7 days
Colombia Lost City Trek
Trek to Colombia's mysterious Lost City
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Trip Highlights
- Take on the trek of a lifetime in the Colombian rainforest, joined by a local guide and a new group of mates!
- Uncover the awe-inspiring ruins of the Lost City of Teyuna: 650 years older than Peru’s Machu Picchu!
- Immerse yourself in untouched jungle landscapes, featuring rural villages and traditional farmlands
- Reconnect with nature while camping: swimming stops, epic sunsets and stargazing!
- Start and finish your trip in Santa Marta: a stunning city on the Caribbean coast
Trip Overview
Home to the mysterious ruins of an ancient city lost to time, Colombia promises adventure like never before. Over the next seven days, step into the sweltering rainforest and trek through mountains and rivers to reach untouched landscapes. From rural villages to traditional coffee farmlands and sweeping emerald valleys, anticipate some of the most breathtaking vistas imaginable. There with you at every stage is an incredible local guide who knows these routes like the back of their hand, plus a new group of friends. Your life-changing adventure starts and finishes in Santa Marta: a beachside city that can reward you with golden sandy stretches, perfect for celebrating the end of your epic trek!
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- 6 nights’ accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
- Trip leader
- All-in trip transportation
- Welcome meeting in Santa Marta
- Lost City Trek with local guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals, snacks and drinks
- Optional activities
- Sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner
Accommodation
All of your accommodation is included on this trip. Two nights are spent at hotels in twin or triple-share, single-sex rooms. For the other four nights, you will be camping as part of the Lost City Trek.
Camping accommodation can vary on the Lost City Trek, however the majority of it will be in hammocks or bunks: with a mosquito provided for cover. The campsites have cold showers, flushing toilets and seating areas. Electricity is available at each camp between 5pm to 9pm. Some campsites may also have lighting and power sockets, however this cannot always be guaranteed.
Please note that packing a sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner is recommended, as it will be too hot for a sleeping bag.
Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners are included for this trip. To help fuel your adventures, meals are prepared by a cook who accompanies your group on the trek. A typical breakfast can include juice, eggs, fresh fruit, coffee or hot chocolate. Lunch is typically chicken or fish served with rice and some juice. Dinner is similar to lunch, and includes some type of meat or fish served with vegetables and rice, followed up with a sweet or chocolate for dessert.
While in Santa Marta, there is an incredible variety of restaurants for you to choose from. The flavours are a sizzling fusion of Colombian and Caribbean cuisine, with some must-try dishes including arepas, empanadas, cayeye and patacones.
Day 1: Arrive in Santa Marta
On this trip, you'll take one of the greatest treks in the world and explore the ruins of Colombia's 'Lost City': often called 'La Ciudad Perdida' or 'Teyuna'. You can arrive at any time today before the welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening.
Day 2: Start the Lost City trek
It's an early rise this morning as we drive to Machete Pelao, where our epic trek begins! On our way to Ricardito Camp, we'll also pass by rural farmland nestled into the mountains. If the skies are clear, anticipate a gorgeous sunset here.
Day 3: River Trekking
Today's trek is a tough one, but the steep views are incredibly rewarding. Start your morning hiking alongside the Buritaca River. From traditional coffee and cattle farms to blossoming cacao trees, this corner of the world is abundant in natural beauty. You'll arrive at the Mumake Camp in the afternoon, with plenty of time to rest and get to know your group better.
Day 4: Discover the Lost City
It's time to climb the final stretch of our trek to see the Lost City: 1,200 steep stone steps leading you into another world. The jungle-clad ruins unfold before you like pages of a book, with unique plates layered on top of the evergreen hills. Learn all about its history from our local guide, taking our time to explore the ruins before trekking downhill to Mumake Camp.
Day 5: Jungle trails and villages
Rise early this morning as we depart Mumake Camp, hiking past the village of El Mamey and experiencing even more awe-inspiring scenery. Take in the vibrant green banana trees, listen to the morning birdsong and keep your eyes peeled for the fluttering wings of blue morpho butterflies. We'll arrive at Las Cascadas Camp for lunch and relax here for the rest of the day.
Day 6: Finish Lost City trek
It's almost time to say goodbye, so make the most out of the beautiful views on the trek back to Machete Pelao where our adventures began. We'll then transfer back to Santa Marta. The rest of today is completely free for you to relax, or maybe head out for drinks to celebrate with a few mates!
Day 7: End trip in Santa Marta
Your trip finishes today in Santa Marta, and you are welcome to depart at any time.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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Arrival Information:
Your trip starts on Day 1 in Santa Marta, with a welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening. Airport transfers are not included; However, if you would like any assistance with arranging this upon booking your trip, our team can offer you guidance.
Your trip finishes on Day 7 in Santa Marta, and travellers are welcome to depart at any time. If you are interested in arranging pre or post-trip accommodation, reach out to one of our travel advisors and we can help organise this.
Age & Eligibility:
This trip is open to everyone aged 18 or over. While many travellers tend to be aged 18 to 39, groups can also have a diverse range of different ages. This makes for an incredibly rewarding travel experience, as you have the chance to connect with people from all walks of life. Aside from some amazing stories to share around the campsite, it is a fun opportunity to broaden your horizons as a traveller. It is pretty common for groups to stay in touch, even after the trip has finished!
Physical Rating: Demanding. Some activities on this trip will require a good level of fitness.
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