Colombia’s Caribbean Coast & The Lost City Trek
Date: March 8-17, 2024
Join me for an epic adventure to my favorite country, Colombia. Our trip starts in Cartagena - a vibrant city along the Caribbean coast that you will instantly fall in love with. We will stay at a beautiful hotel inside the walled city and spend a day exploring the culture, food, and nightlife. We then journey to Santa Marta where we will spend a day at Tayrona National Park - home to monkeys, coconuts, and sparkling Caribbean beaches. Next up is the heart of our trip,
The Lost City Trek. We will spend four days trekking through the lush jungle to an ancient city with expert local guides, stopping along the way to swim in natural pools and waterfalls. The diversity of flora and fauna and the opportunity the learn about the indigenous cultures make this one of the best treks in South America. It will test your
physical and mental strength - and it will be worth every moment! We will celebrate our completion of the trek by relaxing by the pool and reminiscing over our wild jungle days.
This trip is right for you if:
- You are craving more adventure and connection in your life
- You enjoy hiking and want to experience one of the best treks in South America with a fantastic group of people
- You want to see the world and don’t want to do any planning!
- You have a positive attitude and are flexible
- You have a passport that is valid until at least October 2024 or you plan to get it renewed before our departure
- You are in good physical shape and can hike for 4-8 hours/day for 4 days
*If you have any doubts, connect with me and we will discuss if this trip is a good fit
Itinerary:
- March 8 - Meet the group in Cartagena, welcome dinner at one of the top restaurants in town
- March 9 - Full day to explore Cartagena, History tour, latin dancing class
- March 10 - Transport to Santa Marta, evening in Santa Marta
- March 11 - Tayrona National Park (stunning beaches!)
- March 12-15 - Lost City Trek
- March 16 - Transport to Cartagena, final evening in Cartagena
- March 17 - Final breakfast together, departures back home from Cartagena
Cost:
$2,695 - $750 deposit due upon acceptance ($1,945 due January 8, 2024)
What is included?
- Pre-trip guidance on booking flights, what to pack, etc.
- All accommodation, double occupancy
- All meals starting with dinner on March 8 to breakfast on March 17
- Tips for your expert trekking guides
- All transportation, entry tickets, experiences, etc.
What is not included?
- Round-trip flights
- Taxi to/from the airport, (10-12$ total)
- Snacks and alcohol
- Any spa treatments
- Travel Insurance (this is required, I recommend World Nomads)
I’m interested in joining, what do I do next?
- You must apply for this trip - Applications are open until December 31st, 2023. Melanie will let you know if you have been accepted!
- Fill out THE APPLICATION
Cancellation Policy:
- Deposit ($750 per person) is not refundable in any situation
- After the full payment is made, trip balance (not including non-refundable deposit and any non-refundable payments made to suppliers) may be refunded in full only if trip is sold out and a new and previously unregistered participant books your canceled spot and pays in full.
About your host:
Melanie has spent the last decade traveling, working & volunteering in over 30 countries. She fell in love with Colombia and has spent over 5 months traveling around the country. She is obsessed with multi-day treks and has completed the trek to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, the Tour du Mont Blanc, and the W Trek in Patagonia (3 times!) and she wants to share the magic with you as we trek to The Lost City. Take advantage of her expertise and show up for the time of your life!
Contact Information:
- Call/Text: 314-623-6691
- Email: Melanie.tucci13@gmail.com
