No other company comes to close to the level of quality of Vaova. They truly are the greatest travel company out there. We just wrapped up an 8 day Spring Break trip with 180+ MBA students hosted by Vaova and I have nothing but high praise. Specifically due to their: 1) Logistical expertise -- every single event was run so smoothly. We were provided transportation to and from each event, instructions for each event were clearly communicated multiple times prior to the event start and they were extremely flexible when unexpected circumstances arose. On the third day of our trip, a major Colombian airline ceased operations 12 hours before one of our domestic flights. While we were partying at an event, Vaova chartered a new flight solely to transport our entire group on time to our next destination. We did not see any of this happen behind the scenes and it was handled amazingly well. I cannot give Vaova enough praise for how they handled every single logistical detail of our trip. 2) Local expertise -- all tour guides were local residents who exuded both positivity and hospitality and were able to provide a detailed background on every event or city that we visited. We visited three separate cities throughout Colombia and they rotated in new tour guides in each to provide us the most specific and detailed knowledge of each location. We had three tour guides throughout the entire trip who were incredible energy and made us feel at home through the entire experience (shoutout Carolina, Ana and Tomas!). 3) Incredible personal attention - Every single question we had, whether it be about logistics or Colombian culture, was answered both quickly and comprehensively. They helped translate when necessary, facilitated event ticket transfers between travelers and even helped me recover my jacket I left behind at one of the hotels! Truly nothing but the highest praise for Vaova. I would return to Colombia just to work with Vaova again!

This agency worked really hard to put together a fun trip and they did! I went as an MBA student and I think all of my classmates really enjoyed the excursions on our Colombia trip. I am African American and I can say, however, that there were inclusion issues. During the presentation about Colombian history the presenter skipped the ethnic minorities and race slide and nothing was said. We later went on a food tour in a lower income neighborhood and we talked about slavery a bit and that was it. The portrayal of black Colombians was extremely poor, which is odd because there is a black female president. I brought it up to them and the response was kind generic; no commitment to change. I would not return.

I absolutely do not recommend using Vaova as a tour agency for your MBA trip. Find a tour agency that will not rip you off. Vaova cancelled one of our activities without any notice (horseback riding), claimed we would get a refund, and never delivered the actual refund. Despite reaching out multiple times, they’ve been completely unresponsive. They also charged $80 for a sunset tour, but messed up the vendors and we did not board the boat until after sun was down. They claimed they would be refunding 50% but never did. Reached out multiple times with no response. Save yourself, your group, your wallet and don’t book with Vaova.

I’ve been on many organized Kellogg (MBA program in Chicago, IL) trips, but this is by far the best — by a very wide margin. VAOVA did a great job showing different aspects of Colombia and making sure it’s as well-rounded as it could be. Of course, there were parties but there was also a visit to different cities w/ exciting activities, a cultural immersion of a sort and history (we met with Dean of a very prominent college in Medellin who gave us an insightful lesson into socioeconomic history of Colombia). The VAOVA crew were equally exceptional! Now, I consider Lina and Sebastian friends. Others do too! recommend!

This trip was incredible and will be a highlight of my MBA experience. Mobilizing 400 people around a country is incredibly difficult, but Vaova managed to make it feel seamless. The Vaova team is extremely attentive and made themselves completely available to answer our questions, provide recommendations and ensure that every traveler had the best experience possible. More importantly, the Vaova team curated an experience that allowed me and my classmates to engage with the culture, experience Colombia and have a lot of fun. I highly recommend Vaova and would trust any trip that is organized by them in the future!

VAOVA was sensational for our trip to Colombia...we were so impressed in particular by JD and Maria and loved every moment of our travels to Medellin and Cartagena. Our trip was with a group of about 25 from YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and VAOVA did an outstanding job of "wowing" all of us with their high attention to detail, professionalism and personal touches. Everything about the was fantastic! They exceeded all expectations and the quality of the team members, the experiences, and the places and activities they selected was fantastic. Highly recommend VAOVA for an amazing trip to Colombia!

They planned our 500-person business school trip and did an amazing job. They planned tours everyday with some of the best tour guides. I learned so much about the country and fell in love with Colombia because of Vaova. A lot of people spent all night partying until 5 am and then could not make the tours and complained about that... but that's not Vaova's fault. They do tours in the day so we can have the evening and nights to ourselves. Everything was smooth and planned for. Highly recommend doing the Colombia trip with Vaova for your business school!

