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Lost City Tour 5 Days

From $2,150,000 COP

Duration 5 Dias
Category Trekking
Group Size Hasta 20 personas
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Description

The Archaeological Park of Lost City is located on the north face of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in the upper part of the Buritaca river basin, between nine hundred and one thousand two hundred meters above sea level.

The Lost City is a majestic place, due to the particularity of its landscapes, ecosystems, biodiversity and architecture, built thousands of years ago by the disappeared Tayrona culture.

On the tour to the Lost City you will enter a place full of charm, where nature, adventure and archeology come together to give you great stories, come and discover this unique place with us.

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Itinerary

1 DAY - DEPARTURE FROM SANTA MARTA TO EL MAMEY

Departure from Santa Marta to the Mamey by jeep (3 hours approx). Upon arrival at the Mamey, an meeting is made and lunch is taken. Machete treeking begins towards the first Adam or Alfredo cabin. During the tour we have natural pools offered by the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and in which we will take a refreshing swim, which will make it more pleasant to continue the walk, which is approximately 4 to 5 hours.

2 DAY - INDIGENOUS TERRITORY ENTRY

Breakfast is taken around 6 am to start the trek at 8:00 a.m. from the first Adan or Alfredo cabin to the third Paraiso Teyuna cabin. During this tour you will pass through the indigenous village of the Kogui ethnic group, Mutanyi;  where we will get some information about the community. The walking time of this day is 8 to 9 hours (14 Kms).

3 DAY - DISCOVERING LOST CITY

Start the trek at 7:00 am, after having breakfast, departing from Paraíso Teyuna towards Ciudad Perdida approximately 1 hour, when you arrive at the destination, you will be recognized by the archaeological area and you will be visiting and knowing this magical place by approximately 3 hours accompanied by specialized guides on the subject. After the tour in the Archaeological Park, you will start to descend to Paraíso Teyuna to have lunch and then start the walk to the second Wiwa cabin where you will spend the third night.

DAY 4 - DESCENDING

Early departure from the second Wiwa cabin to the first Adam or Alfredo cabin, approximately 4 to 5 hours (7 km), here you will spend the fourth night and you can enjoy a nice swim in the natural pools of this place.

DAY 5 - RETURN TO SANTA MARTA

The return of the first Adam or Alfredo cabin begins to the mamey. Travel time of approximately 4 to 5 hours, upon arriving at Mamey you will enjoy a delicious lunch before embarking on the return to Santa Marta, where this wonderful adventure will end.

NOTE:

During days 4 and 5, the plan might have a few surprises. You know, the weather and how the group feels at that moment can shake things up. So, depending on what the guide decides, we could, for example, have lunch at the Cascades Camp and then continue the hike towards Freddy's Cabin or the Bridge Cabin. We'd spend the fourth night there, and the next day, the adventure would wrap up at El Mamey. So, keep an open mind for any unexpected twists and get ready to enjoy to the fullest!

What is included and what is not included

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation Santa Marta - El Mamey - Santa Marta
  • Pick-up and drop-off service at almost all Santa Marta hotels and hostels.
  • Hydration*
  • Meals per person: 4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners.
  • Accommodation 4 nights in open-air huts on the ecoturistic trail (Bunk bed or hammock with net)
  • Baquiano tour guide
  • Spanish - English translator (if required)
  • Traveller's assistance insurance
  • Entrance to the National Archaeological Park of "Teyuna" Ciudad Perdida issued by the ICANH 
  • Contribution to the local and indigenous communities of the trail
  • Luggage deposit and locker service in Santa Marta

Does not include

  • Beverages such as beers, soft drinks, juices, bottled water, energy drinks, etc.
  • Handicrafts
  • Mule transportation for people or backpacks.
  • Meeting with the Mamo (indigenous leader)
  • Pick-up and drop-off transportation to Bonda, Buritaca, Minca or Palomino (check the availability for this service)
  • Any service not specified in this plan
Recommendations
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions described and your personal care items, remember to take only what is necessary.
  • Respect the beliefs, customs, symbols, sacred sites and the right to privacy of those who live in the region, for example, taking photographs of the natives can only be taken under their authorization. 
  • Take care of the fauna and flora, as & iacute; as of the archaeological and facilities.
  • Inform the agency in advance about your food preferences and / or any pathology or allergy you present; the tour is not Recommended for pregnant women, people with heart disease, digestive or respiratory problems. Include the medications you should take, the guides are not authorized to prescribe or supply them.
  • The tour includes travel assistance insurance, however, in case of being insured by an international or other policy, please notify it before the tour departure to facilitate the management in case of accident.
  • Your documents and valuables are not necessary to bring for the tour, keep them in a safe place, the agency provides luggage storage at no additional cost. Already on the tour, take care and est & eacute; Attentive to your belongings, the agency is not responsible for loss or damage.
  • If you are going to take pictures or make videos, remember to have enough memory.
  • If you come with children, consult your advisor that it will be most convenient for everyone to enjoy the tour.
  • Stay close to the group, follow the instructions and recommendations of the guide, walk on authorized trails.
  • Keep in mind that the mule service for transporting luggage or people, as well as as motorcycle transportation, they are not offered by the agency and are not included in the tour unless otherwise indicated; The use of motorcycles or mules is an agreement between the tourist and the person who provides the service on the trail. therefore it will be Only those parties are responsible for any eventuality (accidents, poor service, etc.) that may arise. Moreover, assistance insurance does not cover injuries caused by the use of transport on motorcycles or pack animals.
  • Take care of your diet on the day before the tour, avoid foods that could cause you indigestion, intoxication or another adverse reaction, also avoid getting drunk or start the tour under the effects of hallucination substances. genas.
  • During the tour avoid activities that jeopardize your physical integrity, such as jumps from great heights, climbing trees or others.
  • If you find animals on the path, do not feed them. Avoid the use of soaps, shampoos and others while being soaked; bathing in the rivers.
  • Dispose of garbage at the points for this, avoid the use of plastic bags and use environmentally friendly products, preferably bring the waste generated back to the city to reduce the burden of waste in this area.

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