Lost City and Tayrona Park Trek - 7 Days
- Süre: 7 Gun (Tahmini)
- Lokasyon: Santa Marta
- Ürün kodu: ctotrek3
MAMEY REGION
The Lost City is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest mountains of the world close to the sea. In this magical place, you will discover the past life of local Indigenous people with their wooden houses and stone structures, including terraces and stairways.
Your tour will begin in the oldest Colombian city, Santa Marta, at 8:30 am, heading with your group by van to the Aguacatera sector, where you will change to a 4×4 that will take you to the mamey’s sector (Machete Pelao), where you will have lunch.
After having lunch, you will start a trek of 7.6 km. to the first camp (Adam’s hut, rural community), where you will spend the night. You will also make a stop at a crystalline water river to enjoy a refreshing dip.
Some tourists finish the trek within 3 hours, others within 5, it all depends on their physical condition. At night, an indigenous guide will talk to you about the history and customs of his community. He will be able to also teach you some phrases in the dumana language and give you information about the region.
Transport: 2h30 - Hike: 4h - Accommodation: bed or hammock depending on availability
Day 2: Lost City
MUTANYI AND BURITACA RIVER
You will start a trek of approximately 8 hours, then, halfway through, you will visit the Mutanzhi indigenous community where you will be able to interact with its settlers. After this, you will arrive at the third hut (Paraíso Teyuna hut, indigenous community). It is located 830 meters above sea level, so you will be at the foot of Teizhuna (teyuna), Tayrona's sacred city.
During this tour, you will see a good deal of the flora and fauna in this beautiful and unique terrain, the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.
In the afternoon, you will go for a dip in the river and relax; later, at night, your guide will talk to you a little bit more about the Lost City and its sacred meaning for the indigenous people of the Sierra.
Walk : 8h. - Accommodation: in bed or hammock.
Day 3: Lost City
THE LOST CITY
After having breakfast, you will leave at 7am for the Lost City. To get to the sacred city we will go up 1200 steps, built by the ancient Tayronas. After approximately an hour, you will arrive at the city and go for a tour through the several sacred places in that area.
There, el Mamo (spiritual indigenous leader) will narrate sacred stories for you and share his wisdom.
At 11 am you will return to the third hut to have lunch. After eating, you will begin a 5 to 6 hour way down to the second camp (Mumake hut, indigenous community), where you will spend the night.
Walk : 8h. – Accommodation: in bed or hammock.
Day 4: Lost City- Santa Marta- Tayrona Park
ACHETE PELAO
In the morning, you will go to El Mamey (Machete Pelao). Halfway there, you will visit a small natural waterfall to go for a refreshing dip.
After arriving to el Mamey, you will have lunch; then a vehicle will pick you up and drive you to La Aguacatera’s sector. There you will take a van that will drive you back to Santa Marta. Your return arrival is approximately at 4:00 p.m.
Walk: 7h - Transport: 2h30
Important notice:
The proposed itinerary may be modified during the trip according to weather conditions (rainy season…).
Required gear:
Comfortable backpack, hiking shoes and sandals, mosquito repellent, shorts, t-shirts, warm clothes for the night, swimsuit and towel, water bottle, flashlight, sunscreen, toilet paper and soap.
Private transport from Santa Marta to Tayrona Park (around 1h).
Night at the Maloka Barlovento hotel in a Standard room.
Included: Breakfast , Lunch , Transport , Excursion , Dinner , Bedroom and breakfastDay 5: Tayrona Park
TAYRONA PARK: ARRECIFES AND CABO SAN JUAN
This hike in Tayrona Park will take you to a magical place located between mountains, tropical forests, and the sea. You will discover the most beautiful white sand beaches of the country and ancestral volcanic rocks in the crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea.
You start with a hike in the tropical jungle from Cañaveral. Then, you'll visit the exotic beaches of Arrecifes and stop at La Piscina, which is ideal for swimming and snorkeling (not included). Continue to reach Cabo San Juan del Guia (2h-2h30 hike from the park entrance), a wonderful, white sandy bay, surrounded by huge volcanic rocks. On the way, your guide will show you the local fauna and flora, followed by lunch (not included) on the beach. Head back to the park entrance along the same path (2h-2h30 hike), and bus ride back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Hike: 5h (jungle, beach, stairs). Duration: 7h.
OUR ADVICE:
During high season, we recommend you buy your entrance to the park in advance (applies if not included in your quote). You will meet your guide at the park entrance. Bring your passport (or a copy), sunscreen, mosquito repellent, walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, cash for lunch, and a waterproof cover to protect your belongings in case of rain.
Please note it is not allowed to enter the park with single-use plastic elements (plastic bottles, packaging, etc). Don't forget to bring your refillable bottle!
Night at the Maloka Barlovento hotel in a Standard room.
Included: Excursion, Entrance fees, Bilingual guide ENG, Guide expenses, Transport , Dinner , Bedroom and breakfastDay 6: Tayrona Park
Free day at the Tayrona Park where you can go bathing, hiking on one of the many paths of the park, go horse riding or go snorkelling (activities not included)
Night at the Maloka Barlovento hotel in a Standard room.
Day 7: Departure
End of Tour
Included:
- Transportation to the places indicated on the program
- Accommodation indicated in the program or equivalent
- Meals where indicated (B: breakfast – L: lunch – D: dinner)
- Activities and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local professional guides, specialists of each region
- Our assistance 24/7
Not included:
- Additional expenses not indicated in the itinerary
- International flights
- Meals when not indicated (count between 5 and 15 USD per person per meal)
- Personal expenses
- Additional entrances not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to National Parks, individual tourism taxes (airports of San Andres, Leticia, Nuqui, Bahia Solano, La Macarena and Cartagena piers)
- Medical and repatriation insurance
- Tips
- VAT for Colombians and Residents in Colombia