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Departure Time: Between 7:40 - 8:00 am Hrs. Departure Location: Masaya Santa Marta. Duration: 4 days. Arrival Location: City Center Drop-Off in Santa Marta.

I am interested in this package. However, I am flying into Cartagena. How can I get to the departing location in the most economical way.

There are buses that go from Cartagena to Santa Marta, the trip lasts 3 to 4 hours, and you must take the bus from Cartagena Bus Terminal. For the return, you can take a bus from Santa Marta Bus Terminal.

We are interested in booking this hike. But we have one question: we are travelling with large luggage to colombia and would like to know if our luggage will be transported during the hike or if we can store it during our hike somewhere?

You can leave your big luggage at our office and only take the necessary for the trek.

Can you tell me the activity level of the trek and also if there are other solo travelers in the group ? What's the age range of people who booked ?

If you exercise regularly and enjoy nature, then the path to the Lost City is an exceptional experience that you should add to your list of adventures. For those concerned about their physical condition, most days consist of about 7-8 kilometers trekking through challenging trails that are often steep, slippery and muddy, including forging the Buritaca River. During the dry season, the water may be knee high while water levels may increase to chest-height with strong currents during the rainy season. We recommend bringing a reliable pair of trekking shoes.

To carry less , do you offer a place to keep belongings in Santa Marta while we are on the trek?

Yes, you can leave your belongings in our office in Santa Marta while you are on the trek.

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Lost City Trek 4D/3N

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Start and end in Santa Marta

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Gold Operator: Bamba Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Santa Marta to El Mamey - Camp 1
Santa Marta to El Mamey - Camp 1
Start point
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (City Center Meeting Point)
Meals
Lunch (Hearty local lunch at El Mamey), Dinner (Jungle dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- 4WD transfer from Santa Marta to El Mamey
- Trek to Camp 1 (approximately 4 hours, 6.8 km) through jungle
- River refreshment at Camp 1
Landmarks
El Mamey
Day 2
Camp 1 to Camp 3
Camp 1 to Camp 3
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Camp 1), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Camp 3)
Included Activities
- Trek along Buritaca River (approximately 14.7 km, 7 hours, mostly uphill)
- Cultural visit to Kogui village of Mutanshi
- Jungle trekking through Sierra biodiversity
Landmarks
Buritaca River
Mutanshi Village
Day 3
Camp 3 to Lost City - Camp 2
Camp 3 to Lost City - Camp 2
Meals
Breakfast (Satisfying breakfast at Camp 3), Lunch (Delicious lunch at Camp 3), Dinner (Well-earned dinner at Camp 2)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Camp 3
- Climb 1,200 Tayrona stone steps
- Guided exploration of Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) ruins
- Trek back to Camp 3 and onwards to Camp 2 (total 6 km, 7 hours, mixed terrain)
Landmarks
Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)
Day 4
Camp 2 to El Mamey - Santa Marta
Camp 2 to El Mamey - Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast at Camp 2), Lunch (Hearty lunch at El Mamey)
Included Activities
- Trek back through Sierra Nevada (approximately 7-8 hours, 16.5 km, mostly downhill with some uphills)
- River and waterfall refreshment breaks during trek
- 4WD transfer from El Mamey to Santa Marta
Landmarks
Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
El Mamey

Landmarks
Buritaca River
Mutanshi Village

Landmarks
Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)

Landmarks
Sierra Nevada

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5.0

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simon5.0•March 2025
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I had a fantastic trip! I highly recommend you take this as it will change you. The guides and translators were most...
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Stefan5.0•June 2023
The Organisation of the Tour was perfekt.
Traveled in June 2023

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Lucy
Asked on March 8th, 2025
What time do I need to meet the group?
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Departure Time: Between 7:40 - 8:00 am Hrs. Departure Location: Masaya Santa Marta. Duration: 4 days. Arrival Location: City Center Drop-Off in Santa Marta.
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Kristina
Asked on February 19th, 2025
I am interested in this package. However, I am flying into Cartagena. How can I get to the departing location in the most economical way.
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  There are buses that go from Cartagena to Santa Marta, the trip lasts 3 to 4 hours, and you must take the bus from Cartagena Bus Terminal. For the return, you can take a bus from Santa Marta Bus Terminal.
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Annette
Asked on May 29th, 2023
We are interested in booking this hike. But we have one question: we are travelling with large luggage to colombia and would like to know if our luggage will be transported during the hike or if we can store it during our hike somewhere?
Tour Details
Transport
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written May 2023
  You can leave your big luggage at our office and only take the necessary for the trek.
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Carlos
Asked on March 12th, 2023
Can you tell me the activity level of the trek and also if there are other solo travelers in the group ? What's the age range of people who booked ?
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  If you exercise regularly and enjoy nature, then the path to the Lost City is an exceptional experience that you should add to your list of adventures. For those concerned about their physical condition, most days consist of about 7-8 kilometers trekking through challenging trails that are often steep, slippery and muddy, including forging the Buritaca River. During the dry season, the water may be knee high while water levels may increase to chest-height with strong currents during the rainy season. We recommend bringing a reliable pair of trekking shoes.
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  For the date requested we have a group of 6 people confirmed. 4 are traveling together and a couple.
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Janice
Asked on December 20th, 2022
To carry less , do you offer a place to keep belongings in Santa Marta while we are on the trek?
Accommodation
Travel Support
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  Yes, you can leave your belongings in our office in Santa Marta while you are on the trek.
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  Janice
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  after the trek i need to get to east...towards Los Naranjos, La Poza area. going to stay by the beach there. It's on Rte 90 just past the edge of Tayrona Park. i'm just trying to figure out if after the trek i can hop on a bus to go that way.
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  I found out that in Public Mall in street 12 road 9. There is a bus that depart to Tayrona National Park from 6 a.m. and every 15 minutes. This bus will leave you at the entrance of Finca Barlovento.
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  Janice
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  on the morning we leave for the trek, what time do we meet to start the day? when we arrive at the pickup location, will we have time to arrange our packs so that i can leave what is unnecessary at your office?
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  The pick-up starts between 8:00 and 8:30 am, but yes, you will have some time at our office to do the last arrangements on your luggage.

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