Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Santa Marta
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven straight to Santa Marta. After checking in, settle into your accommodation for the night and get some rest before your trek begins tomorrow.
- Start point
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia (Cartagena International Airport , 10:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Santa Marta Emile)
Landmarks Santa Marta 
- Day 2
Santa Marta to Lost City Camp 1
Your Lost City adventure kicks off with a 3-hour 4x4 drive to El Mamey. You'll grab lunch there, then start hiking for about 4 hours through the Sierra Nevada to reach your first camp. That night you'll sleep in hammocks or beds with mosquito nets.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the camp)
Included Activities
- Lost City Trek: 3-hour 4x4 drive to El Mamey
- Lost City Trek: 4-hour guided hike to Camp 1
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
Landmarks El Mamey Sierra Nevada 
- Day 3
Lost City Trek: Camp 1 to Camp 3
After breakfast, head out early from camp and walk 2 hours to Mutanzi. From there, continue for 40 minutes to Camp 2 where you'll have lunch. Then you're hiking another 4 hours to Camp 3 for the night in your hammock or bed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the camp)
Included Activities
- Lost City Trek: 2-hour guided hike from Camp 1 to Mutanzi
- Lost City Trek: 4-hour guided hike from Camp 2 to Camp 3
Landmarks Mutanzi - Day 4
Lost City Peak: Camp 3 to Ciudad Perdida to Camp 2
Leave Camp 3 early and hike 1 hour up to Ciudad Perdida, the ancient ruins. You'll have 2 hours to look around and take photos, then head back down to Camp 3 for lunch. After eating, you're hiking 4 hours back to Camp 2 for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the camp)
Included Activities
- Lost City Trek: 1-hour guided ascent to Ciudad Perdida
- Ciudad Perdida: 2-hour self-guided exploration
- Lost City Trek: 4-hour guided hike from Camp 3 to Camp 2
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of the archipelago (optional during Rosario Islands day)
Landmarks Ciudad Perdida - Day 5
Lost City Trek Exit: Camp 2 to Santa Marta
After breakfast, depart early from Camp 2 and hike roughly 7 hours to El Mamey village. You'll stop for lunch, then ride by 4x4 back to Santa Marta, arriving around 4 p.m. Overnight in Santa Marta to finish your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Lost City Trek: approximately 7-hour guided hike from Camp 2 to El Mamey
- Lost City Trek: 4x4 transfer from El Mamey to Santa Marta
Landmarks Santa Marta - Day 6
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena. You'll arrive in this colonial city with time to check in and begin exploring its historic streets and colorful buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena
Landmarks Cartagena 
- Day 7
Rosario Islands Beach Club
Depart early at 7:30 a.m. for a speedboat transfer to a private beach club in the Rosario Islands (about 1 hour by boat). The day includes lunch, paddleboarding, beach time, and relaxation. You'll head back to Cartagena by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch with 4 options)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Rosario Islands (approximately 1 hour)
- Luxury boat transportation
- Hydration during boat trip
- Welcome beverage (lemonade for children)
- Private Beach Club access
- Sunbeds and beach beds
- Use of common areas: bathrooms, dining rooms, beach area, hammocks
- Lunch (4 options)
- Paddleboarding
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of the archipelago
Landmarks Rosario Islands - Day 8
Departure from Cartagena
Check out at your hotel and head to the airport for your departure. If your flight leaves later in the day, you can store your luggage at the hotel and spend time exploring Cartagena or do other activities before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia (Cartagena International Airport , 10:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Luggage storage at hotel (if flight is later in the day)
- Additional city exploration or experiences in Cartagena
Landmarks Cartagena
