THE LOST CITY COLOMBIA IS ONE OF THE BEST HIKING DESTINATIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA
The Lost City is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. The diversity of fauna and flora of the road, the opportunity to interact with the indigenous communities that inhabit it and the conditions of the trail, have made the tour to the Lost City one of the best treks in South America.
The Lost City is the best opportunity to connect with nature and prove yourself everything you are capable of. Doing the Lost City Trek will allow you to know part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. You will also have the opportunity to have direct contact with the Kogui; who still preserve the traditions of the Tayronas, the first inhabitants of the Lost City. If you want to know more information about the Lost City, clic here!
We offer you three options to do the Lost City Trek: Adventurous (4 days tour), Knowing nature (5 days tour) and Sport Trek (3 days tour). You can choose your hike intensity according to your capabilities or the number of days you want to spend in contact with the nature.
CHOOSE THE BEST LOST CITY TOUR FOR YOU
We offer you three options to do the Lost City Trek: Adventurous (4 days tour), Knowing nature (5 days tour) and Fast Trekking (3 days). You can choose your hike intensity according to your capabilities or the number of days you want to spend in contact with the nature.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LOST CITY TOUR?

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation during the tour is in hammocks, beds or tents, depending on availability. We provide mosquito nets and blankets.

MEALS
Typical food prepared by local chefs and fruits and snacks during walks.

TRANSPORTATION
Round trip transfers from the hotel or where you stay to the starting point of the tour (El Mamey) in 4WD vehicles.

GUIDANCE
Our professional guides are from the region trained by SENA, with years of experience.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
During the Lost City Trek, you will have a medical assistance insurance that cover accidents and illness occurred during the tour.

ENTRANCE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
During the Lost City Trek, you will have medical assistance insurance that covers accidents and illness occurred during the tour.
SHARING EXPERIENCES WITH ALL OUR TRAVELLERS















