WHY CHOOSE
AMAKUNA
Colombia Luxury Travel Planner
AWARD-WINNING
COLOMBIA TRAVEL SPECIALIST
Amakuna is an award-winning Colombia travel specialist designing private, tailor-made journeys with a fully bilingual team based on the ground in Medellín. We are recognised by the world’s leading luxury travel authorities, including Condé Nast Traveler (Top Travel Specialist), Travel + Leisure (A-List), and Wendy Perrin (WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts).
These distinctions are awarded to a small number of specialists globally and reflect consistent excellence in destination knowledge, service, and results.
Because we live and work in Colombia, we continually refine our portfolio and personally vet the people behind each journey — from drivers and private guides to chefs and local specialists. Every recommendation is based on first-hand experience and long-standing relationships built over time.
For travellers who value warm, attentive service, authentic connections, and flawless execution from an established Colombia travel specialist, our role is not to offer deals, but to deliver confidence, insight, and exceptional outcomes.
Specialist Expertise in Colombia
As a dedicated Colombia travel specialist, our expertise is built on years of living, working, and travelling extensively throughout the country. We combine deep local knowledge with a nuanced understanding of culture, logistics, and regional differences. Every hotel, route, and experience we recommend has been personally tested or carefully vetted to ensure each journey is designed with precision, insight, and purpose.
On the ground in Colombia
Our fully bilingual team is based in our office in Medellín, allowing us to plan, book, and manage every journey entirely in-house. We travel regularly throughout Colombia to refine our portfolio and maintain close relationships with trusted partners. During your trip, our team provides real-time, 24/7 support, ensuring seamless execution and swift problem-solving whenever needed.
Authentic Vetted Experiences
As a travel company dedicated exclusively to Colombia, authenticity sits at the heart of everything we design. Our experiences are curated to offer genuine insight into the country’s history, landscapes, culture, and cuisine, while fostering meaningful connections with local people. We prioritise depth over spectacle, carefully selecting every guide and experience to ensure quality, integrity, and a true sense of place.
Tailor-Made Personalization
From the very beginning of the planning process, we take the time to understand your interests, pace, and travel priorities. Each itinerary is designed entirely from scratch, ensuring no two journeys are ever the same. Whether you are drawn to iconic highlights, lesser-known regions, or a balance of both, your trip is shaped thoughtfully and entirely around you.
Peace of mind
Amakuna Travel is a registered company in the United States and carries full liability insurance, providing an added layer of security, accountability, and transparency. Our in-house team manages every detail of your journey, ensuring clear communication, professional standards, and dependable support from planning through to your return home.
The Special touch
To us, luxury is found in the details. It is reflected in the comfort and confidence you feel throughout your journey, the thoughtful pacing of your itinerary, and the authenticity of your experiences. Surprise upgrades, curated reading lists, personalised recommendations, and small meaningful gestures are seamlessly woven into each trip, elevating it beyond logistics into something truly memorable.
CLIENT
TESTIMONIALS
Many clients come to us after researching Colombia’s top travel specialists and companies, choosing Amakuna for its on-the-ground presence, specialist expertise, and ability to manage every detail in-country.
Thanks to the deep knowledge, experience, and judgment of Boris and his team, we gained a far more accurate and realistic understanding of contemporary Colombia. From the outset, we felt comfortable, well advised, and genuinely looked after. What moved us most was witnessing a country that has evolved profoundly in recent years—its beauty, resilience, and humanity left a lasting impression. This was not just a holiday, but an education.
We have taken many Wendy Perrin–approved trips and worked with excellent travel planners around the world. Boris and his team stand apart. From our very first conversation through the final itinerary, every aspect of the trip was handled with care, insight, and precision. The experience was exceptional from start to finish.
We have been fortunate to travel extensively, and both Sean and I agreed that Amakuna delivered the best service we’ve experienced to date. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, communication was seamless, and expectations were consistently exceeded. It was a rare experience of feeling completely supported without ever feeling managed.
From the moment we arrived until the moment we boarded our plane home, we were completely taken care of. Communication was fast and consistent, the guides were outstanding, and every detail was anticipated. We genuinely felt as though we were their only clients. There was not a single thing missed.
Our guides were exceptional, truly the backbone of the trip. Each was immensely knowledgeable and generous with insight, and the conversations we shared added remarkable depth to the journey. Logistics and communication were flawless throughout, allowing us to focus entirely on the experience itself.
Everything about our trip was expertly planned and executed. Logistically, it was flawless, and we felt completely safe throughout. The guides were exceptional in every region, and our family learned so much while enjoying an unforgettable journey across Colombia.
We had a fantastic experience. I cannot imagine a better trip. Every hotel, restaurant, guide, and experience was top-notch. We felt taken care of at every moment, and the thoughtfulness and care behind the planning made the trip truly exceptional. Even with unlimited time, I could never have recreated this experience myself.
We loved that we felt completely safe while experiencing the real Colombia. The trip struck a rare balance—beautiful hotels and comfort paired with genuinely authentic experiences. Nothing felt staged or showy; it felt real, considered, and carefully put together by people who truly know the country.
We have travelled extensively throughout South America and worked with a number of travel companies over the years. Amakuna surpassed them all. Their efficiency, organisation, attention to detail, and level of personal care were exceptional, as were their hand-picked guides. Every aspect of the journey felt thoughtful and seamless. Our only regret is that they focus solely on Colombia—otherwise, we’d use them everywhere. That said, if Hugo gets his way, we’ll be back for a third trip.
I have never had a tour operator as engaged and responsive as Amakuna. They were available throughout the entire trip and responded immediately to any questions or concerns. Colombia exceeded my expectations in every way, and a sunset in the mountains of the Coffee Region remains one of the most memorable moments of the journey. This was an exceptional experience, and I will absolutely use Amakuna again on my next trip.
Thank you for the patient, professional, and deeply thoughtful support you provided throughout our journey. From the beautifully prepared itinerary—well worn from daily use—to the meaningful personal touches along the way, every detail reflected extraordinary care. Your guides, drivers, hosts, and local partners became an essential part of the experience, and I grew genuinely fond of everyone you introduced us to. The past weeks were impactful, enriching, and unforgettable—a true trip of a lifetime.
AWARDS
& ACCREDITATIONS
Amakuna is consistently recognised by the world’s leading luxury travel authorities for its expertise, service, and on-the-ground presence in Colombia as a specialist travel planner.
Travel + Leisure
2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026
Amakuna has been selected as one of Travel + Leisure’s A-List Travel Advisors for nine consecutive years, recognising the world’s most influential and trusted luxury travel specialists.
Travel + Leisure’s A-List is curated annually by its editorial team and highlights advisors known for exceptional expertise, service, and results.
Condé Nast TRAVELER
2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026
Amakuna has been named a Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist every year since 2016, an accolade reserved for the leading luxury travel advisors worldwide.
This annual list recognises specialists with deep destination knowledge, exceptional planning capability, and a proven ability to deliver seamless, high-end travel experiences.
WENDY PERRIN
2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026
Amakuna is a Wendy Perrin WOW List Trusted Travel Expert, having been selected every year since 2019.
The WOW List features rigorously vetted trip planners who consistently deliver outstanding results, based on independent traveler reviews and first-hand evaluation.