Experience & Achievements
From $639
Per Person
Lost City Trek
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 travel designer accompanying you the entire way. Together, trek through lush jungles and across streams before stopping at an Indigenous village for a Good-supported community lunch. 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.
Travel Style
Active, Ecotourism, Historical
Group Size:
Max 16- Average 12 travelers
Physical Rating:
High (Challenging)
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Santa Marta
Arrive at any time, arrival transfer included. This evening, meet the group and your travel designer for a welcome meeting and set your intention for the trip ahead.
Day 2 – Santa Marta/ Wiwa 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.
Day 3 – Wiwa Camp /Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Continue trekking along the route to Ciudad Perdida. Today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep inclines, make sure to rest and take in the beautiful views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon and relax by the river.
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.
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.
Day 6 – Gotsezhi Village/Santa Marta
Head across grassy hills and gentle streams to reach the Gotsezhi Wiwa indigenous community. Enjoy an amazing 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.
Day 7 – Santa Marta
Take your flight home at any time. You can also extend your time in Colombia by asking us about options or book in advance another whole journey option.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Service Level:
BASIC – Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transportation; plenty of optional activities.
Acommodations
Hotels (2 nights), Camping (4 nights in hammocks/rustic bunks)
Meals
6 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 4 Dinner
Transportation
4×4, walking
Staff & Experts
Local guides, Travel Designers
Activities
- Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch, Gotsezhi Village
- 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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