EXCELENTE A base de 1017 reseñas Somodi Karolina2025-05-13Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Gabriel and Isidro were our guides during our hike. They were both really kind, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. This ended up being one of our all-time favourite experiences. Thank you!! Chris2025-05-11Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Wonderful Tour with wonderful people 😊 The tour itself was one of my best treks so far. It's definitely worth going. Expotour is a very professional operator. Things are organised, in time, safe and reliable. My guide Jhoan and my translator Heberth were exceptional. Professionalism paired with fun. Very caring, safe and especially Jhoan very knowledgeable. We were the only group that stayed quite long in the city because he would explain all the history (including his small museum) to us. Both are really nice guys, and also compared to the other guides I saw up there, ours cared a lot more and had a better mood. Thanks for that! The camps are better than expected. My favorite was Paraiso. The owner is a nice guy, always present and lovely with all his pets. Pls let him know! Louise Bouillonnec2025-05-06Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We loved our trek with Expotur! Everything was perfectly organized, from the logistics to the food to the accommodation - nothing to complain about. A huge thank you to our guide Tatiana, who was exceptional in her kindness, explanations and energy, and to our chef Luis Albeiro, who delighted us along the way. The group's atmosphere was really pleasant, and the time we spent at the top of the Lost City will be remembered as a unique and privileged experience. An unforgettable adventure that we wholeheartedly recommend! E H2025-04-27Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had a great experience with a cool group, good food with large portions, and plenty of snacks. The accommodation was nice, and the staff — especially our translator Josa, our Guide Omar, and our cook Jesus — were friendly, helpful, and did everything they could to make sure we enjoyed our time. Overall, the organization was good. The hike can be quite challenging at times, especially when it’s hot and the trail gets steep uphill. However, our first impression at the office was not very welcoming — no one explained the next steps when we arrived, which left us feeling a bit unsure. The driver drove very fast and sometimes a bit recklessly, often talking on the phone, and didn’t greet us when picking us up. It would also be great if the company could provide the staff with proper hiking gear, such as rain protection and better-fitting backpacks, to support them in their work. Despite these minor issues, we really enjoyed the trip and would definitely recommend the company! Sarah Dumilieu2025-04-24Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Recomendaría sin duda alguna! Hice el recorrido con Tatiana, una guía de Expotur y me encantó la experiencia porque siempre estuvo muy atenta y adaptándose cuando hacía falta además de ser muy amable y fomentar un buen ambiente en el grupo. También agradecer a nuestro súper cocinero Yoismer por sus platos generosos y ricos que se agradecen después de una larga caminata. En fin, gracias de nuevo por todo! 😄 Marilou2025-04-18Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Une randonnée inoubliable avec notre guide Tatiana, d'une énergie incroyable. Plats généreux cuisinés par notrr chef Pollo, campement adequat, et paysage majesteux ! L'effort en vaut le coup. Je recommande sans hesiter ! Merci Arthur Gillespie III2025-04-17Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. I want to thank the staff of Expotur for a pleasurable and awesome four day hike to La Ciudad Perdida! I thank Osmary who answered my questions about the hike on Whatsapp. I thank Tati, my hiking guide, for showing me how to hike uphill and downhill with more comfort and courage. Tati gave the hiking group a valuable history of the Teyuna indigenous people throughout the hike, especially when we reached The Lost City at the beginning of the third day. I want to thank "Pollo" for his culinary skills as he prepared our breakfast and dinner as well as set up much needed rest stops of fruits and fruit juices. Līva Laiviņa2025-04-14Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. My friend and I did a lost City hike and it was simply amazing. It is so perfectly organized. Nelson, Pilar and the cook Angel, were the best trio you could possibly wish for. The food and snacks were amazing (very good vegan/vegetarian options), and we always felt full after the meals. Nelson and Pilar gave such a valuable insights and history about Lost City. I highly recommend it. Don't be scared and do it, it is so worth it! Veronique Lahoun2025-04-12Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Un super trek en pleine forêt et avec un final extraordinaire la cité perdue! Un bon groupe " grenouille" très bien entouré par une équipe complice et pleine d'humour composée de César Jr, Isidore, Jésus et Eliecer. Je recommande vivement. C'était une expérience inoubliable surtout avec l'ambiance qui régnait au sein du groupe emmené par de supers gars! Bravo!Verificado por: TrustindexLa insignia verificada de Trustindex es el símbolo universal de confianza. Solo las mejores empresas pueden obtener la insignia verificada si tienen una puntuación de revisión superior a 4.5, basada en las reseñas de clientes de los últimos 12 meses. Leer más
