The Lost City | Journey Across Colombia

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The Lost City | Journey Across Colombia Colombia, located in the northeastern part of South America, is a fascinating country in terms of landscapes and history, as well as culture. Here, you can spend your vacation in the Amazon jungle, under the peaks of the Andes, and on the enchanting and pristine Caribbean coast along charming colonial cities and indigenous villages. This January, we are bringing back the adventure that includes one of world’s most significant trek through wild rainforest, hikes through national parks and relaxing on beautiful beaches in Latin American style! https://vimeo.com/642205200 Highlights: - Rosario Islands - Relax on white beaches and go snorkeling in turquoise waters. - Cartagena - Discover colonial architecture, taste rum and chocolate, and enjoy vibe of salsa rhythms. - Santa Marta - Explore the oldest city in Colombia and nearby beaches. - Trekking to Ciudad Perdida - 4 day trek to the Lost City, discovering pre-Colombian treasures. - Tayrona Park - Explore the national park, trek and relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. - Bogota - Explore the capital, including the historic district of La Candelaria, the Gold Museum. The Lost City - Ciudad Perdida is located in dense rainforest, and the time needed to travel the road that leads to it is not counted in hours, but in days. It is (only) 40km trek, which consists of muddy paths, multiple river crossings, and pushing through thick bushes. However, the effort put into the journey quickly pays off with the beauty of Ciudad Perdida itself. So, is it worth visiting? Definitely! Day 1 // JAN 02 :: Arrival in Bogota Arrival, free time at leisure. Day 2 // JAN 03 :: Rosario Islands Flight from Bogota to Cartagena and a short ride on motorboat, where we will sail Caribbean Sea to the archipelago of 27 islands. The Rosary Islands are unspoiled beaches with white, fine, sand and crystal-clear waters, ranging from turquoise to deep blue, depending on the angle of the sun’s rays. We will hop on few islands and snorkel to the sunk airplane, shrouded in many legends. Day 3 // JAN 04 :: Cartagena Today we will visit the most beautiful districts of Cartagena and its city center all the way to Café Del Mare. In the evening, we will hit the road to Santa Marta, oldest Colombian city with beautiful, well preserved architecture. Day 4 // JAN 05 :: Lost City Day 1 Today we will transfer by car from Santa Marta to El Mamey, where our 8km, 4-hour, trek begins. Halfway through the trek, we will stop at the three Cruces viewpoint and soak in the views as we enjoy delicious fruit, before heading to our campsite for the night. In the evening, we’ll take a refreshing swim in the natural pools of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. DAY 5 // JAN 06 :: Lost City Day 2 After breakfast continue jungle, starting from the first camp to the second Cabaña Wiwa, where we will enjoy a refreshing swim in the Buritaca River, while we wait for lunch to be served. After a short rest, we continue our adventure in Sierra Nevada to the indigenous village of the Kogui tribe. Day 6 // JAN 07 :: Lost City Day 3 - Ciudad Perdida We’ll start our day with refreshing river crossing, before beginning our climb of legendary 1,200 steps that will lead us to a majestic stone settlement. We have arrived! Here we will take a 3-hour tour of the lost city. You will quickly be awarded with the charm and secrecy of the city. Return back to camp to celebrate achievement. DAY 7 // JAN 08 :: Lost City Day 4 Retracing back our steps, we will start heading downhill, get back to the car towards Santa Marta. Today we will celebrate completion of the trek with one of best ceviche in the world! Day 8// JAN 09 :: Trekking in Tayrona + relax on the beach Day 9// JAN 10 :: Bogota Flight back to Bogota. We will hop on cable car ride up Monserrate Hill, located at an altitude of 3100m, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Colombian capital and its surroundings. Next to the historic center - La Candelaria. In the evening we will head to one of the most significant restaurants in this part of the world to celebrate, Andres Carne! DAY 10 // JAN 11 :: Return to Dubai Time to head back home... Bye bye Colombia x Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Activities: Trekking, boating, swimming. Room & Meals: 3-4 star hotels, lodges, camp sites - double sharing. Meals on trek included. Cost: 8770 AED excl. flights until NOV 15th. Turkish approx 7200 AED Specifically excluded: visa, insurance, restaurant meals. Visa: Visa free or evisa. See yah in Colombia x Trekkup Crew Whatsapp 050 4848238 / [ ZG9jcyB8IHRyZWtrdXAgISBjb20= ]( http://info @trekkup.com/)