From
$595
￥4238
€512
C$834

Language:

English

Overview

Overview: Travel to El Mamey, hike through the jungle, passing by several natural pools. Walk through indigenous villages and forge the Buritaca river. Reach the Lost City along 1,200 steep, mossy steps.

Highlights

Trek deep into the jungle to the famous Lost City
Pass through indigenous villages & see the local life
Experience sleeping beneath the stars in a hammock

Dates & Prices

Price In USD (Price per person based on double occupancy)

Nov

2025

Dec

2025

Jan

2026

Feb

2026

Mar

2026

Apr

2026

May

2026

Jun

2026

Jul

2026

Aug

2026

Nov

2025

Dec

2025

Jan

2026

Feb

2026

Mar

2026

Apr

2026

May

2026

Jun

2026

Jul

2026

Aug

2026

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Price (/Person)

Single

$595

￥4238

€512

C$834

Double

$595

￥4238

€512

C$834

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Itinerary

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Overview

Day 1

Day 3

Day 4

Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Day 1 Santa Marta - El Mamey - Adan's Camp

Day 2 Adan's Camp - El Paraiso Camp

Day 3 El Paraiso Camp - Lost City - Second Overnight Camp

Day 4 Adan's Camp - El Mamey - Santa Marta

Day 1: Santa Marta - El Mamey - Adan's Camp

A 4WD car will take us in a 2.5-hour trip to reach El Mamey. Here we will have a light lunch before trek into one of the largest pre-Columbian towns in Latin America, once inhabited by the Tayrona civilization around the 11th to 14th century. We will have a 7-kilometer trek through the jungle passing by several natural pools where you can take a refreshing swim before reaching the first camp.

Day 2: Adan's Camp - El Paraiso Camp

The day begins and we have breakfast early in the morning, then we start to walk by the riverside of Buritaca River where we'll find plenty of houses which make part of a Kogi indigenous village called Mutanshi. Our trek during the day will take about 7 hours going through the jungle of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and enjoying the biodiversity to finally reach the third camp (equipped with hammocks, beds and tents) where we´ll have a delicious dinner and rest after an adventurous day.(14.7-kilometer trek; 7 hours approx.)

Day 3: El Paraiso Camp - Lost City - Second Overnight Camp

Wake up for an early breakfast before starting climbing up 1.200 steps to our main destination, a trail constructed by Tayrona people to reach the beautiful Lost City. Once we get there, the guide will show us everything related to this magic place full of relics and ancestral stories. We'll spend the morning enjoying the landscapes and having enough time to rest and take pictures. Nestled on the slopes of the Rio Buritaca river valley, the site overlooks the region from 1,300 meters above sea level. Here you will have magnificent views overlooking the dense jungle and rugged terrain. After the site visit, we'll have lunch at Camp 3 and then go back to Camp 2, where we'll have dinner and spend the night. (6-kilometer trek; 7 hours approx.)

Santa Marta, Colombia

The first Spanish settlement in Colombia, a prime tourist destination in the Caribbean region.

Ciudad Perdida

An archaeological site of an ancient city in Colombia which is believed to have been founded about 800 CE. Ciudad Perdida consists of a series of 169 terraces carved into the mountainside, a net of tiled roads and several small circular plazas. The entrance can only be accessed by a climb up some 1,200 stone steps through dense jungle.

Day 4: Adan's Camp - El Mamey - Santa Marta

After breakfast at the camp 1, we will continue the way back to the point where all started. Finally we will reach El Mamey, where we will have lunch and our 4WD car will pick us up to go back to Santa Marta arriving from 3:00 to 6:00p.m.

Departure & Return

Please note that transfers between Cartagena and Santa Marta can be organized at an extra cost, please contact us for more information.
Departure: 8:00 accommodation pick-up in Santa Marta
Return: city center drop-Off in Santa Marta

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Round trip 4WD transportation Santa Marta - starting point of trek (El Mamey) - Santa Marta
3 nights lodging in hammocks and/or bunk beds with mosquito nets and blankets
Meals listed in itinerary, fruits and snacks on breaks
Spanish spoken local guides
Entry to the Archeological Park
Travel insurance(during the hike)
Rural Communities contribution

Price Excludes

Translator for groups of 6 or less people (extra fee required)
Meals not specified in this itinerary
Personal expenses
Tips for guides & porters

Additional Note

An English Translator is available for an extra $150 USD (per group, during the whole trek).
This tour does not operate during September due to Spiritual Cleansing Rituals in the indigenous communities.
Physical Requirements: If you exercise regularly and enjoy nature, then the path to the Lost City is an exceptional experience that you should add to your list of adventures. For those concerned about their physical condition, most days consist of about 7-8 kilometers trekking through challenging trails that are often steep, slippery and muddy, including forging the Buritaca River. During the dry season, the water may be knee high while water levels may increase to chest-height with strong currents during the rainy season. We recommend bringing a reliable pair of trekking shoes.
Essential Tips:
- Avoid carrying a heavy and uncomfortable backpack. During the trek, everyone carry what they want to take.
- Keep your body hydrated by drinking water constantly.
- During walks, always stay with your group and avoid getting away the paths.
- Protect your skin by reapplying sunscreen regularly and wearing protective clothing and a hat.
- Minimize your plastic garbage and dispose waste properly.
- Leave what you find and respect wildlife and local customs.
- During the day the weather is hot and humid, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing, shirts and shorts for walking; at night the temperature is about 16癈 and there is a high proportion of mosquitoes and other insects, so it is important to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts for sleeping and use insect repellent.
- It is recommended to have the yellow fever vaccine as a preventive measure for the Lost City Trek.
What to Bring:
- Small or Medium Backpack (pack as lightly as possible)
- Trekking boots and Sandals/Tennis Shoes
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Personal medication & toiletries
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen & Insect repellent
- Warm layers for night
- Torch / Headlamp / Flashlight
- Rain poncho
- Waterproof bags for clothes & camera
- Basic first aid supplies
- Water bottle / Water purification tablets
- Camera
Please note that the region has a humid and rainy temperate climate with cold nights of 16 - 18� C.

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Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
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Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
Itinerary Variations: We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
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