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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2840
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: 4x4, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
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, Santa Marta
- 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 1149 (CAD 164 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Marta
Arrive at any time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7: Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Robert C. - Traveled, November 2022
Great way to travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Mark W. - Traveled, November 2022
Everything is organised for you, good value for money, and good way to meet people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Raimonda L. - Traveled, November 2022
Disappointed in CEO for this trip. Would recommend just booking directly with a local tour provider
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2022
Caroline H - Traveled, November 2022
Amazing experience with great people, CEO went above and beyond to provide a well rounded and engaginG Adventures!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Numa C. - Traveled, November 2022
Amazing places, staff & unique tours
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Justin P. - Traveled, November 2022
I genuinely get emotional reflecting on how great this trip was. The natural beauty coupled with our lovely guide and wonderful new friends from within the group make this a very memorable trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
Ismael A. - Traveled, November 2022
Meet other cultures
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2022
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