8 days tour

Colombia โ€“ 8 Days Santa Marta To Cartagena With The Lost Cit

Colombia โ€“ 8 Days Santa Marta To Cartagena With The Lost Cit

This tour includes:

Meals

Professional Tour Guide โ€“ (Spanish/English speaking)

Transport

All ground transportation (SUV / VAN)

Guide

Professional Tour Guide โ€“ (Spanish/English speaking)

Accommodation

8 Days / 7 Nights hotel accommodations (Double Occupancy)

Others

Fabulous National Park Hikes / Walks Entrance to all national parks Cartagena city tour Tayrona Park guided hike

Not included:

Others

Meals (other than mentioned above) Personal Expenses Tips for guide

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Colombia โ€“ 8 Days Santa Marta To Cartagena With The Lost Cit

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cartagena - Santa Marta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cartagena - Santa Marta

      Arrival to Cartagena and get transferred to Santa Marta (4 hrs drive)


      This is the arrival day for all participants in Santa Marta (the Colombian Caribbean Site), upon arrival you will check-in at the Hotel 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 rooftop. We will have our briefing lead by our Trip Leader at 6:30 pm at the hotel lobby.


      Activities Included:

      N/A โ€“ Free time

      Accommodation:

      Hotel in Santa Marta

  • Day 2 Day 2: Tayrona National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tayrona National Park

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


      Tayrona Park is located at 45 minutes from Santa Marta by car. 

      The program includes a 2 hours hike to Cabo San Juan ( 6 km / 3.7miles), visit Arrecife, arenillas, la piscine and San Juan.


      On arrival, you will have time to take pictures and enjoy the beach with some free time.


      For the return, you can always get the easy way horse-back ride (USD 15 โ€“ one way). 


      Activities Included:

      Guided sightseeing/walking/hiking

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

      Accommodation:

      Hotel in Santa Marta

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lost City Trek - Alfredo Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lost City Trek - Alfredo Camp

      It is time to be ready for one of the most incredible and amazing hikes overall South America, it is a hidden place in the middle of La Sierra Nevada mountain range. This is an exciting 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 the energy to start the first hike up to Alfredo ฬs Camp Site. It will be 12 km approx. ( 6.5 miles ) upon arrival, you will get your bed (the type of Campsites in this area are very basic โ€“ bunk beds with mosquito nets. So get prepared to live this unique experience ?


      Activities Included:

      Sightseeing/walking/hiking

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

      Accommodation:

      Alfredo Camp

  • Day 4 Day 4: Lost City Trek - Paraiso Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lost City Trek - Paraiso Camp

      We leave from Alfredoโ€™s cabin to Paraiฬsoโ€™s cabin, the closest to the Lost City, is a 14.7- km (9 miles) journey, which will take approximately 8 hours. During the excursion, you will visit the MUTANYI indigenous people, where you can take pictures and interact with the population. Likewise, enjoy the fabulous waters of the BURITACA River. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. The bedrooms for this day will be in beds or hammocks with mosquito net.


      Activities Included:

      Guided sightseeing/walking/hiking

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation:

      Paraiso Camp

  • Day 5 Day 5: Lost City Trek - Wiwa Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Lost City Trek - Wiwa Camp

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


      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, usually, in the morning the weather is very good and sunny.


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


      Activities Included:

      Guided sightseeing/walking/hiking

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Accommodation:

      Wiwa Camp

  • Day 6 Day 6: Lost City Trek - Santa Marta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lost City Trek - Santa Marta

      Today with an early start, a final way back towards El Mamey village (15 Kms. or 10 miles), enjoy lunch before heading back to Santa Marta City for overnight (this day is a great combination between basic to comfort).


      Activities Included:

      Guided sightseeing/walking/hiking 

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

      Accommodation:

      Hotel in Santa Marta

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cartagena City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cartagena City Tour

      This is a fantastic drive from Santa Marta along the coastal Colombian highway admiring the Caribbean Sea all the time. Along the way we will stop at Barranquilla for a snack, and then we will continue towards Cartagena City.


      Upon arrival, we will start Cartagenaโ€™s Tour, where you will explore with our expert guide the highlights of the city such as; Castillo de San Felipe, Getsemani neighbourhood, the commercial area and the downtown, which still exist since XVI century. Finally, we will arrive at our hotel to enjoy the rest of the afternoon admiring the sunset. Later get ready to learn some salsa moves โ€“ Colombian style.


      Activities Included:

      Guided sightseeing/walking/hiking

      Cartagena City Tour

      Colombian Salsa lesson

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

      Accommodation:

      Hotel in Cartagena

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cartagena
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cartagena

      Today is the last day, the tour ends after breakfast. Bid farewell to the group members and guide, hoping you will have loads of photos and great memories to share with your friends and family.


      Activities Included:

      Airport transfer

      Meals Included:

      Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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