Newtours Colombia

De hostel ligt afgelegen en midden in de natuur. Dat geeft gelegenheid om volledig tot rust te komen. De hostel wordt gerund door een familie dat zie je overal in terug. Het is een rustig iedereen is vriendelijk en Je voelt je welkom vanaf het begin. Ik had een Hike geboekt en drie surfflessen. Door een zeer ernstige storm is één surfles niet doorgegaan. De organisatie heeft het netjes opgelost door de andere twee surflessen te verlengen. De zelfinstructeur was heel erg goed sprak zowel Engels als Spaans en heeft mij goed leren surfen. De Hike was ook erg leuk en iets om nooit meer te vergeten.

Everything were excellent, the location is perfect close to the jungle and directly at the beach, the food was delicious - every day fresh fish, Yeyo and Angela were both really welcoming hosts and I felt like home! Muchas gracias para todo!

I liked that all programs are unique and offer something about Cartagena and Colombia.

I also liked that it was private so I was able to cater to my needs. My guide was Juan and he was excellent. He was accommodating and flexible. He made the whole experience relaxing and I felt safe whole time.

Wir (zwei Freundinnen) haben uns zu zweit für diese Woche Surfunterricht angemeldet. Unsere Instruktoren Carlos und Braulio haben uns aber nicht nur Surfen beigebracht, sondern auch sonst viel Zeit mit uns verbracht. Oft gingen wir gemeinsam Essen, an Parties und haben auch ein Lagerfeuer gemacht. Wir haben uns wie ein Teil einer Freundesgruppe/Familie gefühlt und unzählige Leute kennengelernt. Neben dem Surfen haben wir auch viel über den Ort und die Kultur gelernt. Alle waren unglaublich herzlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hostel Playa de Los Angeles hat eine tolle Lage direkt am Strand und das Essen ist sehr gut. Es empfiehlt sich in den Shared Dorms aber ein Mückennetz aufzuspannen (selber mitbringen). Ausserdem empfiehlt es sich etwas Spanisch sprechen zu können um sich mit den Leuten unterhalten zu können.

I really enjoyed my time at Carlos and Beas place. It is located extremely beautiful between the a river and the ocean. I also really liked the housing a lot wich was wooden house with a privat bathroom and overview over the beautiful lonely beach and the ocean. Everyone at the place was really friendly and open and I felt welcome. :) I enden up having a few private lessons for surfing, which is great for learning! I also really appreciate getting vegetarian meals every day!

My trip was perfectly organized by Luis, our tour operator contact. From the beginning to end he was always answearing quickly to all our questions. The food was very fresh and tasty with typical local dishes. The accommodation was beachfront, very comfortable and only few steps from the surf break. My surf instructors gave me good advices and i had a great time in and outside the water. The jungle, the sea, the waves and the people there, were just incredible!

River SUP.

Exploring the surrounding nature - it reminded me of something out of Jurassic Park.

Waking up / sleeping to the sound of the ocean.

Fresh juice bar

The hostel was top notch, my instructor picked me up everyday and helped me find things to do

This location is remote and private - I had the beach to myself and the family (Yeyo, Angela and their son Gero) are incredibly kind. I am so grateful I found this experience - I'll never forget it!

The friendships I made with Alejandro and Juliano. Also they kept me busy like I wanted. We did something even if there wasnt waves. I learned to paddle board. That was fun. I will do this again, it's good way to see the country with locals.

Thank you

Robert Newlove

Tayrona is an amazing place with the national park and beautiful coast. I had an amazing time here, Leandro my guide was great, we had some good surfing sessions and did many other activities. He was a very good host. Los Naranjos a break a few minutes walk from the camp is excellent, the few locals that surf there are friendly and I often enjoyed it to myself.

My time at Cartagena was an amazing experience. The hostel location is a great location for walking around and sightseeing. The surf break is cool, uncrowded and the few local surfers there are friendly. My guide Julian is a legend, making my experience really great. He was a great host, gun surfer and an awesome guy. The surfing sessions were great and he made my stay in Cartagena an awesome experience.

The location, Playa Los Angeles, was definitely a highlight. It's a gem, very different from the very crowded beaches you can find in Tairona a couple of kilometers further. The organization of the trip was great. Carlos, the surf instructor, was waiting for me at the airport, though the schedules of my flight changed a bit. I really enjoyed the surf classes. First time though, so I got a little bit frustrated that I didn't manage to stand up. If you're a very beginner like me, you might want to consider another destination to learn how to surf. There is little time between the waves and the waters get deep very close to the shore, so you get quickly tired 'cause you're paddling most of the time and the waves are pretty strong. So try Costa Rica instead, I've been told it's way smoother ! However, Carlos totally knows the ocean and what he is doing, so I've always felt safe. He'd pick the beach according to my level and the weather conditions. The lessons are very practical. But well, that is on the black slope you learn how to ski, right ? I'm very fond of the "learning by doing" but sometimes I wish I did get some more insights about the techniques.

The staff at the Playa Los Angeles are the loveliest people and they know how to make you feel at home right away. The food from the restaurant is absolutely delicious (go for the camarones al ajillo !)

Breathtaking scenery. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. The staff was warm and efficient. The hike to the waterfall was an amazing experience.