Impulse Travel

Impulse Travel is a Bogotá-based destination management company with a social mission. It works with around 125 local partners, whom it calls changemakers and community leaders, and it says it reinvests in local communities and prioritises regenerative tourism. The company holds B Corp certification and a Colombia Destinos de Paz award, and its other recognitions include the World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM and a UNWTO start-up competition linked to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Rather than fixed group departures, Impulse designs private and bespoke itineraries. In Bogotá, reviews published on its website describe full days that combine breakfast at the Paloquemao market, the Museo del Oro and a walk through the historic centre; private food tours of different neighbourhoods; a La Candelaria tour taking in a local market, an emerald shop and the Botero and Gold museums; family tours that include Monserrate; and experiences built around food, music and the communities involved in Colombia's peace process. Across the country it offers more than 500 tours, transfers and hotels in 22 destinations.

The company has no minimum spend, and it says typical itineraries cost from about US$200 to US$800 per person per day, depending on the services included. It offers round-the-clock support for travellers while they are on the road, which is reassuring on a longer trip. The office is on Calle 65 in Bogotá, and you can contact the team by phone on +57 601 9143928, by WhatsApp on +57 320 5827252 or by email at [email protected].

Impulse suits travellers who want a private guide and a tailored plan, families who prefer not to join large groups, and anyone who wants their spending to benefit local communities. It is also a good option if you plan to combine Bogotá with other regions and want one company to handle the whole trip. Discuss your interests in advance, since the value lies in matching you with the right local hosts.

The company is registered with Colombia's national tourism register and has been featured in international media including The New York Times, The Guardian and Condé Nast Traveller. The company offers a 24-hour turnaround on proposals for trade partners, but individual travellers should still allow time before the trip for an itinerary to be designed.