Lost City Trekking in Colombia
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The ancient archaeological site, Teyuna or the Lost City, sits within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains and can only be reached by a guided multi-day trek. On this week-long active trip, you’ll do just that, with knowledgeable local guides to lead the way into Tayrona National Park. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cartagena, you’ll jump straight into local Colombian culture, explore the scenic port city of Santa Marta and then begin your trek to the Lost City. Meet local Indigenous leaders, sleep in mountain campsites away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend four days in the mountains, hiking through rainforest and jungle to this sacred Colombian site – a perfect adventure for any hiker and explorer!
Duration 7 days
Destination Colombia
Company Intrepid
Availability From 14/09/2025 to 25/12/2027
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What's Included?
- Hike to the Lost City to Tayrona (or Teyuna) – the most important archaeological site in Colombia
- Explore this sacred place with our local guides and revel in the secrets of a site only reached by multi-day hiking
- Spend four days trekking in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada – a great opportunity for a true digital detox – through tropical forest landscapes, along rivers and surrounded by mountain views
- Visit the Indigenous WIWA Community, where a spiritual guide and leader of the community will share their ways of life, including the roles that local women and men have within the community
- Wander beneath the floral balconies of Cartagena – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town that combines Caribbean charm and old-world accents
- End your trip in Santa Marta – a tropical paradise on the Caribbean Sea, this is the perfect place to relax after your trek
- Breakfasts Included: 6
- Lunches Included: 4
- Dinners Included: 3
- Hotel (3 nights) Hammocks or Bunks (3 nights)
- Private vehicle
- Age: min 15
- Group Size: 1 - 16
- Cartagena - Orientation walk of hotel neighbourhood
- Santa Marta - Orientation walk
- Lost City - 3 Night/4 Day Lost City trail guided trek
- Lost City - Wiwa Indigenous community camp visit
- Lost City – guided tour of the Lost City of Teyuna
Availability
- From 14/09/2025 to 25/12/2027

Visit Colombia
1 Cartagena
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Colombia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm in Cartagena – one of South America's most historic cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you arrive early, maybe walk around the Old City within the walled town and explore some of the local churches, monasteries, plazas and heritage mansions. After the meeting, you’ll head out for an orientation walk with your leader to get a feel for the city. Tonight, maybe head out for dinner with your group – a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
2 Santa Marta
Today begins with a scenic private transfer to the historic coastal city of Santa Marta – your gateway to the Tayrona National Natural Park. When you arrive, join your leader on a walk through downtown Santa Marta, where you'll learn about the layered history and local culture. Stroll past the Santa Marta Cathedral, Parque de los Novios and Plaza de Bolivar. Then, as the sun sets, you'll have some free time to unwind or explore further. For dinner, maybe find a local restaurant – your local leader will have the best recommendations.
3 Lost City Trek
This morning, hop in 4WDs and travel offroad to the small town of Machete Pelao (or Mamey), which sits at about 120 m above sea level in the mountains. After a couple hours of walking, you’ll stop in a local community to give back to the area you’re about to trek, by planting native trees. You’ll also get to name a tree yourself! Have lunch before continuing through the tropical forest and take in the amazing mountain views all around you. When you arrive at camp, have dinner with the group under the stars. You’ll spend the night here at an altitude of about 450 m.
4 Lost City Trek
At the WIWA Community Camp, you’ll meet El Mamo – considered the sage and spiritual guide of this community. The Indigenous guide will share their way of living and the role that both women and men have within the community. Then, you’ll hike through the rainforest to the great Lost City of Tayrona (or Teyuna). To get to this ancient archaeological site, you’ll cross the roaring waters of the Buritaca River and climb over 900 stone steps to reach the first stone rings. Along the way, you’ll pass the small village of the Kogi people – home to only 20 huts made of mud, wood and palm trees. When you arrive at the Lost City of Tayrona this afternoon, take a tour with your local guides and learn about this important Colombian archaeological site, which is older than Machu Picchu! Make the most of your time here, with fewer travellers at the site in the afternoon.
5 Lost City Trek
This morning, hike back to the WIWA Community Camp, along the way, you’ll see waterfalls and pass river crossings. After lunch hike to camp via a different route, so you can see another side of the Sierra. From here, the rest of the day is free to rest. If the weather is nice, maybe go for a swim in the natural pools and later, listen to stories from your local guides as the sun goes down.
6 Lost City Trek/ Santa Marta
It’s your last day in the mountains and time to return to Santa Marta. You’ll wake up bright and early this morning and walk back to Machete, stopping at a waterfall and maybe a dip in the natural pool. Continue your descent, then have lunch, before hopping in your private transfer back to Santa Marta. When you arrive, you’ll have a free evening to rest. Maybe head for a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers to celebrate the end of an epic adventure.
7 Santa Marta
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end and you’re free to leave at any time after check-out. Consider extending your stay in Santa Marta to relax in this paradisical port city, taking full advantage of the beautiful beaches. If you do decide to stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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