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Wondering what it's like to spend a few days in the mountains? Let us share a little more information and our FAQ, which will share a little more about us, about our location, feeding in the nests and transportation options.

WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE WORK?

The Terramia Estate team is small. We personally take care of the Nests. We never thought we would be a hotel, so please don't expect 24/7 reception and services, but we do our best to give you the most relaxing and joyful experience. We are here for you every day between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. if you would like daily cleaning please let us know, we would never enter your nest without an invite but are always happy to assist in any way we can. Please note that the nearest ATM is about a 90-minute drive away. Come prepared! Please let us know if you would like to eat with us before you arrive.

FIRST TIME IN THE MOUNTAINS?

Terramia Estate is part of nature, our cleanliness standards are the highest, we give our best efforts to keep the nests perfect but that does not prevent occasionally insects, spiders, mosquitoes, frogs or snakes from visiting the nests. Please consider this before you book and do not book if you are not prepared for an encounter with one of them. We are immersed in nature. Animals are friends, not enemies. If you are not comfortable with that, it is better to book a different type of accommodation than a geodesic dome in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Our environmental humidity is 95%, so all the nests have dehumidifying equipment that you can turn off at night if its sound is not pleasant, but remember that it will be important that it is turned on during the day. The internet is only at one point of the property, it is very deficient, it is satellite sometimes it does not work at all, it will not have a mobile signal from any operator, be prepared for total disconnection.

Each nest has a kitchen with crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cutting board, you will find a fridge to store your ingredients, salt, pepper and oil. Each nest has a gas cover and a gas barbecue outside so you can enjoy your best preparations. If you don't feel like cooking, don't worry, we have a delicious menu, we offer finished breakfast and dinner on offer of the day, all our recipes are a fusion of flavors with local ingredients and we try to adjust them to your preferences if you have any at the time of feeding yourself. . We don't have a restaurant yet, but you can enjoy meals in your nest, someone will bring them there. Our lunch offer is designed for our visitors to have fun and share activities that are not enjoyed on a daily basis, we will send them to your nest, packed for the grill (Protein, Garnish and salad) You will enjoy the company, the terrace and the view Please let us know if you would like to eat with us before you arrive.

Take a good look at the map, we are 90 minutes from Santa Marta and 40 minutes from Minca, there is no nightlife here, There are no bars, clubs, cafes or big shops. We are far from the city by choice, in the middle of the forest up here on the highest coastal mountain in the world, with a calm environment. Terramia Estate has no restaurants nearby, it will take 600m - 15 minutes to get to the nearest small store, you will only find basic products there. remember that you can bring as many supplies as you like with no restrictions. There are so many things to explore. Just to mention... you can go on an excursion to Cerro Kennedy, if you are lucky and there is a clear sky you can see 360°, the snow-capped peaks, the Tayrona park, have some cookies and a coffee to make a stop and enjoy the silence of the mountains, bird watching, walks in coffee plantations, visits to waterfalls and much more

HOW CAN WE HELP WITH YOUR TRANSPORT AND ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE?

Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. and until 7:00 p.m., avoid check-in later than 7:00 p.m. as it is very troublesome and in some cases it is not possible. check out is at 12 noon. If you wish to receive transportation services, we will be happy to share the contacts of our recommended driver once you have a confirmed reservation. Our recommended drivers can pick you up anywhere in Santa Marta, (Palomino, Parque Tayrona, Barranquilla or Cartagena) the drivers can also help you with a stop at the supermarket or ATM before reaching us. If you know you will have a late flight and therefore a late night arrival, we recommend that you use our verified drivers who offer a fair price and a safe arrival and check-in at Terramia Estate.

Terramia Estate distances

From Minca 40 min.

From Santa Marta 80 min.

From Simon Bolivar airport 90 min.

From Tayrona Park 120 min.

From the Polomino 180 min.

Pozo Azul 30 min.

Marinka 60 min.

Taganga 120 min.

La tagua 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

We have connection with excellent drivers within Santa Marta. They are experienced and of course well informed about the best tourist spots in the area. We are prepared to help you with your collection or return from anywhere in Santa Marta. All transportation services have an additional charge, the final price depends on the location. Please inquire about rates prior to arrival.

You can arrive up to 600m before our paradise in any vehicle, there you can safely park on the side of the road in a neighboring property that will charge you $5000 COP per night, we have 600m that will need a 4×4, we provide the transfer service at no cost Additionally, in hours of 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm every day, you must inform us before your visit if you need this service to schedule it in our itinerary. If they arrive at a different time than our transfer service, it will be necessary to pay for a 4×4 transport in the area that has an approximate price of $40,000 each way.

The selection of meals on our menu is a fusion of cuisine with local ingredients. Let us know if you prefer your dish spicy or mild, we will gladly adapt to your preference. We also serve vegetarian and vegan options. We use local organic products and the dishes with the catch of the day will always be fresh.

Each nest has a private Jacuzzi that will be filled with hot water, in the same way the shower, the sink and the dishwasher have hot water.

