon HengeveldTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. As a solo traveler I had a great experience with Expotur. My guides/translators Dennis, Brian and and Miguel took great care of us and their enthusiasm really gave a lot of positive energy. Of course the great food made by "Pollo" also adds to the experience. Overall, would definitely recommend!Publicado en Rebecca ArnoldTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. What a trip! This was honestly one of the toughest hikes I've ever done, but so worth it. The team at Expotur were incredible. From super easy communication via email when we were enquiring/booking, to dropping us off. I can't fault Expotur at all. Our team of guides, translator and cook were the BEST. Arial was so informative, giving us a tonne of information and answering all our questions (no matter how hard). He's a beautiful soul and we were thrilled to spend the four days with him. Duverney was my support team, always rallying me on the hardest parts of the hike and cracking jokes. Eliecer was an incredible cook, whipping up delicious and nutritious meals with the protein and carbs we needed. I can't believe the quality of food he produced - everything always came out hot and quickly. And Sofia, our wonderful translator who we befriended so quickly - she was so fun to walk and talk with. BEST GROUP EVER!! Pio Pio Pio!!Publicado en SkyTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. I did the 4-day Ciudad Perdida trek with this company and would give it 3 out of 5 stars overall. On the positive side, the translator was always in a great mood and contributed a lot to a good atmosphere within the group. The overall organization was also solid – everything ran smoothly and you didn’t have to worry about much. The food was tasty, although the portions were often too small considering the physical effort required. One major issue was the group size. Officially, we were split into two groups of 10, each with its own guide and translator. However, in reality, both groups were combined into one large group of around 20 people most of the time. That is simply too many for this kind of experience and takes away a lot from it. The pace of the tour is also very high. There is little time to truly enjoy the surroundings or take things in. For a 4-day tour, I expected significantly more information about the indigenous communities that still live there today. Another downside is the level of mass tourism. Camps receive over 100 new people daily, which makes the experience feel overcrowded. It also raises concerns about hygiene – for example, it’s unlikely that bedsheets are changed frequently. Toilet paper is also often not available, so you should definitely bring your own. On top of that, there are not enough toilets and showers for the number of people staying in the camps. There was both a guide and a translator assigned to each group. While the translators were friendly and positive, they were quite young and seemed to have limited knowledge about the history and indigenous cultures. In comparison, I noticed that translators in other groups were often more experienced and provided deeper insights. The actual guide I experienced came across as rather unmotivated and not very enthusiastic, which affected the overall quality of the tour. What also stood out to me: other companies were operating with much smaller groups and even had indigenous guides with them. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. The price is also quite high – around 500 USD. During the tour, someone asked how much of that money actually reaches the indigenous communities. According to the guide, it’s only about 20 USD per person. Considering that you are literally walking through their land, this raises some serious questions. Conclusion: If you are looking for a tough physical and mental challenge, this tour might be for you. However, if you are looking for a more relaxed and immersive experience with deeper cultural insights, I would recommend choosing a different provider.Publicado en Eugene YangTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had an amazing time with other 8 participants under the guidance of our tour guide, Dennis. The hike to the Lost City was well organized from the beginning to the end. The foods were decent, and the sleeping campsites were good in the jungle. All assistants were excellent. I will definitely have a tour with the EXPOTUR in the future.Publicado en ARMTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. La experiencia hacia Ciudad Perdida fue increíble y aún más si te tocan los mejores guías para ello. Gracias Dennis, Bryan y Miguel, porque con vosotros se veía que no se hacía solo un grupo, sino una familia esos días de excursión.Publicado en Paco RoblesTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Ha sido una aventura increíble. He formado parte del equipo Rechiken, guiado por Dennis, la mejor guía, de diez sobre diez. Igualmente Bryan y el mejor cocinero Pollo. También nos guió Miguel, un chico con mucho futuro en el sector. Nunca olvidaré esta magnífica aventura de trekking a la ciudad perdida.Verificado por: TrustindexLa insignia verificada de Trustindex es el símbolo universal de confianza. Solo las mejores empresas pueden obtener la insignia verificada si tienen una puntuación de revisión superior a 4.5, basada en las reseñas de clientes de los últimos 12 meses. Leer más
