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4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to Ruins★ 4.96 (3,584) · 4d
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4-Day Lost City Trek in Santa Marta: Small-Group Hike★ 4.85 (254) · 4d
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4-Day Lost City Trek from Santa Marta: Ciudad Perdida★ 5.00 (43) · 4d
4-Day Lost City Trek Colombia: Climb 1,200 Stone StepsYou hike four days from Santa Marta through the Sierra Nevada jungle, sleeping in camps and passing through Kogui settlements, to reach Ciudad Perdida, an 800-year-old Tayrona city hidden in the mountains. The climb to the ruins involves 1,200 stone steps, and you spend a full morning exploring the terraced platforms before descending and returning to Santa Marta by evening on day four.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to reach an ancient city on foot and have the logistics handled — the camps, meals, and transport are all arranged. Plan for four full days of walking and climbing; the physical demand is what makes reaching a place this remote and preserved actually possible.
Lost City Trek from Santa Marta: 4 days through jungle and ruinsThis 4-day trek from Santa Marta takes you into the Sierra Nevada to Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), an 800 A.D. Tayrona archaeological site reached by climbing 1,200 stone steps through jungle terrain. You walk between camps over four days, spending nights in beds, hammocks or tents, with a guide leading you through native villages, natural pools and the ruins themselves. The trek requires moderate fitness and crosses rivers and mountain passes; children are welcome from age 15.Is it for me?Book this four-day trek if you're comfortable with sustained daily walking through jungle and river crossings to reach remote archaeological terraces—the physical demand keeps groups small enough to move respectfully through indigenous villages.
Lost City Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 5 bookable options for Lost City Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 580. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 4,029 traveler reviews.
5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lost City Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 580. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to Ruins is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 3,584 reviews.
