The Lost City Adventure

Today we will leave the city of Santa Marta, at 9:00 am to take the shuttle service to the town of Machete, to begin our hike to the Lost City. We will hike for approx. 3.5 hours along the spectacular route of the Sierra, the longest in Colombia and one of the most beautiful in the world. After a light lunch beside the River Mamey and then an optional dip in the river to cool off, we will continue on our hike. In the afternoon we will arrive at the first campsite where we will spend the night in hammocks or bunk beds with mosquito netting, for an authentic jungle experience!

Today we will wake up at 7:30 am and after breakfast, we will continue on our way through the Sierra, passing through some native communities inhabited by The Mutanyi and Koguis indigenous people. We can swim in the rivers of the Sierra and then head to the 2nd campsite at Mamo Rumualdo.  In the afternoon, we will visit the village of Koskuguenga for an authentic local experience. We will have dinner and learn more about the indigenous Tayrona Culture in Mamo Rumualdo. Tonight, we will spend another evening in nature, in the comfort of a hammock with a mosquito net.

After breakfast, we will cross the river to one of the most mystical, mysterious, and ancient places on the planet, climbing the 1,183 stairs to the Lost City. We will have a guided tour of this incredible ancient citadel where we will visit its terraces, roads and water channels. We will then return to the campsite at Mamo Rumualdo for the evening. 

Today we will head out to explore more of the spectacular Lost City. After lunch, we will hike back towards the first campsite for the return journey. We will then be taken by car to Tayrona, where we will spend the evening.

After breakfast we will head by road to the amazing city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. 

Today you can enjoy a free day to explore this amazing port and see it's many historical attractions.

Today, we will visit Cartagena's colonial district, starting in The Parque Bolívar, which is surrounded by large trees and four impressive fountains, with a statue of El Libertador as the centrepiece. Around the square, the Gold Museum exhibits pre-Hispanic objects, and the Palace of the Inquisition, with its impressive baroque entrance. This building housed the prison and torture chambers for the alleged opponents of the Catholic Church. The visit continues to the Santo Domingo church and the cathedral to end at the Museo de Las Fortificaciones. You will then have a free afternoon for your chosen activities.  It is possible to add-on a 2-hour visit to Getsemani neighbourhood, a multicoloured bohemian area with cafes and restaurants abound and the stunning “Umbrella street”.

After breakfast, we will take you to the airport for your flight home or onto your next exciting destination!