Colombia: Caribbean Adventure & Lost City

Cartagena, Santa Marta, Lost City

Overview

Travel Styles

Explorer Edition

Service Level

Basic

Destinations

Cartagena
Santa Marta
Lost City

Accommodation

2 Nights in Cartagena (El Viajero Hostel, Selina or similar)
3 Nights in Santa Marta (El Viajero Hostel, Selina or similar)
4 Nights in Lost City (2 in Campings & 2 in Cabins)

Información de Vuelo

Vuelos nacionales
Vuelos internacionales
No incluye
Arrival at Cartagena, Departure from Santa Marta

Visa

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Actividades destacadas

Tayrona National Park
Lost City Trekking

Fechas

vie., 15 nov / 24 - dom., 24 nov / 24
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COP 6,928,680
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Itinerary Colombia: Caribbean Adventure & Lost City

Day 1
Welcome to Colombia
Arrive at Cartagena at any time. Take a transfer from the airport to the hostel. If you arrive early, consider walking around some of the most interesting neighborhoods such as the city center, Getsemaní and Bocagrande where you can have lunch, a coffee or a beer. The adventure begins at night so feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group.
Highlights
Welcome Dinner at the iconic Andres Carne de Res
Meals included
Dinner
Day 2
Mangrove and Street Food Tours
You will transfer to La Boquilla, a picturesque fishing village, to engage in a meaningful eco-experience. You'll plant mangrove trees and take a guided canoe ride through the mangrove ecosystems, gaining insights into local fishing practices. In the afternoon, explore Cartagena's culinary treasures on a mouthwatering Street Food Tour. Stroll vibrant streets, savoring the alluring aromas and flavors of Colombian cuisine.
Highlights
La Boquilla Tour
Mangrove planting tour
Street Food Tour
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 3
From Cartagena to Santa Marta
Following breakfast you will embark on a captivating journey as you depart Cartagena a 5-hour drive to the enchanting city of Santa Marta. In Santa Marta you will have time to explore the city center. As Colombia's oldest surviving city, Santa Marta invites you to explore its colonial architecture, picturesque streets, and charming plazas.
Highlights
Traveling through the Caribbean Coast
Meals included
Breakfast
Day 4
Tayrona Natural Park
Embark on an exhilarating guided hike into Tayrona National Park, immersing yourself in Northern Colombia's natural wonders. The journey starts with a visit to the stunning Seven Waves viewpoint, offering breathtaking panoramas. Afterward, a brief boat ride will take you to the pristine Playa Cristal. Here, soak up the sun, swim in crystal-clear waters, and explore vibrant coral reefs while snorkeling. As the day ends, return to Santa Marta for a peaceful night's rest.
Highlights
Tayrona Natural Park Visit
Beach time
Meals included
Breakfast
Day 5
Tubing Don Diego River
Santa Marta is more than just beaches and history—it's a haven for nature lovers. Experience an alternative adventure that includes the tropical jungle, a serene river, and the Caribbean Sea. Embark on a thrilling "tubing" journey down the Don Diego River. During this tranquil hour-long float to the sea, with some luck you will have the opportunity of watching howler monkeys, pelicans, ancient trees, and vibrant birdlife.
Highlights
Tubing in the River
Wildlife sightseeing
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 6
Ciudad Perdida Day 1
Transfer to El Mamey village, here is where the trek to the Lost City begins. You will be trekking through the jungle and indigenous Kogui communities. Lunch will be at the village and then you will hike around 4 hours to the first basecamp. During the trek you will be walking through the jungle and next the Buritaca River. This first day of trekking is a combination of flats and uphills which will prepare you for the following days. The trek for this day will end at Ricardito Camp in which with some luck you will be able to see a breathtaking sunset.
Highlights
Day 1 of trekking
Day 1 of camping
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7
Ciudad Perdida Day 2
The second day of trekking is more demanding than the first one with a lot of steep sections that will amaze you with their views. You will be walking along the Buritaca River, through some farmlands where they grow coffee and raise cattles. As the route progesses uphill from the riverbed to the humid jungle the trek will get more challenging. You will be arriving to the next campsite in the afternoon where you will be able to rest by the river.
Highlights
Day 2 of trekking
Day 2 of camping
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Ciudad Perdida Day 3
You will begin the trek of this day very early after a well rested night. This is the day in which you will be arriving to the Lost City. To get there you will need to climb the 1200 steps that were once built by the ancient inhabitants of the place, this will take you around 1 hour of hiking. The climb is steep but the rewards once you reach the Lost City will be worth it. When arriving, you will be guided by a local through the history of this place. You will have around 3 hours to explore it before heading back to camp for lunch and a swim. You will begin your descend on this day.
Highlights
Day 3 of trekking
Day 3 of camping
Arrival to the Lost City
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 9
Ciudad Perdida Day 4
You will depart very early from Mumake Camp and begin the trek downhill. You will be walking through the same path you went up, through the jungle, bananas trees and Kogui communities. You will reach the Cascadas Campsite were you will have lunch and time to rest for the remainder of the day. If weather allows you will be watching one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Highlights
Day 4 of trekking
Day 4 of camping
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 10
Ciudad Perdida Last Day
This will be your last day waking up in the middle of the Jungle and coming back to the city. You will be walking through the same paths you walkied on your way to the Lost City but the landscapes won't stop to amaze you. Once finishing the descend you will transfer back to Santa Marta and will have the rest of the day to relax and recharge.
Highlights
Day 5 of trekking
Arrival at Santa Marta
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch

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What's included?

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Activities included

La Boquilla Tour

Mangrove planting tour

Street Food Tour

Tayrona Natural Park Visit

Tubing in Don Diego River

Lost City Trekking

Physical Demands

Most demanding activity: Lost City Trekking 5 days of trekking in very humid weather

Meals included

Breakfasts: All

Lunches: 7

Dinners: 5

Transportation included

Private buses

Entry requirements

Check your passport's date of expiry as most countries will require travelers to hold a passport valid for a minimum of six months upon the day of entry into the country

Check if you require a visa to enter the country

Check vaccination details

Important Information

The activities are subject to changes due to weather conditions that may jeopardize the safety of the traveler

What’s not included

Tips and personal expenses

Activities not mentioned

Meals not mentioned

Alcoholic beverages and/or additional drinks

Travel and/or Cancellation Insurance

Impact Travel

How will your trip make an impact ?

Approx. 80% of the sale value stays in the local area.
You help establish tourism as a livelihood for vulnerable communities.
You encourage the conservation of natural ecosystems that nature tourism depends on.
You promote cultural exchange and help preserve centuries-old traditions.
You contribute to communities taking ownership of their territory and fostering a deeper connection with nature.

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Oferta

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$7.725.080

COP

$6.928.680

COP

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10 days*

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