4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Challenge yourself on a 4-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida. Enjoy the marvelous landscapes and natural beauty of this magical place. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site from the 9th century. Your small-group tour, with a maximum of 12 participants, also includes a guide, accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and meals as per the itinerary.
Inclusions
What's included
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- 3 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Driver
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Local taxes
- All activities
- Transport by private vehicle
- English speaking guide or an English translator with the guide.
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- indigenous crafts
- Souvenirs
- Services not described in the plan.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 254 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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2Being asked to share twin beds is unacceptable!
From beginning to end, I felt this tour company was lacking in professional especially when this tour was not cheap by any means ($500 per person for 3 nights and 4 days). Firstly, I asked over and over what my pickup time will be before the start of the tour and never heard back despite calling and reaching out to the office days prior to the tour, but got no response. On the day of the tour, they surprised us that they were ready to pick us up when we hadn't even had our breakfast because they never told us what time pick up was which was frustrating! Secondly, there were 2 nights out of 3 where our group of 8 had to choose which 4 people would share beds or use hammocks (on our last night, hammocks were not even an option and people HAD to share beds). They said the tour was overbooked and that there was no other choice but to share beds. HOW ARE YOU OVERBOOKED WHEN YOU KNOW EXACTLY HOW MANY BEDS THERE ARE AT EACH CAMPSITE?!! We were livid and infuriated as a group because we were asked to decide internally for ourselves who would share the beds. Considering how hot and humid the weather was, sharing beds on a twin bunk bed was not something anyone wanted to volunteer for, rightfully so!! As for the hammocks on the second night, it was even worse according to our groupmate who volunteered. She said not only did the hammocks smell terrible, the guides around her were talking late into the evening, couldn't sleep because of the loud snoring and people bumping into her hammock when they had to get up to use the bathroom. She said after being unable to sleep for couple hours, she asked one of our groupmates if she could share the bed with them. I found all of this unacceptable but what was most intolerable was when we made our complaints to the tour agency about getting some compensation back for having to share beds, they did nothing about it. I gave the benefit of the doubt before making this review by giving them a chance to make amends but after 3 weeks of following up, they offered no compensation back. This seems to be a common error that happens all the time so I would think twice before going through this company. Lastly, my booking said it would have 4 dinners but only had 3 dinners so I feel I am also owed some compensation back but received none. Skip this company altogether and find another company that will be more accommodating and honest than this company.
5Amazing Trip! Would recommend!
An incredible 4 day adventure! It’s tough but so worth it and the amazing group of guides/translator/cook get you through it. Big shout out to Carlos - his positivity and constant giggles provide much needed entertainment during the trek. He’s such a sweetheart and he really helped us when we needed motivating. Sebastian aka Charlo - a wonderful translator who couldn’t have been more helpful and kind. He taught us so much about the Sierra Nevada and the indigenous communities who live there. Ferney was also really helpful, he carried my friend’s bag when she was unwell and was overall great company! Samuel was our incredible cook - the food/snacks were amazing, just what we needed after a day of hiking!
5Top trip!
Excellent tour. Very friendly and skilled staff. Please ask for Pedro, Camillo and Pepe, they’re a great team!
5Lost City Track
Incredible experience to walk this track with this team: The guides : El Tigre and Daniel, Deivis (el Cocinero), El Indio (Fabián), and Sergio- the two translators . This team were very punctual, attentive, committed and knowledgeable. They practiced safety at all times with attention to detail. This is the second time I have done the tour with Baquianos and it’s still an unforgettable experience. I would recommend this tour with this team to other tourists. The description of the package is exactly what you get. The camps are basic, the food is plenty, the walking is hard but totally worth it. It’s a hard track for 4 days which builds resilience and great team work.
4Wonderful experience
Excellent trip. Tough conditions not for the faint hearted. Amazing experience and highly recommended.
5Unforgettable Trip
Very smooth trip up to the Lost City. Excellent food (and a lot of it), comfortable and clean beds, convenient swimming holes, wonderful guides. These guys clearly read reviews and make regular changes, because this trip is run like a well oiled machine. Bravo to Baquinos, and a special shout out to our amazing guides Danielle, Andres, and Pepe. You guys brought the trip from great to unforgettable. I especially appreciated the respect and reverence our guides showed the Indigenous People of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Bahía de Santa Marta, Cerca a la Marina Internacional.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Baquianos Travel
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
How it compares in Santa Marta
- Its from-price is 366% above the median of the 300 experiences we list in Santa Marta.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 300.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Marta
Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest surviving colonial city, a Caribbean port below the Sierra Nevada and close to Tayrona Park and the Lost City trail.
Founded by the Spaniards in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest surviving colonial city in Colombia, set on a bay where the Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain range on earth, drops almost to the sea. Simón Bolívar died in 1830 at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a hacienda just outside the centre, now a museum with botanical gardens. The old town has a cathedral, a seafront promenade and a gold museum in a colonial house.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Marta: Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona).
