Colombia - Lost City Trekking
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Small Group
Challenging
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Colombia - Lost City Trekking
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7 days
Small Group
Basic
Challenging
English
Experience Overview
Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism. Trek to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) at Teyuna, and have that wish come true.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Trek to the Lost City with an expert local guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), camping (4 nts hammocks/rustic bunks).
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- 4x4, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide on trek.
Highlights
- Climb 1200 steps to reach the Lost City of Teyuna
- Enjoy spectacular jungle scenery along the trek
- Swim in the cool Buritaca River
- Watch hummingbirds in the trees from the comfort of a hammock
Trip Details
7 days
4x4, walking.
English
Santa Marta, Colombia
Santa Marta, Colombia
Basic
Active, Budget
Challenging
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Marta
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 2: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Leave Machete Pelao and start trekking through the jungle along the Buritaca River. Pass by farmland and get a glimpse into daily life in the small communities en route to the campsite. This first day of trekking is relatively straightforward and a good way to ease yourself into it. There is a combination of uphill and flat sections that lead the way to the first campsite. Continue uphill to reach Ricardito Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 7.6 km.
Day 3: Ricardito Camp/Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Begin trekking alongside the Buritaca River early in the morning. Pass through more farmland used for growing coffee or raising cattle. Climbing on this part of the trek can be challenging as the route progresses uphill from the riverbed and through the humid jungle. Take a look at the unique, circular huts that make up some of the Kogi villages in the area. Total distance: 14.7 km
Day 4: Paraiso Camp to Mumake Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The once-forgotten city is only an hour away and to get there you must climb the 1,200 steps built by the ancient Tayrona people. This is a very steep climb, but the rewards of the climb are more than worth it. Once at the site, the guide will explain the history of the Lost City and what is known of its origins. It is estimated that only 10% of the site has been discovered. Head back to the campsite for lunch and a swim before beginning the trek back the way you came to Mumake Camp. Most of the trek today is downhill which can be hard on the knees, a walking stick might be useful. Total Distance: 8.6 km
Day 5: Mumake Camp to Las Cascadas Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head back along the same path through dense green jungle, pass by banana trees, Kogi communities, and grasslands. Continue uphill to reach Las Cascadas Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 8.6 km
Day 6: Santa Marta
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Continue the hike back down to Machete Pelao following the same route that you took in. The farmland will look familiar, but the scenery remains spectacular. Take in your last views of the jungle and local village life before heading back on the grid. Total distance: 7.6 kmAccommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 7: Santa Marta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1469
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Challenging
Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism. Trek to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) at Teyuna, and have that wish come true.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 05 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
12/02/2022
Always on point absolute best guides
12/02/2022
CEO and the detour itinerary portion of the Trek. Jairo was amazing?if it wasn't for his pep talk and encouragement I may not have gone forward with the hike.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/02/2022
Always on point absolute best guides
12/02/2022
CEO and the detour itinerary portion of the Trek. Jairo was amazing?if it wasn't for his pep talk and encouragement I may not have gone forward with the hike.
12/09/2022
Excellent local guides
12/09/2022
Great way to travel
12/09/2022
Everything is organised for you, good value for money, and good way to meet people
12/02/2022
Disappointed in CEO for this trip. Would recommend just booking directly with a local tour provider
12/09/2022
Amazing experience with great people, CEO went above and beyond to provide a well rounded and engaginG Adventures!
12/09/2022
Amazing places, staff & unique tours
12/09/2022
I genuinely get emotional reflecting on how great this trip was. The natural beauty coupled with our lovely guide and wonderful new friends from within the group make this a very memorable trip
12/09/2022
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