Impulse Travel Reviews 34

During a trip to Bogota I had the opportunity to experience several tours with Impulse Travel that dove into the food, music, and peace agreement - all connected to the local communities affected by it all. I have traveled around the world and these tours left me feeling the most connected to the people than all the previous tours I have done. How? The guides' hearts and arms were wide open. They truly believe in building connections and creating understanding so integral to a truly immersive and connected experience.

Acabo de hacer un Fam acompañados por Impulse Travel y ha sido una experiencia maravillosa con un team muy motivado y dinámico.
Quiero agrecederles por todas las experiencias muy bien organizadas y por las explicaciones que nos permitieron un “full immersion” en la cultura de Colombia, un país con muchísimas diversidades sociales y culturales.
Un full immersion a través de la música, a través de excursiones diferentes de las que ofrecen los circuitos regulares, a través la visita de un barrio pobre o de un museo con el piso construido por la fusión de armas… a través la deliciosa cultura culinaria.
Quiero recomendar a colegas y viajeros que prueben los servicios de este operador.
Un saludo de Italia a todo el team de Impulse en particular a Diego y Rodrigo que nos acompañaron en ese viaje inolvidable
Grazie di tutto
Gianluca

Words aren’t going to do justice to the phenomenal job that Impulse Travel did in implementing an unforgettable experience for our guests in Colombia. We had a diverse group of board members, donors, artists, and staff that were all so well cared for and left feeling a deeper relationship to each other, Colombia, and our organization. The care that Impulse showed was palpable throughout. They planned everything as thoughtfully as possible, but still navigated inevitable disruptions with grace and made the most of every new opportunity that presented itself during the trip.

I would recommend Impulse Travel to anyone wholeheartedly and without reservation.

- Jonathan Solari, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

Exceptional Experience in Colombia with Impulse Travel
I recently had the pleasure of traveling through Colombia with Impulse Travel, and I can't speak highly enough of the experience. From the moment we arrived, everything was meticulously organized, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty and culture of Colombia without any worries.
Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the regions we visited. They went above and beyond to ensure we not only saw the sights but also understood the stories behind them.
The team was always available, responsive, and ready to accommodate any requests we had, making our journey smooth and enjoyable.
Impulse Travel provided an authentic and enriching experience that went far beyond a standard tour. They introduced us to local traditions, cuisine, and the warm hospitality of the Colombian people, making this trip one of the most memorable I’ve ever taken.
If you're considering a trip to Colombia, I highly recommend Impulse Travel. They’ll make sure your journey is not just a holiday but an unforgettable adventure.
Thank you from Wellbeing Travel

We've been working with the Impulse Team for the past 3+ years and have been extremely impressed with the team and their services. They perfectly balance being professional with being personable and consistently deliver experiences that our travelers rave about. We always look forward to planning travel experiences with them!

Michael Bennett, Co-Founder @ Explorer X

Impulse Travel has provided an excellent service during the Bogotá part of a great trip we made for an Danish Television crew. We got to know Impulse Travel January 2024. We know the company as very responsible, and are thankful for not only an excellent service but also for their ability to sense the clients needs and to come up with ideas and suggestions. We are looking forward to future collaboration.

As the owner of a travel agency, Global Citizen Journeys, it’s imperative to have strong partners in destinations across the globe who will maintain your high service levels. I’ve planned numerous trips with Impulse Travel for clients and the team always delivers, exceeding clients’ expectations. Their ability to craft unique and highly experiential programs while adhering to sustainable practices is what makes them so special. Having traveled with them personally, the team excels at showing you Colombia through the eyes and heart of a local which only complements their passion to support the regional communities. Impulse Travel is extremely connected within the tourism landscape and it’s quickly shown through their ability to create an exceptional trip every time.

We are very grateful to be able to count on Impulse as a strategic ally for part of our operations in Colombia for the last 2 years. Both companies agree on the importance of developing culture and society through tourism and providing growth opportunities to locals. At the same time, we offer a special and unique experience that opens the world to our customers through our educational tours in the region.

Alejandra Vilera
Procurement Specialist
EF Educational tours

I teach a short program study abroad at the University of Cincinnati. In the class, the students work in groups to create a social entrepreneurship business plan to solve a social issue in Colombia. The student group travels to Bogotá during spring break to learn about the city and to investigate their hypotheses in forming their social business.
We have worked with Impulse Travel for three trips to Bogotá. The first one was a planning trip where Impulse Travel helped me find the right mix of cultural experiences that would give the students exposure to aspects of Bogotá that would enhance their social business plans (and experience Colombia). Then, in 2023 and in 2024, I brought the students to Bogotá. The program constructed by Impulse Travel was an awesome mix of experiences to show the social needs in Bogotá, the culture of Colombia, and the immersion that we look for in a study abroad.
Our hotel was in Mercure Bogotá Bh Retiro
Calle 80 #10-11 -- this was an awesome location -- it was close to restaurants and shopping and safe for the students to go out to dinner together.
Our experiences ranged from social program in Barrio Egypto -- seeing the breaking boarders tour and the foundation workshops -- The students rated this experience as one of the best of the week. To cultural programs (riding bikes on Sunday down Calle Septima with all of the locals and The fruit tour at Paloquemao Market) which was both a cultural experience and an outstanding selection of foods (fruits and Colombia traditions). To traditional (the Coffee Farm Experience). These and so much more gave the students an immersion into Colombian life and helped the students to produce outstanding business plans based on the realities that they saw in Colombia.
Impulse Travel and our guide, Gigio, were important partners in planning and executing this educational and fun experience for the students.

Tourism Cares is the leading U.S. based travel industry nonprofit and we worked with Impulse Travel for over 2 years to develop and execute our Meaningful Travel Summit in 2021. They were not only extremely professional in planning and executing all logistics but their commitment to community based tourism and economic empowerment through their social enterprise business model is transformative for locals and guests alike. Rodrigo's network of passionate and talented people made our program more impactful than we could have imagined. I would not hesitate to work with Rodrigo and his team on any trip that includes Colombia.

At Finisterra Travel, we've been working with Impulse Travel for several years now and our experience working together has been wonderful! We love their innovative and carefully curated itineraries - they truly think outside the box. The travel designers at Impulse are very knowledgeable and have a true passion for what they do, which makes our job very easy.

We know that our clients are in amazing hands when we send them to Colombia and are certain that if any issues arise, they will be well taken care of.

We highly recommend Impulse Travel to anyone looking for truly unique itineraries that connect travellers to locals.

Impulse is a new Local DMC partner for us in Colombia that we have been working with for our custom and private expeditions. They have been great to work with, and super responsive which is very important when working with a DMC.

Impulse Travel is our trusted partner in South America for experiential learning opportunities for our University of Oregon journalism students. Specifically, Juliana, Gregorio, and Adrian led a fantastic "Sounds of Colombia," 12 day excursion that our students are still talking about. Impulse delivered 200% more than we expected. Every day was a feast for the senses--filled with music and dance. Our experience included meeting popular, indigenous, and hip-hop artists in their natural settings. The Impulse team is very organized, professional, and easy to work with. We fell in love with Medellin and Cartagena--the people and the food. We're already planning "Sounds of Brazil" for winter December 2025! Ed Madison- Associate Professor

We have worked with Impulse since 2017. They are one of the best DMCs we have worked with and consistently provide high quality service. When issues arise, they actively work with us to resolve them. They always have fresh and new ideas on new experiences we could consider for our travelers. One of the best in the industry!