Lost City Trekking Colombia 4 Days

$ 1.860.000/PAX

Lost City Trekking Colombia
An Epic Adventure Through Jungle, History, and Indigenous Culture

Enjoy the unforgettable Lost City Trekking Colombia experience, a journey through the lush, tropical forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where nature, history, and challenge come together in one of Colombia’s most iconic treks.

This 4 day trekking experience is ideal for travelers short on time but full of energy. Designed for those in excellent physical condition, the trek includes daily hikes of up to 7 hours through dense jungle paths, river crossings, and rugged mountain terrain, leading to one of the oldest archaeological sites in Latin America: Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City).

Lost City Trekking Colombia is more than a physical challenge, it’s an immersive cultural and spiritual adventure.
The destination is spectacular, but the path you walk is equally powerful.

This trek is a must for lovers of trekking, nature, and meaningful travel.
If you’re ready to push your limits, walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations, and experience Colombia in a unique and unforgettable way, the Lost City Trek is waiting for you.

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LOST CITY TREKKING COLOMBIA 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS

The adventure to Lost City Trekking Colombia begins in Santa Marta. At 9:00 a.m., we gather at the main Expotur office, where your guide and team will welcome you, provide some orientations, and answer some questions before the expedition begins.

From there, a 4×4 vehicle takes us on a scenic 2.5-hour ride through Main roads La troncal del Caribe to the small village of El Mamey, the official starting and ending point of the trek. Upon arrival, we enjoy a traditional lunch to fuel up for the journey ahead.

First journey, 4 hours | 10 km

After lunch, we will start the first trek of the Lost City Trekking Colombia experience. The afternoon hike covers approximately 10 kilometers over four hours. The trail is open, with limited shade and steady inclines a little bit, so it’s important to stay hydrated and protect your skin with sunscreen and a cap if travelers decide to use.

As we ascend through the rugged terrain, you’ll start to feel the magic of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta . We reach Adán Camp in the late afternoon around 4.30 P.M. , where we settle in for the night. If weather allows, we can enjoy a refreshing dip in a nearby natural pool before dinner and rest, but we can share time together.


CAMP 1 – CAMP 3 (EXPOTUR camp)

On the second day starts early, as we wake up at 5:00 a.m. to a breathtaking sunrise over the mountains. After a breakfast, we continue our journey with two hiking segments totaling 18 kilometers. The first segment of the day takes us 9 kilometers through the jungle.

Along this trail, we pass through thick jungle and visit the indigenous village called MUTANZHI. Our guide will share stories about the customs, traditions, and way of life of this ancient community lived in armony along the time. We then keep walking to Mumake Camp, where a well-earned lunch awaits us.

Second journey, 4 hours | 9 km

After breakfast we will start walking for about 4 hours/ 9KM through the Buritica river valley, we will stop at an indigenous settlement called MUTANYI where the guide will tell us about this amazing community, and we will continue walking until we arrive to MUMAKE camp, place where we will have lunch, this trek will be mostly uphill and few downhills.

Third journey, 4 hours / 9 km

In the afternoon, we embark on the second segment of the day, keep walking to another 9 kilometers through jungle trails, crossing rivers and hanging bridges. The sounds of the mother earth accompany us as we make our way to reach Paso Lorenzo Camp.

Where we’ll have dinner and spend our second night together. Close to the Buritaca River and surrounded by lush greenery, this is one of the closest camps to the Lost City and offers a truly immersive jungle experience in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta


CAMP 3 (EXPOTUR camp) – LOST CITY TREKKING COLOMBIA  – CAMP 2

Day three is the highlight of the Lost City Trekking Colombia tour. After breakfast and a peaceful sunrise, we begin our journey to the site of Lost City . We recommend leaving your main backpack at camp and taking only what’s essential for you.

The morning trek is a 4-kilometer route alongside the river, bordering mountains. We then begin the 1,200 stone steps built centuries ago by the Tayrona people Indigenous. As we climb, the forest slowly reveals the terraces and stone structures of the Lost City trekking Colombia.

We spend around three hours exploring this beautiful indigenous area. The guide will explain its historical importance, the connection to the indigenous communities who protect it today, and the energy that flows through this sacred site, making this more than a destination.

Fourth journey | 4 km

After exploring the magic of the Lost City Trekking Colombia, we descend the same 1 kilometer back to Paso Lorenzo, where we enjoy lunch and take our belongings, then we walk back to a final afternoon trek of 10 kilometers over three hours, taking us back to Mumake Camp. where we enjoy dinner and our third night of rest under the stars and the jungle.


CAMP 2 – EL MAMEY (Final point)

The fourth and final day of Lost City Trekking Colombia starts with a sunrise and an early breakfast. We cover 18 kilometers on our return journey, split into two path. The first is a 10-kilometer hike through the deep jungle back to Adán Camp, where we’ll take a break with a light snack and enjoy the tranquil surroundings one last time.

Fifth journey 

From there, we will walk the last 8 kilometers remaining, This trail leads us through open terrain with little shade, so it’s important to stay hydrated and keep a steady pace.

Finally, we arrive back at El Mamey, where the trek began. A final lunch will be waiting for us to celebrate our achievement, from there, we take our transport back to Santa Marta.

Depending on weather and trail conditions, we expect to return between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. to the Main Office in Santa Marta

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

$ 1.860.000 COP/PP.
Lost City Trekking Colombia 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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