Caribbean Adventure: the Lost City trek & Medellin
Experience Overview
You've seen it on TV and in the movies, and now's your chance to explore the real Colombia beyond the big screen. This 12-day tour is made for energetic travellers that know the best way to experience a destination is by getting closer to nature. And you'll get opportunities to do just that with a challenging hike through farmlands, jungles, and along steep inclines to the Lost City of Teyuna, where you're rewarded with an incredible view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. You'll get time before and after to explore Cartagena and Medellin for a multi-faceted tour that checks off all the boxes.
Highlights
- Wander the historic walled city of Cartagena
- Hike through the jungle to the Lost City of Teyuna
- Venture up steep inclines of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Explore the vibrant city of Medellin
Trip Details
Product Code: 2837
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: 4x4, walking, plane, local bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SMCT
Starts: Cartagena, Colombia
Finishes: Medellín, Colombia
Duration: 12 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Challenging
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Berracas de la 13 Visit with Lunch, Medellín Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Santa Marta
- Trek to the Lost City with an Indigenous guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- Internal flight
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (7 nts, some multi-share) , camping (4 nts in hammocks or rustic bunks).
- 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- 4x4, walking, plane, local bus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, Indigenous local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,875 ($156 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena
Arrive at any time. Tonight, check out the local flavor of bustling Plaza Trinidad and head to a local bar to get to know your fellow travellers. Get to know the group over a few drinks and get excited for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2: Cartagena
The day is yours to explore this coastal colonial city. Wander through the streets of historic old town, check out the San Felipe fortress, or take a break from the heat in one of the city's many plazas to watch the world go by.
Day 3: Cartagena/Santa Marta
Travel in comfort by private bus to the port town of Santa Marta. Take advantage of your free time with a visit to the Gold Museum, go shopping for any last minute necessities (You probably forgot something, right?) or chill out on the beach.
Day 4: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp
Wake up and hit the road to the village of El Mamey where your trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Enjoy and let it all soak in – this is your opportunity to get a glimpse into the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The group will have lunch at the village and hike about 4 hours to the first basecamp.
Day 5: Ricardito Camp/Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Venture further into the lush jungle en route to Ciudad Perdida. Be prepared – today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon for some much needed relaxation by the river.
Day 6: Paraiso Camp to Mumake Camp
Wake up early feeling refreshed, recharged (hopefully!) and start your trek to La Ciudad Perdida. Climb the 1200 ancient steps and explore the different sacred sites of Lost City. Later, continue trekking through the deep jungle today on winding paths through banana trees and cacao plants as you make your way to Mumake Camp. The total hiking time today is 8 hours with about 3 hours to explore the Lost City.
Day 7: Mumake Camp to Las Cascadas Camp
The group will have an early departure from Mumake Camp. Hike past the village of El Mamey and arrive to Las Cascadas Camp where you'll have lunch and rest for the remainder of the day.
Day 8: Las Cascadas Camp to Taganga
Take in your last views of the jungle this morning as you trek back to Machete Pelao. Transfer to Tangaga where the rest for the day is yours to relax. (You've earned a few drinks after that trek!)
Day 9: Taganga/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. Experience the incredible nature that surrounds you while learning more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia.
Day 10: Taganga/Medellín
Wheels up! In the afternoon, fly inland to Medellín. A once infamous city, vibrant Medellín has transformed into one of Latin America's safest destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy an optional night out with the group.
Day 11: Medellín
Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the community organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. After, free time to visit museums or take a historical tour.
Day 12: Medellín
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Nicholas B. - Traveled, July 2024
It was a very good experience and rafa is a great host. I was not impressed by some of the hotels as I think there were much better options nearby with more atmosphere and energy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Charlotte V. - Traveled, July 2024
Incredible, magical, eye-opening, and completely unforgettable. This trip made my heart full.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Samuel S. - Traveled, June 2024
Went in with an open mind & it delivered, made lots of new friends & did some great experiences whilst there that I wouldn’t have had the option to do so if not for g. & it’s given me memories for a lifetime now ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Patrick V. - Traveled, June 2024
Super fun trip. I felt that I got to see Columbia in a way I wouldn't have been able to by myself. Would and have recommended to others
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Martina M. - Traveled, June 2024
There is only one word to describe the experience…UNBELIEVABLE. ?? The care and attention we received from Rafa and his team (esp Indio and Pepe) was second to none. Rafa is such a cool, interesting and fun guy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Orla O. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall, it was an amazing experience. The tour was very well organised and absolutely jam-pakced which was great. Rafa is an excellent CEO and made the experience all the more memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Olivia M. - Traveled, June 2024
Ot was a fantastic experience. The Lost City trek especially was amazing. It was fully immersive, physically demanding and bonding for the group. The guides were fantastic and hugely contributed to the enjoyment of the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Willow P. - Traveled, May 2024
The best trip I have done with you guys yet was absolutely amazing the people the culture the ceo everything I have no faults absolutely incredible I have told everyone about this amazing trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Mary L. - Traveled, May 2024
Amazing and rewarding trip. Perfect mixture of adventure, culture, fun and relaxation. Our trip was made even better by our CEO Hugo, who did a fab job of taking care of us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Charlotte J. - Traveled, April 2024
This was my 5th gadventures tour and by far my favourite, the CEO had a huge part to play in this, as well as the beautiful country and people I met along the way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2024
Ryan L. - Traveled, April 2024
I would say this tour had a very good mix of relaxing, activeness and cultural experiences. This tour completely changed my mindset on what I thought Colombia was. If you like a challenge I think this tour is for you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Nicholas W. - Traveled, April 2024
10/10, the people I’ve met and the connections I’ve made I’ll never forget. Writing this is actually making me kinda of sad.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2024
Mariah Z. - Traveled, April 2024
My CEO made my experience the best possible it could have been.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2024
Guilherme L. - Traveled, April 2024
Overall good trip with a solid itinerary and an amazing CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024
Amber R. - Traveled, April 2024
My overall experience was amazing. the tour was aimed at the perfect age group and described well in the itinerary. I had proper expectations going into the tour but my expectations were greatly exceeded with the performance of the CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2024
Helene D. - Traveled, April 2024
Everyone should do this trip, because it is something you would never forget. And I hope that all the CEO are like Hugo because he did this adventure the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
Nils B. - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip with local insights and a mix of adventure in nature and vibrant cities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2024
Ryan K. - Traveled, February 2024
Very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Amie R. - Traveled, February 2024
A fast paced, challenging, rewarding and mind bending adventure. So much of Colombia was seen in such a short space of time; the depth of history, culture, tastes and sounds of this country were presented to us beautifully.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/29/2024
Daniel B. - Traveled, January 2024
The lost city trek through jungle was definitely the highlight of the trip but thanks to our CEO we experienced Colombia to the fullest. Always felt safe while experiencing the real culture and people's of each city.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2024
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