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Lost City Trek
Indigenous activities
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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta

By Baquianos Travel
4.4 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $784 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Challenge yourself on a 4-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida. Enjoy the marvelous landscapes and natural beauty of this magical place. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site from the 9th century. Your small-group tour, with a maximum of 12 participants, also includes a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and meals as per the itinerary.

Activity location

  • Ciudad Perdida
    • El Mamey, Sierra Nevada
    • 470007, Santa Marta, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cra. 1c #18-23
    • 1823 Carrera 1c
    • 470004, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d4d
  • English

Challenge yourself on a 4-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida. Enjoy the marvelous landscapes and natural beauty of this magical place. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site from the 9th century. Your small-group tour, with a maximum of 12 participants, also includes a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and meals as per the itinerary.

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$784.00 x 1 Adult$784.00

Total
Price is $784.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's included3 nights accommodation
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide or an English translator with the guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedindigenous crafts
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedServices not described in the plan.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry date, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Hiking boots are recommended

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Beginning of an adventure right in the middle of mother nature
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in beds or hammocks.
Ciudad Perdida
The tour begins at the meeting point or pickup from your accommodation. From there, depart on a 4WD vehicle for 3 hours approximately towards 'El Mamey', a place where you will begin the trekking for about 6 km to get to the first cabins, Adan or Alfredo, for accommodation to spend the night. During the trekking journey, you'll enjoy a variety of natural pools flowing directly from "la Sierra Nevada" where you will be able to swim and refresh yourself, to make out your adventure an extraordinary experience.
Day 2: Closer to Teyuna
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: In beds or hammock
Ciudad Perdida
Group will depart at 8:00 am from “'Adan' or 'Alfredo'” to resume the trip towards a third camping site “'Paraíso Teyuna'”, site where you will spend the second night which is 1 hour away from 'The Lost City', venturing for 8 to 9 hours approximately . Throughout this walk, you will border “'Mutanyi'”, an indigenous settlement inhabited by a Kogui tribe, where the scouting guide will provide local information and details.
Day 3: The Lost City
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: In beds or hammocks
Ciudad Perdida
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Finally, you will reach 'Teyuna'. It will take about 1 hour from 'Paraiso Teyuna' to The Lost City 1. Climb 1200 stair steps and as you ascend, you will find ancient terraces built thousands of years ago until reaching those archaeological rings, which were the main settlements of the extinct Tayrona culture. Along with this guided trip, you'll learn more about the ancient city and enjoy beautiful landscapes provided by mother nature. Thus, it is highly possible to enjoy a bath inside the "Pozo de la Juventud" (youth well), a magical place that, according to the legend, has miraculous advantages. Once the walk finishes, descend back to 'Paraiso Teyuna' to initiate the trek back towards the first cabin, where you will be spending the night “'Mumake ó Tezumake'”.
Day 4: Adventure ends here
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ciudad Perdida
The days in contact with nature draw to an end, so it's the time to return to the city. The departure will be early from the second cabin “'Mumake ó Tezumake'” towards 'El Mamey' traveling back to Santa Marta for 8 to 9 hours approximately. Once you reach 'El Mamey', enjoy a scrumptious homemade lunch before riding the 4WD vehicle heading towards the city. There'll be some spare time to enjoy the company of your new travel mates, which made your trip an unforgettable adventure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCiudad Perdida
    • El Mamey, Sierra Nevada
    • 470007, Santa Marta, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECra. 1c #18-23
    • 1823 Carrera 1c
    • 470004, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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