DAY 1: SANTA MARTA - EL MAMEY - CAMP 1

TThe adventure starts at around 9:30am at Expotur’s office, where a four-wheel drive will take you on a 2 ½ hour journey to El Mamey, the place where we'll have lunch. Fill up, as you’ll need the energy for the afternoon’s walk!

You’ll begin the journey to the sacred place of the Tayronas (the ancient inhabitants of the Lost City) on a trek of 3 ½ hours. At the end of the afternoon you'll arrive at the first camp, where you can explore its surroundings – there are rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls – it’s a perfect place to relax. You’ll then have dinner and spend the night in hammocks.

DAY 2: CAMP 1 - CAMP 3

The day begins with breakfast early in the morning. You’ll then start to walk by the Buritaca riverside, where you’ll find plenty of houses which make up part of an indigenous “Kogui” village called Mutanshi.

Today’s trek will take about 7 hours, passing through the jungle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta where you can enjoy the biodiversity. You'll finally reach the third camp (equipped with hammocks, beds and tents), where there’ll be a delicious dinner and rest after an adventurous day.

DAY 3: LOST CITY - CAMP 2

Early in the morning, you'll enjoy breakfast and then start climbing up the 1,200 steps to reach your destination: the beautiful Lost City. This trail was constructed by the Tayrona people, an ancient Colombian civilization.

Once you get there, the guide will point out all the important features of this magical place, full of relics and ancestral stories. You’ll spend the morning enjoying the scenery, resting, and taking pictures. Finally, you’ll have lunch at the third camp, before heading back to camp 2 for dinner and a good night’s rest.

DAY 4: CAMP 2 - EL MAMEY - SANTA MARTA

The last day of this adventure begins with breakfast at the camp, before continuing on your way back to the point where it all started. During the walk, you’ll find rivers and waterfalls to stop at for refreshing breaks. Finally, you’ll reach El Mamey, the place where you’ll have lunch. After, the 4WD will pick you up to go back to Santa Marta, arriving back at around 5:00pm.

Note: The tour is given in Spanish: it is not necessary to have a bilingual guide for this trip, as you will be enchanted with the magic of the Lost City.

DAY 1: 09:00 - 09:30

Meeting point: Expotur’s office

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DAY 1: 09:30 - 12:00

Go to Mamey

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DAY 1: 12:00 - 13:00

Lunch in Mamey; start the trek

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DAY 1: 16:00 - 17:00

Stop at the first camp

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DAY 1: 17:00 - 18:00

Relax, visit pools and waterfalls

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DAY 1: 18:00 - 19:00

Dinner and overnight in hammocks

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DAY 2: 06:00 - 07:00

Breakfast

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DAY 2: 08:00 - 10:00

Start walk by the Buritaca river

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DAY 2: 10:00 - 11:00

Visit part of a Kogui indigenous village

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DAY 2: 11:00 - 14:00

Trekk through the jungle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

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DAY 2: 14:00 - 15:00

Stop at the third camp

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DAY 2: 18:00 - 19:00

Dinner and overnight in hammocks

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DAY 3: 06:00 - 07:00

Breakfast

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DAY 3: 08:00 - 09:00

Climb steps and reach the beautiful Lost City

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DAY 3: 09:00 - 12:00

Free time

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DAY 3: 12:00 - 13:00

Lunch at the third camp

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DAY 3: 13:00 - 18:00

Return to the second camp

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DAY 3: 18:00 - 19:00

Dinner and overnight in hammocks

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DAY 4: 06:00 - 07:00

Breakfast

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DAY 4: 08:00 - 14:00

Go to Mamey; lunch

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DAY 4: 17:00 -18:00

Arrive in Santa Marta

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- Transportation (4WD) round-trip
- Meals, fruit and snacks
- Lodging in hammocks, beds, or tents with mosquito nets and blankets
- Service of local guides
- Mules (for carrying food and camping/lodging equipment)
- Entry to the Archaeological Park and the National Park
- Indigenous and rural communities contribution
- Travel insurance
- Indigenous camps

- Water
- Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day

- Small or medium backpack
- Sneakers or hiking boots
- Sandals or flip flops
- Sleeping bag (optional)
- T-shirt and shorts, sweatshirt and long trousers
- Two plastic bags
- Personal medication
- Swimwear and towel
- Socks
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water for the first day (the rest of the days we take water from wells, guides carry water purifying tablets)
- Camera
- Flashlight (optional)

Important: Teyuna is a sacred place for Indigenous people, remember to respect their past, privacy and customs. Do not enter their homes or take pictures of them or their possessions without asking permission first

Note: Tour given in Spanish, it is not necessary to have a bilingual guide as you will be enchanted with the magic of the Lost City

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

CHANGES: It is FREE to change the tour date before 4:00 pm (Bogota time) 3 days before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel before 4:00 pm (Bogota time) 3 days before the tour begins a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time there is a 100% no show or cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. What days is the Lost City Tour available?

   The Lost City tour departs daily from the Expotur office, located at Carrera 3 17-27 Building Rex Office 3, Santa Marta.

2. Do I need any camping equipment?

   You do not need to bring any camping equipment with you, the operator will provide you with the equipment.