- US$1,104 PRICE PER PERSON WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES
- US$872 PRICE PER PERSON WITH SPANISH SPEAKING GUIDES
This excursion will take you to the mysterious Lost City of the Tayronas (Ciudad Perdida) discovering the pre-Hispanic pathways of the original Tayronas, trekking through a series of breathtaking landscape from sea level and up to 1100 meters above sea level, getting to know more about this culture and their distinctive way of living.
Day 1 - January 4. Santa Marta
Arrive to Santa Marta. Please make your own way to the chosen hotel where you´ll spend the night and prepare for the Lost City trek.
Day 1 to 5. Lost City Trek
Day 1. Santa Marta – El Mamey. First camp site (4 hour walk).
We leave at 9 am from our meeting point in Santa Marta. Three hours later we will reach the local village of El Mamey, from where we’ll begin our ascend to the first camp site. Upon arrival you’ll have the chance to go for a swim at a natural spring. Tonight we’ll sleep in hammocks.
Day 2. Second Camp Site (4 hour walk).
After an early breakfast, we start today’s walk through the forest descending to into a small valley formed by the Buritaca riverwhere you’ll have your first encounter with the local indigenous communities in the Mutanyi village. We have 3 more hours walk before we reach the cabin where we will spend the night. Upon arrival we can cool off in the natural pools formed by the Buritaca river.
DAY 3. Third Camp Site (5 hour walk).
Today, we start our walk at 7am going through the Kogui- Arsario indigenous reserve and the Sierra Nevada Natural Reserve passing by several indigenous houses and some ancient roads built hundreds of years ago by the inhabitants of the area. During our journey we will take a break to refresh ourselves in one of the many natural swimming pools formed by the Buritaca river. Tonight we’ll spend the night at the Mamo’s (chief) house.
Day 4. Lost City (1.5 hour walk).
Today, we cross the Buritaca river to finally arrive to the long awaited Lost City (sacred site for the current local communities of theSierra Nevada). At 9am we begin our adventure into the park, learning about the different ways the pre-Hispanic Tayronas adapted to their environment, we will also have an opportunity to see the ceremonial houses of the present day Tayronas and the vegetation that form a unique backdrop to the prehistoric legacy. Along the route it is also possible to take a bath in the pool of youth, which according to the legend works wonderfully well. At the end of the tour, some notes about the archaeological sites of the mountain range are available to read, and a short informative chat about the site can be arranged with the guide.
Day 5. Return to Santa Marta.
You’ll have an early Breakfast at 6.30 a.m as we’ll depart at 7 a.m. in order to take advantage of the morning hours so the journey is less arduous and also because the constantly changing atmospheric conditions of the region. At Mutanyi cabin we will have lunch. We walk for approximately 3 hours, taking a one hour break at El Mamey where we’ll be picked up by a Jepp, from there we will drive to the entrance of the park and rest for a while to have a snack, continuing to Santa Marta where we will arrive at approximately 4pm.
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO BRING:
• Walking shoes or boots
• Sandals or flip flops
• Sleeping bag
• T-shirts and shorts
• Long sleeve shirt and trousers
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Socks
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Torch
• Bottle for water
• Personal Medication
Santa Marta
All good things must come to an end, after all. Of course, if 6 days just isn´t enough time in Colombia, our tours are 100% customizable and we´d be happy to extend your stay with us. Just ask for more details.
