what time do you need to arrive the first day of the trip

I recommended to arrive at Baltra Airport (Galapagos) by the morning or early afternoon on Day 1. This guarantees there is enough time for the first-day activities. Flights from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) to Baltra typically arrive between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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6-Day Lost City Trek (Ciudad Perdida) & Santa Marta

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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Start point
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (Masaya Originals Hostel in Santa Marta)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Standard in Santa Marta)
Optional Activities
- Explore the colonial charm of Santa Marta
- Unwind by the beach
Landmarks
Sierra Nevada
Day 2
Santa Marta to El Mamey
Santa Marta to El Mamey
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 drive from Santa Marta to El Mamey
- 4-hour trek to first wilderness campsite
- Natural waters experience at campsite
Landmarks
El Mamey
Day 3
El Mamey to Paraíso Camp
El Mamey to Paraíso Camp
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Approximately 2.5-hour trek to Mutanyi indigenous village
- Visit Mutanyi to witness indigenous traditions
- Trek to Camp 2
- 2-hour trek to Camp 3 (Paraíso)
Landmarks
Mutanyi
Day 4
Paraíso to Ciudad Perdida
Paraíso to Ciudad Perdida
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 1-hour ascent to Ciudad Perdida
- 4-hour guided exploration of Ciudad Perdida stone rings and terraces
- Learning about Tayrona culture from expert guide
- 2-hour trek from Camp 3 to Camp 2
Landmarks
Ciudad Perdida
Day 5
El Mamey to Santa Marta
El Mamey to Santa Marta
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Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Standard in Santa Marta)
Included Activities
- 6 to 7-hour return trek from Camp 2 to El Mamey
Day 6
Santa Marta
Santa Marta
End point
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (Masaya Originals Hostel in Santa Marta)
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Breakfast

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Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
El Mamey

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Mutanyi

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Ciudad Perdida

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Catherine5.0•June 2026
The 5 day tour was excellent from airport pick up to drop off, both the guides and the drivers were helpful,...
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Cyrus4.0•January 2026
The guides were excellent with very good English, great knowledge and were very friendly.
Sarah4.0•October 2025
This was a great tour! We visited Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, and Cartagena. My highlights...
This was a great tour! We visited Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, and Cartagena. My highlights were the tour of District 13 in Medellín, the hike in Tayrona, and the cooking class in Cartagena. I would recommend adding in extra days if you have the time because traveling between cities uses up a lot of your day. Diego was a great help with planning and adjusting our itinerary as needed. He also got back to us quickly if we needed anything while we were on the trip. The location of our hotels was great and we really liked the guides we had in each city. We never felt unsafe. Remember you need your passport and proof of yellow fever vaccination to enter Tayrona! The country is beautiful and I wish we could have seen more of it!Show more

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what time do you need to arrive the first day of the trip
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written January 2025
  I recommended to arrive at Baltra Airport (Galapagos) by the morning or early afternoon on Day 1. This guarantees there is enough time for the first-day activities. Flights from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) to Baltra typically arrive between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
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  Tina
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  The flight I was looking at would arrive 1:20 pm is that ok
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written January 2025
  If you book the flight that arrives in Baltra at 01:20 pm, I just have to adjust your visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to Day 3, to enjoy all the activities of your itinerary without pressure. Otherwise, you can look for a flight that arrives at Baltra Island before noon, If you book the one that arrives earlier you can have the activities as mentioned in the itinerary.

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