Cultural Immersion | Trekking

Hiking to the 5 Lagoons

Discover the breathtaking beauty and adventure of trekking through five stunning lagoons, each offering unique vistas!

It is a 4 days hike of hard difficulty that leads to Nukwlindwe, one of the sacred lagoons of the highlands. During the trip you can observe various species of the sub-Andean forest and from the viewpoints you have a panoramic view of the city of Santa Marta and the mountains: Santa Marta and the snow-capped peaks of Colón and Bolívar

From 450 € 5 Days / 4 Nights Walking Grade: Difficult

At Glance

Day 1: Santa Marta - Palestina
Day 2: Mobulaje Natural Reserve
Day 3: Shami Lagoon
Day 4: Laguna Chami - Moshu Ishibiaja
Day 5: Return to Civilization

Trip Details

Country

Colombia

Group Size

8 Travelers Max

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Schedule

Intense

Tour Highlights

1. Immerse in the culture and habitat of Kogui Village.
2. Experience majestic views from the 2400 m high Mobulaje Reserve.
3. Explore diverse landscapes from pastures to coffee plantations.
4. Encounter the Andean condor while hiking to Shami Lagoon.
5. Challenge yourself with trekking to the lofty Pico Placer.
6. Traverse from indigenous settlements back to the bustling Santa Marta.

Tour Type

Photography Tour
Private Trip

Thematics

Cultural Immersion
Trekking

Itinerary

DAY 1

Santa Marta - Palestina

Départ aux aurores de Santa Marta pour rejoindre un petit village dans les hauteurs de la Sierra Nevada. Petit déjeuner sur place, changement de véhicule et nous nous enfoncerons dans la Sierra sur des pistes épiques. Ar...

L, D 3h Hammock Indigenous Hut (or similar) 3h30

DAY 2

Mobulaje Natural Reserve

– 5:30am Breakfast
– 6am start of 7 hour hike (we will walk through coffee plantations, pastures, where we will see different animals and landscapes).
– 3pm Arrival at the camp in the middle of the mountain with an immen...

B, L, D Indigenous Hut (or similar)

DAY 3

Shami Lagoon

– 7:30 Breakfast
– 8:00 Start of hike 6-7 hours (6km) with Kogui guide, possibility of sighting the Andean condor.
– 17:30 Altitude 3700 masl accommodation in campsite near Shami Lagoon

B, L, D Indigenous Hut (or similar)

DAY 4

Laguna Chami - Moshu Ishibiaja

– 3:30 start trekking to Pico Placer altitude 4500 masl (30 km)
– 19:00 Arrival at Mobulaje camp
– 20:00 Accommodation and rest

B, L, D

DAY 5

Return to Civilization

6:00 am: Return to the indigenous village.
10:00 am: Arrival at the village and rest for one hour.
11:00 am: Departure to the Coffee Village
12:00 am: Arrival at the village and rest for lunch
1:00 pm: Departure to Santa...

B, L, D 3h30

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Price Details

Our tour prices are based on a tiered pricing model. more guests = lower price, per person. That means the prices go down on a per-person basis as more people book onto a specific tour departure. Prices are based on double occupancy / twin share basis.

Price

450 € per person

Included

Meals indicated in the program
Local guides specialized in the region
Entrance Fees
Local transportation
Camping
Water purification
Tents
bedding
insulation

Not Included

Domestic flights
International flights
Additional drinks and meals
Medical insurance
Expenses not specified in the program
Tips

Deposit

Payment Options

Bank Transfer: No fees within Europe. 1.5% fee for transfers from the U.S
Credit & Debit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, Maestro): Subject to a 5.4% fee, processed securely via Stripe.
PayPal: 4% fee applies.

Our Promise

Investment Protection: Flexible cancellation options (please check our Terms and conditions).
Personalized Attention: Small group size ensures dedicated guidance.
Authentic Experience: Focus on genuine connection and off-the-beaten-path moments.

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Excellent Travel & Photography Guide

Tristan created a wonderful cultural experience for us over a 10 day visit to Cuba. From a photography perspective, he had researched people and locations to insure the best model, in the most cuban environment in the best light. Although we were focused on photography, he rounded out the tour with opportunities to experience the history (visit to old sugar plantation), the land (visit to a farm with oxen and a hike to waterfall), and the food (experiencing local food and drink in beautiful settings). I would highly recommend Tristan as a guide. We are already planning our next trip with him.

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A Compassionate Journey with Tristan

As the wife of a photographer, I’ve gone a half dozen photo tours. I try to make them my own and usually am successful in doing so. If I had to pinpoint anything that made the trip successful, it would be Tristan’s humanity shown so many times in the way he treated participants and native
Colombians. Visiting native tribes (not painted-face imposters) was a treat for me and my iPhone camera. Tristan planned well, explained things in detail and also found local experts who taught a great deal.

Andrea Sholl

United States

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We had a wonderful tour in Cuba with Tristan. He knows the island very well and can spot perfect photo opportunities. He is also a great and patient teacher, and spares no effort to make the traveler's experience memorable.

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