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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta
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4 Days
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
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.
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- 3 nights accommodation
- Driver
- Local taxes
- All activities
- Transport by private vehicle
- English speaking guide or an English translator with the guide.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- indigenous crafts
- Souvenirs
- Services not described in the plan.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
08:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Hostel la 23
470004, Carrera 8a #23-41 Barrio la Esperanza, Santa Marta, Colombia
What To Expect
Beginning of an adventure right in the middle of mother nature
1 Stop
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Accommodation in beds or hammocks.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Closer to Teyuna
1 Stop
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : In beds or hammock
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Lost City
1 Stop
Ciudad Perdida
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'”.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : In beds or hammocks
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Adventure ends here
1 Stop
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Baquianos Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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