Would I be able to book this and fly in on October 15th instead of 14th?

Unfortunately, we need two people to open a departure and we still do not have confirmed travelers on this date, the option we can offer you if you want to go on this trip is to pay for 2 but I know is a lot.

Cartagena & Lost City Trek

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From Cartagena to Santa Marta

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Platinum Operator: Adventure Journeys
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cartagena
Cartagena
Start point
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena, Bolívar 130001, Colombia (On day 1, meet you guide for the welcome briefing at 19:00 at the hotel lobby, 19:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore the colonial architecture and pre-colombian art
- Visit colonial churches
- Stroll through the city at your own pace
Landmarks
Cartagena de Indias
Day 2
Cartagena
Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through historical center of Cartagena
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez-inspired historical sites tour
Optional Activities
- Visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle
- Mud bath at Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
- Visit Playa Blanca (White Beach)
- Explore tiny coral islands
- People-watching in Plaza de la Trinidad, Getsemani
Landmarks
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Playa Blanca
Plaza de la Trinidad
Getsemani
Day 3
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Optional Activities
- Explore the colonial old city of Santa Marta
Landmarks
Santa Marta
Barranquilla
Magdalena River
Day 4
Camp 1
Camp 1
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Hearty, well-earned, and relaxing dinner by candlelight)
Included Activities
- Lost City Trek departure from Mamey
- 4-hour trek to Camp 1 through tropical forest
Landmarks
Santa Marta Range
Day 5
Camp 1 to Camp 3
Camp 1 to Camp 3
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Camp 1 to Camp 3 (5-7 hours)
- Local encounter with Kogui Indigenous settlements
- Visit to Buritaca River valley
Optional Activities
- Refreshing dip in the Buritaca River
Landmarks
Buritaca River
Teyuna Lost City
Day 6
Camp 3 to Teyuna Lost City to Camp 2
Camp 3 to Teyuna Lost City to Camp 2
Included Activities
- Final climb to Lost City (1 hour)
- Half-day guided tour of Teyuna City (Lost City) (3 hours)
- Trek from Lost City back to Camp 2 (3 hours)
Landmarks
Teyuna Lost City
Tayrona Trail
Day 7
Camp 2 to Santa Marta
Camp 2 to Santa Marta
Meals
Lunch (Last lunch provided by trekking team), Dinner (Celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Final 5-hour trek from Camp 2 to Mamey
Day 8
Departure from Santa Marta
Departure from Santa Marta
End point
Hotel Santa Marta Real, Cll. 12 # 2 - 38, Santa Marta, Magdalena 470004, Colombia (On day 7 the drop off would be at 16:00 aprox, day 7 is your international departure or you can add an optional day trip for an extra fee., 18:00)

Landmarks
Cartagena de Indias

Landmarks
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Playa Blanca
Plaza de la Trinidad
Getsemani

Landmarks
Santa Marta
Barranquilla
Magdalena River

Landmarks
Santa Marta Range

Landmarks
Buritaca River
Teyuna Lost City

Landmarks
Teyuna Lost City
Tayrona Trail

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Jennifer
December 1st, 2025
We had a wonderful experience with our guide Wellington! We saw so many sights and he was such a thoughtful, flexible...
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Heather
June 12th, 2025
Everything from booking through the trip was fantastic! For starters, AJ was accommodating in that they allowed the...
Everything from booking through the trip was fantastic! For starters, AJ was accommodating in that they allowed the trip to proceed with only one person - it makes it difficult for those solos at times when we don’t at least have a second person - I am super grateful. Next, my guide, Rafael, was second to none. I asked a ton of questions about everything and he was able and willing to answer anything. He also added what I thought were special touches tailored to what I like during the trip - another benefit of solo travel! Finally, the trip itself was amazing- perfect itinerary with lots of activity and variety in the scenery and lodgings. I would highly recommend!!Show more
Hans
January 16th, 2025
Where to begin….this 14-day Ecuador/Amazon/Galapagos trip was AMAZING and exceeded our expectations. An extremely...
Where to begin….this 14-day Ecuador/Amazon/Galapagos trip was AMAZING and exceeded our expectations. An extremely professional company from the minute we inquired about this Active tour, adding a 2 day extension to our Galapagos portion and bringing us back to Quito, we can’t say enough great things about Diego who organized the tour for us. We booked last minute Dec 2, 2024 and decided to make it a 3 week trip with exploring Mindo cloud forest on our own (which we also highly recommend) and left Canada on Dec 31st! Jorge, our amazing and professional, friendly guide took us on a 5 day Ecuador mainland loop that included mountain biking in Banos, river rafting in the Amazon (super spectacular) and many a hike along the way. Jorge’s knowledge about absolutely everything brought new knowledge to us about beautiful Ecuador. We always felt safe and cared for. Jorge became a friend who we hope to see again in the future. When it came to our departure from Quito to Galapagos, Milton made sure we passed through the gates at the airport with all the Galapagos requirements and all went as smooth as can be. When we landed in San Cristobal we were met by our beautiful, intelligent and amazing Indira! AJ sure knows how to pick their guides…as all of them become our friends and family so quickly. Highlights were plentiful: Kicker Rock snorkelling with hammerheads, rays, sea turtles; sea lions now have a special place with us; Isabela Isl with it’s Sierra Negra crater hike; biking to Wall of Tears and seeing the huge tortoises in the wild; Santa Cruz’s Tortuga Bay - stunning! El Chato tortoise reserve….can’t fit it all in this space. The accommodations and food were all very good as well. Thank you, AJ, for giving us the time of our lives. We will be back for sure!Show more

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Asked on September 15th, 2023
Would I be able to book this and fly in on October 15th instead of 14th?
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  Unfortunately, we need two people to open a departure and we still do not have confirmed travelers on this date, the option we can offer you if you want to go on this trip is to pay for 2 but I know is a lot.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Cartagena & Lost City Trek

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Itinerary

Cartagena

Optional Activities

Cartagena

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cartagena to Santa Marta

Optional Activities

Camp 1

Included Activities

Camp 1 to Camp 3

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Camp 3 to Teyuna Lost City to Camp 2

Included Activities

Camp 2 to Santa Marta

Included Activities

Departure from Santa Marta

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