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Archaeology & Nature of Colombia

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Bogotá, Colombia → Cartagena, Colombia

Country: Colombia
Start: Bogotá, Colombia
End: Cartagena, Colombia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Discovery, History
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, 4WD, boat, cable car/funicular, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria district and Gold Museum.
Ascend Monserrate for views over the Andes and Bogotá.
Walk through the sculpted canyons of the Tatacoa Desert.
Discover the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of San Agustín.
Visit Alto de los Ídolos and Alto de las Piedras near Isnos.
Observe Misak (Guambiano) market culture in Silvia.
Trek through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta rainforest.
Climb 1,200 stone steps to the Lost City of Teyuna.
Explore Cartagena’s walled city and Castillo San Felipe.
Relax on the coral-fringed beaches of Múcura Island.
Snorkel in the waters of the San Bernardo Archipelago.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

All ground transportation as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the journey
Meals as listed in the itinerary
All scheduled activities, excursions, and entrance fees
Shared boat transfers between Cartagena and Múcura Island
English-speaking local guides during included excursions and trekking activities
Lost City Trek logistics and trekking support
Contribution to verified Colombian reforestation initiatives

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Visa fees and applicable arrival or departure taxes
Cartagena harbour tax (approximately USD 5 per person)
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, trekking staff, and hotel personnel
Personal expenses including drinks, laundry, snacks, and souvenirs
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Anything not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Active travellers comfortable with multi-day trekking.
Interested in archaeology, Indigenous cultures, and biodiversity.
Seeking a combination of hiking, history, and Caribbean relaxation.
Experienced walkers prepared for humid tropical conditions.
Comfortable staying in rustic trekking camps and hammocks.
Photographers and nature enthusiasts interested in remote landscapes.
Travellers with mobility limitations or low fitness levels.
Uncomfortable with heat, humidity, insects, or basic facilities during the trek.
Seeking a luxury-focused or slow-paced holiday throughout.
Travellers unable to hike for extended periods over uneven terrain.

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Archaeology & Nature of Colombia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Day 2: Bogotá

Day 3: Bogotá – Tatacoa Desert – Neiva

Day 4: Neiva – San Agustín

Day 5: San Agustín – Isnos

Day 6: San Agustín – Popayán

Day 7: Popayán – Silvia – Santa Marta

Day 8: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta – Lost City Trek

Day 9: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta – Native Cabin 3

Day 10: Teyuna (Lost City)

Day 11: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta – Santa Marta

Day 12: Santa Marta – Cartagena

Day 13: Cartagena

Day 14: Cartagena – Múcura Island

Day 15: Múcura Island

Day 16: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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