Bunkuany 3 Days

Una experiencia construida desde el territorio y sus comunidades.
Cada ruta es una invitación a conocer la naturaleza, la cultura y las tradiciones locales, promoviendo un turismo consciente, respetuoso y con sentido.

Price Per person:

From: $ 1.120.000

Tarifa valida hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026

The Small city lost

An authentic experience that combines the centuries-old history of the people Tayrona with the current life of the communities indigenous Kogui and farmers protect their territory. For three days, you'll go through trails ancestral, visit terraces, archaeological, stay in accommodations traditional and share moments of cultural exchange in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.

This trip is ideal for those looking for nature, archaeology, culture and responsible tourism that directly supports local families.

Where to stay?
These are some recommended hotels where you can spend the night comfortably:

Level of difficulty:

Hiking | Demanding
Total distance: 32 km
Maximum altitude of approximately: 950 m.s.n.m.
Recommended for travelers with good physical condition.

Itinerary of Tour

Note: The order of the itinerary may be altered depending on the conditions climatological, social, and logistical.

Value of Reserves:

The booking we require an initial deposit per person $112.000.
The initial deposit is non-refundable

Rates valid until 31 December 2025

Day 1 - Santa Marta to San Isidro

Everything starts between 8:30am to 9:00am recogiéndote trucks 4×4 from your place of lodging (we recommend that you stay for the historic center) until Living Waterthis tour will take about 40 minutes to the point above where you will receive instructions for your 3-day cruise.

Then you will go on a journey of 7 miles in about 2 hours and 30 minutes until the Stone Donama one of the petroglyphs oldest and largest carved by the ancient Civilización Tayrona – Teyuna. This space is a learning scenario for visitors and the indigenous communities that inhabit this ancestral territory.

Then appreciate and bond with the territory, we will advance to the village of San Isidro, where we will enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool waters and crystal clear in the river, followed by a lunch too full to replenish energies.

After rest and enjoy the surroundings, on the 2:00pm we will return journey of about 6 miles (equivalent to 2 hours of journey approximately) until you reach a finca Agroturística Family farm.

In this place you can get to know the life in the camp in the Sierra Nevada mountains, enjoy in your dinner food with local products and unwind in Bed or camping depending on availability, surrounded by the greenery of the trees and the sound of the water of the river running over the rocks.

Day 2 - San Isidro | Terraces Bunkuany | Community Kogui Teykú

Early breakfast to resume our journey to the archaeological zone. This is a tour of the second day will require a lot of ti 18 km travel between farms of rural areas of farmland and forest, local lead little by little to The ancient City aground in the mountains, Bunkuany. In this space you will know the stories of the place, actors of the territory and its importance to Indigenous communities today as it was in the past.

Iterates through every corner, every road and ladder in stone which are woven with each terrace that lies in this Instead of Light, Bunkuany.

After touring the terraces, we'll go to the restaurant that bears the same name, to enjoy a lunch, comforting and a break is necessary to receive the programming of the afternoon, which is accompanied with paths between areas of environmental restoration, cropping areas, where Ziro the leading processes purely organic and friendly to the ecosystem. Keep in mind that in this place you'll be able to enjoy the fruit freshly picked by your hands: Mangoes, Oranges, tangerines, guanabanas, zapotes, among other more depending on the season and harvest.

On the fly you'll have room to take a bath in the waters of the River Stones, to continue the march to the indigenous Kogui Teykú.

In this community space shared by peasants and indigenous people, and you will be able to enjoy a nice dinner, chatting around the fire in preparation of mind and heart.

For the rest-you'll be able to settle into traditional buildings of the indigenous community and relax in hammocks with mosquito net.

Day 3 - Teykú - Viewpoint Ancestral | Calabazo | Santa Marta

The morning started with a breakfast with the community Teykú, where we spent the night. Once you are ready we will travel by the area of the guard accompanied by a guide kogui, who will accompany you in this space of knowledge, customs and knowledge of the ethnicity by means of stories and activities that will make you to learn, to understand and evaluate as in their day-to-day remain connected with the territory.

Get ready to ascend to lookouts and admire the mountains and the vast vegetation that covers these ancestral lands.

On the average day you will enjoy a lunch in the restaurant-family community The Restwho will be your hosts in the preparation of these foods with local ingredients.

