Lost City Trekking in Colombia (including Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park)

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! There are 4 days of strenuous trekking on this trip. You'll be trekking between 4-6 hours a day, the highest altitude reached is 1,200 m (3,937 ft) at the Lost City itself. The humidity and the heat make this trek challenging. Throughout the year the daytime temperatures are generally between 30-45°C., In the dry season (December - March), the trail can be dry and dusty. In the wet season (April - November), there can be heavy rain and muddy conditions., You will need to carry your own backpack on the trek. Your fully packed trekking backpack should not exceed 10 kg total weight., You will get to experience a wide range of accommodation types on this trip – from hotels to dormitory style accommodation in hammocks or rustic bunks. Their unique locations and close proximity to nature is what makes them special.