

Lost City trek




ITINERARY
LOCATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
THE LOST CITY
This trek to the Lost City is fast becoming one of the iconic treks of the world. This trek will take you deep into the mystical jungle-laden mountains of the mystical and sacred Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, declared the most important concentration of biodiversity for preservation on Earth. Deep in its jungles, you will discover one of the world’s most important archaeological ruins, ‘The Lost City’ or ‘Ciudad Perdida’. Re-live the moment when explorers followed rumors of an ancient ruin – long forgotten and hidden deep in the depths of the Sierra’s folds and valleys – to embark on a search from the searing heat of the Caribbean coast to the cooler, mountain airs of the Sierra.
The site was abandoned by the Tayronas some 350 years ago, not long after the arrival of the Spanish. Giant stone structures and staircases, jungle paths, stunning waterfalls and natural pools, surrounded by the towering green mountains of the Sierra Nevada are just some of the highlights on this adventure. Most important, however, is the fascinating cultural context that you’ll experience, passing through indigenous settlements of the indigenous people that now inhabit the Sierra, among them the Kogis, direct descendants of the Tayronas.



SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick up from Santa Marta hotel and transfer to trek starting point. Lunch and begin trek to Camp 1.
Day 2: Trek to Camp 3.
Day 3: Visit The Lost City. Return to Camp 2.
Day 4: Trek to Camp 1.
Days 5-6: Trek to trail head, lunch. Transfer to private beach hotel. Free afternoon. Day at leisure.
Day 7: Free morning on the beach. Fly out.
MAIN DESTINATIONS
- The Lost City (Buritaca 200)
- Playa Koralia private beach hotel
NATIONAL PARKS
- PNN Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Ecosystems
- Dry tropical forest
- Humid tropical forest
- Andean sub-tropical forest
Possible Species
- White-bearded and Golden-Headed Manakin
- Red-howler Monkey
- Rufous-tailed Jacamar
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
December – May July – September (the trek is available throughout the year albeit with higher rainfall)
UPON REQUEST
WHY BOOK
ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) is one of the most important pre-Hispanic archaeological sites in South America

TREKKING ADVENTURE
A real-deal trek into the jungles and valleys of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains – the highest coastal range on Earth

EXTRAS FOR ADDED COMFORT
We offer our clients full porterage, fresh water throughout and translators where necessary.
CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Learn about the fascinating peoples of the Sierra Nevada, direct descendants of the Tayrona culture

NATURAL WONDERS
Natural pools, waterfalls and rivers to bathe in, surrounded by lush jungle and scenery

4 OR 5 DAYS ON TREK
This trek can be done over four or five days, depending on the client’s preferences