Colombia · LOST CITY TREKS
Four days, river crossings, hammocks, and a final climb of some twelve hundred steps. Only licensed operators run it and the price barely moves between them, so these 5 are compared on group size, guides, food and how the days are split.
A tough 4-day trek from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida with jungle rivers, hammocks, expert guides, and meals included for $580.
“It was a really well organized trip by expotur. The guides had a lot of knowledge about the history of la ciudad perdida.”
Hike to Colombia’s Lost City from Santa Marta. Small group, English translation, home-style camps, and meaningful support for local communities.
“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…”
A 4-day small-group trek from Santa Marta into Sierra Nevada, reaching Ciudad Perdida via jungle swims and 1,200 steps.
“I had such a lovely experience on this hike! One of my favorite things that I've done so far while traveling around South America. The hike is challenging, but so worth it. The company was responsive, very helpful with my dietary needs and my guide Miguel was wonderful. Couldn't recommend this more!”
4-day trek from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida through jungle camps, river valleys, and 1,200 steps, with meals and small-group guidance.
“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!!”
Multi-day jungle trek from Santa Marta to Colombia’s Lost City with 1,200 steps, small groups, and indigenous culture. From $713.
“The trek itself and the lost city is beautiful. We also had a great group. The trek can be very challenging so please be wary that if you are average fit, it will take all your strength to power through. Our guides Miguel and Coco were wonderful. The transportation to the trek and back was way too full, thus extremely uncomfortable. On the last day many of us got food poisoning so that obviously is a big minus. As well, for over 500 dollars per person the trek is not good value for money considering that the amount of food is average at best and for some reason we got…”
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