Colombia in One Week: 3 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Colombia

Spending one week in Colombia? With our Colombia 7-day itinerary options, cycle in Bogota, sip amazing coffee in Pereira and discover the Lost City in Santa Marta.

If you’re spending one week in Colombia, you’ve got plenty of time to visit the spectacular Lost City. This world-famous multi-day hike starts in the beach town of Santa Marta. From here, roam through the jungle and farmland, through Kogi communities in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After a couple of days of trekking through the hot jungle, you’ll arrive at the 1200 ancient steps of La Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City. This is an ancient and spiritual site, so take your time exploring the ruins and temples within the compound. Afterward, trek past cacao plants and banana trees back out to Machete Pelao, and return to the beaches of Santa Marta. See all tours in Colombia.

If you’re looking to see Colombia in 7 days, combine culture, historic cities, and natural wonders and hikes. Start off in the capital, Bogota. Explore the Gold Museum and the beauty of the San Francisco Church, and take a cable car up the mighty Monserrate mountain for amazing views of the city. From here, jump on a flight to Pereira, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit local fincas (farms) and taste the delicious local coffee at its source. Spend a day wandering through the beautiful forests of the Cocora Valley, seeing the beautiful waxy palm trees before journeying to the colorful town of Salento, known for its cafes and coffee houses. Next, fly to Cartagena, filled with colonial architecture and culture. Next, visit the Convent of La Popa, the Castillo de San Felipe, or head out on a boat trip to the idyllic Rosario Islands. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Colombia.

On a Colombia 1-week itinerary plan, one of the best places to base yourself in is the capital, Bogota. Home to amazing museums like the Botero Museum and the National Museum of Colombia, the city is bursting with history and culture. Spend a day of your one week in Bogota on a private bike tour of the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, which is known for its architecture. Leave Bogota temporarily to sail and trek through the Sierra de La Macarena National Park. Relax on the river before trekking around Caño Cristales. Keep your eyes peeled for wild pigs, foxes, and eagles. Visit the Lozada River before returning to Bogota, where you have free time to explore the sights of the city, including the Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis and Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquén.

If you’re spending one week in Colombia, you can easily balance exploring the metropolitan cities of Cartagena and Bogota with outdoorsy excursions around the Coffee Triangle and Lost City. Don’t forget to carve out time to relax on the amazing beaches around Tayrona or on the Rosario Islands. Planning a trip can be difficult, especially if you’re short on time. Luckily, our in-country experts are on hand to create tailor-made trips to Colombia for you. Check out our guide on how many days to spend in Colombia for more ideas.

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