Semiprivate Lost City Tour & Native Village with Private Transportation (5 Days)
The Lost City was built by the Tayrona indigenous culture around 700 A.D. and it was the most important urban center among the 250 indigenous settlements discovered in the area. Its population ranged between 1,400 and 3,000 inhabitants, and the city was made up of more than 250 terraces distributed in eight “neighborhoods” whose space was used to live, work and perform religious ceremonies. Engage in an amazing experience during 5 days in which you will be connected with nature and with local communities of Colombia, and will walk through a beautiful scenery to arrive to The Lost City. At the end of the tour, visit an inidgenous wiwa community and immerse in their culture. This is an active tour where you will be walking and hiking most of the time, and you must be in healthy conditions to do so. You will be Picked up and droped off at your accommodation with Private transportation, and will have a private bilingual guide for your group.
per adult from
$1,535
NZDDuration
5 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Pick Up and Drop Off
- All Entrances
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Indigenous Guide at Wiwa Community
- Donation to Local Communities
- Entry/Admission - Ciudad Perdida
What's excluded :
Day 1: Pick Up and Departure from Santa Marta
Stop At: Ciudad Perdida, El Mamey Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470007 Colombia
You will be picked up in your accommodation with Private Transportation. You will head together to the entrance of the natural reserve where the lost city is located. You will then meet your private guide and start this fascinating adventure to find the Lost City. Today you will walk approximately 7.6 km and have the chance to stop for lunch, fruits and to take a bath in natural pools. You will get to the first sleeping camp in the late afternoon and rest to start the day early the next morning.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsites (clean and safe, but basic) with showers, toilets and hammocks or bunk beds (both with mosquito nets).
Day 2: Day 2 of Lost City Hike
Stop At: Ciudad Perdida, El Mamey Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470007 Colombia
Today you will continue your hike, and will also have time to have lunch by the river 'Buritaca' and take a well-deserved and refreshing bath. At the end of the day, arrive to your new camp to enjoy dinner.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsites (clean and safe, but basic) with showers, toilets and hammocks or bunk beds (both with mosquito nets).
Day 3: The Lost City
Stop At: Ciudad Perdida, El Mamey Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470007 Colombia
You will have breakfast very early, and after walking 2 km you will start the ascent towards Lost City by climbing 1,200 stone steps until you reach the majestic and longed for Lost City. Between interconnected roads, walls and terraces, you will find remainings of the Tayrona culture that existed years ago. You will have time to walk around and to absorb the amazing energy. Your guide will also tell you about the history of this lost city.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsites (clean and safe, but basic) with showers, toilets and hammocks or bunk beds (both with mosquito nets).
Day 4: Day 4 of Lost City Hike
Stop At: Ciudad Perdida, El Mamey Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470007 Colombia
Today you will start your return and your way back to the entrance of the park. Enjoy the natural surroundings and your last full day in this unique and sacred area.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Campsites (clean and safe, but basic) with showers, toilets and hammocks or bunk beds (both with mosquito nets).
Day 5: Visit a Wiwa Indigenous Community and Return to Santa Marta
Stop At: Ciudad Perdida, El Mamey Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470007 Colombia
Today you will go to the Wiwa inidigenous community to understand how they live and learn more about their traditions and culture. You will have the chance to immerse in their culture and be welcomed into their community, and get to spend some time together. After this fascinating and unique experience, you will return to Santa Marta and you will be dropped off again at your accommodation. Thank you for visiting the sacred place of Ciudad Perdida and thank you for supporting local communities with your visit.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Tour guides and scouts, the Tour Operator to Lost City, Cra. 21 ##16-54, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up directly from your accommodationAirports- Simon Bolivar Airport, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
Departure Time :
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 9/1/2020 - 10/25/2021Monday - Sunday: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM Return Detail :
Tour guides and scouts, the Tour Operator to Lost City, Cra. 21 ##16-54, Santa Marta, Magdalena, ColombiaHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
10
Organised by Aracanto Colombia
Activity ID: V-161743P49
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