Arrive at any time! Explore the city on your own before joining the group. Make sure you’re back in time for the welcome meeting! Opt to join the group for a local meal afterward. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Kigali City Tour

Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.

Free Time To Explore Minca

This morning you will be transferred to the small town of Minca. As you arrive, take a deep breath of the fresh mountain are and enjoy some free time to explore this beautiful area. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river.

Hike Tayrona National Park

Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia. Stay in a lodge close to the park.

Please note that Tayrona National Park is usually closed during the month of February. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls in February, you will visit Taironaka Park, to learn more about the local Kogi people and their cultural practices.

Tayrona National Park Excursion

Spend the day with the Gotshezhy indigenous community. Visit the nearby village where youth from the four indigenous tribes in the region come to school to learn about their cultural customs and languages. Upon entry into the village, experience a soul-cleansing ceremony and learn about traditional customs, stories, and handicraft methods from this region. Enjoy a lunch prepared by women from the community. After, jump in the river for a cool dip, visit nearby waterfalls and natural swimming pools, or rest in a hammock and reflect on your accomplishment before returning to Santa Marta.

This evening get to know the area surrounding Tayrona National Park, enjoy the tranquil setting, or relax in a hammock.

Get Your Bearings in Taganga

In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this traditional fishing village and get acquainted with the main sites.

Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area’s fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beach

With a free day at leisure, tour Taganga by foot or don a snorkel and mask and explore the water. This evening, travel to Santa Marta and join your group for an optional evening out on the town.

Relax on the beautiful Caribbean coast in Santa Marta or go further to explore. Use the day to soak up some son or make any last-minute purchases before starting the next big leg of your adventure.

If you are looking for suggestions on activities to do today, ask your guide. They will have a plethora of ideas for you.

Lost City Trek to reach Ricardito Camp

Wake up and hit the road to Machete Pelao where your trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Leave Machete Pelao and start trekking through the jungle along the Buritaca River. Pass by farmland and get a glimpse into daily life in the small communities en route to the campsite.

Lush Jungle en Route to Ciudad Perdida

Begin trekking alongside the Buritaca River early in the morning. Pass through more farmland used for growing coffee or raising cattle. Climbing on this part of the trek can be challenging as the route progresses uphill from the riverbed and through the humid jungle. Take a look at the unique, circular huts that make up some of the Kogi villages in the area. Once you make it to the camp, cool off with a swim in the river before dinner.

Trek to Paso Lorenzo

Wake up early feeling refreshed, recharged (hopefully!), and start your trek to Paso Lorenzo Camp. Settle in at the campsite around noon and eat some lunch. If the weather is nice, take a dip in the Buritaca River. Learn about Wiwa customs in the afternoon and then kick back and relax in a hammock.

Sacred Sites of Lost City

Today is the day to discover the wonders of 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 Wiwa Camp.

Hike Back Down to Machete Pelao

Continue the hike back down to Machete Pelao following the same route that you took in. The farmland will look familiar, but the scenery remains spectacular. Take in your last views of the jungle and local village life before heading back on the grid. Transfer to Santa Marta where the rest of the day is yours to relax.

Today you can depart at any time. If you have some time left before your flight home, feel free to take in the free Gold Museum Santa Marta where you can explore the colonial mansion that houses indigenous artifacts from the Tayrona area.

You can also opt to visit Simon Bolivar’s final resting place, la Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino. This is the estate where the famous Libertador spent his final days. The former rum plantation now includes a restored house, museum, library, and extensive gardens perfect for exploring.