Lost City of Colombia - 8 days Tour by On The Go Tours

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

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Santa Marta, Colombia

Bogota, Colombia

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Highlights

Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) - Explore this ancient archaeological site built by the Tayronas between 500 and 700 AD, making it 800 years older than Peru's Machu Picchu

Santa Marta - Enjoy free time at the start of your tour in the first Spanish settlement in South America, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of America’

El Machete River - Take a dip and admire the jungle on this stop on your trek en route to Adan's House

Mutanyi - Interact with the local Koguis people and learn about their traditions en route to Gabriel's House

Buritaca River - Traverse the waters of this river on your trek, spotting areas where treasure hunters were once active

Tayrona National Park - Enjoy free time in one of Colombia's most stunning national parks with mangrove swamps, green forest, mountain peaks and a spectacular coastline

Itinerary

For adventurous souls, the ‘Lost City of Colombia - 8 Days’ trekking holiday promises the ultimate challenge and reward. Embark on a 5-day trek through lush jungle and remote settlements to reach the fabled Ciudad Perdida, climbing 1,200 ancient stone steps to this mountaintop marvel. Overnight in rustic camps and unwind on Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Suited to experienced and fit travelers, the trip’s strenuous pace is balanced by expert support and unforgettable scenery. The true highlight? The chance to uncover Colombia’s lost city—a rarely visited archaeological wonder deep in the wild.

day 1Santa Marta

Welcome to Santa Marta, the first stop on your Colombian adventure. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Santa Marta where you will be able to relax and freshen up before making the most of your free time for the rest of the day. Founded in 1525, Santa Marta was the first Spanish settlement in South America and has been nicknamed the ‘Pearl of America’ thanks to its stunning location. Take a wander through the city and see what you think of this legendary city.

OverNight

Santa Marta

day 2Trek to Adanâ€™s Camp

day 3Mutanyi & Rio Buritaca

day 4The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)

day 5The Gorge of Honduras

day 6End of the trek

day 7Tayrona National Park

day 8Goodbye Colombia

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What's Included

Accommodation

3 nights 4 star hotels and 4 nights basic camps while trekking - sleeping in hammocks or beds with mosquito nets

Meals

All meals, snacks and purified water during the trek7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 8All relevant transfers and transportation

Guide

Services of local English-speaking specialist guides and trekking guide for trek to the Lost City

Others

Trek to the Lost City on a shared excursion

Entrance

Entrance fee to the Ciudad Perdida archaeological park

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