Tayrona & Lost City Discovery - 8 day tour

Arrival Day Welcome to Santa Marta! Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to your accommodation. You'll then have the remainder of the day to explore at your leisure.
Overnight: Santa Marta

Santa Marta - Neguanje Bay (B) This morning, we will head to Neguanje Beach for a boat ride along the coastline, arriving at the stunning crystal-clear waters and white sands of Playa Cristal in Tayrona. Tayrona is renowned for its breathtaking coastal landscapes, clear waters, and excellent opportunities for surfing and swimming. We'll spend a good portion of the day there before heading back to the hotel. Duration: 4 hours. Included: entrance fees, excursion, transportation, accommodation, breakfast, and a Spanish-speaking coordinator.

Begin your Lost City Trek (B/L/D) by enjoying breakfast before you're picked up from your hotel for a private transfer to Machete Pelao, approximately a 1.5-hour drive. This is where your small group adventure to the Lost City begins. Upon arrival in Machete Pelao, enjoy lunch before embarking on a 4-hour trek along a steep section of the trail to reach the first native cabin. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at a local settler's farm, where you will spend the night sleeping in hammocks with mosquito nets provided. Included in your trek are hammock accommodations, dinner, entrance fees, the excursion, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and transportation.

Lost City Trek (B/L/D) Breakfast will be served at 7:00 AM, followed by a seven-hour trek to native cabin 3. The trail is stunning, with lush vegetation and unforgettable views. After lunch, the journey continues to the Buritaca River valley, where you can enjoy a swim. Along the way, we will pass by indigenous dwellings, including those of the small settlement of Mutant, home to the Kogui people. You will have the opportunity to meet Mamo Romualdo, the primary religious leader of the local community. His dwelling is located an hour from the Lost City, and to reach it, you'll need to cross several creeks, so it's advisable to bring a pair of sandals. After dinner, you will spend the night in hammocks equipped with mosquito nets. Included: accommodation in a hammock, American breakfast, lunch, dinner, excursion, and English-speaking guide.

Lost City Trek (B/L/D): As expected, we'll start our day with an early breakfast. We then embark on an hour-long hike to the archaeological zone. To reach Teyuna, the Lost City of the Taironas, a revered site for the indigenous communities in the mountains, you'll need to ascend 1,200 stone steps. Here, you can explore the remnants of this ancient city, observe the ongoing archaeological excavations, and appreciate its unique architecture. You'll also have free time to soak in the landscape and capture photos. Following a meal, we'll trek back to the native cabin 2. Your package includes hammock accommodation, an American breakfast, lunch, dinner, guided excursions, and an English-speaking guide.

Lost City Trek (B/L/D) Enjoy a free morning. After having lunch at the camp, embark on a 4-hour hike to Native Cabin 1 - Adan, where you'll spend the night sleeping in hammocks equipped with mosquito nets. Take in the vibrant vegetation and wildlife of the Sierra during the trek. The evening is free for you to relax. Included: hammock accommodation, American breakfast, dinner, excursion, local guide, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.

Lost City Trek (B/L) Start your day with an American breakfast, followed by a guided walk of approximately 4 hours to Machete Pelao. After having lunch in Machete Pelao, you will be transported to your hotel. The package includes an American breakfast, excursion, services of a local guide, lunch, transportation, overnight accommodation, and breakfast the next day.