6 days
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8/10, 7/10
physical effort
60 Km, 20 Km
trekking
Daily Departures
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15 +
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6-DAY TOUR TO THE LOST CITY OF COLOMBIA

This new Hike to the Lost City Colombia, is a 6-day all-inclusive tour, trekking through the jungle and mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, accompanied by Native Indigenous Guides that will make you feel an unforgettable adventure.

This new 6-day excursion to the Lost City will have a mixture of Indigenous Tourism and Trekking, a unique and fascinating adventure, living 1 day and 1 night in an indigenous Wiwa community of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and 4 days and 3 nights trekking through the jungle in search of the Lost City, you will participate in an ancestral journey through indigenous territories and natural trails full of vegetation.

Our indigenous guides are fully qualified to guide you in the Wiwa Gotsezhy community and the trail to the Lost City Colombia, this 6-day tour is designed to teach the traveler the traditions, culture and balance that everyone should have with mother earth.

You will have the opportunity to feel an ancestral experience that can be breathed during all this time. Indigenous Guides nor us, the wisdom of our ancestors is supremely important, we strive to keep their territories and archaeological ruins intact, and we care about preserving the environment in peace and harmony, sustainability is what will ensure that future generations can come to enjoy this wonderful place.

DEPARTURE PLACE Wiwa Tours Main Office in Santa Marta
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive early at the meeting point indicated for an early departure at approximately 7:00 AM.
RETURN TIME At approximately 4:30 PM on the last day of the tour.
TOUR DURATION 6 Days / 5 Nights.
TOTAL VALUE The price of the exclusive Hike to the Lost City Colombia is $630 USD per person.
INCLUDES
Transportation by Van or Jeep 4×4 Native Indigenous Guide
Complete feeding Snack and Fruits on the Trek
Accommodation in beds or hammocks English Translator
Visit to the Gotsezhy Refuge. Talk with Mamo Wiwa.
Visit to the Matuna Waterfall. Crafts Exhibition.
Entrance to the Archaeological Park Travel insurance
Contribution to the Indigenous Community Contribution to the Peasant Community
IMPORTANT This new 6-day tour to the Lost City can only be booked with a deposit of $63 USD, which corresponds to 10% of the total value of the tour ($630 USD).
The 4-day Lost City Tour is the most frequently booked travel option by travelers.
The camps, which are the places where they will have lodging and food, belong to the peasant and indigenous communities of the region, it must be taken into account that they are robust and geographically difficult to access, without the comforts that we have on a daily basis.
Accommodation in the community of Gotsezhy is in beds, but the route that segments the trail to the Lost City is 70% Hammocks – 30% Beds, the accommodation depends directly on the season and the demand of tourists who occupy that camp.
Please note that this exclusive tour to the Lost City is an adventure hike through trails surrounded by jungle, typical of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, which involves risks and constant physical activity.

If you want to know more details about the Lost City Tour visit the following link 👉🏾 How to get to the Lost City Colombia

Each traveler is responsible for their belongings, Wiwa Tours It is not responsible for clothing or items lost in the campgrounds or on the trail.

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EXCLUSIVE PLAN TO THE LOST CITY OF COLOMBIA

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Day 1

This new plan to the Lost City 6 days begins at 8:30 am, from the main office of Wiwa Tours in Santa Marta, after all travelers are gathered, they leave in a van or 4×4 vehicle to the sector of Guachaca (peasant community), where the stretch begins by unpaved road (1 hour), to reach the indigenous village Gotsezhy.

This indigenous Wiwa village is located at 450 meters above sea level and it is here in this village where tourists will spend 1 day and 1 night, learning about the cultural traditions of the native Indians; the cultural exchange between the visitor (national and foreign) and the community make this experience a magical representation of Indigenous Tourism in Santa Marta.

The visit to Gotsezhy begins with the cultural activities that this community has designed to show the traveler, among which are the spiritual talk with the Mamo, the exhibition of handicrafts and the visit to the Matuna Waterfall.

At night before going to sleep (hammock or bed), the indigenous guide will tell you more about the ancestral culture of the place and the sacred meaning that the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta has for the Wiwa Indians.

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Day 2

Early in the morning the group gets ready, has breakfast and says goodbye to the Wiwa indigenous community, right after which they are picked up in the vehicle to be transported to Mamey, where the hike to the Lost City begins.

