The Colombian Trip

What The Colombian Trip does

The Colombian Trip is a privately-held, founder-operated boutique destination management company (DMC) and tour operator that designs private, tailor-made luxury travel itineraries across Colombia. The company serves two customer segments: affluent individual travelers seeking bespoke multi-destination experiences, and travel agencies and tour operators that resell Colombian travel via a B2B Partnership Program offering co-branded or white-label itineraries. The Colombian Trip is registered as a Colombian tourism operator (Registro Nacional de Turismo Colombia #96714) and holds a California Sellers of Travel license (#2137640-70), establishing a dual-country operating footprint anchored in Bogotá with US-based commercial and payment capabilities.

The product offering is anchored by Custom-Crafted Trips — bespoke itineraries priced from USD 495 per adult/day based on double occupancy — and a portfolio of six pre-designed multi-day experiences (10 to 17 days each) covering History, Architecture & Nature; Magnificent Lodging & Culture; Philanthropic Discovery & Empowerment; Active Adventure & Landscapes; Hands-on Experiences & Ecosystems; and the Amazon Rainforest Experience. Service delivery runs on a curated network of English-speaking local expert guides including historians, architects, and biologists, with community-based partners such as the Dones de Misericordia Foundation on Tierra Bomba Island. The underlying operating technology is service-led trip orchestration combined with a content marketing blog ("The Colombian Trip Collection"), with no proprietary software platform, native mobile application, public API, SDK, or disclosed AI/ML components.

Revenue is generated through per-day itinerary pricing plus 24/7 concierge add-ons; bookings are confirmed by a 30% deposit with the balance due 30–45 days prior to arrival and no itinerary planning fee charged. Go-to-market is sales-led: an inquiry form on the website feeds personalized email, phone, and online consultations in an iterative design process, complemented by SEO-driven blog content and a B2B partner channel offering commission-based or deposit-based commercial models. A 10-person team based in Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region, and the United States executes operations. Brand credentials include B Corp certification, recognition as Colombia's Best DMC for two consecutive years, and a World Travel Award, all of which support the company's positioning within the luxury inbound segment.

Name

The Colombian Trip

Legal name

The Colombian Trip

Website

https://thecolombiantrip.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Colombian Trip is a privately-held boutique Colombian destination management company that designs private, tailor-made luxury multi-day travel itineraries across Colombia for affluent individual travelers and B2B travel agency partners, supported by dual Colombia-U.S. operations and B Corp certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel & Destination Management

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Luxury travel itineraries
• Boutique tour operator
• B2B travel partnerships
• Sustainable tourism operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Travel Itineraries: Day-based pricing model for custom multi-destination Colombian travel experiences. Trips start at USD 495 per adult/day based on double occupancy, including accommodations, personalized experiences with dedicated tour guides, transfers between sights and regions, and 24/7 concierge service. 30% deposit required to confirm booking, with balance due 30-45 days before arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Colombian Trip is a boutique destination management company and tour operator that designs and delivers private, tailor-made luxury travel itineraries across Colombia. Its core offering, Custom-Crafted Trips, is a consultative service in which travelers complete an inquiry form, receive personalized consultations, and co-design a bespoke multi-destination journey priced at USD 495 per adult/day (double occupancy), inclusive of accommodations, dedicated English-speaking local guides, inter-region transfers, and 24/7 concierge support. The company complements this with a portfolio of pre-designed experiential tours and a B2B Partnership Program for travel agencies seeking co-branded or white-label Colombian itineraries.

Product overview

The Colombian Trip operates as an award-winning boutique destination management company (DMC) and tour operator specializing in private tailor-made luxury travel in Colombia. The company offers a portfolio of pre-designed multi-day tour experiences (History, Architecture & Nature; Magnificent Lodging & Culture; Philanthropic Discovery & Empowerment; Active Adventure & Landscapes; Hands-on Experiences & Ecosystems; Amazon Rainforest Experience) alongside its core Custom-Crafted Trips service that builds bespoke itineraries based on individual traveler preferences. All offerings include 24/7 concierge service, English-speaking local expert guides (historians, architects, biologists), and access to off-the-beaten-path destinations. The company also operates a B2B Partnership Program for travel agencies seeking Colombian destination management services. Pricing for custom trips starts at USD 495 per adult/day based on double occupancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom-Crafted Trips Private, tailor-made luxury travel itineraries across Colombia built through personalized consultations, dedicated English-speaking local guides, accommodations, transfers, and 24/7 concierge service. Priced at USD 495 per adult/day (double occupancy); 30% deposit required to confirm booking with balance due 30-45 days before arrival; no planning fee.
• History, Architecture & Nature
• Magnificent Lodging & Culture
• Philanthropic Discovery & Empowerment
• Active Adventure & Landscapes
• Hands-on Experiences & Ecosystems
• Amazon Rainforest Experience
• B2B Partnership Program
• 24/7 Personal Concierge Service

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dones de Misericordia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting local school and Dones Children's Center on Tierra Bomba island. Tourism to the island directly funds the foundation, providing community resources to enrich children's lives.
• Local Guides NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose relationships with selected local guides including historians, architects, biologists, and other specialists who provide authentic expertise and insider access to hidden gems.
• Local Suppliers and HotelsminorOthersPartnerships with local accommodation providers, transportation services, and activity suppliers across Colombia's diverse regions to deliver seamless travel experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kensington Tours: Global luxury tour operator offering private, custom-crafted itineraries with dedicated travel experts and 24/7 concierge. Highly comparable in bespoke luxury tour model, though geographically broader than The Colombian Trip.
• Black Tomato: Luxury bespoke travel company offering private, tailor-made experiences with concierge-level service and curated access. Operates in the same high-touch, premium ASP custom trip category as The Colombian Trip.
• Adventure Life: Small-group and custom adventure tour operator with strong Latin America portfolio including Colombia. Comparable in custom multi-day itineraries with local guides and a sustainability orientation.
• Aracari Travel: Luxury Peruvian DMC creating bespoke, privately guided South America itineraries with B Corp credentials. Comparable boutique DMC business model with similar emphasis on cultural immersion and expert local guides.
• Journey Latin America: Boutique specialist tour operator focused on Latin America, offering tailor-made itineraries with deep regional expertise. Closely mirrors The Colombian Trip's bespoke DMC model, with a broader Latin American footprint rather than single-country focus.
• Latin Trails: Latin America-focused DMC delivering custom, high-touch itineraries in multiple countries including Colombia. Operates in the same boutique-DMC category as The Colombian Trip.

Emerging players

• Pacific Lights Travel: Latin America-focused DMC specializing in tailored, expert-led itineraries in destinations including Colombia. Comparable boutique custom tour model with similar 24/7 concierge support.
• Bamba Experience: Latin America-focused tour operator offering both pre-designed and custom itineraries across multiple destinations including Colombia. Compares on Colombia coverage but skewed more toward backpacker/budget than luxury.

Broad incumbents

• Abercrombie & Kent: Established global luxury travel company with destination management operations across Latin America, including Colombia. Comparable in luxury positioning and private guided itineraries, but vastly larger and geographically diversified.

Regional players

• Condor Travel: Established South American DMC with operations across the continent including Colombia, offering cultural and nature-focused itineraries. Comparable DMC services but with broader geographic spread and longer operating history.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thecolombiantriptravel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-colombian-trip

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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