Dream trips Kolumbien planning | Once in a Lifetime

Kolumbien is a travel country that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.

Updated: 26 July 2026.

Overview

Caribbean coast, coffee mountains and an old town that smells of salt and blossom: Colombia is among the destinations that many put on the list late and then cannot let go. The best travel season is between December and March. Cartagena is the place for an occasion that demands romance, with lanes full of balconies and evenings on the city wall. Medellín shows the other side: a city in a valley that has reinvented itself and surprises with cable cars and art in public space.

Santa Marta lies at the edge of the Sierra Nevada and opens the way to beaches and national park. Small things count for planning: outside the cities you need cash, withdrawn in the daytime from busy machines. A tip often already appears as «propina» on the bill. Better leave tap water alone.

Because distances in the mountains are measured not in kilometres but in hours, you fix the order of the stops early in the video call, and the preparation stays calm.

Regions

Places in the catalogue: Cartagena, Medellín, Santa Marta.

Top destinations

Explore these destinations in Kolumbien from our selection.

Places and experiences

The catalogue for Kolumbien is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.

Acuario Mundo Marino, Experience
Acuario Rodadero Santa Marta, Experience
Aquarium Medellin, Experience

Place
Acuario Mundo Marino
Acuario Rodadero Santa Marta
Aquarium Medellin

Accommodation in the catalogue

Bastión Luxury Hotel, Accommodation
Elcielo Hotel Luxury Medellin, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Bastión Luxury Hotel	4.7
Elcielo Hotel Luxury Medellin	4.5

Frequently asked questions

What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?

Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Kolumbien by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.

Which places are part of the programme in Kolumbien?

For Kolumbien, Acuario Mundo Marino, Acuario Rodadero Santa Marta and Aquarium Medellin are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.

Who is a dream trip to Kolumbien suitable for?

For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.

Which accommodations are listed for Kolumbien in the catalogue?

Accommodation on file in Kolumbien includes Bastión Luxury Hotel, Binn Hotel and Elcielo Hotel Luxury Medellin, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.

Which destinations in Kolumbien work well together?

Besides Kolumbien, Cartagena, Medellín and Santa Marta come into question if time and occasion allow.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.

How much does a trip to Kolumbien cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.