Hidden Colombia: Trek To The 'lost City' Of The Sierra Nevadas
$ 3,271 .42 USD
Total price per person
Reserve with $3,271.42
Whats included?
Itinerary
7x Breakfast
7x Breakfast
6x Dinner
6x Dinner
5x Lunch
5x Lunch
Accommodation included: 7 nights
Accommodation included: 7 nights
airport transfers on Day 1...
airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 8
Round trip flight from Bogotรก...
Round trip flight from Bogotรก to Santa Marta
2 nights accommodation in Bogotรก
2 nights accommodation in Bogotรก
1 night accommodation in Santa...
1 night accommodation in Santa Marta
4 nights camping accommodations on...
4 nights camping accommodations on the trail
breakfast, lunch, and dinner on...
breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek
trekking permits and entry fees
trekking permits and entry fees
welcome and farewell dinners
welcome and farewell dinners
guide services
guide services
all ground transportation to/from trail
all ground transportation to/from trail
Entry/Admission - Sierra Nevada de...
Entry/Admission - Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Not included:
personal items
personal items
trip cancelation insurance (highly recommended)
trip cancelation insurance (highly recommended)
international airfare and meals during...
international airfare and meals during travel
snacks during trek
snacks during trek
beverages outside of designated meals
beverages outside of designated meals
emergency medical & evacuation insurance...
emergency medical & evacuation insurance (required)
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ยAbout experience
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE IN BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Arrive in Bogotรก, where a OneSeed staff member will greet you and take you to our partner B&B. Take the afternoon to explore the city on your own. Be sure to visit the gold museum if you have time!
Peak Altitude: 8,612 ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: Airport transfer, accommodations
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 2: BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Head out for a locals tour of Bogotรก! Visit a market and try traditional Colombian foods and exotic fruits, check out the city's famous plazas, and tour La Candelaria, Bogotรก's historic district. End the tour with a visit to a local Tejo bar. That afternoon join your fellow OneSeeders for a late welcome lunch, where you will get the chance to try some of the local cuisine.
Peak Altitude: 8,612ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: Day tour with local guide, breakfast, welcome dinner and accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 3: BOGOTร TO CAMP 1
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
The adventure begins! Wake up early to catch the first flight (~7:30am) for the 1.5 hour flight to Santa Marta, a beautiful Caribbean beach town and the oldest city in Colombia. Youโll be greeted by your Lost City guide at the airport then drive three hours to el Mamey, the small town where the trailhead for the Lost City begins. Enjoy the first sights and sounds of the jungle as you hike through this lush area before setting up camp for the night.
Peak Altitude: 787 ft (240 m)
Total Hiking: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: Airport transfer, domestic flight, ground transportation, full board, camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 4: CAMP 1 TO CAMP 2
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
Continue your trek through the jungle. Pass by the indigenous town of Mutanshi and marvel at the well-constructed jungle huts that make up the town. There are plenty of opportunities to take a dip in a cool, clear stream along the way before having the evening to relax and rest your legs.
Peak Altitude: 1,673 ft (510 m)
Total Hiking: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 5: CAMP 2 TO 'THE LOST CITY' TO CAMP 3
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
After a hearty breakfast, follow along the ancient trail that leads to the Lost City. Cross the Buritaca river nine times as you continue the ascent. Weather permitting, head to the Lost City in the afternoon after dropping your things at Camp 3. End the day with a leg burner as you climb the 1,200 steps that lead to the Lost City. Learn about the history of the ruins as your guide shows you around. Enjoy solitude and stunning views as you try to imagine what the city would have been like when it was built in 800 AD. Return to Camp 3 for the night. ** If afternoon weather is not great, plan to hike to The Lost City the morning of Day 6.
Peak Altitude: 3,773 ft (1150 m)
Total Distance: 6 miles (3.7 km) / Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 6: CAMP 3 TO CAMP 2
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
Return the way you came. Cross multiple suspension bridges, wade in the cool water, and listen to the parakeets chirping. Stay at Camp 2 for the night.
Peak Altitude: 2,723 ft (830 m)
Total distance: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 7: CAMP 2 TO SANTA MARTA
Stop At: Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality, Magdalena Department
Continue the descent toward Mamey and enjoy a final day under the lush canopy. Pick up the van that will take you back to Santa Marta. Join your fellow OneSeeders for a final dinner (~6pm) to celebrate your accomplishments.
