Wikimedia CommonsColombia in 5 days
If you only have five days, this combination gives you altitude, heat and coffee without impossible flights.
Where you go, in order
- 1BogotáBogotá, D.C.
- 2Salento y Valle de CocoraQuindío
- 3Cartagena de IndiasBolívar
The trip, in order.
Use it as a base. Road times, flights and weather can change any day.
- DAY 1 – 201
Bogotá
Gold Museum, La Candelaria and Monserrate.
- DAY 302
Coffee Region
Flight to Armenia and a coffee farm tour.
- DAY 4 – 503
Cartagena
Direct flight, the walled city and departure.
How to move between stops
| From | To | How | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | Armenia | Flight | 50 min |
| Armenia | Salento | Bus | 45 min |
| Armenia or Pereira | Cartagena | Flight (sometimes with a connection) | 1.5–3 h |
Year-round
The recommended season is a general guide. Before buying, check weather, closures, capacity limits and access conditions at each destination.
Destinations on this route.
Wikimedia CommonsBogotá
A cold, huge capital at 2,640 meters. It has the best museums, the best chef-driven food and the worst…
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Jacirbadillo / Wikimedia CommonsSalento y Valle de Cocora
The valley where the wax palm, Colombia's national tree, grows up to 60 meters tall. Heart of the Coffee…
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Cartagena, ColombiaCartagena de Indias
A 16th-century walled city on the Caribbean. It is the entry point for most travelers and the best-known…
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How much does Colombia in 5 days cost?
As a guide, between $250.000 and $500.000 per person per day, which is $1.250.000 to $2.500.000 for the 5 days, excluding international flights. Lodging and the number of domestic flights make the biggest difference.
What is the best time for this route?
Year-round.
How do you get between the stops?
From Bogotá to Armenia: flight, 50 min. From Armenia to Salento: bus, 45 min. From Armenia or Pereira to Cartagena: flight (sometimes with a connection), 1.5–3 h.