Lost City Trek 6 Days

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The Lost City Trek (6 days) is ideal for people who want to enjoy the most of the contact with nature and want to do less strenuous hikes with extra time to rest and relax. The physical demands for this option less than the other, perfect for people unaccustomed to physical activity and seniors.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit El Mamey and Santa Marta
    • Discover Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
    • Visit Columbia’s Natural park Tayrona National Natural Park

What's this trip about?

    The Lost City Trek (6 days) is ideal for people who want to enjoy the most of the contact with nature and want to do less strenuous hikes with extra time to rest and relax. The physical demands for this option less than the other, perfect for people unaccustomed to physical activity and seniors.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySanta Marta
End CitySanta Marta

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Colombia

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Round trip transfers from the hotel or where you stay to the starting point of the tour (El Mamey) in 4WD vehicles.
    • Meals: Five (5) breakfasts, Six (6) lunches, Five (5) dinners, Typical food prepared by local chefs and Fruits and snacks during walks.
    • Guides
    • Travel Insurance
    • Entrance fee to the Archaeological Park

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Santa Marta – El Mamey – Camp 1

This adventure starts around 9:30 at Expotur’s office where a 4 WD car will take you in a 2 ½ drive to El Mamey, the place where we have lunch and then begin the search for the sacred place of Tayronas (antique Lost City residents). At the end of the afternoon we arri...

Day 2: Camp 1 – Camp 2

We got up early, having breakfast and then start to walk by the riverside of the Buritaca River, finding some indigenous homes that make a small town known as Mutanshi (indigenous Kogi town), then continue walking toward the camp where we spend the night accommodated in hammocks with mosquito nets or bunk beds.

Day 3: Camp 2 – Camp 3

Begin the tour for about 4 ½ hours, taking breaks for indigenous paths in the Parque Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, to some sectors where traces left by the ancient inhabitants of the region are crossing the Buritaca river to reach third cabin where we spend the third night.

Day 4: Camp 3 – Lost City – Camp 2

Very early we have breakfast to start the climb to our destination, we start climbing 1,200 steps, road built by the Tayrona, at the end we find amazing Lost City, once there the guide will show us and give us information about the magical place full relics and ancien...

Day 5: Camp 2 – Camp 1

We will have breakfast at 6:30 am taking the way back at 7:00 a.m., and then we will enjoy lunch at the cabin near Mutanshi continuing the journey through the mountains to reach Camp 1 where we will stay that night.

Day 6: Camp 1 – El Mamey – Santa Marta

The last day of adventure begins with breakfast to continue the way back to the point where it all began, on the way we will find rivers and waterfalls to refresh, finally reaching El Mamey for lunch and the 4WD will be waiting for us to return us the city of Santa Ma...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $850
Price per day$142
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nadja

Jul 2018

Provided byExpotur

Perfectly organized and we enjoyed our time

We did the four days trip to the Ciudad Perdida with Gabriel as our guide and Luis as our translator. Both of them were very well informed and great fun to be with. ...

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Emilie

Jun 2018

Provided byExpotur

Gorgeous views

I just came back from doing the epic 4 day Trek and boy did we hike hard! Gorgeous views all the way to the Ciudad Perdida. Super well organised and we LOVED our gui...

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David

Jun 2018

Provided byExpotur

Expotur was an excellent guided tour

Went to Colombia looking for an adventure and boy did I get it. Expotur was an excellent guided tour through Ciudad Perdida (The lost city). Food, sleeping arrangeme...

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A unique and amazing experience that you will never forget!

Come with us to discover Teyuna, the enigmatic Lost City of the indigenous Tayronas. A Pre-Hispanic jewel hidden among the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.

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Logistics

Accommodation

,The accommodation during the tour is in hammocks, beds or tents, depending on availability. We provide mosquito nets and blankets every night.
Guides
Our guides are from the region trained by SENA, with years of experience. They are trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information of the indigenous communities and the area.
Cancellation policy

Confirmed bookings will have a cancellation policy in the following terms:

  • Cancellations or changes will have a 20% penalty of the total of the package.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
expotu-LosTreExp

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