Colombia Adventure: Jungle Trekking to the Lost City

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Bogotá

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2. Day 2

   Bogotá

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   Included Activities

   • Visit to Cerro de Monserrate
   • Exploration of La Candelaria neighborhood

   Optional Activities

   • Cable car to Cerro de Monserrate (payable on site)
   • Funicular to Cerro de Monserrate (payable on site)
   • Guided descent via gondola

   Landmarks
   Cerro de Monserrate
   La Candelaria

3. Day 3

   Bogotá to Medellín

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   Included Activities

   • City exploration of Medellín

   Landmarks
   Medellín

4. Day 4

   Medellín

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Comuna 13
   • Cable car ride to Santo Domingo
   • Visit to Parque Arví

   Landmarks
   Comuna 13
   Santo Domingo
   Parque Arví

5. Day 5

   Guatapé

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Guatapé
   • Boat trip through Guatapé lake district
   • Hike to Piedra del Peñol

   Landmarks
   Guatapé
   Piedra del Peñol

   

6. Day 6

   Medellín to Santa Marta

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   Included Activities

   • Exploration of Santa Marta old town
   • Visit to Parque de los Novios

   Landmarks
   Parque de los Novios
   Sierra de Nevada de Santa Marta

   

7. Day 7

   Ciudad Perdida Trek (Day 1)

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   Meals

   Lunch (Fortifying almuerzo (traditional midday meal)), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Camp 1)

   Included Activities

   • Jeep transfer to El Mamey
   • First day of Ciudad Perdida trek
   • Hiking through Sierra Nevada
   • Overnight camping at Camp 1

   Landmarks
   El Mamey
   Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

8. Day 8

   Ciudad Perdida Trek (Day 2)

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   Meals

   Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at camp), Dinner (Well-deserved dinner at Camp 3)

   Included Activities

   • Guided trek along Buritaca River
   • Visit to Kogui village of Mutanyi
   • Second day of Ciudad Perdida trek
   • Overnight camping at Camp 3

   Landmarks
   Buritaca River
   Mutanyi

9. Day 9

   Ciudad Perdida

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   Meals

   Breakfast (Early breakfast before ascent)

   Included Activities

   • Guided hike to Ciudad Perdida
   • Visit to ancient Tayrona ruins
   • Return trek to Camp 2
   • Overnight camping at Camp 2

   Landmarks
   Ciudad Perdida

10. Day 10

    Return to Santa Marta

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    Meals

    Breakfast (Quick breakfast before final trek)

    Included Activities

    • Final stage of Ciudad Perdida trek
    • Return transfer from El Mamey to accommodation
    • Arrival at Tayrona National Park area

    Landmarks
    El Mamey
    Tayrona National Park

    

11. Day 11

    Tayrona National Park

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    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to El Pueblito
    • Visit to ancient Tayrona ruins
    • Hiking to Cabo San Juan
    • Swimming in Caribbean Sea

    Landmarks
    El Pueblito
    Cabo San Juan
    Cañaveral

12. Day 12

    Tayrona National Park

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    Included Activities

    • Kayaking on Rio Piedras
    • Bus transfer to Playa Arenilla

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Rio Piedras (expensive but included activity)
    • Snorkeling at Playa Arenilla (optional, payable locally)
    • Fresh ceviche snack from local vendors

    Landmarks
    Rio Piedras
    Playa Arenilla

13. Day 13

    Tayrona to Cartagena

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    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Cartagena old town
    • Caribbean cuisine experience

    Landmarks
    Cartagena Old Town

    

14. Day 14

    Cartagena

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    Included Activities

    • Visit to Castillo San Felipe
    • Exploration of Cartagena old town
    • Beach visit and swimming

    Landmarks
    Castillo San Felipe
    La Boquila
    Bocagrande
    Playa Marbella

15. Day 15

    Departure from Cartagena

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16. Day 16

    Arrival Home

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