Colombia and the Lost City Trek - 10 days
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Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá
This is the start of an exciting journey through a country that has so much diversity and beautiful places it will take your breath away. We will give you a warm welcome at the airport and your private driver will bring you to your centrally located hotel in the capital city of Colombia. (-/-/-) Day 2: City Walking tour & Biking Tour Tour Bogotá Today you will take part in the Ciclovia and explore the city of Bogota by bike. The “Ciclovia” takes place on Sundays and holidays in the capital city and about 200km of main roads are closed for everyone who wants to be active with his bike, jogging, on rollerblades, going out with the dog or the whole family! In many parks there are also free aerobic classes where everyone can take part! Enjoy a great local unique experience by being part of Bogotá’s Ciclovia! You will also visit Usaquen. This area is Locality number 1 in Bogotá and is located to the northeast of the city. Until 1.777 it was an indigenous village and its inhabitants were displaced to the south due to a local law emitted by the Spaniards. Today is a bohemian area with lots of bars and restaurants, keeping its charm from colonial times. Your visit to this area of the city includes a walking tour around it, visiting the church, main square and main streets. On Sunday mornings there is a nice market to visit where you can find handicrafts and fruits from all over the country. Today you will also visit the historic downtown of Bogotá “La Candelaria” with its magnificent churches, the government palace and the "Plaza Bolivar.” Furthermore, you will visit the museum of Botero (closed on Tuesdays) where you can marvel at the many great art works of the famous Colombian artist – for example the “Mona Lisa” in exaggerated shape and the famous and Unique Gold Museum Bogotá is an inspiring city that has something new to offer every day. In 2010, Bogotá was selected as a Must See Destination by the renowned newspaper The New York Times. Dive into a city that offers a variety of art & culture, recreation, sports and science. (B/-/-) Day 3: Visit of the salt mine Nemocon & Santa Marta Today you will visit the salt mine of Nemocon. This adventure leads you 60 meter underneath the ground with shafts of a total length of 2.500 meters. Be amazed by impressive rock and salt formations, the mirror like lakes and fond of wishes. Furthermore you will visit the chapel “La Virgen del Carmen” and the heart of the Nemocon mine. Then you will back to Bogotá to catch your flight to Santa Marta. It is the oldest settlement in the Colombian Caribbean it well-preserved its colonial flair. One can truly imagine the pirates wandering through the old streets. This is the perfect spot to learn more about the former Colony and to visit Spanish-style buildings that date back to the times when indigenous people first met European settlers. (B/-/-) Day 4-7: Trekking to the Lost City (4 days, 3 nights)
Teyuna is a sacred place for Native people, please remember to respect the past and the customs of the town: Respect the privacy of farmers and Indians, don’t come into their houses or take pictures without ask them first. Have into account that it’s a raining, humid and tempered zone with cold nights between 18° and 22°. Please take just the essential stuff, the weight of your back pack |
2017 Price per person double occupancy in US$: 3* hotels = $1452 (Casa Deco, Casa Isabella, Don Pedro de Heredia) 4* hotels = $1612 (Hotel de La Opera, Casa Leda, Hotel Bantu) Note: price can be reduced by US$100 per person if you take a collectivo from Santa Marta to Cartagena, instead of a private transfer. Single rate with 3* hotels and collectivo is US$1695 Included:
*All transfers, entrance fees and excursions as mentioned in the description *Accommodation as mentioned in the description (DBL STD room) *Local English speaking guides for tours & Spanish speaking drivers for transfers *Meals as mentioned in the description / Hotels always have breakfast included Not Included: *Domestic and International flights *Optional Tours *Soft and alcoholic drinks *Tips, extras and personal expenses *Meals non mentioned in itinerary *Activities - items not mentioned in itinerary |
is an important factor for your comfort. Make sure to feel on fit. Bring all the garbage back to Santa Marta, The Park and the zone don´t have garbage recollection service. Take care and respect all you find, don´t damage the natural and cultural goods. Inside the park there is no signal for mobile phones, so let know to your family and friends that you will have communication once you get back to Santa Marta. Please follow the guide’s recommendation.
DAY 4: Lost City
On the first day we will be picking you up at your hotel then we’ll go for adventurous 2-1/2 hour drive by 4x4 to the small countryside town of Mamey. After having lunch, we’ll set off for a hike taking an estimated 3 hours to reach our first sleeping area. The overall climb on the first day is about 520 meters with regular snack breaks and a hearty meal by candlelight when you reach your destination.
DAY 4: Lost City
On the first day we will be picking you up at your hotel then we’ll go for adventurous 2-1/2 hour drive by 4x4 to the small countryside town of Mamey. After having lunch, we’ll set off for a hike taking an estimated 3 hours to reach our first sleeping area. The overall climb on the first day is about 520 meters with regular snack breaks and a hearty meal by candlelight when you reach your destination.
DAY 5: Lost City
This is one of the most challenging days of the trek crossing around nine times the Buritaca River Finishing and passing an indigenous village until we reach the third camp where we will spend the night.
It is a hike of about 7 to 8 hours to our next sleeping area. Again, you are properly fed with fresh fruits along the way.
DAY 6: Lost City
Starting early in the morning we’ll begin climbing an estimated 660 meters higher than the start. The final hike to Ciudad Perdida will be one step at a time climbing up the 1200 awkwardly shaped steps. Reaching the top, Here We will have magnificent views overlooking the dense jungle and rugged terrain, making the moment even more special. Exploring the Lost City for about 3 1/2 hours we will get a better understanding on how large and spectacular it really is.