EXCELLENT Based on 6253 reviews Posted on Mats AVerified Geweldige ervaring door de Colombiaanse jungle met geweldige organisatie en gidsen! Geweldige ervaring met een geweldige gids en tolk! Het was zwaar maar zeker de moeite waard, heel veel zweten en prachtige natuur! Expotur regelt alles top, lekker eten en goede overnachtingen voor in de jungle met overal een verfrissende douche! Als je twijfelt om dit te gaan doen; doe het. Geweldige ervaring!Posted on Roving59292114187Verified Unforgettable jungle trek to Ciudad Perdida What an amazing adventure. We were part of the Cóndores group led by our guide Antonio, our translator Isi, our cook Tico and also with the help of Juan. All four of them looked after us so well, making sure we were safe along the trek, well fed in the camps, and all along the way explaining everything about our surroundings and the history of the indigenous people. Antonio told us he has been doing this tour for 18 years and it really shows with his passion and in-depth knowledge of the people and life in the jungle. It was a tough 4 days of hiking but the rewards were unforgettable. We would recommend this tour to anyone!Posted on Muna JonkmanVerified Amazingg!! The Lost City Tour was an amazing experience! Everything just felt right, mainly thanks to the awesome guides, translator, cook: Antonio, Easy, Tito, and Gjuan. Super friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and they made sure everyone was taken care of! The hike is so worth it. The food was very good. I did get completely eaten alive by mosquitoes despite being drenched in repellent, but of course that’s just part of being in the jungle and nothing the organization can control.Posted on Sightseer50181359407Verified Una experiencia única Tuvimos una experiencia increíble, nos gustó mucho todo el recorrido, la planeación y logística de la agencia y comunidades. La visita a Ciudad Pérdida es algo que recomendamos para los amantes del trekking y las aventuras al aire libre, aprendes de la fauna, flora y cultura de la región. Cada vez enamorado más de mi país 🙌🏼Posted on Fernando GVerified Aventura épica Experiencia épica! La Ciudad Perdida es un destino imperdible. El trek de 4 días fue un desafío físico, pero la belleza del paisaje y la historia del lugar lo valieron totalmente. La organización, el guía, cocinero y traductor fueron excelentes, la comida demasiado rica, La vista desde el sitio arqueológico es impresionante. Si estás pensando en hacerlo, prepárate para un gran aventura.Posted on Rebecca and the WorldVerified Expotur - best company to do the Ciudad Perdida What a trip! This was honestly one of the toughest hikes I've ever done, but so worth it. The team at Expotur were incredible. From super easy communication via email when we were enquiring/booking, to dropping us off. I can't fault Expotur at all. Our team of guides, translator and cook were the BEST. Arial was so informative, giving us a tonne of information and answering all our questions (no matter how hard). He's a beautiful soul and we were thrilled to spend the four days with him. Duverney was my support team, always rallying me on the hardest parts of the hike and cracking jokes. Eliecer was an incredible cook, whipping up delicious and nutritious meals with the protein and carbs we needed. I can't believe the quality of food he produced - everything always came out hot and quickly. And Sofia, our wonderful translator who we befriended so quickly - she was so fun to walk and talk with. The thing I was most nervous about were the beds but I had the deepest sleeps on the first and last nights. BEST GROUP EVER!! Pio Pio Pio!!Posted on Climber08014405710Verified Absolute Empfehlung Diesen Trek sollte man unbedingt machen, wenn man Kolumbien bereist. Wunderschöne Natur, Einblicke in das Leben der Indigenas und natürlich als Highlight Ciudad Perdida! Unser Guide Sixto, Übersetzer Aldair, die Köchin Pastora und Johan haben uns rundum mit Snacks, guten Essen, Informationen und Unterhaltung gut versorgt. Vielen Dank!Posted on Daniel FVerified Must do in Colombia. Once in a lifetime trek! We did the 5 day trek with Jhoan as our guide, Sofia as our translator and Fredi as our cook and had an incredible experience. Everything was taken care of and was planned through from start to finish. So we could enjoy the stunning views on the trek, get a better understanding of the indigenous culture and experience the jungle flora and fauna. Served food, filtered water and comfortable, mosquito proof beds were unexpected luxury in the middle of the jungle. We fully recommend the 5 day trek for all people looking for a physical adventure with plenty of stops to refresh in the water and getting a different perspective on our environment.
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