Wow!! We had a team retreat with 85+ employees in attendance, traveling to Colombia from all over the world. JD and his team were super attentive to detail in making sure everyone was well taken care of, in the right places at the right times, and most importantly had an AMAZING time. Every logistical detail was perfect. I know we'll all look back on our time with amazing memories (and many of us can't wait to come back to Colombia after our first visit). I have nothing but amazing things to say about Vaova.

I love VAOVA! Caro, Tomas and Ana Maria were superstars and helped us along the way, including when an airline went bankrupt in the middle of our trip. They went above and beyond to help our large group acclimate and maximize our fun times. The small touches of local snacks, many laughs, and knowledgeable tour guides were what makes this company flow. They are there every step of the way. I would 10/10 recommend this trek and travel company to anyone visiting Colombia. We will miss them!!! <3

Vaova did a truly outstanding job taking our +360 MBA friends to discover Colombia for a week. As a Colombian, I felt proud of showing such a beautiful face of my country to everyone else and I felt we were in the best possible hands to take care of even the slightest detail for each traveler. I would 100% recommend them to plan a wonderful trip full of surprises and expereniences!

A company where organization, customer service, and safety come last. In their own words, you buy the package, and in the itinerary app they provide you, you are responsible for checking that it all matches with the package that you purchased. Almost like buying a ticket from an airline and then being responsible for making sure the ticket issued matches the one you bought.

Despite having repeated issues with Spirit Airlines and Viva Airlines ceasing operations the day before we were supposed to fly with them, our Vaova tour guides were constantly on top of things and went out of their way to make sure we got our lost luggage. They were also extremely knowledgeable about the country, incredibly fun, and showed us an amazing time in Colombia.

Vaova is an amazing agency. It blew our expectations, and every single event was excellent. The artistic details, lively events, parties, tours, photographers, djs, guides, the whole crew...everything was carefully planned and executed to perfection. Can't recommend them enough, and words will never do it justice compared to the actual experience.

The trip was fantastic! I led a trip for 80 people from business school and VAOVA made the experience unforgettable! They exceeded all expectations and the quality of the people, the experiences, and the places they chose was fantastic. I fully recommend VAOVA for an amazing trip to Colombia! Thanks VAOVA!!

We planned a trip to Colombia for 85 MBA students and the experience was incredible! Vaova did a great job at organizing fun, culturally rich and interesting activities. They took care of every single detail and were super responsive to feedback. I’d totally recommend their service, it’s worth it!

I traveled to Colombia with 470+ MBA students and VAOVA went above and beyond to make the trip magical and unforgettable. They were great at planning and executing all the activities. Their unique "happenings" reflect their commitment to showcasing the best of Colombian culture. Thank you!

Vaova changed my MBA experience because through their activities and experiences I created a very solid bonding with my fellow friends from the MBA. I am sure that is why they are the best doing what they do: managing group experiences al around the world. Thanks!

Vaova planned an amazing trip - the focus on quality and different experiences throughout was exceptional. They also went above and beyond to take care of people with dietary restrictions, and the tour guides were amazing. Would definitely recommend a Vaova trip!

Vaova helped me plan a trip for 50 classmates form Fuqua and it was unbelievable. The events they create, the way they show Colombia through local artists and culture and the amazing staff made this trip an unforgettable one

Went on an MBA trip with VAOVA and had an amazing time! It’s a must-do for our school! Very thoughtful about organizing such a large (250+) group, and super fun activities. Worth the cost!!

Vaova helped us bring 360 students from Chicago Booth to experience Colombia. They took care of creating an amazing experience with high quality events.

VAOVA organized a 300-person, 8 day trip to Colombia for us and did a fantastic job.

Great Time. Very well organized. Moved 450+ people around a country very smoothly.

Very organized, guides are helpful and kind! We enjoyed a lot

Great travel agency for international students and treks!!

Un viaje increible pero sobre todo un equipo excepcional!

Top notch communication and excellent problem solving

Staff were great and they planned a fantastic trip!

Outstanding experience! I really enjoyed it

The best travel agency!!!

Great experience!