Colombia - Lost City Trekking

Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism. By trekking the "Ciudad Perdida" at Teyuna, that honour can definitely be attained.

Sleep in hammocks among local communities while absorbing the unique culture of the area, then trek through lush jungles and across streams before arriving at the ruins of Teyuna. Explore the uncrowded ruins at leisure and marvel at what would have been here in years gone by. Say you got here first and had the Lost City all to yourself.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Santa Marta
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 - Santa Marta/Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite 1
Transfer to Machete Pelao, where the trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek for between 4-5 hrs each day through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural communities, and get a glimpse of local families going about their daily lives. The route runs along the Buritaca River, and there are natural swimming pools at the campsites to enjoy a refreshing dip before relaxing in a hammock.

Day 3 - Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite 1/Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite 2
Continue trekking along the route to Ciudad Perdida.

Day 4 - Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite 2/Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite Teyuna Paraiso
Continue trekking along the route to Ciudad Perdida.

Day 5 - Ciudad Perdida Trek Campsite Teyuna Paraiso/Ciudad Perdida
Early start to climb the 1,200 steps to get to the Lost City, but the view across the surrounding mountains is more than worth the hike.

Day 6 - Ciudad Perdida/Santa Marta
In the morning, trek the last leg of the hike back to Machete Pelao, and transfer back to Santa Marta and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 7 - Santa Marta
Depart at any time.

 

What's Included

• Trek to the Lost City (5-day)
• Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), camping (4 nts in hammocks or rustic bunks).
• Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners (Allow USD120-200 for meals not included.)
• Transportation: 4x4, walking
• Chief Experience Office (CEO) throughout, local guides