The route of this trekking consists of 9 Km approximately, until arriving at the second camp (beautiful view), crossing by trails typical of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta many farmers in the area are observed in their plots.

In this camp you will have lodging, food and most importantly there is a small store where hikers can buy drinks or snacks.

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Day 3

The day begins early, as the group enjoys a nutritious breakfast and receives detailed instructions from their indigenous guide before beginning the demanding 14.7 km (approximately 10 hours) hike from the Vista Hermosa hut to the Paso Lorenzo hut (third camp).

During the tour you will stop at the Wiwa camp for lunch, hydrate a little and continue the excursion to Paso Lorenzo; along the trail you can observe an indigenous Kogui community known as Mutanzhi, where you can appreciate the harmony between the native peoples and the lush nature that surrounds them; the typical mountain scenery of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta offers breathtaking views and opportunities to capture memorable photographs.

Once at the camp, adventurers have the opportunity to relax and optionally, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Buritaca River; during the night, the indigenous guide shares valuable stories about the Lost City Teyuna and the deep meaning for the native communities, as well as sharing fascinating stories about the customs and history of the local indigenous people.

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Day 4

Very early in the morning you will have breakfast, and immediately begin the 1.2 km trek to reach the first terrace of the Lost City, after having walked the 1,200 steps to climb to the top, you will take a short break and wait for the whole group to be reunited to continue with the protocol to enter this magical and sacred place for the natives.

The tour inside the Lost City will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, during this time, you will enjoy the wonderful pre-Hispanic landscape and take excellent pictures, after the tour, you will descend to the camp again, where you will have lunch, a little rest, and then continue with the descent to the Wiwa camp where you will spend the night.

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Day 5

On this day the travelers get up early, have breakfast, and then continue with the return trail (9 kilometers approximately) until arriving at the Cascadas camp, where they will have rest, lodging, lunch and dinner.

What makes this camp special is the proximity to the river and a magical waterfall where tourists can refresh themselves with a magical bath, take pictures and relax from the demanding hike to the Lost City; in the afternoon the group meets at the camp and before resting they have a cultural talk with the indigenous guide.

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Day 6

On the last day of the adventure, the travelers have breakfast, and then continue on their way back to El Mamey, where they will have lunch and immediately depart in the 4*4 van or pickup truck that awaits them to return the group to the city of Santa Marta, where we will arrive around 4:30 pm, having enjoyed a unique experience in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.


Note: The itinerary of  Tour to the Lost City Colombia may vary depending on weather conditions or means of ground transportation.

Important Information for the Lost City Trek

During this hike to the Lost City Colombia in 6 days, you must respect the privacy and culture of the indigenous people. We should not enter their huts, nor take photographs of them or their belongings, without first informing the indigenous guide of the protocol to be followed.

Carry only the essentials in your suitcase, since weight is a determining factor when walking long distances, make sure you are in good physical condition, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages the day before and try to return all garbage to Santa Marta.

Not damage natural or cultural assets in the lost City Tayrona. During the tour there is no mobile phone signal, so tell your family and friends that you will only be able to communicate with them once you return from your experience.

During the day the weather is hot and humid, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothes, t-shirts and shorts for walking; during the night the temperature drops to approximately 14 °C and there is a greater presence of mosquitoes and other insects, it is important to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to sleep and use insect repellent.

What to bring to the 6-day Lost City Tour

A small backpack. Photographic camera.
Comfortable clothes for walking. Sturdy sandals.
Walking shoes. Hat or cap.
Bio-Repellent. Sunscreen.
Biodegradable Cleaning Tools. A flashlight
Swimsuit. Plastic bags for humidity.
Personal medicines. Vaccine – Yellow Fever (optional).

Reservation Policies

You can only reserve this exclusive excursion to Lost City by performing a deposit of ($63 USD) corresponding to 10% of the total value of the tour ($630 USD) through our web payment gateway, the remaining 90% ($567 USD) must be paid at the Wiwa Tours office, the same day we leave for the Lost City Tour.
The identity document is a fundamental requirement to reserve the Trek to the Lost City, for nationals, a copy of the personal identification card or passport in case of being a foreigner. For the day we go out on the tour, it is not necessary to bring your identity document, at least bring a copy of it.
To cancel or modify a confirmed reservation, you must contact us 48 hours before the start of the Tour, during business hours.
Once the hike to the Lost City Colombia has begun, no reimbursement of any kind will be made.



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