In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at 1600 msnm where we are, we have rain for 8 months of the year (April to November) it will be very likely that every day between 12 and 4 in the afternoon, you will see rain. On these dates in the morning you can visit abundant waterfalls and surely by sunset it will clear up and it will be unforgettable. In the months of December to March summer will arrive, the temperature will rise and with that the mosquitoes will arrive, it is important to include repellent to enjoy your stay to the fullest, in these months the water level of the waterfalls will drop but there will be plenty of water to enjoy of a delicious bath.

We are in a very safe place, we have not had events that could lead our guests to worry. The nests have a lock and key from inside the room in case you want to feel more secure at night.

We are in the middle of the jungle. be prepared because there is a lot of wildlife and most of them are harmless. There are spiders, insects, frogs so we recommend turning on the lights when you move around at night. At sunrise and sunset you can hear a roar. don’t worry! they’re just howler monkeys

After a strong storm we could lose the electricity supply, for these events we guarantee the supply in the nests until 9:30 pm. Meanwhile, if it is not yet time to go to bed, do not miss the opportunity to see the starry sky or light a candle and enjoy the moment.

The internal trails in Terramia Estate were made in stone by indigenous people of the Wiwa people, walking them takes you back in time and leaves you in contact with the tradition of an ancient culture, bringing comfortable shoes and clothes will undoubtedly allow you to enjoy this tour even more

Foreigners are exempt from IVA if their entry into the country is less than three months. Colombian residents and non-residents in Colombia must pay IVA 19%

Explore our Nests and find the one that suits you the best!

Choose from a number of fun activities to make your stay more special..

Terramia Estate

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Minca - Santa Marta- Colombia

Km 13, Vía Minca - Cerro Kennedy

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Scegliere Ovunque Running significa far parte di un gruppo che unisce passione per la corsa all'emozione di un viaggio.

Ho avuto la fortuna di fare 2 Major con loro ( Berlino 2016 e Chicago 2018), davvero è andato tutto splendidamente bene. Praticamente organizzazione perfetta,dalla prenotazione,mesi prima,al viaggio.

Apprezzo molto Ovunque Running: tutti sono molto gentili, affettuosi e si fanno in quattro per aiutare i runner viaggiatori in ogni circostanza. Abbiamo avuto modo di appoggiarci a loro in più occasioni, per delle maratone (NYC18, Praga 19, Valencia 19, Barcellona 21, NYC 22) e ci siamo affidati a loro per Chicago 23 (ottobre) perché sappiamo di essere in mano a persone non solo competenti sul running, e sulle città, ma anche molto attente alle necessità personali. Ci sentiamo ospiti, amici, non clienti

Organizzazione perfetta, accompagnatori super (Massimo e Anna). Prima esperienza con voi molto positiva! Alla prossima e grazie!

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Bellissima esperienza ed emozionante poter tornare a gareggiare all'estero dopo due anni. Massimo davvero molto disponibile e cortese. Consiglio vivamente Ovunque Running

Tutto organizzato alla perfezione. Complimenti a Massimo ed Anna per la loro simpatia e continua assistenza.

Un'organizzazione impeccabile. Siamo stati a Berlino per la mezza maratona ed è stato tutto spettacolare, dall'albergo, ai consigli sull'utilizzo dei mezzi di trasporto a quelli sui ristoranti. Essere accompagnati e seguiti per tutto l'evento è davvero stupendo

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Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to vote on the top hotels, destinations, airlines, and tour operators around the globe. Known as the World’s Best Awards, travelers rated tour operators on their staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value. We are both thrilled and honored to announce that we have been included in the prestigious list of best tour operators for the third time with an overall score of 95.71, putting Trek Travel proudly in the Top 10 Tour Operators in the World. We were also named one of the World’s Best Tour Operators in 2016 and 2018.

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Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Road : 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Road : 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel:  4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Certares to Fuel FTI Tech Overhaul with Takeover, $130 Million Investment

Jesse Chase-Lubitz , Skift

April 16th, 2024 at 1:59 PM EDT

A leading travel and tourism investment firm acquires the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz

Certares , a travel and tourism investment firm, led a consortium that acquired FTI Group , the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

This deal ends a restructuring begun in September to strengthen FTI’s finances.

The consortium will own all of the share capital, and FTI will get about $130 million (€125 million) to funnel into its digital transformation and growth.

“Certares’ extensive industry experience and the new capital funding position FTI for exceptional growth,” said Karl Markgraf, CEO of the FTI Group.

Certares holds stakes in a range of travel companies like G Adventures, AmaWaterways and American Express Global Business Travel. The company and another private equity firm also own a majority stake in Hertz and it acquired several hotels in the last year. Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O’Hara became the chair of the World Travel & Tourism Council in November.

Munich-based FTI Group has 120 subsidiaries in German speaking markets, the Netherlands, UK, France, and other destinations.

The group had 6 million customers as of 2022, the latest figures available. The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding to be a launch partner with Saudi Arabia for increased multi-day tours in the Middle East.

Competitors to FTI include the giant TUI Group, DER Touristik, Kuoni, and Hotelplan.

Correction: This article has been updated to note that Certares owns a majority stake in Hertz with another private equity firm. An earlier version of this article also said that Certares owns a stake in Tripadvisor – its stake is in Liberty Tripadvisor.

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Photo credit: Casper Urhammer, CEO of tour operator FTI Group, on stage with Skift Corporate Travel Editor Matthew Parsons at Skift Global Forum East in Dubai Skift