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Jen Bekker - Travel Counsellor

Hampshire travel company designing tailormade holidays to far flung destinations. Every holiday I curate is unique, because every one of my clients is unique.

I plan and organise travel experiences for my clients, not just the run of the mill, but the unusual, the exciting, the adventurous, the off the beaten track. It could be visiting the natural wonders of the world, taking in the beauty of Japan’s Hakone National Park, witnessing the great migration in the Serengeti, trekking in South America, attending a Lantern Festival in Thailand, or getting up

close to mountain gorillas in Uganda. Whatever you dream of doing, I will put together the perfect itinerary tailored just for you. But they all start the same way… with an idea. My job as your personal travel consultant is to use my wealth of travel experience, along with my connections with local ground handlers, to find you the most authentic local experiences so that you can relax and make memories. Together we can make your dream a reality. So, if there’s an adventure you’ve always dreamt of, maybe now’s the time to start planning?

07/11/2024

Are you craving an off the beaten path adventure?

With its lush rainforests, beautiful Pacific beaches, colonial towns, volcanic islands and working coffee farms, a trip to Nicaragua is such a rewarding experience!

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

Visit the beautiful city of Granada, wandering down charming, cobbled streets to uncover its fascinating colonial heritage through the architecture

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐬 & 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬

Hike up one of the conical volcanoes on Ometepe Island, climbing through wildlife rich greenery to arrive at a stunning viewpoint across the canopy

𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞

Explore Ometepe Island and its UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve, and you may spot rare endemics like the tiny lowland Paca in the tropical rainforests

𝐒𝐞𝐚, 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟 & 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞

Stop by the Pacific Coast beaches at San Juan del
Sur, stroll along the white sands of Playa El Coco or spot turtle hatchlings at Playa La Flor

04/11/2024

✨ I'M BACK !! ✨

I've missed work terribly, and can't wait to start curating your incredible trips again!

Thank you to all my clients for your patience whilst I focused on my health, and to my incredible colleagues, Ally & Dannie, for holding down the fort so I could take this time out.

Forever grateful to you all for your support 🫶

I'll be easing myself back in gently to begin with, and Ally & Dannie are still available if need be, to ensure you have a seamless experience.

15/08/2024

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 ☀️🇦🇺

Summer in South Australia beckons you towards the soothing embrace of the sea. Its crystal clear blue waters will entice you to take a refreshing dip and delight you with an incredible selection of seafood to savour.

Immerse yourself in unique experiences, whether it's swimming with sea lions and dolphins or journey to Coffin Bay to relish the pleasure of freshly shucked oysters.

Kangaroo Island is a haven for wildlife and food enthusiasts. Spend a few days exploring the island's exquisite wine, gin, cheese, and honey offerings all while having close encounters with sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas!

If you find yourself nearer to Adelaide, don't miss the chance to spend a day indulging in fine wines at the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, or McLaren Vale and then cool off with a leisurely stroll along the beach in the city's picturesque suburb of Glenelg.

Drop me a DM to book your summer sojourn to South Australia and escape our miserable winter ahead!

07/08/2024

Ready for the open road?

With its endless daylight, summer is the perfect time to explore every corner of Iceland's stunning landscapes on an unforgettable road trip.

Add this one to your travel wish list!

05/08/2024

"Namibia's just a desert. There's nothing to see."
❌ WRONG ❌ This could not be further from the truth!

Explore towering red dunes, shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, and plains with prehistoric rock art.

Discover vast salt pans, starry skies, and colonial German seaside towns.

Traverse this stunning landscape at your own pace on a 4×4 self-drive road trip or a tailored private tour.⁠
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However, it’s the encounters with Namibia’s people that will make your trip.

Weave baskets in an Ovambo homestead, make fire with Himba women, and meet the semi-nomadic San people, descendants of some of the world's oldest humans.

02/08/2024

This time 5 years ago, we were in Costa Rica!

What a cool place 🫶

We saw sloths, humpback whales, loggerhead turtles nesting, snakes, frogs, hummingbirds, toucans … and so much more!

