Lost City Trek: 4-Day Adventure to Ancient Tayrona City in Sierra Nevada
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Embark on a thrilling 4-day trek to the ancient Tayrona city of Ciudad Perdida. Explore terraces, tiled roads, and circular squares carved into the mountainside. Encounter native people, immerse in nature, and experience an unforgettable journey between the mountains and the sea.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Santa Marta - Embark on a 3-hour journey in a 4WD van to the town of El Mamey.

Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - A 4-hour trek is planned towards Camp 1.

What's Included
  • Contribution to native communities, peasant communities and ICANH
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast on the first day.
  • Mules to carry luggage.
  • Services not specified in the plan
Additional Information

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu.

The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

  • If you are vegan or vegetarian, be sure to notify us when you make your reservation.
  • If you have any special medical conditions or allergies, please notify us when you make your reservation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jolandab551
Oct 23, 2023
Great time in the Colombian rainforest - We were on this trek with Magaly, Tyson and Alejandra from Magic Tour Colombia. It was exhausting at times, but worth every drop of sweat. I would do this hike again in this constellation at any time. The food was fantastic and the accommodations were equipped with everything we needed - sometimes the equipment was even more than I expected. Magaly led us confidently through the 4 days - both historically and physically - and Tyson translated everything so that we could understand it, while my respect goes to Alejandra - our cook - as she always had to be ahead of us, even though the kitchen still had to be cleaned up. All three tried to accommodate all of our wishes - especially in terms of food. During high season, make sure you book in advance, because the weather in the rainforest is not really predictable anyway.
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Angelic_riseandshine
Jan 9, 2023
Worth it! - We booked the tour with travesia because we got from the beginning a great response from them. We had 4 amazing days and hat the best tour guides. Mr Wilson is working for more than 30 years on this tour and he has so much knowledge about how it changed and about the indigenous people. Sleeping in the camps was very good and the Moskito nets are proper ones ;) also the was always plenty of food and we got served very well. It was a hard hike from time to time but the guides were helping out and motivated us wherever they could. Definitely recommend to book a tour with them.
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Vincenzogs4301ui
Jan 22, 2022
Incredible experience - The excursion at Ciudad Perdida is something you'll never forget, in all senses. Tough but amazing. The guide Jose Garcia is simply special he will make your experience unforgettable, is capable to create great empathy in the group. The staff all is great and well organized. Joy and positive vibes are guaranteed. Food and drinks are abundant and really tasty. Just one recommendation, don't forget to bring with you some cash to buy extra drinks and food that you can get at any break point, but more importantly the cash to tip the guide and the staff all. They deserve that much that you'll feel bad in case you'll run out of money at the end of your excursion like in my case!!
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Jeno84
Oct 23, 2021
Unforgettable - Seeing the self-sufficient indigenous communities was definitely a highlight! The deeper you go into the park itself and the closer you get to Ciudad perdida, the scenery, as well as the indigenous communities, change. An unforgettable experience.
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N2728uymaries
May 26, 2021
Amazing - I hardly recommend this trip, it was just incredible! My guide was pedro, the translator Jesus and the cooker sandra, best team ever! I Will never forget this experience!
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