Peak Altitude: 1,673 ft (510 m)
Total distance: 9 miles (5.6 km) / Approximately 7-8 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals, ground transportation; accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 8: SANTA MARTA TO BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Catch a mid-morning flight and return to Bogotรก (BOG) airport by 1pm and conclude your expedition.
Peak Altitude: 8,612ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: breakfast; domestic flight - no ground transportation included.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: ARRIVE IN BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Arrive in Bogotรก, where a OneSeed staff member will greet you and take you to our partner B&B. Take the afternoon to explore the city on your own. Be sure to visit the gold museum if you have time!
Peak Altitude: 8,612 ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: Airport transfer, accommodations
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 2: BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Head out for a locals tour of Bogotรก! Visit a market and try traditional Colombian foods and exotic fruits, check out the city's famous plazas, and tour La Candelaria, Bogotรก's historic district. End the tour with a visit to a local Tejo bar. That afternoon join your fellow OneSeeders for a late welcome lunch, where you will get the chance to try some of the local cuisine.
Peak Altitude: 8,612ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: Day tour with local guide, breakfast, welcome dinner and accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 3: BOGOTร TO CAMP 1
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
The adventure begins! Wake up early to catch the first flight (~7:30am) for the 1.5 hour flight to Santa Marta, a beautiful Caribbean beach town and the oldest city in Colombia. Youโll be greeted by your Lost City guide at the airport then drive three hours to el Mamey, the small town where the trailhead for the Lost City begins. Enjoy the first sights and sounds of the jungle as you hike through this lush area before setting up camp for the night.
Peak Altitude: 787 ft (240 m)
Total Hiking: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: Airport transfer, domestic flight, ground transportation, full board, camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 4: CAMP 1 TO CAMP 2
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
Continue your trek through the jungle. Pass by the indigenous town of Mutanshi and marvel at the well-constructed jungle huts that make up the town. There are plenty of opportunities to take a dip in a cool, clear stream along the way before having the evening to relax and rest your legs.
Peak Altitude: 1,673 ft (510 m)
Total Hiking: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 5: CAMP 2 TO 'THE LOST CITY' TO CAMP 3
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
After a hearty breakfast, follow along the ancient trail that leads to the Lost City. Cross the Buritaca river nine times as you continue the ascent. Weather permitting, head to the Lost City in the afternoon after dropping your things at Camp 3. End the day with a leg burner as you climb the 1,200 steps that lead to the Lost City. Learn about the history of the ruins as your guide shows you around. Enjoy solitude and stunning views as you try to imagine what the city would have been like when it was built in 800 AD. Return to Camp 3 for the night. ** If afternoon weather is not great, plan to hike to The Lost City the morning of Day 6.
Peak Altitude: 3,773 ft (1150 m)
Total Distance: 6 miles (3.7 km) / Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 6: CAMP 3 TO CAMP 2
Stop At: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
Return the way you came. Cross multiple suspension bridges, wade in the cool water, and listen to the parakeets chirping. Stay at Camp 2 for the night.
Peak Altitude: 2,723 ft (830 m)
Total distance: 5 miles (7.6 km) / Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals; camping accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Shared basic and rustic shelter accommodations - Bunkbeds
Day 7: CAMP 2 TO SANTA MARTA
Stop At: Santa Marta, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality, Magdalena Department
Continue the descent toward Mamey and enjoy a final day under the lush canopy. Pick up the van that will take you back to Santa Marta. Join your fellow OneSeeders for a final dinner (~6pm) to celebrate your accomplishments.
Peak Altitude: 1,673 ft (510 m)
Total distance: 9 miles (5.6 km) / Approximately 7-8 hours of trekking
Inclusions: all meals, ground transportation; accommodations
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star boutique hotel accommodations
Day 8: SANTA MARTA TO BOGOTร
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
Catch a mid-morning flight and return to Bogotรก (BOG) airport by 1pm and conclude your expedition.
Peak Altitude: 8,612ft (2625 m)
Inclusions: breakfast; domestic flight - no ground transportation included.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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