I will be traveling with a large suitcase and a backpack, is that an issue for this tour given we have a four day hike. Or do we have somewhere we can store our bags during that portion?

It will be uncomfortable for you to be with the suitcase during the hike, so you can leave your baggage at the office of our supplier at Santa Marta until we return, or if you preffer you could ask to the hotel where you will be staying to take care of them until your return.

How much more expensive is it to get a private room for all the accommodations that we stay in? Also, what is the list of the accommodations that we do stay in.

In Santa Marta we use Bonita Bay Hotel (is a private room). For the lost city trek, we can't offer a private room since the entire area only has basecamps with bunk beds. Finally in Cartagena, we use Ibis Hotel.

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Colombia's Lost City Trek & Cartagena 8 Day Tour

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The range of sites, climates, topography, landscape and altitudes was immensely rewarding. Definitely we recommend you guys to everyone we know.
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Gold Operator: GUIDEcuador Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Avenida Calle 26 # 110 - 00, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (International Arrivals)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Bonita Bay )
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Marta city
- Visit the beach
- Watch sunset from the malecon
Landmarks
Santa Marta Beach
Malecon
Day 2
Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Bonita Bay )
Included Activities
- Hike to Cabo San Juan in Tayrona National Park (approximately 6 km, 2 hours)
- Visit reef, arenillas, la piscina, and San Juan within the park
- Beach time at Cabo San Juan
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant (approximately USD 10)
- Return by horse (approximately USD 15 each way)
Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Cabo San Juan
Day 3
Lost City Trek - Day 1
Lost City Trek - Day 1
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at El Mamey Village before starting the trek), Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Alfredo´s Camp Site)
Included Activities
- Drive to El Mamey Village
- Hike to Alfredo's Camp Site (approximately 12 km / 6.5 miles)
Landmarks
El Mamey Village
Alfredo's Camp Site
La Sierra Nevada
Day 4
Lost City Trek - Day 2
Lost City Trek - Day 2
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at Wiwa Camp), Dinner (Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. at El Paraiso Camp)
Accommodation
Camping ( El Paraiso Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to Wiwa Camp (approximately 7 km / 4 miles)
- Hike from Wiwa Camp to El Paraíso Camp (approximately 10 km / 6 miles, uphill to highest point)
- Visit indigenous Mutanyi community and interact with locals
- Visit Buritaca River
Landmarks
Wiwa Camp
El Paraiso Camp
Mutanyi Community
Buritaca River
Day 5
Lost City Trek - Day 3
Lost City Trek - Day 3
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at camp after returning from the Lost City), Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Wiwa Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Lost City archaeological complex
- Climb approximately 1200 steps to the Lost City
- Guided tour of Lost City complex sites
Landmarks
Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)
Day 6
Lost City Trek - Day 4
Lost City Trek - Day 4
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at El Mamey Village)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Bonita Bay )
Included Activities
- Hike back to El Mamey Village (approximately 15 km / 10 miles)
Day 7
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ibis Cartagena )
Included Activities
- Drive from Santa Marta to Cartagena along coastal highway
- Stop at Barranquilla for a snack
- Cartagena city tour with expert guide
- Visit Castillo de San Felipe
- Visit Getsemani neighborhood
- Explore commercial area and downtown Cartagena (established 16th century)
Landmarks
Castillo de San Felipe
Getsemani neighborhood
Cartagena Downtown
Day 8
Departure
Departure
End point
Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia (See you off)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend tour with the operator
- Arrange alternative flight from Bogota

Landmarks
Santa Marta Beach
Malecon

Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Cabo San Juan

Landmarks
El Mamey Village
Alfredo's Camp Site
La Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
Wiwa Camp
El Paraiso Camp
Mutanyi Community
Buritaca River

Landmarks
Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)

Landmarks
Castillo de San Felipe
Getsemani neighborhood
Cartagena Downtown

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Bonita Bay
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 6
Upgrade Available
Alfredo´s Camp Site
Camping
day 3
El Paraiso Camp
Camping
day 4
Upgrade Available
Wiwa Camp
Camping
day 5
Ibis Cartagena
Hotel 3*
day 7
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HarrySchulz
October 16th, 2021
We loved the entire Trek to the Lost City in Colombia, the range of sites, climates, topography, landscape and...
We loved the entire Trek to the Lost City in Colombia, the range of sites, climates, topography, landscape and altitudes was immensely rewarding. The program was intense but not overly. Always something of interest, but with enough down-time. Very well planned, and the opportunity to see quite a lot of famous places on the western site in Colombia. Definitely we recommend you guys to everyone we know. I will contact you again if we decide to travel back to South America next year.Show more
Traveled in April 2021
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Hello Harry, It was a pleasure to lead you once again in south america , thank you very much for all your words , it help us to continue growing. we for sure will look forward to meet you agin shortly. Safe travels Guidecuador Team
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Asked on December 14th, 2023
I will be traveling with a large suitcase and a backpack, is that an issue for this tour given we have a four day hike. Or do we have somewhere we can store our bags during that portion?
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- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2023
  It will be uncomfortable for you to be with the suitcase during the hike, so you can leave your baggage at the office of our supplier at Santa Marta until we return, or if you preffer you could ask to the hotel where you will be staying to take care of them until your return.
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Cindy
Asked on April 25th, 2023
How much more expensive is it to get a private room for all the accommodations that we stay in? Also, what is the list of the accommodations that we do stay in.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  In Santa Marta we use Bonita Bay Hotel (is a private room). For the lost city trek, we can't offer a private room since the entire area only has basecamps with bunk beds. Finally in Cartagena, we use Ibis Hotel.
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  Cindy
  Traveler•Written April 2023
  What is the accommodation like in the basecamp for the lost city trek? Also, is the private room in the Bonita Bay Hotel just for me and the person I'm doing the tour with or will there be anyone else on the tour on it? Further, is there a private room for the Ibis Hotel for me and the person I'm booking the tour with?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  The camp accommodation is very basic (even shared toilets for all groups) as I told you you will sleep on individual bunk bed for the entire trek towards to lost city. If you need a single room for both of you, the price change (you can see this price if you click on payments, there you have the option as single supplement room or twin room). Again at Ibis and Bonita Bay it will be a private twin standard for both of you unless you want to change and upgrade to Single room for an additional price.

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