THE LOST CITY EXPEDITION
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF AN ANCIENT INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Details about the Lost City Trek 5 Days
You can book the tour online by paying a deposit of only 10% of the total price, and after you can pay the remaining balance in our agency in cash (only in Colombian pesos), also you can pay with a credit card.
Departure and return location
Agency, Hotel or place of accommodation.
Departure and return time
9:00 am / 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Include:
Transportation: Transportation from the city of Santa Marta, in 4x4 vehicles driven by experienced drivers, who will take you from the city to the first stop where the walk will begin, located 2 hours from the city.
Meals: All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day, you will enjoy a delicious mix of traditional Colombian flavors, typical dishes of the region, snacks, fruits during the tour. And if you have a preference or are allergic to certain foods that is not a problem for the chef who will accompany you every day.​
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Four breakfasts (4)
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Five lunches. (5)
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Four dinners. (4)
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Delicious fruits and snacks during the tour.
Accommodation: During the tour you will visit different camps that have been built by local families, which will be pleasant to sleep and have a pleasant time. In them you will find hammocks and beds, equipped with mosquito nets, blankets and pillows.
Travel insurance: With us you can make the tour safely at all times you will be covered by travel insurance, in the office you will receive all the information corresponding to the travel insurance we offer.
Guidance: Our tour operator counts the native guides, local people who have lived every climb in the Sierra Nevada, so who better to take you to the lost city than our complete team of guides.
Contribution to the Communities: Always looking for improvements and development of indigenous and peasant communities, all receiving a contribution generated thanks to the tourist activity carried out in the region.
Entrance to the Archaeological Park: The Teyuna Archaeological Park is managed by the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History (ICANH). The entrance fee to the archaeological park is included in the tour.
What should you bring in your backpack?
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Trekking Boots or Trainers
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Sandals
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Two pair of shorts
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Insect Repellent
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Sunscreen
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Trousers
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A Sweater
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Flash Light
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Three t- shirts
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Swimsuit
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Personal Toiletries (soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant among others)
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A Towel QUICK DRY
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Backpack 20L or 30L are okay
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Plastic Bag to keep dry clothing separate from wet clothing.
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Socks
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If you take medicines don’t forget to bring them
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Identification document
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Camera
Not Included
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Breakfast on the first day.
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Transportation by mule for people or luggage.
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Alcoholic beverages like beers.
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Services not specified in the plan.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS TOUR
ITINERARY
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Breakfast in the morning at 7:30 at EL PUENTE camp, La Negra, or Adam Camp, and then 3 hours of walking to get to El Mamey.
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Lunch in the Mamey town to then board the 4x4 vehicles to go to Santa Marta, or drop you off at the bus station to go to Palomino or there is also the option to drop you off at Tayrona Park, Buritaca, Playa los Angeles or Costeño Beach.
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If you are vegan, vegetarian or you have any dietary restrictions, it is important that you notify this when you are booking the tour.
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If you have additional luggage or backpacks that you are not going to take to the tour, you can store it in our agency and collect it when you return, or if you go to another place such as palomino or tayrona park you can store it in the storage of the restaurant where you will have lunch the first day and pick it up on your return .
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You can bring with you the chargers of your electronic devices, and if you have a powerbank you can bring it.
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Bring a 1.5 liter bottle of water for the first day, you should keep the bottle because we have drinking water filters in each camp, it is free so you can refill your bottle every day.
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Bring what is necessary to spend 3, 4 or 5 days in the mountains according to the tour you are booking.
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If you come with children, consult your agency advisor so that you receive all the information about it.
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Take care of your food the day before the tour, avoid foods that can cause indigestion, intoxication or other adverse reactions, also avoid getting drunk. This can be inconvenient to have a good experience.
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Wear comfortable clothes to do the walk in a comfortable and pleasant way, because the temperature can be a little high sometimes, and humidity is also a reason. As well you can bring a sweater and long pants to wear at night.
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Remember that it is an ecological destination, and the camps have been adapted with the most basic to give you a pleasant experience.
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Please follow the instructions that the guide will give you during the tour.
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In each camp you have a store where you can buy bottles of gatorade, water, soft drinks, and snacks.
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You are responsible for your personal belongings. Take care of them.
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It is prohibited: Drugs, alcohol in excess, prostitution and bad behavior that attempts against others.
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Make sure to notice where are you going to go after your trek in order to store your extra luggage.
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