Day 7: Return from trekking & transfer to hotel in Santa Marta
Today will be the last day of your trekking which takes you about 7 hours to arrive again in the village of Mamey. From here you will head to a nice finca to enjoy some free days on the Carribbean sea and beaches the last days. (B/-/-)
Day 8: Transfer to Cartagena & Walking Tour
After exploring this beautiful region of Colombia, you will continue your journey to the Caribbean Coast to Cartagena (5 hours private transfer) which is one of the main tourist attractions in Colombia, also known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". It preserves the past and the memories of the struggles of that time. Besides you will experience the attractions, Cartagena offers such as cultural festivals, beautiful beaches, fine dining, a lively nightlife and a significant hotel and tourism infrastructure.
During your walking tour through the old city you will pass the representing streets and squares of the colonial city. Visit the church and the monastery of San Pedro Claver, the palest of inquisition, the gold museum of Zenú (closed on Mondays), the cathedral, the church of Santo Domingo, and the barricade of Santo Domingo, Santiago and San Francisco Javier as well as other famous places.
Enjoy strolling through charming, romantic alleys and admire impressive colonial buildings as well as the city wall and the castle of San Felipe de Barajas, which was built during Spanish colonial times. The Inquisition Palace and the historic clock tower also bear memories of old times which make them liven up again in current times. Besides enjoy the nice warm breeze and relax in one of the beautiful natural parks in Cartagena. Cartagena de Indias is an impressive city that holds the secrets of its history in its walls, in the balconies of its buildings and its narrow cobblestone streets. (B/-/-)
Day 9: City Tour in Cartagena
Today you will explore Cartagena which is one of the main tourist attractions in Colombia, also known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean" and it is the main destination for culture and history. 1984 Cartagena has been declared as a World Culture Heritage by the UNESCO. The city combines an impressive, modern and colonial architecture created by the Spanish. It preserves the past and the memories of the struggles of that time.
During your city tour you will visit two monuments which are of great historical value outside the old city. San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in order to defend the city. The monastery and the church of La Candelaria on the hill de La Popa are outstanding examples of religious and colonial architecture. From here you will enjoy an amazing view. (B/-/-)
Day 10: Flight to Bogotá / departure
Today it is time to say goodbye to the beautiful country of Colombia which has surely enchanted you with its diverse, beautiful landscapes and its friendly people. You will return to Pereira and will be taken to the airport, where you will take your flight and head back home with a lot of new impressions and experiences that will last a lifetime. (B/-/-)
This is one of the most challenging days of the trek crossing around nine times the Buritaca River Finishing and passing an indigenous village until we reach the third camp where we will spend the night.
It is a hike of about 7 to 8 hours to our next sleeping area. Again, you are properly fed with fresh fruits along the way.
DAY 6: Lost City
Starting early in the morning we’ll begin climbing an estimated 660 meters higher than the start. The final hike to Ciudad Perdida will be one step at a time climbing up the 1200 awkwardly shaped steps. Reaching the top, Here We will have magnificent views overlooking the dense jungle and rugged terrain, making the moment even more special. Exploring the Lost City for about 3 1/2 hours we will get a better understanding on how large and spectacular it really is.
Day 7: Return from trekking & transfer to hotel in Santa Marta
Today will be the last day of your trekking which takes you about 7 hours to arrive again in the village of Mamey. From here you will head to a nice finca to enjoy some free days on the Carribbean sea and beaches the last days. (B/-/-)
Day 8: Transfer to Cartagena & Walking Tour
After exploring this beautiful region of Colombia, you will continue your journey to the Caribbean Coast to Cartagena (5 hours private transfer) which is one of the main tourist attractions in Colombia, also known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". It preserves the past and the memories of the struggles of that time. Besides you will experience the attractions, Cartagena offers such as cultural festivals, beautiful beaches, fine dining, a lively nightlife and a significant hotel and tourism infrastructure.
During your walking tour through the old city you will pass the representing streets and squares of the colonial city. Visit the church and the monastery of San Pedro Claver, the palest of inquisition, the gold museum of Zenú (closed on Mondays), the cathedral, the church of Santo Domingo, and the barricade of Santo Domingo, Santiago and San Francisco Javier as well as other famous places.
Enjoy strolling through charming, romantic alleys and admire impressive colonial buildings as well as the city wall and the castle of San Felipe de Barajas, which was built during Spanish colonial times. The Inquisition Palace and the historic clock tower also bear memories of old times which make them liven up again in current times. Besides enjoy the nice warm breeze and relax in one of the beautiful natural parks in Cartagena. Cartagena de Indias is an impressive city that holds the secrets of its history in its walls, in the balconies of its buildings and its narrow cobblestone streets. (B/-/-)
Day 9: City Tour in Cartagena
Today you will explore Cartagena which is one of the main tourist attractions in Colombia, also known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean" and it is the main destination for culture and history. 1984 Cartagena has been declared as a World Culture Heritage by the UNESCO. The city combines an impressive, modern and colonial architecture created by the Spanish. It preserves the past and the memories of the struggles of that time.
During your city tour you will visit two monuments which are of great historical value outside the old city. San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in order to defend the city. The monastery and the church of La Candelaria on the hill de La Popa are outstanding examples of religious and colonial architecture. From here you will enjoy an amazing view. (B/-/-)
Day 10: Flight to Bogotá / departure
Today it is time to say goodbye to the beautiful country of Colombia which has surely enchanted you with its diverse, beautiful landscapes and its friendly people. You will return to Pereira and will be taken to the airport, where you will take your flight and head back home with a lot of new impressions and experiences that will last a lifetime. (B/-/-)
