4-Day Walking Tour to Lost City of Sierra Nevada: Explore the Ancient Tayrona City

Embark on a thrilling 4-day walking tour to the Lost City of Sierra Nevada. Explore the ancient Tayrona city, with its terraces, tiled paths, and circular squares, hidden deep in the jungle.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1

Edificio Sierra Nevada - The tour kicks off at around 7:30 am with a 2 ½ hour journey in a 4 × 4 truck to the Mamey region. After lunch, we start our quest for the sacred site of the Tayronas, the ancient inhabitants of The Lost City. By late afternoon, we reach Camp 1, surrounded by rivers, natural pools, and…

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

This is the archaeological site of an old Tayrona city situated in the Sierra Nevada, believed to have been established in the year 800, a time much prior to Machu Picchu.
The Tayrona haven is composed of several terraces carved into the mountainside, interconnected by tiled pathways and petite round plazas.
One can reach the Lost City by climbing…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Thanhanh
Feb 17, 2026
Amazing and unforgettable - Incredible end-to-end experience: the organization, our guide Esneider, our translator Alejandro, our cook Alejandra. This is one of the most beautiful treks I’ve made in my life thanks to the professionalism, kindness, availability and kindness of all these people. Thanks again for everything.
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J2825srnataliad
Jan 12, 2026
An adventure - Lost city is a combination of history and adventure. Super important the organization of all the people involved in the experience: cooks, muleteers, guides, translators, etc.
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650gregad
Jan 9, 2026
Absolutely unforgettable family experience! - Our 4-day family trek to Ciudad Perdida in December 2025 was an absolutely unforgettable experience and far exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised. Our driver picked us up directly from our hotel in Palomino, and since it was only our family in the group, we could move at a comfortable, faster pace than larger groups. We stayed in the best lodges along the route, and each morning we even started about 15 minutes earlier than other groups, which helped us avoid congestion on the trail and enjoy the hike in a more peaceful way. Our guide Esneider was truly exceptional. He is a natural leader with deep family roots in the region, and his passion for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta was infectious. He shared an incredible amount of first-hand knowledge about the history of the area, the ancient Tayrona civilization, the Kogi indigenous people and their culture, and the spiritual significance of the region. Meeting a Mamu (spiritual chief) was a profound and moving experience that added a deep cultural dimension to the trek, and arriving at the magnificent Ciudad Perdida itself was simply awe-inspiring. Equally fantastic was Nestor, Esneider’s co-guide and translator. His translations were clear, engaging, and thoughtful, ensuring we didn’t miss a single detail. Together, they made an amazing team, and our kids absolutely loved them both. We also truly appreciated that Ecosierra is a locally based agency in Aguacaterra, working with local guides who know everyone along the route and understand the region from first-hand experience. Knowing that most of the earnings go directly back to the local community made the experience even more meaningful, especially compared to many other agencies based in Santa Marta. We couldn’t recommend Esneider, Nestor, and Ecosierra highly enough. This was not just a trek, but a rich cultural journey we will remember forever. Definitely a highligh of our visit to Colombia, highly recommended! Thank you, Esnaider, Nestor and Ecosierra Perdida Tours!
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Nietomariacarolina
Dec 1, 2025
A wonderful experience for all the senses. An excellent guide and an overwhelming place. EcoSierra Tours excelent - A wonderful experience. First I want to highlight the guide. The Francisco Barros of the Wiwa community was an excellent guide in every way: his knowledge of Tradition, and Nature, enriched the walk. He was always watching over me and encouraging me so that I could finish the walk. Patient, organized and with a nice sense of humor. Second accommodations and very good, tasty and balanced food. The design of the walk is well planned. Unfortunately there were very grown-up guys and we couldn't go on with the Buritica River. The landscapes, the mountains, on cringes. I would definitely recommend this agency ECOSIERRA and the Guide Franciso Barros, to all who want to know the Lost City
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Hbonapalb
Nov 21, 2025
The most amazing experience in Colombia - The whole process has been amazing, from the organization, to the kindness, support and explanations of the Esneider guide. The food is also great, thanks to Leidy. Congratulations to the whole team, it has been a unique experience!!
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V1301ggdavidr
Nov 19, 2025
100/10 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing experience with Ecosierra We did the hike to Ciudad Perdida with Ecosierra and it was spectacular. The guides were professional, attentive and with exceptional human quality. You can tell that they love what they do and transmit passion, knowledge and support every step of the way. The tour is demanding, but thanks to them it felt safe, fun and very special. As a group, we had an amazing time and much of it was for their dedication and good energy. We recommend Ecosierra 100%. They made this trip an unforgettable experience. Thanks for everything!
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Vivianaay3533ab
Nov 11, 2025
Lost city an unforgettable adventure - Super recommended the Ecosierra agency, especially our guide Esneider was the key piece to complete the journey as he was always very vigilant of his team, I highlight his professionalism and commitment at all times, he was very attentive clarifying our doubts about the environment we were going into, the food was spectacular and super generous!!! Refreshments and hydration at the key points and at the right times, thanks to all those who are part of this great team who contribute to make the experience unforgettable and to the community for encouraging tourism in your region 🫶🏻
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Angiecatherineg2025
Nov 11, 2025
Lost city - Loved the experience!!! I went with Ecosierra agency and it was spectacular, our guide Esneider was all the time watching his group, who is a very responsible and collaborative person, the walk is demanding but can be achieved. Delicious, fresh and varied food. The scenery is spectacular. This adventure is worth living. Many thanks to all the working group, guides, cooks, peasants, indigenous people who make this magical experience.
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Freedom18698912573
Oct 6, 2025
Perfect trip to Ciudad - The trip was truly amazing. We had a lovely guide who provided us with a lot of information about the history of lost cities and cooombia. Also when I cut my finger he was prepared with disinsectives and was really caring (Esnaider)
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M5287dksarahc
Aug 17, 2025
It was an unforgettable experience, a demanding jungle trek with the humid but wonderful heat! - Amazing experience, I recommend! Our guide Esneider and translator Duban were very attentive, always considerate, funny and very professional. Everything is well organized, delicious food in the camps in the evening. And the trek is great, you enter a sublime jungle, meet the land of kogis and the discovery of the Lost City is a suspended moment. I warmly recommend this adventure to all the curious, lovers of nature and ancient civilizations who have so much to teach and pass on to us. Thanks to our guides and to the agency for everything 🙏
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From $545
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).