Add in the waterfalls, beautiful beaches and rainforest and Costa Rica really is paradise!

Is it on your travel radar?

31/07/2024

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬

Have you always dreamt of visiting Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans?

Take a look at this best-selling tour visiting 5 states across the USA's Deep South! 🇺🇸

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

🔸 Visiting historic RCA Studio B where the legendary Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and hundreds of other famous singers made their recordings. It'll give you goosebumps!

🔸 Taking a seat at the hottest show in town;
The Grand Ole Opry. Every week, legendary and contemporary artists perform country, bluegrass, folk and gospel hits in front of a live audience - Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis are just a few who have performed here in the past. You'll be blown away by great performances in this magical venue.

🔸Exploring the French Quarter in New Orleans, the hometown of Jazz, where the colourful mix of culture and lively bohemian atmosphere is too easy to fall in love with. Or head for a wander down vibrant Bourbon Street for bright neon lights and toe-tapping tunes.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝...

✔️VIP door-to-door travel service
✔️International flights
✔️Expert Tour Manager
✔️Porterage services
✔️Excellent centrally located hotels
✔️Excursions and visits
✔️Selected meals

With an impressive 15 excursions and visits included, all of the highlights along the way are covered..

🔹 GRACELAND with the Elvis Experience Tour
🔹 Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum, Tupelo
🔹 The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
🔹 Jack Daniels Distillery Tour, Lynchburg
🔹 The World's Steepest Incline Railway, Chattanooga
🔹 Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga
🔹 Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
🔹 Studio B, Nashville
🔹 Frogmore Cotton Plantation
🔹 Stanton Hall Antebellum Mansion, Natchez
🔹 Hank Williams Museum, Montgomery
🔹 Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Atlanta
🔹 Old Courthouse Museum, Monroeville
🔹 PLUS City Tours in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and Montgomery

𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆!

29/07/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 🍷🌿

Margaret River, located 270 km south of Perth, is a gem in Western Australia known for its stunning natural beauty, world-class wineries, and outdoor adventures.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

🔸 Wine Country: Renowned for premium wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

🔸 Beaches & Surfing: Pristine beaches like Prevelly and Yallingup, plus top-notch surf spots

🔸 Nature & Adventure: Explore limestone caves, hike the Cape to Cape Track, and visit the Boranup Karri Forest

🔸 Culinary Delights: Savour local produce, gourmet dining, and artisanal treats

🔸 Whale Watching: From June to December, witness the majestic whale migration

Experience the blend of coastal charm, lush forests, and vibrant culture in Margaret River!

16/11/2023

My lovely colleagues, Ally & Dannie, will be looking after my business for me whilst I step back from frontline operations for a few months due to health reasons.

With years of experience, you’ll be in very good hands, and can expect the same great service levels you’re used to.

Please do continue to send through new enquiries, Ally & Dannie will be delighted to help you on my behalf.

As my emails are being forwarded, please send initial enquiries through to my work email : [email protected] and they will be in touch to discuss your travel plans.

🫶

12/11/2023

Swim in the Indian ocean, see the whales in the bay, take long beach walks and dips in the sparkling pool when you base yourself at this beautiful boutique beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay.

Perfectly located to explore all that the Garden Route has to offer, The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa offers guests the chance to totally unplug, reset and relax in a magnificent setting.

With only 18 suites, it’s the ideal getaway if you’re looking for a peaceful and tranquil holiday.

Charming architectural details and centuries of heritage make The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa feel like both a rare find and an intimate home-from-home.

The spa, cosy bar, swimming pool and celebrated restaurant offer enough by way of dining and leisure options that you may never want to leave!

07/11/2023

Visited Japan already and looking to return and explore somewhere a bit different?

Or perhaps it's your first time but you want to spend part of your trip away from crowds and immersed in one of the beating hearts of the south?

Enter Kyushu, Japan's third largest island and a treasure trove of hot springs, history and southern-style, delicious hospitality.

