Lost City Trek: 4-Day Hiking Tour in Santa Marta Guided by Local Experts

Embark on a thrilling 4-day hiking tour in Santa Marta, guided by local experts. Explore the lost city and learn about indigenous communities in the region.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

SANTA MARTA - EL MAMEY - CAMP 1

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…

What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Complimentary pick-up service
  • Lunch included
  • Dinner provided
  • Breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Help to carry luggage
Additional Information

Our guides, trained by SENA, bring years of experience and are well-versed in providing cultural, historical, and anthropological insights into indigenous communities and the region.
We collaborate closely with indigenous and peasant communities, dedicated to enhancing the region’s development by making contributions that improve the quality of life for…

Location
Edificio Rex
Calle 17
Travelers can be found at the Expotur facilities.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amy_j
Mar 4, 2026
A beautiful and unforgettable experience - I had the time of my life on this tour. The guide was Johan and our translator was Hebev, and Saudith was helping too. Our chef was incredible, he cooked vegan food for me the entire trip and it was so delicious. The trip itself was so much fun, we jumped in waterfalls and hiked and there was lots of encouragement and our group were amazing.
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Z9600ficarlm
Mar 3, 2026
Best activity of my Colombian trip - Would do it again if I had the chance! Our guide team of Camacho, translator Sophia, chef Orlando and Shirley put all the effort in to make this trip a 10 out of 10 experience for our group Mulas. Even though I barely speak Spanish, I felt involved the whole time thanks to Sophia. Camacho's energy and positive attitude mean that despite the great challenge, you maintained a positive mindset and motivation. Really fun to listen to a man with so much knowledge. I really like the food, breakfast was 🔥. During the whole hike we also had pit stops for drinks and fruit! Priceless! Don't forget to pack a big poncho, Quick Dry socks and a headlamp. And a plastic bag to keep your clothes dry. My power bank was of no use since I could charge your phone at camp in the evenings.
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Jordyr41
Mar 2, 2026
Amazing group experience: Mulas! - Our four day trek to the Lost City with Expotur was truly one of the highlights of our time in Colombia. Everything was very well organized and the team was incredibly supportive and motivating throughout the entire journey. We had a great time with the group (the Mulas) A big thank you to Camacho, Sofia, Shirley and Orlando. Camacho was a reliable and professional group leader, sharing fascinating stories and background about the region and its history, which really enriched the experience. Sofia translated everything perfectly with her relaxed and calm attitude, making communication feel effortless. Shirley kept a steady pace, handled the descents like no one else, and did it all with a smile. Orlando made sure we were always well fed with timely meals and snack breaks, which we truly appreciated after long hiking days. Reaching the Lost City after days of trekking was a special and unforgettable moment. It is an absolute must do and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Colombia who is up for some adventure. If so, Expotur is een good and reliable choice for a grouptour. The only possible improvement might be the transportation, which was a bit improvised due to a collapsed bridge, but given the circumstances the team handled it very well.
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Thooomen
Mar 2, 2026
10/10 experience - The landscape is just phenomenal and with the potential weather changes you‘ll get the full jungle experience. Being able to visit the historic ciudad perdida and learn from the indigenous was incredible and interesting. Our guides camacho, sofi, shirley and cook orlando were the nicest, most fun and welcoming people ever. The food was always excellent, more than enough and topped off with something sweet. I always felt safe and as a part of our team!
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Marie-claire_jacques
Feb 28, 2026
Unforgettable experience! - I highly recommend the agency Expotur which allowed me to live an unforgettable experience. Our guides, translator and cooks (Sara, Marcos, Danielo and Hamid) managed to take us on a very sporting adventure to reach the Lost City. They were always kind and also passionate about this historic site. They gave us a lot of very interesting information and always ready to answer questions. Never seen such a group atmosphere! The logistics were perfect. From good meals prepared on site, from fresh fruit snacks to well-deserved breaks, the campsites were perfect with dormitories equipped with mosquito nets. Book the trek through Expotur and you will not be disappointed. But be careful, this trek still requires a good physical condition.
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B6946wfalexanders
Feb 28, 2026
An unforgettable adventure. - An incredible experience! Absolutely recommended if you are in Colombia. I can recommend Expotur to anyone. Top organized, great tour guides, good food and good sleep camps. Everyone could go at their own pace and there were even moments when I could hike alone for 1-2 hours, which I found very nice to be alone in nature. In the stops there were always snacks and fruit. Our tour guides Iderle, Jose, Camila and Pilar were real gold pieces. They were extremely helpful, always cheerful and really implemented the tour perfectly. A great adventure that costs something, but is definitely justifiable and worth it. Do it!! It is an unforgettable adventure through the deep jungle of Colombia. Vamos Aventureros!
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Endeve
Feb 27, 2026
A pass of experience (and a lot of sweat) - A unique and unforgettable experience. The trekking is very well organized; thank you to Diego, Alberto and Ishmael for taking care of us, for sharing their knowledge about the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and for preparing such a rich meal. The itinerary is quite demanding on a physical level, so it requires a minimum of fitness. Except for the first day, every day you get up at 5 am and at 6 am you are already on. Although there are stops every hour or hour and a half for snacks, drinks or activities, the day gets long! I recommend strictly following Expotur’s instructions regarding equipment: it is essential to carry plastic bags to separate wet or dirty clothes from clean ones, as nothing dries in the jungle due to humidity. The camps are very basic; of the three we used, the first was the worst in terms of cleanliness, while the rest were acceptable. Arriving in the Lost City was a great experience; it is a very special place that deserves the physical effort. Definitely the best of all was the treatment of the Expotur team - thank you guys!
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Annickv761
Feb 27, 2026
Top experience- a must do!!! - This was a super nice hiking tour. Expotours did a great job in organizing this with overall very good communication. The hike itself is fabulous, I'm 48years old and travelled the world but this hike will come in my top 3 overall travelling experience. It are hard, tuff days, a lot of climbing but it's all worth it! We were with a group of 15p and due to going through such an experience we immediately created a special bond together. We even later did a small reunion in Cartagena to have a drink and celebrate the great time we had together.
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Danielsn7758oi
Feb 26, 2026
Quite exhausting but beautiful experience - Exhausting but beautiful. I went with guide Diego, translator Alberto and cook Ismael. They did a great job!
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Jennypd3039cz
Feb 26, 2026
Amazing trek to the lost city - The trip was amazing and very well planned. Couldn’t recommend Expo Tour enough. Diego our tour guide, Alberto our translator and Ismael our cook were 10/10 and answered all our questions and kept spirits high when the trek got tough! From one of the Club Colombias!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).