Colombia – Lost City Trekking
Days
7
Theme
Hiking / Trekking
From
$ 849 USD
Colombia - Lost City Trekking
Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism. Trek the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) at Teyuna, and have that wish come true. Get firsthand knowledge of the area’s unique culture with an Indigenous guide and an English-speaking CEO accompanying you the entire way. Trek through lush jungles and across streams. Arrive at Teyuna and explore the uncrowded ruins at leisure, marvelling at what would have been here in years gone by. Say you got here first and had the Lost City all to yourself.
Start: Santa Marta, Colombia
Finish: Santa Marta, Colombia
Destination: Santa Marta, Colombia
Theme: Hiking, Trekking, Biking, Rafting, and Kayaking
Physical Level: 5/5
Ages: Min 12
Group size: Max 16, Avg 10
Why You'll Love This Adventure?
- Climb 1
- 200 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
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Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Marta
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Welcome Moment : Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp
Transfer to Machete Pelao, where the trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Get a glimpse into the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3: Wiwa Camp /Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Venture further into the lush jungle en route to Ciudad Perdida. Be prepared – today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon for some much needed relaxation by the river.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4: Teyuna Paraiso Camp/ Wiwa Camp
Get started early to climb the 1,200 steps up to the Lost City. The view of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains makes it well worth the hike. Explore the Lost City and learn what is known of its origins from the indigenous guide, before making the descent back to Wiwa Camp for the night.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5: Wiwa Camp /Ricardito Camp
Follow the path back through the deep jungle, wind through banana trees, cacao plants and small Kogi communities on the way to Ricardito Camp. The nickname for this camp is vista hermosa or beautiful views, sit back and soak them in.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6: Santa Marta
Head across grassy hills and gentle streams to reach the Gotshezhy Wiwa indigenous community. Enjoy a G Adventures-supported lunch prepared by women from the community. Learn about Wiwa customs on a village visit and then lounge in a hammock by the river or opt to explore nearby waterfalls. In the afternoon, return to Santa Marta for a well deserved night in a hotel.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7: Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
4×4, Walking.
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nights), camping (4 nights hammocks/rustic bunks).
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, Santa Marta
- Trek to the Lost City with an Indigenous guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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