Discover Ciudad Perdida & Ancient Cultures
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Experience the life of a fascinating native culture that has barely changed since the 7th century. The memorable trek will take you into the thick jungle, through waist-high rivers and to a spellbinding Lost City. Our 7-day experience (4 days trekking) will bring you closer to the history of the region with
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Where: La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Duration: 7 days Number of participants: 12 max Cost: From $599 USD p/p (price doesn't include international flights) Level of difficulty: 2.5/5 (moderate to challenging) Dates: All year round (See below for specific dates) Flights: Find flights HERE. |
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During this unique adventure, you will come face to face with fascinating civilizations that are preserving their culture even today. As well as tubing down a jungle-thicketed river, you will hike through waist-high waters, dive into clear waters, shower under gushing waterfalls and encounter an ancient Lost City shrouded in mist and mystery.
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Flexible bookingsEven before Covid-19 we aimed to allow you to book in confidence thanks to our incredibly flexible booking terms and conditions. Contact our Kagumu team to learn more. We promise:
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Testimonials
Matthew
"Overall a terrific trip. And I must say a huge thank you to Kagumu for how it was all organised and well considered, and a special personal thanks for all their support in making the engagement with my fiancé as perfect as it was. Couldn't have been better." Reviewed Mar 14 |
Kristen
"Kagumu Adventures walks the walk when it comes to responsible and sustainable travel. Every detail of the trip was handled, leaving us nothing to worry about, including plenty of vegan options at every meal (thank you!). I can’t wait to schedule my next trip!" Reviewed Mar 6 |
Itinerary (7 days)Day 1 - Arrivals
We offer two private transfer times upon arrival. Depending on arrival times, we offer a historical walking tour of the city. Enjoy a free evening exploring the charming Parque de Los Novios, where you will encounter a wide array of street music and a sultry Caribbean vibe. Day 2 - Begin a journey to an ancient Lost City Our local partners pick up the group from your hotel and transport you to the beginning of the 4-day trek. Before beginning this memorable journey, you will discover why indigenous locals claim this mountain range to be sacred and key to maintain the equilibrium of the planet. You'll stay in jungle camps either in bunk beds or hammocks. Hiking time: 6 hours Day 3 - Encounter customs & traditions from the past Hike closer to the mystical ancient city, learning the traditions of the native Kogi and Wiwa communities. Expect to wade through waist-high rivers, along mountain peaks and alongside towering waterfalls. After hearing mystical stories of the land over dinner, you'll stay in jungle camps either in bunk beds or hammocks. Hiking time: 10 hours. Day 4 - Enter the spellbinding Lost City Today you'll reach Ciudad Perdida, an ancient site shrouded with mist, glory and magic. Bask in your trekking achievement above the clouds and looking into the think jungle atop one of the top platforms. Again, you'll stay in jungle camps either in bunk beds or hammocks. Hiking time: 6 hours. Day 5 - Finish the trek & relax on the beach Your epic journey will come to an end with another adventurous day hiking and, depending on the pace of the group, some free time on the pristine Caribbean beach. Hiking time: 6 hours. Day 6 - Tubing to a secluded Caribbean beach After a well-earned lie in, you will enjoy a unique weaving class with our partners in the Arhuaco native community. After lunch, jump in a tube or kayak and head down a winding river to a secluded beach. Day 7 - Departures We offer one departure time for guests to travel from their eco hotel and to the airport for their connecting flight home. |
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What is included
What's not included
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How you will travel responsibly
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Things to know:
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Fellow travellers:
This trip is for adventure travellers who want to travel with new people, explore new cultures, discover new ecosystems and travel in a responsible way. Visa: You will receive a travel visa which will cover your stay in Colombia. Accommodation While in Santa Marta, you will stay in a comfortable hotel located close to the centre. During the Lost City trek you will stay in jungle camps in hammocks or bunk beds. Before and after the trek, you will stay in an eco-lodge in the jungle. Single rooms are available upon request and at an extra cost and subject to availability. Weather: Santa Marta’s climate is tropical and can hit 31 degrees °C during the day. Dry season is usually January to April where conditions will be humid with the occasional shower in the late afternoon/evening. |
Food:
We offer a wide range of food options from local Colombian soups, coffee and fruit juices to ecological lunches wrapped in leaves. We can adjust the food options to any requirements or allergies you may have. Luggage: For the Lost City Trek you can leave your big suitcases in the hotel before the trek and collect them afterwards. You will need to take your own small backpack on the Lost City Trek so pack well! You will be revisiting a couple of camps on the way so you can leave any dirty clothes and pick them up on the return journey. Note: we can offer extra assistance with transporting small bags for those needing special assistance due to health reasons. Level of the trekking: You don't need to have any previous trekking experience to enjoy this trip. However, we do recommend that you are in good physical shape and that you are ready for an adventure where unexpected things might happen. |
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Our Partnership
Two years ago, Kagumu founder Simon Willis met Lucelly Torres, founder of Wirakoku and member of the Arhuaca community, and they agreed to set about creating an experience in Santa Marta that enthralled travelers, explored an ancient way of living and, most importantly, benefitted the local indigenous communities. The aim was to give the local community a direct say in what type of tourism they would like to be involved in, if indeed they wanted to be part of it. After countless meetings, proposals and visits they created a trip designed around the notion of sharing ideas and beliefs from a modern civilization to one that dates back to the 7th century. |
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