EXCELENTE A base de 5745 reseñas l h2025-05-14Verificada u will suffer, it will be awesome all promises were delivered. my guide (Enrique) and translator (Isidro) were top tier. they made the trip a lot more jovial. not to forget the glorious food supplied by our cook (Orlando). Scenic179611838032025-05-14Verificada THE experience Wonderful un every way. Carlos, Henrique and the Cook were all very good and qualified. It was a very demanding trek, but the staff were there for us all along the way to make sure we had everything Carolina A2025-05-14Verificada Amazing experience I did the 5 days tour to the lost city and it was amazing!!The scenery and landscape are breath taking. The hikes are challenging but the effort is definitely worth it. The tour was very well organised from beginning to the end. Our guide Sixto and the translator Isidro were very professional, friendly and funny. Sixto was very knowledgeable of the area and shared very interesting facts. they were always very attentive to make sure we feel comfortable. They even help carrying some of my stuff as I have some problems with my knee. Food was good with plenty of snacks along the way. The fifth day is definitely worth doing as the waterfalls are amazing. Gracias Sixto, Isidro y Jesús por esta maravillosa experiencia! Eva v2025-05-13Verificada Geweldig! Geweldige ervaring gehad met Sixto en Isidro als guide en vertaler. Vertellen veel over de geschiedenis en de natuur en het is allemaal mega interessant. De hike was ook erg mooi! NorthStar155482500762025-05-13Verificada Increíble . Siempre repetiria!! ha sido una experiencia verdaderamente especial. Desde el primer momento, todo fue fácil, bien organizado y lleno de magia. La selva es un paraíso, y recorrerla en este viaje fue como hacerlo en familia.La compañía es increíble, muy profesional y cercana a la vez. Y los tres monitores que nos acompañaron fueron excelentes: atentos, motivadores y siempre pendientes de que estuviéramos bien. Gracias a ellos, cada paso del camino se sintió seguro y lleno de sentido.Recomendaría esta experiencia sin dudarlo. Es mucho más que una caminata: es un viaje al corazón de la naturaleza y a la historia de Colombia. ¡Gracias por hacerlo tan especial!--- Romain R2025-05-13Verificada Trekk extraordinaire de 4 jours à la Ciudad Perdida J’ai eu la chance de faire le trek de la Ciudad Perdida avec l’agence Expotour, et ce fut une expérience inoubliable ! Tout s’est déroulé parfaitement du début à la fin. Le trekking de 4 jours à travers la forêt tropicale est tout simplement extraordinaire : des paysages à couper le souffle, une immersion totale dans la nature et une aventure humaine enrichissante.Un immense merci à notre guide Dennis, qui a été exceptionnel tout au long du parcours. Son accompagnement, ses explications précises et passionnantes, ainsi que ses histoires sur les lieux ont grandement enrichi l’expérience. La logistique était également au top : les repas et les snacks étaient délicieux et toujours bienvenus après l’effort.Je recommande cette expérience à 200 % avec Expotour. C’est une aventure à vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie ! Gary2025-05-12Verificada Highlight of trip to Colombia! Really, really enjoyed the Lost City Trek - it's a special experience that is well worth the effort involved. Wonderfully cool scenic swims soothed the limbs at the end of sweaty days on the jungle trail. The Lost City was fascinating, but so was the journey there & back.Our guide Tatiana was excellent, keeping the group comfortable, informed & entertained at all times. And Ledis cooked up a storm in the kitchen at each camp to keep us strong & in good spirits. Expotur were very professional & responsive from first enquiry I sent to getting us safely back to our accomodation in Santa Marta post-trek. The group size was perfect & a lovely mix of international travellers & Colombians too, which made for great conversations over the fabulous four days! :) clarafch2025-05-10Verificada Magique Je recommande à 100%. Tout était parfait du début à la fin du trek : la logistique, les repas, l’accompagnent et les explications. Un grand merci à Sixto, Carlos et Emiro pour cette expérience magique. Tim R2025-05-10Verificada Bipolaire ervaring! Wat een geweldige hike was dit! Vier dagen lang in de jungle met prachtige uitzichten, mooie bergen, heerlijke watervallen en de fantastische lost city. Het eten -zowel ontbijt, lunch als diner- was prima, en als je aankomt een biertje om te vieren dat je weer een dag hebt overleefd, is het beste wat er is. De tour guides Omar en Pillar waren geweldig: ze wisten veel en deden werkelijk alles voor ons. Was dan alles zo fantastisch? Nee natuurlijk niet! Die helse lange wandelingen waarvan je niet weet wanneer je klaar bent, na elke haarspeldbocht hoop je dat je boven bent, maar helaas, elke keer weer een extra bocht te gaan. Als je zeiknat van de regen aankomt bij het kamp en dan een ijskoude douche moet nemen. Elke ochtend die natte schoenen weer aan moeten doen. En dan op de laatste dag overal pijn hebben, maar nog wel ff 18km lopen met serieuze klimmen en dalingen, ik kan jullie verklappen: dat doet niemand voor de lol.Dus de conclusie is: als je een beetje conditie en doorzettingsvermogen hebt, ga het dan zeker een keer doen, want het is een unieke ervaring. Maar haal het daarna heel snel van je bucketlist af en zet het er de komende 10 jaar niet meer op. Ps. Gratis tip van de dag: je kan ervoor kiezen om een ezel je rugtas te laten dragen. Gooi al je principes over boord en maak hier gebruik van, want het loopt veel lekkerder zonder tas. Kusjes team Goofy YLevitan2025-05-10Verificada Great guides and amazing views Our trip was amazing. It was quiet along the trail and at the camps (9 in our group and 19 all together including people on other treks we hung out with). So if you like quiet this was a good time of year to go. It rained on two of the days. One of them is poured. It was oddly fun and Tatiana kept the mood light.There were one or two crossings where a small stream turned into a small river. Tatiana and Einar teamed up with the guide for one of the other groups to help us all safely get across. They were highly competent and took control of the situation.Food was better than expected although not always the healthiest (French fries on the menu one night). Half the time our snacks were the freshest most delicious fruit (pineapple, watermelon, mango, citrus, etc) and half the time snacks were Oreos, chocolate bars etc.I know for most people they’d be fine with the menu and it’s easy to just bring some nuts and protein bars for when the snacks are less healthy.There are stops along the route every 1-2 hours so you don’t need to carry lots of water.Bring toilet paper and soap because at the overnight camps they don’t always have TP and soap.Lastly, even if you’re young I recommend hiking poles! Also Merino wool clothing so you stay warm when it gets wet.Verificado por: TrustindexLa insignia verificada de Trustindex es el símbolo universal de confianza. Solo las mejores empresas pueden obtener la insignia verificada si tienen una puntuación de revisión superior a 4.5, basada en las reseñas de clientes de los últimos 12 meses. Leer más
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