Lost City Trek & Cartagena 8 Days

Early in the morning you will take a local flight to Santa Marta ( the Colombian Caribean Site ), upon arrival you will be transfer to the hotel in down town located in the heart of the city.

Then you will have a free afternoon to explore the city and its wide beautiful beach on your own pace or just relax and enjoy the sunset from the hotel roof top.

OVERNIGHT : Masaya Hotel ** ( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 3 , 4 & 5 STARS )

MEALS : BREAKFAST

This will be a medium scale hiking day ( good trainning for the Lost City ).

Tayrona Park is located at 45 minutes from Santa Marta by car . So once we arrive you will be informed our guide about the all plan and the park itself.

The program includes a 2 hours hike to Cabo San Juan ( 6 kms) , we also visit Arrecife , Arenillas , la piscina and San Juan . this could be a hard walk but very nice !!!!

after arrival you will have time to take pictures and enjoy the beach on your own , the if you want you can take lunch ( extra) in a local restaurant for like usd 10.

for the return if you are too tired , you can always get the easy way back horse for like usd 15 each way. or just get the last effort to hike back to the starting point.

OVERNIGHT : Masaya Hotel ** ( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 3 , 4 & 5 STARS )

MEALS : BREAKFAST

It is time to get ready for one of the most incredible and amazing hikes over all South America , it is a hidden place in the middle of La Sierra Nevada mountain range.

This is a hard and excited hike , where you will visit remote areas surrounded by just primary forest and local communities.

On this day we will drive you towards El Mamey Village where we will serve lunch and get energy to start the first hike up to Alfredo´s Camp Site. It will be 12 kms approx. ( 6.5 miles ) upon arrival you will get your bed ( by the way this type of Camp sites in this area are very basic divided in the same big room a lot of bunk beds with mosquito nets each one. it is not going to be a normal hotel during the hike to the Lost City , So get prepared to live this unique experience)

OVERNIGHT : Alfredo Camp * ( THERE IS NOT UPGRADES FOR THIS PART OF THE TOUR )

MEALS : BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

At 4:30 am , it is time to wake up and pack before breakfast . This day you will hike longer than before , splitted in two parts . First it is going to be 7 Kms ( 4 miles approx.) up to a Wiwa Camp , where you will rest for a bit a have lunch. Then is going to a hike up to reach the highgest point of the day ( it is hard but you can do it!! ) , then we will continue towards El Paraiso ( 10 kms or 6 miles approx.) Camp to rest and spend the night ( this one is also a basic place , where you will sleep , I am sure after this day hike you will feel ready for bed right after dinner.

OVERNIGHT : El Paraiso Camp * ( THERE IS NOT UPGRADES FOR THIS PART OF THE TOUR )

MEALS : BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

5:00 am starting with breakfast , but you wont have to pack right away because on this day we will take you visit the Lost City which is very close from the Camp site , so you only need the hiking gear , camera and more energy to climb over 1200 steps that are guarding this Archeological Complex!!!.

you will be one of the first to visit the place , where you can enjoy and admire the sacred place and enchanted by the Indian and their ancestors for more than 700 years.

you will have time to take the best pictures , ususally in the morning the wheather is very good and sunny, perfect for this propose.

we will take you on a guided tour around many sites at the complex and finally we will return back to the Camp for lunch , packing , shower and start our way back to a Wiwa Camp for the night.

OVERNIGHT : Wiwa Camp * ( THERE IS NOT UPGRADES FOR THIS PART OF THE TOUR )

MEALS : BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

Happy morning!! but early to start our final way back towards El Mamey village ( 15 Kms. or 10 miles ) , here we will serve lunch and finally we will take you back to Santa Marta City for overnight ( this day is a great combination between basic to comfort , I guess you will need and deserve it!!! )

OVERNIGHT : Masaya Hotel ** ( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 3 , 4 & 5 STARS )

MEALS : BREAKFAST - LUNCH

This is a fantastic drive from Santa Marta a long the coastal Colombian highway admiring the caribean sea all the time. A long the way we will stop at Baranquilla for a snack , then we will continue towards Cartagena City.

Upon arrival we will start Cartagena's Tour ,where you will explore with our expert guide the highlights of the city such as; Castillo de San Felipe , Getsemani neighborhood , the comercial area and the down town , which still exist since XVI century.

Finally we will arrive our hotel to enjoy the rest of the afternoon admiring the sunset.

OVERNIGHT : Ibis Hotel *** ( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )

MEALS : BREAKFAST

This is the last day , you can take it to flight back home , from Cartagena unless you prefer to extend you tour with us or just fly home from Bogota . We will be happy to assit you at any time.

we invite you to see one of our other tours in Ecuador Mainland and Peru Tours.. However if you desire to add one more night in Cartagena City or extend your staying in Southamerica, we can always help you out with free advise to make sure you optimize the time and continue exploring this paradise called South America.

MEALS: BREAKFAST

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