Lost City Trek 4 Days | Jungle Trek | Ciudad Perdida Teyuna

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Lost City Trek - Day 1: The adventure starts⌄

   Approximate Itinerary: Santa Marta to El Mamey: 3-hour jeep ride. El Mamey to Camp 1: 4-hour hike (7.6 km). Day Summary: The adventure begins with pick-up at your accommodation (usually between 7 AM and 8 AM, depending on the location). From there, we head out in a 4×4 jeep to the village of El Mamey, a journey of about 3 hours. At El Mamey, we’ll begin our trek to the first campsite, covering approximately 7.6 km. Midway, we’ll stop at the “Mirador de las Tres Cruces” viewpoint to enjoy fresh fruit and spectacular scenery. We’ll then continue to Camp 1—either “Adán” or “Alfredo”—where we’ll spend the night. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to relax in natural pools in the Sierra Nevada, perfect for a refreshing dip after the hike. Camp 1 Facilities: Electricity Bathrooms and showers

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in rustic campsites (beds or hammocks depending on availability, with mosquito nets).

2. 2Lost City Trek - Day 2: Into the Jungle⌄

   Approximate Itinerary: Camp 1 to Camp 2: 3-hour hike Camp 2 to Mutanyi: 20-minute hike Mutanyi to Camp 3 “Paraíso Teyuna”: 5-hour hike Day Summary: After breakfast at Camp 1, we set out toward Camp 2, “Cabaña Wiwa.” Here, you’ll enjoy a swim in the Buritaca River while lunch is being prepared. After a short rest, we continue deeper into the Sierra Nevada. We’ll pass near the indigenous Kogui village of “Mutanyi,” immersed in a unique cultural landscape, and continue on to Camp 3, “Paraíso Teyuna,” where we’ll spend our second night. Camp 3 Facilities: Bathrooms and showers Electricity via generator (6 PM to 9 PM)

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in rustic campsites (beds or hammocks depending on availability, with mosquito nets).

3. 3Lost City Trek - Day 3: The ruins of an ancient civilization⌄

   Approximate Itinerary: Camp 3 to Ciudad Perdida: 1-hour hike Guided tour of the archaeological site: 3 hours Ciudad Perdida to Camp 2: 4-hour hike Day Summary: We start the day early with breakfast at Camp 3 before tackling a 2-kilometer hike and ascending 1,200 stone steps to reach Ciudad Perdida—a true archaeological treasure. This sacred site, made up of terraces, stone paths, and ceremonial structures, was once home to the Tayrona people. Surrounded by lush jungle, Ciudad Perdida offers breathtaking views—from sun-drenched mountains to fog-wrapped forest. During the visit, you may encounter the local spiritual leader, guardian of this ancestral legacy and of Mother Nature. After the tour, we return to Camp 3 for lunch and then make our way back to Camp 2 (“Cabaña Wiwa”) for our final night. Camp 2 Facilities: Electricity Bathrooms and showers (limited)

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in rustic campsites (beds or hammocks depending on availability, with mosquito nets).

4. 4Lost City Trek - Day 4: Back to the present⌄

   Approximate Itinerary: Camp 2 to Camp 1: 2-hour hike Camp 1 to El Mamey: 4-hour hike El Mamey to Santa Marta: 3-hour jeep ride Day Summary: Our Sierra Nevada adventure comes to an end. After breakfast, we hike for about 2 hours to Camp “Adán” or “Alfredo” (from Day 1), where we’ll pause to enjoy fruit and water. We then continue on a 4-hour hike back to El Mamey. There, we’ll have lunch and celebrate the end of this unforgettable journey. Finally, we board a 4×4 jeep for the 3-hour return trip to Santa Marta, closing out this incredible experience.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Day 4 accommodation not included, since the tour ends in Santa Marta between 3 and 5PM, depending on traffic conditions