4-Day Lost City Small-Group Hiking Tour in Santa Marta
by Baquianos Travel
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This small-group hiking tour lasts four days and covers about 96 hours in total, with a maximum of 12 participants. It includes a guided trek through the Colombian jungle to reach the Lost City, an indigenous archaeological site dating back to the 9th century. The tour follows trails across unspoiled wilderness, offering views of natural landscapes along the way. Accommodations for three nights are provided as part of the package. Meals are included according to the itinerary, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light refreshments. The tour also includes entrance fees to the national park, round-trip transport by private vehicle from hotels in Santa Marta, and services of an English-speaking guide or translator. Participants should be prepared for a physically demanding hike. The operator advises bringing hiking boots. The tour requires passport details at booking and offers vegetarian meal options if requested in advance. Children under 8 years are not allowed, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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'”.
120 min
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.
Meeting point
Bahía de Santa Marta, Cerca a la Marina Internacional.
End point
Bahía de Santa Marta, Cerca a la Marina Internacional.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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