Lost City Trek 3 days tour

The Ciudad Perdida Trek is one of the most incredible treks you can do in South America! You’ll get to explore the amazing Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the rainforest, some pretty impressive archaeological ruins, and unique wildlife. This hike, which lasts between 7 and 8 hours a day, is demanding and requires excellent physical condition to enjoy it to the fullest.

If you’re up for a challenge and love adventure, this tour is perfect for you! Over three days and two nights, you’ll hike spectacular trails, cross rivers and discover the magic of a place full of ancestral history. cross rivers and discover the magic of a place full of ancestral history.

Just a friendly reminder: it’s really important to be in good physical shape to make sure you have the best experience possible. So, get ready to live this amazing adventure!

Tour price 2,800.000 COP with translator

Tour price 2,600,000 COP without translator

Minimum 3 people to take the tour

You can book with just 30 USD (120.000 COP) through PAYPAL

Payu and Epayco platforms convert USD deposits to the official day exchange rate in Colombia (Colombian Pesos)

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5:00 AM: It’s time to hit the road! Your adventure begins as you’re picked up from your accommodation in Santa Marta. Get ready to explore the breathtaking Sierra Nevada!
Get ready for an amazing adventure! We’ll take you on a thrilling journey in a 4×4 vehicle for approximately 3 hours to the heart of the action.
– Breakfast at the Mamey: Get ready to taste the local flavors and get pumped for the hike!
Next up is an incredible motorcycle ride along an unpaved road that will take you about an hour to reach the first camp, Vista Hermosa.
– Trek start: Get ready for an incredible 7.6 km (approx. 3 hours) trek to the second camp! You’ll be treated to breathtaking views and the soothing sounds of nature along the way.
– Lunch at Mumake Camp: Enjoy a delicious, nutritious lunch at Mumake Hut while relaxing in the beautiful surroundings.
– Hike to Zhulezhi Camp: We’re off again! It’s another approximately 4-hour trek, and we’ll get to appreciate the region’s amazing fauna and flora.
– Arrival at Zhulezhi Camp: Get ready to enjoy some amazing facilities (toilets, showers, and electricity from 6 PM to 9 PM) and relax in your bed.
– Dinner: Get ready to share stories with your group while you savor a delicious local dinner!


Get ready for a day full of discoveries with an early breakfast.
Hike to the Lost City. Just 2 km away, climb the 1,200 steps that lead to the majestic ruins of Teyuna.
Explore the Archaeological Park on a 3-hour tour and discover the history and culture of the ancestors.
You will return to Zhulezhi Camp, have lunch, and recharge your batteries before returning to Mumake Camp, where you will spend the night.
You will overnight at the camp. Enjoy dinner and relax in the hammocks or beds provided.


– Breakfast: Treat yourself to a delicious, energizing breakfast to fuel up for the return trip!
Time to head back to civilization! We’ll be departing for the lovely village of El Mamey, which will take us about 6 to 8 hours.
After your hike, you’ll have a lovely lunch in El Mamey. It’ll be a great chance to relax and enjoy a tasty meal in the village.
– Transportation to Santa Marta: We’ll take you back to the city in a 4×4 vehicle, and you’ll be full of unforgettable memories of this wonderful adventure!

We’d love for you to join us!

This one-of-a-kind experience offers you the chance to explore the Lost City and immerse yourself in the culture and worldview of the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada. Every step you take will be a discovery, and every view will leave you breathless. ¡Book with us and live the adventure!

Include

Transportation

Our 4×4 vehicles are ready for the route, they are drove by experienced staff, who is been working for almost 20 years on the trail to the Lost City (Teyuna). This is why we can assure a pleasant, comfortable and safe ride.

Meals

Delicious food awaits for you in every single camp side where you will be staying, you will also find: typical dishes as a representative sample of the tasty Colombian gastronomy, tropical and exotic fruits native to the region, snacks, among others. In fact, if you have any food preference, it would not be a problem; our team of cooks will provide you meals that match them.

Accommodation

We will find places where we can spend the night along the way, these are basic lodges that will give us a calm and nice stay; they are also built by local residents. The lodging is equipped with hammocks and beds that will protect you from the weathering; blankets and mosquito nets are included.

Guidance

We have a very skilled staff, which is certified by public and private entities. Our guides are trained and suitable to develop different activities during the tour taking into account social and environmental responsibility. Their priority is to make your tour to the Lost City to run in a safely and reliance way, being distinguished by providing the best service during the trek.a.

Travel Insurance

Doing the tour with us is to travel safely. Go to know the Lost City of the Tayronas quiet. Our sales advisors will explain everything that the travel insurance includes.

