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The 4 Best Lost City Treks in Colombia

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $545

Ciudad Perdida is a four-day walk into the Sierra Nevada to terraces built around 800 AD, and only a small number of licensed operators run it. These 4 treks are compared on group size, sleeping arrangements, guides and the all-in price.

Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta - Day 2: Seven hours through the Buritaca River valley
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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

1.Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,308 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $580Our pick

Hike Colombia’s Lost City over four days with jungle trails, rivers, indigenous culture, camp stays, meals, and expert Expotur support.

“El paseo a Ciudad Perdida is an absolute must-see if you're in Colombia and can spare 4 days trekking, don't mind hot and humid conditions and are reasonably fit. Stunning vistas the whole way, amazing final location and you are well-looked after by the guides, translators and cooks. Our group had Camacho (guide), Herbert (translator) and Pollo (cook) and had a brilliant experience - comes highly recommended.”

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Lost City - Ciudad Perdida Colombia - Santa Marta to Mamey, then four hours on foot
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Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia

2.Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,203 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $600

Trek Colombia’s Lost City over four days with guides, meals, camps, and Indigenous community support from Santa Marta.

“This was one of the most stunning and informational trips I have been on in a long time. The experience started off with a warm welcome at the Tour office with coffee and fruit while we met the other hikers in our group. Although the trail was slick and tough because of weather at certain points, it was very rewarding each night, arriving in camp to a delicious warm meal. I have dietary restrictions that I was worried about but at no point was that an issue I felt very well taken care of in that regard. Each night we would come together as a group and listen to the…”

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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta - Day two, the long push toward Paraíso Teyuna
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4-Day Lost City Small-Group Tour in Santa Marta

4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada - Day one: Santa Marta to Mamey, then Camp 1
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4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada

4.4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $545Best value

Review of the 4-day Lost City trek from Santa Marta, with jungle hiking, Tayrona ruins, camps, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“It was the best trip of my whole trip! Great organization! Would really recommend especially this company. The guides were very knowledgable, the food was great and the atmosphere was amazing!!”

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