We work with some amazing supplier partners, and in the words of our Japan specialist here’s 7 reasons why you should visit Kyushu...

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗲𝘀

Forget Fuji – Kyushu is the real land of fire.

Japan is home to a tenth of the world’s active volcanoes, and Kyushu’s Mount A*o is the biggest of the lot.

The surrounding countryside also happens to be absolutely beautiful, and when A*o isn’t belching too much smoke and ash, it’s possible to hike to the top and peer into its bright blue crater lake.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

Kyushu is the gateway to some of our favourite Japanese islands, which can be reached by ferry or plane from the island’s coastal cities.

Yakushima, not far from Kagoshima, is covered in primeval rainforest and populated mainly by deer and monkeys, and is the last remnant of the warm-temperate rainforests that once dominated this part of the world.

It’s also home to Japan’s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, a cryptomeria which is thought to be between 2-7,000 years old!

𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Wherever there are volcanoes, there are hot springs – and Kyushu has some of Japan’s finest.

For dramatic, moon-like landscapes filled with billowing steam, bubbling pools, and the smell of sulphur, head to Unzen Onsen.

For the quintessential hot-spring town, filled with wooden bathhouses and aromatic cypress baths, there’s nowhere better than Kurokawa Onsen.

And for hot-spring bathing on the beach, head to Yakushima.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲

Japan may be most famous for its sprawling cities and towering skyscrapers, but there is beautiful countryside to be found on all of the country’s main islands.

Kyushu’s landscapes tend to be lush, green and open, with a very different atmosphere to the towering mountains of Honshu, the hidden valleys of Shikoku, or the windswept plains of northern Hokkaido.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

Perhaps it’s the warm climate, but everybody who visits Kyushu seems to remark on the languid pace of life and cheerful, laid-back attitude of its residents.

The frenetic rush of Tokyo and the in-your-face brashness of Osaka have their own merits, but it is Kyushu where you will really get a chance to slow down and enjoy the open and welcoming attitude of your hosts.

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

Everybody knows about the devastating history of Nagasaki, but this vibrant city has a much longer and richer history than most people realise.

Nagasaki was one of the only places open to foreign trade during Japan’s long period of isolation, and the remnants of that early cultural exchange are still evident in the city today.

Grab a slice of Portuguese-inspired castella cake, visit some of the oldest European houses in Japan at Glover Gardens, and wander the streets of Dejima Island, once the only place in Japan that Dutch and Portuguese merchants were allowed to live and trade.

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱

Literally everywhere in Japan has incredible food – and Kyushu is no different.

Hakata ramen is the island’s signature dish, made with a pork bone broth and flavoured with soy sauce and miso. Anybody who has tried it tends to come over all misty-eyed whenever it’s mentioned.

Kyushu is also famous for its beef, which is claimed by many to be the most mouthwatering in Japan, and it’s the place to try fugu — the potentially fatal pufferfish prepared only by licensed chefs(?!)

05/11/2023

The thrill of adventure is omnipresent at Zannier Hotels Sonop…

The opulence and finesse of the tented camp, set in Namibia’s southwest corner, immediately recalls the 1920’s era of British explorers.

On arrival you immediately step back in time, transported to old-world safari.

Constructed on top of granite boulders, Sonop’s remote and unspoiled setting of 13,800 acres of untouched wilderness.

Every object and antique in the ten spacious tents are carefully selected – binoculars and maps, travellers’ tales, telescopes, antique desks and handmade stationary – to ensure that every moment turns into a unique experience.

From the reception room to the partially-walled bathroom and vintage bathtubs, and private terrace, everything focuses on the richness of the desert and awe-inspiring views.

The lodge captures the restorative essence of the desert landscape with a spectacular open-air infinity pool, spa, fitness centre and daily yoga, to truly integrate guest’s wellbeing with the natural world.

When desert adventure calls, guided excursions include horse-riding from their own stables, private dining atop of the sand dunes, electric fat-bike or walking trails, hot air balloon safari and private sunset safaris.

