Tayrona Stranden & Verloren Stad Trek 8D/7N

Santa Marta - Neguanje Bay (B)

This morning we will drive to Neguanje Beach where we will take a boat ride along the coast to the crystal clear waters and white sands of Tayrona known as Playa Cristal. Tayrona is noted for its magnificent coastal scenery, clear waters, excellent surfing and swimming. We will spend much of the day here before we return to the hotel.

Duration 04:00hrs.

Included: entrance fees, excursion, transport, bedroom and breakfast, spanish-speaking coordinator

After breakfast, pick-up from your hotel and private transfer to Machete Pelao (approx. 1.5 hour), where your small group Lost City adventure will begin. After lunch in Machete Pelao, we start our walk, the first part of the route will be rather steep and will take 4 hours to complete, until reach the native cabin 1. In the evening, we will have a delicious dinner at the local settler’s farm. Here we will sleep in hammocks, mosquito nets are provided.

Included: accommodation in hammock, dinner, entrance fees, excursion,english-speaking guide, lunch, transport

At 07h00 breakfast will be served, before our 7-hour trek to native cabin 3. The trail is very beautiful with abundant vegetation and memorable views. After lunch we continue our journey, reaching the valley of the Buritaca River, where there will be an opportunity to enjoy some swimming. On our way we will pass by indigenous dwellings such as those of the small settlement of Mutant where the Kogui people live. You will meet up with Mamo Romualdo, the main religious authority for the local people. Mamo’s dwelling is one hour away from the Lost City, in order to get there you need to cross a few creeks, please remember to bring a pair of sandals with you. After dinner, stay overnight in hammocks with mosquito nets.

Included: accommodation in hammock, american breakfast, dinner, excursion, lunch, excursion,english-speaking

You guessed it – another early breakfast. Then, we’ll walk for an hour to the archaeological area. Here, you’ll have to climb the 1200 stone steps to reach Teyuna, the Lost City of the Taironas, a sacred site for indigenous communities living in the mountains. You can explore the remains of this ancient city, look at the archaeological excavations and experience its architecture. There will be spare time to enjoy the landscape and take photos. Then, we’ll have our meal and trek back to the native cabin 2.

Included: accommodation in hammock, american breakfast, dinner, excursion, lunch, excursion, english-speaking

Free morning. After lunch at the camp, walk for 4 hours until native cabin 1 – Adan, where you’ll spend the night in hammocks with mosquito nets. Admire the lush vegetation and wildlife of the Sierra. Free evening.

Included: accommodation in hammock, american breakfast, dinner, excursion, local guide, lunch excursion, english-speaking

After breakfast, walk for 4 hours approx. to Machete Pelao. After lunch in Machete Pelao, transfer to your hotel.

Included: american breakfast, excursion, local guide, lunch, transport, bedroom and breakfast