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This was an incredible trip -- packed with the types of experiences that you just couldn't get from travel on your own or with a more traditional company. One of my favorite things to do when traveling to a new destination is to meet and chat with locals, and it can be tough to do so when you're on your own. Heart of Travel makes this so easy and it seems to be a hallmark of their travel philosophy. I knew in going to Colombia with them that I'd get a real sense of what living in Colombia is like in 2025, but also that I'd meet people who had such smart perspectives on Colombia and its place in the world. The experiences themselves are all top-notch -- never once did I feel like I was getting a fabricated experience. Instead, we met warm, welcoming people who were delighted to share their skills and expertise with us and deepen our understanding of Colombian culture and people. On top of that, as a female traveler, I felt fully safe in every situation we were in. Both our local guides and the Heart of Travel staff helped us feel like someone was always watching out for our safety and our enjoyment in the time before, during, and after our trip. They also made it easy to share photos, ask questions, and arrange extra activities -- basically everything we'd need to make the trip exactly what we wanted. This is my second Heart of Travel trip, and since I always leave them feeling like I have new friends and a new home somewhere in the world... it certainly won't be my last!
By Abigail P for Urban Beats to Forest Retreats: Escape to Medellín 2025 on Feb 23, 2025
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It was a wonderful trip to a fantastic interesting destination. The combination of city exploring and countryside was perfect. The food, people, culture & art, & greenspaces were beautiful and interesting. Colombian is a proud country that has come a long way to provide a safe place for its citizens to thrive in and a place for tourists to enjoy. Heart of Travel's itinerary was well put together as always, with fantastic local guides to show us the ins and outs.
By Lynn H for Urban Beats to Forest Retreats: Escape to Medellín 2025 on Feb 21, 2025
Very intentional and thoughtful itinerary packed with cooking classes, tours, and opportunities to connect with locals and learn about the culture and history through their eyes and experiences. Highly recommend!
By Becky S for Urban Beats to Forest Retreats: Escape to Medellín 2025 on Feb 15, 2025

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I highly recommend Heart of Travel! I have traveled with them several times, and their customer service is exceptional. They consistently exceed my expectations. Their staff is not only friendly but also pleasant and wonderful to work with. Their pricing is fair and transparent, making it an excellent value for the money. I cannot wait to go on another trip with Heart of Travel!
By Janet H on 28 Jan, 2025
I cannot recommend Heart of Travel more enthusiastically! We took a trip to Guatemala to see the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango. It was important to us to learn about Guatemalan culture, people, history, food, and have authentic experiences where we could get to know people. From my very first conversation with the team, I felt confident in their experience and that our values aligned. They absolutely exceeded expectations - everything was perfect! The travel arrangements, hotels, restaurants and activities were all impeccably well executed. The variety and intimate nature of all our activities was superb, as was our amazing guide, Selvyn. His passion for his country and people is heartwarming, his knowledge of culture and history is encyclopedic. He is a consummate professional, taking care of everything we could possibly have needed or wanted. He is also a tremendously warm and wonderful person who we felt really fortunate to get to know. The work by the entire team behind the scenes to ensure a magically seamless trip is impressive. We fell in love with Guatemala; the beauty of the country, warm smiles of the people, amazing food, rich history, and an incredibly well-planned tour led by an expert guide - what's not to love?! You will love Heart of Travel!
By Angela D on 20 Nov, 2024
Heart of Travel is the best for magical and ethical vacations! Chelsea and her incredible team first won me over in Guatemala in 2023 as they planned a beautiful trip that allowed us to see and experience so many different places, people, and things. A helicopter ride, a volcano hike, spa day, meeting the most badass Mayan weaver!!, a once-in a lifetime sunset tour in Tikal - done. I'm still trying to get over this trip lol. They knocked it out of the park again in Cuba for NYE! Chelsea and the spectacular Paloma had us dancing multiple nights away, eating the BEST food, and seeing ALL the sights while also giving us ample opportunity to support the Cuban people and educating us on why that is so important. You will leave their trips with new memories, new friends, and possibly, some new perspectives. Do it!!!
By Amber S on 08 Feb, 2024