The magic continues after dark with a nightly gala-style dinner, open-air cinema and stargazing under the endless African skies.

31/10/2023

Amazing photos from my clients trip to Peru 🇵🇪

I love nothing more than receiving photos from my clients travels, it’s so nice to see them having such an incredible time and is really one of the highlights of my job.

Two friends headed off to Peru to trek the Inca trail and had the best time!

There’s not much more I can say, the pictures speak for themselves… MAGICAL!

⛰️ Is the Inca tail on your bucket list?

29/10/2023

South Australia Summer Hotspots ☀️🇦🇺

Summer in South Australia beckons you towards the soothing embrace of the sea. Its crystal clear blue waters will entice you to take a refreshing dip and delight you with an incredible selection of seafood to savour.

Immerse yourself in unique experiences, whether it's swimming with sea lions and dolphins or journey to Coffin Bay to relish the pleasure of freshly shucked oysters.

Kangaroo Island is a haven for wildlife and food enthusiasts. Spend a few days exploring the island's exquisite wine, gin, cheese, and honey offerings all while having close encounters with sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas!

If you find yourself nearer to Adelaide, don't miss the chance to spend a day indulging in fine wines at the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, or McLaren Vale and then cool off with a leisurely stroll along the beach in the city's picturesque suburb of Glenelg.

Drop me a DM to book your summer sojourn to South Australia

26/10/2023

🔅 CLIENT TESTIMONIAL 🔅
𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢

I recently booked a fab two week Garden Route self drive holiday for clients of my lovely colleague, Jane.

The only change to my suggested itinerary was an additional night on safari (as they loved the lodge so much!) and they also added in an additional shark cage dive!

I often work in conjunction with colleagues to share my expertise in this style of style.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Here's what Jane's clients had to say:

"Both Jane and Jen have been extremely accommodating and professional with helping us with our itinerary for our holiday.

Would recommend to anyone!"

24/10/2023

Krabi is a hidden gem that many discover - and fall in love with - while en route to the more wellknown islands of Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi.

When they do visit, the luckiest check into Rayavadee.

Accessed by stylish speedboat, the resort is surrounded on three sides by glorious sand beaches, and lush jungle greenery, imbuing a sense of tropical relaxation.

Keeping with the special setting, Rayavadee has had an ambitious sustainability program since it opened.

The resort may feel like a secret, but its restaurant is one of Thailand’s most renowned. Aptly named The Grotto, it is built into an ancient cave, giving it an ideal vantage point for guests who linger over cocktails while admiring a sunset-tinged sky.

19/10/2023

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿? 🐘

𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 200,000 𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘢, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘣𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘒𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦, 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳.

𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 - 𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘨. 𝘉𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳.

𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴.

𝘒𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱-𝘰𝘶𝘵.

The KPR Ranger Experience gives the opportunity to spend 4 - 6 hours tracking, patrolling and capturing data with the rangers.

See the conservation and community projects that are key to the protection of this pristine reserve.

Children aged 6 years+ are welcome.

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Hacienda Bambusa offers an oasis of peace in the shadow of the snow-capped Andes and lies within an authentic cacao plantation.

Fans of the Disney film Encanto may feel at home as it is said the Colombian hotel provided the inspiration for the musical famous for the hit song We Don’t Talk About Bruno!

The thoughtfully renovated property is still a working farm and the hacienda has eight rustic rooms built from a mix of bamboo and clay where you can enjoy views of the pool or garden.

Each room is idyllically designed with pops of vibrant colours. The veranda is the perfect spot to retreat with a book and sway in your hammock. The rooms are provided with fine linen, king-size beds, and private bathrooms.

A myriad of activities are on offer during your stay at Hacienda Bambusa from a hot air balloon flight over the coffee estate to zip lining and indulging in a wellness ritual.

No visit would be complete without coffee tasting with a local barista. You can also brush up on your culinary skills with a cooking lesson. The more active visitors can go mountain biking or hike around the farm spotting birds such as the iridescent hummingbird.

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