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Colombia - Lost City Trekking

7 Days
From CAD $1,019 Was CAD $1,359

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Challenging

Rating

(10 reviews)

Experience Overview

Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism. Trek to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) at Teyuna, and have that wish come true. Get firsthand knowledge of the area’s unique culture with an expert local guide and an English-speaking CEO accompanying you the entire way. Trek through lush jungles and across streams. Arrive at Teyuna and explore the uncrowded ruins at leisure, marvelling at what would have been here in years gone by. Say you got here first and had the Lost City all to yourself.

Highlights

Climb 1200 steps to reach the Lost City of Teyuna
Enjoy spectacular jungle scenery along the trek
Swim in the cool Buritaca River
Watch hummingbirds in the trees from the comfort of a hammock

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2840

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Basic

Transport: 4x4, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Active

Supplier Code: SMLC

Starts: Santa Marta, Colombia

Finishes: Santa Marta, Colombia

Duration: 7 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Challenging

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Trek to the Lost City with an expert local guide (5 days)
Guided tour of the Lost City
Transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nts), camping (4 nts hammocks/rustic bunks).

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

4x4, walking.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide on trek.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1019 (CAD $146 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Marta

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar

Day 2: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp

Wake up and hit the road to the village of El Mamey where your trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Enjoy and let it all soak in – this is your opportunity to get a glimpse into the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The group will have lunch at the village and hike about 4 hours to the first basecamp.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Leave Machete Pelao and start trekking through the jungle along the Buritaca River. Pass by farmland and get a glimpse into daily life in the small communities en route to the campsite. This first day of trekking is relatively straightforward and a good way to ease yourself into it. There is a combination of uphill and flat sections that lead the way to the first campsite. Continue uphill to reach Ricardito Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 7.6 km.

Day 3: Ricardito Camp/Teyuna Paraiso Camp

Venture further into the lush jungle en route to Ciudad Perdida. Be prepared – today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon for some much needed relaxation by the river.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Begin trekking alongside the Buritaca River early in the morning. Pass through more farmland used for growing coffee or raising cattle. Climbing on this part of the trek can be challenging as the route progresses uphill from the riverbed and through the humid jungle. Take a look at the unique, circular huts that make up some of the Kogi villages in the area. Total distance: 14.7 km

Day 4: Paraiso Camp to Mumake Camp

Wake up early feeling refreshed, recharged (hopefully!) and start your trek to La Ciudad Perdida. Climb the 1200 ancient steps and explore the different sacred sites of Lost City. Later, continue trekking through the deep jungle today on winding paths through banana trees and cacao plants as you make your way to Mumake Camp. The total hiking time today is 8 hours with about 3 hours to explore the Lost City.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The once-forgotten city is only an hour away and to get there you must climb the 1,200 steps built by the ancient Tayrona people. This is a very steep climb, but the rewards of the climb are more than worth it. Once at the site, the guide will explain the history of the Lost City and what is known of its origins. It is estimated that only 10% of the site has been discovered. Head back to the campsite for lunch and a swim before beginning the trek back the way you came to Mumake Camp. Most of the trek today is downhill which can be hard on the knees, a walking stick might be useful. Total Distance: 8.6 km

Day 5: Mumake Camp to Las Cascadas Camp

The group will have an early departure from Mumake Camp. Hike past the village of El Mamey and arrive to Las Cascadas Camp where you'll have lunch and rest for the remainder of the day.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head back along the same path through dense green jungle, pass by banana trees, Kogi communities, and grasslands. Continue uphill to reach Las Cascadas Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 8.6 km

Day 6: Santa Marta

In the morning, take in your last views of the jungle as you trek back to Machete Pelao. Transfer to Santa Marta where the rest of the day is yours to relax.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Continue the hike back down to Machete Pelao following the same route that you took in. The farmland will look familiar, but the scenery remains spectacular. Take in your last views of the jungle and local village life before heading back on the grid. Total distance: 7.6 kmAccommodation - Hotel Tayromar

Day 7: Santa Marta

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

Thomas G. - Traveled, November 2022

Always on point absolute best guides

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2022

Ngoc Huong Jade T. - Traveled, November 2022

CEO and the detour itinerary portion of the Trek. Jairo was amazing?if it wasn't for his pep talk and encouragement I may not have gone forward with the hike.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2022

Selina A. - Traveled, November 2022

Excellent local guides