If you find the lord Jack, take the opportunity to buy fresh products derived from Cocoa with sugar cane or Honey, these will help you in your next tours Colombia.

This experience 3 days full of memories, pictures, smiles and wonders, culminating with a tour of the return to the Sidewalk Calabazo on the 3:00pm where you will take the transport back to Santa Marta.

Back is not only the footprint that protects the territory, if not also yours, that you've been willing to get to know you from the respect and learning.

Activity Highlights

Visit the archaeological site of Bunkuany: Exploration of terraces, walls and ancient petroglyphs, with historical interpretation and cultural. (It is the flagship activity of the tour.)
Cultural immersion with the community Kogui in Teykú: Meeting with indigenous families, night in traditional home, and talk with guide Kogui. (Very high cultural value, unique and authentic.)
Ecological hike through the Sierra Nevada: Hiking in the mountains, forest and rural landscapes, crossing rivers, trails and natural viewpoints. (This is the activity that unites the entire route.)
Swim in natural pools and crystal clear rivers: Moments of rest in wells and streams, which are essential to the experience of the way. (That is what I enjoy most travelers, and more, remembered in photos.)

Recommendation for your Trip: Comes with Time

To fully enjoy your experience, we recommend you to arrange your arrival time to the city of Santa Martaone day before the tour.

You can stay in the Historic Centre and our transport will pick you up directly in your hotel on the day of the tour, in this way, you'll be able to start your adventure with peace of mind, well-prepared and smoothly, enjoying all that the The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have to offer you.

Why choose our tour?

This tour is the best option for those who are looking for a authentic experience combining cculture indigenous, nature the Sierra Nevada and a approach to a real archaeological site, ancientall of a responsible manner and accompanied by local guides, while also promoting the conservation, the cultural respect and the support to local communities.

Tour details:

Minimum requirement of participants: 1 People.
Age limit: 18 years | minors may participate provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. In case the minor is travelling without their parents, will be required to submit a written permission from the same, together with a copy of your identity documents.
Price per person: $1.120.000 COP
Initial deposit:
- Terms of deposit: Read Option two (2) Reservations and Payment Policy, in the section Terms and Conditions. Also we recommend you to read the Option three (3) Policies, Cancellation and Refund.

Includes:

Transport: Pick up at your hotel (Historic Center of Santa Marta) or meeting point in the office of Bonda.
- Transfer Santa Marta to Living Water. | Transfer end Calabazo to Santa Marta.
Accommodation (2 nights): Night 1: Finca campesina (tent equipped or hammock. | Night 2: Housing indigenous Kogui (traditional hammock).
- Premium Options: Shared room type bedroom (at no extra cost, subject to availability). | Private room available upon request (extra charge).
Power: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners | Snacks and snacks (fruits, nuts, hot drinks).

Special options: Possibility of include 3 breakfasts (according to update of logistics). | Vegetarian options and vegan, with prior booking.

Security and logistics
Travel insurance / medical Assistance.
Local guide professional + accompaniment indigenous cultural highlights.
Entry permits for archaeological sites and communities.
Keep your luggage safe during the 3 days.
Community responsibility: Direct contribution to families indigenous Kogui and peasant. | Tourism with a focus on territorial and cultural, in compliance protocols and agreements community.

Does not include:

Bottled drinks (mineral Water, soft drinks, beers).
Personal expenses not specified.
Voluntary tips.
Equipment or personal accessories.

What to do in Santa Marta?

You can make visits to the most emblematic places in your surrounding areas in the Historical Center or Visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Sunset in the Bay of Santa Marta, Dinner in local restaurants.

Also if it is of your interest we can recommend a Free-Tour and for 2 hours you will meet eight landmarks of the downtown area of Santa Marta, its history and anecdotes of the streets. Free-tour in Santa Marta.

The key recommendation is that the day before not to do activities very demanding, but enjoy plans mild, cultural and food and winewith spaces for you to rest well before the experience.

Recommendations for the traveller:

Repellent eco-friendly, sunscreen, water bottle, and light clothing exchange.
Waterproof, flashlight, footwear for hiking or mountain, and sandals for river.
Respect uses and cultural norms Kogui (not photos without permission).

Bunkuany is a destination mountainous and rainy as its location is in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.