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LOST CITY 4D3N
This is an experience designed for adventure-minded people with good physical conditions. You have to be prepared for basic accommodation conditions, but the reward it to be able to pass by the territories of several indigenous communities in a well preserve rainforest with pristine freshwater rivers before visiting the very special archeological site of the […]
This is an experience designed for adventure-minded people with good physical conditions. You have to be prepared for basic accommodation conditions, but the reward it to be able to pass by the territories of several indigenous communities in a well preserve rainforest with pristine freshwater rivers before visiting the very special archeological site of the Lost City. It can be done at any time of the year, except when the local indigenous authorities close the trail for spiritual purposes, normally in September.
ItineraryDay by day
LOST CITY TREK
On this day, you will be picked up from your hotel in Santa Marta and will join a shared tour, where you first will head 1 hr. up north in private 4×4 vehicles. You will have lunch and after a briefing of all the trek, you will start a hike of 8 Kms to Adan’s cabin passing by several wells and natural freshwater pools from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, ending the day by resting in bunk beds in very basic conditions and having dinner there.
LOST CITY TREK
On this day, you will have a trek of 15 kms in total, where you will first pass by the Wiwa indigenous community camp and then you will have lunch. After that you will have a trek bordering Mutanyi, which is an indigenous Kogui village in order to continue the trek to get that afternoon to the Paraíso Teyuna camp, where you will sleep next to the Buritaca river, where you can enjoy its fresh waters and enter the indigenous sacred territory.
LOST CITY TREK
After breakfast, you will start of the trek to the Ciudad Teyuna (Lost City) where you will ascend 1200 steps that lead to the terraces of our main destination, once there you will have time to enjoy the place, listen to the histories and have a deep explanation of this important archeological site with the guides. After that, you will have lunch on the way back, where you will head to Wiwa’s cabin, completing an 18 km hike.
LOST CITY TREK
On this last day of the Lost City trek, you will have a 15 kms hike descending by great landscapes of the rainforest with rivers, waterfalls and pools that are born in the Sierra Nevada in order to get to the starting point of the experience: El Mamey, where you will have lunch. Afterwards, you will be taken to your Once there, you will have a transfer from the airport to your hotel in Santa Marta.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
ACCOMMODATIONBunk beds in very basic conditions.
ACTIVITIESAll the activities mentioned in the plan, all in shared tours of maximum 15 people and 4x4 transportations.
MEALS - 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
TRANSFERSAll land transportation in shared.
GUIDANCESpanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities with an English-speaking translator/guide per group.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
National and international flights.
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
English or other languages speaking guides/translators.
What to take?Travel prepared
- Hat and/or other sun protection for the head and neck. - Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Long-sleeved shirts to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites during the trek.
- Comfortable pants and avoid jeans.
- Waterproof, preferably quick-drying clothing or a rain poncho.
- Appropriate footwear for the hikes, trekking shoes are advisable and at least one pair of sneakers for change. Footwear can get wet during the hikes.
- Trekking poles might be useful for the treks.
- Swimming suit, towels and water shoes, as there will be chance to take baths in the rivers, waterfalls and creeks of the area.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, wheeled suitcases must be avoided.
- Flashlight.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked. - Other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance. - Private tours for smaller groups that don’t want to have shared activities and transportations. - Specialized activities and ceremonies with indigenous related to this destination.
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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