Lost City Trek -Ciudad Perdida 5 days from Santa Marta or Taganga
The Lost City Trek Colombia is one of the Colombian highlights for backpackers and outdoor lovers. This tour is operated in collaboration with Sierra Nevada native communities, so you will support the local economy while enjoying this amazing hike. At Howlanders we are travelers as you do, so we really know how to make the most of this experience: good guides, a good atmosphere, good vibes, and fellow travelers, so we all together enjoy it to the fullest.
Be aware that this tour is not demanding when thinking about altitude or distances, but the conditions of the jungle make it a little harder. This effort is worthy and you will experience it once you get to the Lost City, which has remained virtually untouched for centuries.
If you prefer to take the most popular and shorter version, take our 4 days tour: https://www.viator.com/tours/Santa-Marta/Los-City-Trek/d4520-120233P11
ItineraryDay 1: Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1Stop At: Catedral de Santa Marta, Carrera 17 14, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470004 Colombia
7.6 Km - 04 h.
Starting elevation: 140 m.
Max. elevation: 450 m.
Difficulty: Easy.
Rest: Camp 1 -
The guide will pick us up at our lodging in Santa Marta between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. to start the Lost City Trek Colombia 5 days.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: El Mamey, El Mamey, Sucre Department
After a 2 and a half-hour drive in our jeep, we will arrive at Mamey, where we will have lunch. We will start our trek and during the next 4 hours, we will pass by rivers and waterfalls, enjoying this incredible jungle. Around 6:30 p.m. we will have arrived at Camp 1, where we will have dinner and spend the night in hammocks or beds with mosquito nets to sleep.
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Accommodation included: Campamento 1 (Camp 1)
Day 2: Camp 1 - Mutanzi - Rio Buritaca - Camp 3Stop At: Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
15.2 Km - 07 h.
Starting elevation: 500 m.
Max elevation: 900 mslm.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rest: Camp 3 -
We will get up early to have breakfast and thus make the most of the trekking day avoiding the hottest hours. We will walk through the jungle of the Sierra Nevada and the Buritaca river valley for 7 hours. On the way we will stop for lunch at "Camp 2" and visit Mutanzi, an indigenous village inhabited by the Kogui community. We will arrive at "Camp 3" to have dinner and spend the night.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Camp 3
Day 3: Camp 3 - Lost City - Camp 2Stop At: Expotur - Operador autorizado a Ciudad Perdida, Centro Comercial Rex, Cra. 3 #17-27, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
10 Km - 05 h.
Starting elevation: 900 m.
Max elevation: 1200 mslm.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rest: Camp 2 -
We will start the day with breakfast and continue our hike up 1,200 steps to the Tayrona village. At the Lost City the guide will give us a tour and explain the history of this unique place. After this visit, we will have time to explore on our own. We will return to "Camp 2", where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Camp 2
Day 4: Camp 2 - Camp 1Stop At: Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Minca, Santa Marta Municipality Colombia
4 h.
Maximum altitude: 140 masl.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rest: Camp 1 -
After breakfast, we start our return to "Camp 1". After 4 hours of trekking we will have lunch and enjoy the surrounding natural pools. The afternoon has been fun in the Colombian jungle, it is time to have dinner and rest for our last night.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Campamento 1 (Camp 1)
Day 5: Camp 1 - Mamey - Santa MartaStop At: Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
3 h.
Difficulty: Moderate -
This last day of the Lost City Trek Colombia 5 days tour will be dedicated to returning to Santa Marta. After breakfast, we will make the last trek from "Camp 1" to Mamey, lasting 3 hours. There we will have lunch and we will be picked up by a 4x4 vehicle for a 3-hour drive to Santa Marta. We will say goodbye to the guide and companions, ending this experience in the incredible Colombian jungle.
Duration: 6 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This trek is rated medium-high difficulty due to the climatic conditions in which it is done (heat and humidity) and the total number of hours you will walk each day (an average of 6h/day through the jungle and the nights are spent in camps)."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Between 7:00 and 9:00 am at your accommodation in Santa Marta or Taganga
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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