Contribution to the Communities

We work hand by hand with the indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to support the development of the region through contributions that helps to have a better quality of life for the locals.

Entrance to the Archaeological Park

The Teyuna Archaeological Park is managed by the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History (ICANH); an institution assigned the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Colombia. The entrance fee to the archaeological park is included in the tour.

Recommendations

  • Choose the tour whose duration and intensity suits your availability of time and fitness.
  • To make the trek you must wear the appropriate footwear, trekking boots or rustic sole, tennis shoes, since the road conditions are adverse.
  • Carry only what is necessary, since you must carry your own luggage. It is necessary that you carry a bottle of at least 1.5 liters of water for the first day’s walk. In the camps you can recharge it, free of charge, with potable water.
  • Stay hydrated, drink water moderately and avoid talking too much while walking.
  • During the walks you should stay with your group.
  • Avoid walking away or leaving the trails.
  • Protect your skin from the sun by applying sunscreen or wearing items such as hats or caps.
  • Do not carry plastic and properly handle your waste.
  • Leave everything you find in place and respect the wildlife and local customs.
  • Do not take photos of the indigenous people without their authorization or enter their huts.
  • Observe the instructions in the guideline.

Advises

Traveler Responsibilities

One of the most important things you must be aware of is that you have to respect the indigenous and farmer’s privacy, it means, not trespassing their houses, taking any pictures of them, or taking their belongings without their permission.

With respect to your own belongings, try to pack light, as less as you pack you will have a better experience.

You need to be conscious of having a good health.

Since you are visiting an archeological destination, you must take care of everything you find along the way. Do not harm any natural or cultural property.

Think of this tour as an opportunity to connect yourself with the nature because there is no signal for mobile phones, you need to tell both your family and friends that you will be out of reach for period of four or five days.

Clothing and Equipment

The weather you can expect is hot and humid, that’s why it is really important to take with you comfortable clothes, that is: t-shirts and shorts for walking; on the other hand, temperature tends to go down at night, in this case we recommend you to bring a change of long pants and long sleeves shirts, they will help you to be protected against mosquitoes and also from the cold.

Do not forget to take a water bottle (1 ½ liter is enough) once you get to the camps you can refill with filtered water or just buy a new bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, walking shoes or trekking boots, swimsuit, 2 plastic bags( to separate wet and dry clothes) and last but not least, a camera.

You will not find toiletries at the camps, so those are important items (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, and deodorant, among others).

Even though our tour guides have preparation in first aid, they are not allowed to give you any medicine, you need to bring it with you.

The camp sites are equipped with hammocks and beds, they also provide blankets and mosquito nets. Taking a sleeping bag is optional.

Documentation

You must show your original passport (foreigners) and ID (Colombians) in our Expotur offices in order to book your tour. Taking a photocopy on the tour is enough. We do not recommend to take the original document just to avoid they get lost or damaged on the tour.

Vaccines

Having the yellow fever vaccination is a preventive measure since you are going to visit a tropical forest.

Payment

Payment methods

You must pay a deposit to complete your booking, you can do it through Paypal or PayU. You can find the links in our official web sites.

In case you want to pay in cash, it is possible to do it in our sale offices, our staff is willing to help you. We also accept payments by any Visa or MasterCard debit/credit cards.

Payment policies

As we mentioned above, you must pay a deposit, which corresponds to a 15% of the total tour. The balance can be paid on the day of the tour. We recommend to do it at least one day in advance though, so the departure can be faster.

Cancellation policies – Right to retrace

You can cancel or postpone your tour, once it is confirmed, however there are some terms you must take into account: any cancellation or changes made at least the day before in working hours (until 6:00 PM local time) will have no penalty. On the other hand, changes made after this range of time, will cost a 20% of the total amount of the tour.

Reimbursements

You have no right to reimbursements once the tour has started, neither is applicable a reimbursement due to services that the traveler do not take.

Price

$ 1.800.000 COP/PP.
The Lost City Trek leaves every day from the main Expotur office in Santa Marta.*

*All rates are in Colombian Pesos.

IF YOU GET A LOWER PRICE WITH ANOTHER COMPANY, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US. WE WILL OFFER YOU A PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE OTHER AGENCY. (Subject to conditions, do not hesitate to ask us for more).

what to bring?

  • Small o medium backpack
  • Personal medication
  • Trekking boots or walking shoes
  • Sleeping bag (optional) we offer blankets
  • Two plastic bags
  • Shorts and t-shirts
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Four pairs of socks
  • Toiletries
  • Long sleeve shirt and trousers
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Big bottle of water for the firts day
  • Camera
  • Flashlight

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