Colombia - Lost City Trekking

Customer Reviews

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  Ramzi

  · December 14th, 2024
  The trip was challenging...particularly because of the jungle humidity...but amazing and unique (again because of the jungle)... But I'm writing this to share some tips with those interested in booking this trip: - Local guides are required by the government and Gadventures uses local operators. You can book directly with local operators for about 250USD cheaper. BUT Gadventures offer an English speaking guide, accomodations before and after the tour, and a guide to help you within the city of Santa Marta. - The Trek is offered locally as a 3-day, 4-day and 5-day options. But I recommend the 5-day option if you would like to view the jungle/waterfalls/birds. The 3-day trek is very rushed. - You will be accompanied by at least two more local guides and a cook. Our cook was amazing and she made us all kind of great local food. Not to mention the selection of fruit we were offered at rest stops. - Accomodations were group jungle camp sites but were sufficient. Had hot water and electricity. - Nothing dries in the jungle...you don't need more than two outfits. One to sleep in and another to hike in, wash, and wear again the next day. - Light long hiking pants is a must, especially on the last day, to avoid ticks! - Bring a swimming outfit. - If you are Canadian, like me, be prepared to pay an extra $85+ per person by creditcard at the border. It is a retaliatory charge against Canada. They will also add 10% currency conversion fee if you pay in Canadian Dollar :)
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  G Adventures commented on this review

  Thank you so much for your helpful review, Ramzi! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your Lost City Trek and greatly appreciate that you took the time to share these helpful tips and tricks for future travellers! The world deserves more you!
  Trip date: March 2024
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  Haley

  · February 2nd, 2023
  Wonderful hiking experience through the Colombian jungle. Our guides were fantastic, and despite language barriers, always made sure we were safe. The food was also amazing! I also really appreciated the extra day of exploring waterfalls. It's a tough hike, but the experience is worth it!
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  Trip date: January 2023
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  Mike

  · February 12th, 2022
  G Adventures has resorted to stealing from their clients. 1: I paid a 350 euro deposit. They converted it to USD, but only gave me 350 USD, effectively stealing $47 from me. Management refused to credit me the difference. 2: I paid $899 for a tour in Colombia. They canceled the tour and will not refund the payment (they offered a “credit”). They are advertising tours they are not running, then refusing to refund money paid for them.
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  G Adventures commented on this review

  Hi Mike, I'm sorry to learn that you experienced some frustrations with our sales team. I had a look at your file and it appears that a resolution was reached after all. I trust that your experience will be more positive from here on out. Cheers!
  Trip date: February 2022
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  Christopher

  · December 30th, 2019
  The lost city is a beautiful place and an absolute must for people when in Colombia, it is quite challenging so need to be healthy. There was another tour that was identical to ours using the same company but offered much cheaper (some 300 dollars) than G Adventures, so would recommend looking into using Wiwa tours and skipping out the middle man
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  Trip date: November 2019
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  Lee

  · July 8th, 2019
  Wish to visit the houses in the wiva and krogi village
  Trip date: June 2019
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  Matthew S

  · August 14th, 2018
  The quality of the guides
  Trip date: July 2018
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  Jonathan C

  · August 14th, 2018
  My Lost City trek was very well organised with a group leader, indigenous guides and a cook from G Adventures that were caring and highly professional, helping make our week in Colombia a spectacular experience.
  Trip date: July 2018
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  Sophia E

  · August 9th, 2018
  Fantastic guides. Good food. Good ethics of company
  Trip date: July 2018
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  Nicholas S

  · August 19th, 2018
  For those interested in an adventurous hike, I think the experience of hiking in the Lost City full delivers.
  Trip date: July 2018
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  Stuart K

  · August 8th, 2018
  The CEO Juan Diego was sensational - literally never had a better tour guide, and I've travelled a lot - the indigenous guides Jose and Javier were both amazing too, gave a much more intimate tour than we would have otherwise, and the morals of G-Adventures are very good as well.
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  Trip date: July 2018