Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
Overview
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96 hours
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We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area.
We work hand in hand with indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to supporting the development of the region through contributions that contribute to a better quality of life for the locals.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travelers can leave the suitcase they do not wish to take on the tour at the Expotur main office at no additional cost. If you do not plan to return to Santa Marta on the last day of the tour, we can send your suitcases to the final point of the route in EL MAMEY where you can pick them up and then be taken to your destination.
It is recommended to have the yellow fever vaccine as a preventive measure for the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Snakcs
Pick up offered
Drinks
Help to carry luggage
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
SANTA MARTA - EL MAMEY - CAMP 1
Accommodations
Night in camp with showers, bathrooms, beds and hammocks to rest and spend the night.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Centro Historico de Santa Marta
Everything begins around 9:30 am at the Expotur office where in a 4 × 4 truck we take a 2 ½ hour course to the Mamey region, where we have lunch and then begin the search for the sacred place of the Tayronas (ancient inhabitants of The lost City). At the end of the afternoon we arrive at Camp 1, in its surroundings we will find rivers, natural pools, waterfalls for moments of relaxation, then we will have dinner and there will be accommodations prepared in hammocks to rest and spend the night.
CAMP 1 - CAMP 3
Accommodations
Night in the camp of the peasant population of the region, with beds and hammocks to rest and spend the night.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The day begins and we have breakfast early, to then start walking through the Buritaca river valley, there we will find numerous houses that make up a village of indigenous Kogui called Mutanshi. Our tour of the day is approximately 7 hours, passing through the jungle of the Sierra Nevada and meeting face to face with the natural diversity, until finally arriving directly at Camp 3 where we eat, rest and spend the night.
CAMP 3 - LOST CITY - CAMP 2
Accommodations
Night in the camp of the peasant population of the region, with beds and hammocks to rest and spend the night.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ciudad Perdida
Very early we have breakfast, to begin the ascent to our destination, we begin by climbing 1,200 steps, a path built by the Tayronas themselves, at the end we will find the long-awaited Lost City, once there the guide will show us and give us information about the magical full place of relics and ancestral stories, we will spend the morning enjoying the landscapes of the destination, having enough time to rest and take pictures, finally we will have lunch and continue the same way back to reach Camp 2 where we have dinner and spend the night.
CAMP 2 - EL MAMEY
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The last day of the adventure begins with breakfast to continue the way back to the point where it all began, the way we will find rivers and waterfalls to refresh ourselves, until finally reaching the Mamey where we will have lunch and the truck will wait for us to return to the city of Santa Marta where we will arrive around 5:00 pm having fully enjoyed an enriching new experience in the magical Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
Pickup included
Reviews
3,175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the Best Experiences of My Life
Timothy D,
Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The pictures people upload here just don't do this experience justice. Not only is the Lost City and the surrounding landscape magnificent, the people I did this with became like family, and our guides had every smallest detail planned out in terms of itinerary and logistics. Breaks were periodic but not too frequent, snacks and drinks gave the perfect boosts of energy, meals were timely and well-rounded and filling and always included something sweet at the end and some coffee or hot chocolate. And the guides were exceptionally friendly, funny, and passionate about teaching us the history and culture of the indigenous people and the farmers of the region. While there's not much wildlife, we saw some beautiful birds and tons of fascinating insects along the way (but never saw a single roach hahaha). To my guide Camacho and translator Hugo at Expotur, you were beyond exceptional, and Jesus your food was shockingly delicious consistently along our journey. A huge thank you to everyone, and I hope to see you back in Santa Marta some day soon :)
Amazing hike with Expotur
Ian F,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hiking trip was amazing and the Expotur company arranged everything to make it even better. My guide was Camacho, our translator was Sofia and our cook was Jesus. The Expotur staff were amazing and elevated every aspect of the hike. I would highly recommend this trek for amateur to experienced hikers looking to see the beautiful parts of the Sierra Nevada.
It was fantastic!
Trek40257307206,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were traveling in a great group, our guides were very sympathetic, attentive and competent and everything really fit! At the meal, even personal wishes were taken care of without problems! Can only highly recommend! ☺️
Unforgettable and super emotional
millerlandya2025,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the experience they searched us in the hotel took us to the point of our guide Jorge was amazing took us at a good pace and ensured our passage. The roads were complicated but deserved. Cook Jainer gave us copious meals and was very attentive, the lost city or Teyuna was a magical place full of energy. We did it in three days and my friend and I really enjoyed and felt accompanied all the time Expotur recommend it
Incredible experience
JCLDSM,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 days of communion with nature, incredible landscapes, meeting the locals, testing the capabilities, with the unmatched support of an incredible team always attentive to our needs.
I highly recommend.
385cl udiag,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular pain, the magnificent guide team, Guia Camacho and their assistants Albeiro and Luz Mary were tireless and super professional. The landscapes are breathtaking. The path is demanding from a physical point of view, but it was worth every step.
Amazing experience
129brittn,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing trek with Ellie, Carlos, José and Tico! They took care of us very well, the food was amazing and we had a great experience. Could not recommend this tour more!
Lost City the best
Meander59169250192,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour with fabulous companions and guides, an unforgettable adventure. Eli, Carlos, Jose and Tico helped us a lot to get there and back without any problems.
You forget about yourself entering another reality
xxx55519,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommended experience and helps the professionalism of Expotour. I thank the guides, especially Eli and Carlos, and the others such as Jose and the cook. Eli makes you live the experience deep inside with his explanations and his interest to know more about all the history and culture of Sierra Nevada, is an authentic guide and Carlos great travel companion, good translator of what explains Eli in English. Good team of guides and helped by José so that the large group is not unattended by any members. The road to the city is amazing and with rain it gives a wilder touch and with everything that involves getting wet. The city has in some places an energy of much peace and thanks to nature itself, some who were heard, were people with a love, peace, and enormous thanks to Mother Nature. There is nothing, only presence is required by being on site, to perceive the good energy and thank who we already are, living sentient beings. When you return to Santa Marta, you realize that you do not know what day we are, and we return to the order of the god crones, slaves of time, and welcome to the civilization of time and limiting money
Incredible hike
oliviagV7347VK,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible experience can’t recommend this trip enough!! Our guide Elizabeth, translator Carlos and other guide Jose David were all amazing and made the trip so much better. The hike was beautiful, the food was delicious and the company was great. Overall best trip ever!!
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