Santa Marta

COLOMBIA EXPEDITION: LOST CITY TREK & TAYRONA

Hiking

Category

10 days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 12

Participants

What you'll do

This 10-day expedition takes you deep into its heart, combining challenge, history, and reward in one journey. Begin in Minca, with cool mountain air and coffee highlands, before setting off on the legendary Lost City Trek. Over four demanding days, you’ll hike nearly 60 kilometers of jungle trails, cross rivers, and climb the 1,200 ancient steps to Teyuna, the sacred heart of the Tayrona civilization. From the humid jungle, the adventure flows naturally to the Caribbean coast. Recover as you float down the Río Don Diego, visit the archaeological site of Taironaka, and trek through Tayrona National Park along the Calabazo route to the iconic Cabo San Juan beaches. This is a rare immersion into extraordinary landscapes and enduring cultures.

Itinerary

  • Transfer30 mins
  • AccommodationsHostel
  • Hiking∼6 km (3.7 mi) ↑ +840 m (+2,755 ft) ◷ 2.5 hours
  • AccommodationsLodge
  • Hiking∼17 km (10.5 mi) ↑ +560 m (+1,837 ft) ↓ -1,500 m (-4,921 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsHostel
  • Hiking∼10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +500 m (+1,640 ft) ↓ -150 m (-492 ft) ◷ 4.5 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking∼18.0 km (11.1 mi) ↑ +950 m (+3,116 ft) ↓ -620 m (-2,034 ft) ◷ 7–8 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking∼16 km (8.7 mi) ↑ +420 m (+1,378 ft) ↓ -740 m (-2,427 ft) ◷ 8 hours
  • AccommodationsCamp
  • Hiking∼18 km (10.5 mi) ↑ +20 m (+65 ft) ↓ -710 m (-2,329 ft) ◷ 6–7 hours
  • AccommodationsHostel
  • AccommodationsHostel
  • Hiking∼16.15 km (10.04 mi) ↑ +388 m (+1,273 ft) ↓ -510 m (-1,673 ft) ◷ ∼9.5 hours
  • AccommodationsHostel

Important stuff

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Hiking Guide
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Local transport
All meals
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra food and drinks
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Expenditure of personal nature

Accommodations

Private Shared Dormitory in an hostel - Day 1

You’ll stay in a cozy mountain hostel overlooking the lush Sierra Nevada (at Masaya Casas Viejas Minca / Costeño River Minca o La Veranda Hotel & Restaurant). These charming eco-lodges offer shared dorm-style rooms, open-air lounges, and hammocks to relax surrounded by tropical forest and coffee plantations.

Mountain Lodge - Day 2

A peaceful mountain retreat set high in the Sierra Nevada, with panoramic views, simple yet comfortable rooms, and hearty homemade meals. Perfect for resting before starting the trek into the jungle.

Private Shared Dormitory in an hostel - Days 3-7-8-9

Relax in beachfront hostels (Masaya Tayrona Beach & Club / The Journey Hostel / Viajero Tayrona) featuring shared dorms, tropical gardens, swimming pools, and chill communal areas. A great place to unwind by the Caribbean Sea after your trek, surrounded by nature and good vibes.

Jungle camps - Days 4-5-6

Rustic jungle camps deep in the forest, used by local indigenous families (Adán or Alfredo Camp, Paraíso or Lorenzo Camp, Mumake or Wiwa Camp). Expect basic wooden huts with shared facilities, mosquito nets, and simple meals. These camps offer an authentic immersion in the wild environment of the Lost City Trek.

Guides

Jeremy for Ciudad Perdida

Jeremy for Ciudad Perdida

Jeremy is your Tour Leader for The Lost City Expedition. A certified guide and seasoned trek leader with over seven years of experience in northern Colombia, Jeremy knows every corner of the Ciudad Perdida trail. Trained at SENA and officially accredited by the Colombian Ministry of Tourism, he combines professionalism with a genuine passion for the jungle. Fluent in English, Spanish and German, he ensures a safe, smooth, and inspiring journey—helping you connect deeply with nature, the group, and the spirit of adventure itself.

Frequently asked questions

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€2,390.00

(€788 deposit)
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