Lost City Trekking in Colombia

The ancient site of Teyuna (or the Lost City) sits within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains and can only be reached by a guided multi-day trek. On this week-long active trip, you’ll do just that, with knowledgeable local leaders to guide the way. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cartagena, you’ll jump straight into local Colombian culture, explore the scenic port city of Santa Marta and then begin your trek to the Lost City. Meet local indigenous leaders, sleep in mountain campsites away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend four days in the mountains, hiking through rainforest and jungle to this sacred Colombian site – a perfect adventure for hikers and explorers seeking a challenge!

There are four days of strenuous trekking on this trip. You'll be trekking between 4 to 6 hours a day and the highest altitude reached is 1200 m (3937 ft) at the Lost City itself. The humidity and the heat make this trek challenging. Throughout the year, the daytime temperatures are generally between 30°C to 45°C., In the dry season (December to March), the trail can be dry and dusty. In the wet season (April to November), there can be heavy rain and muddy conditions., You will need to carry your own backpack on the trek. Your fully-packed trekking backpack should not exceed 10 kg total weight., You'll experience a wide range of accommodation types on this trip, from hotels to dormitory style accommodation in rustic bunks throughout the trek.