Lost City Trek 5 Days: Ciudad Perdida and Waterfalls
The 5-day Lost City trek covers the hike to Teyuna in shorter days and adds the waterfall route on the way back. It leaves the Expotur Eco office in Santa Marta at 9:00 a.m., reaches the terraces on day 3 and spends four nights in camps. It costs COP 2,150,000 per person.
- Duration
- 5 days and 4 nights
- Departure
- 9:00 a.m., Santa Marta
- Return
- Day 5, after lunch
- Guide
- In Spanish
- Age
- 13+Ages 13 and up
- Effort
- Moderate (2 of 3)You should be comfortable with long days.
Tour code: CP5. Itinerary from https://puntagallinastours.com/en/tour/lost-city-trek-5-days. Printed on October 8, 2026. Check prices and dates on the tour page before booking.
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What you will see
- Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna) on day 3, with time to walk the terraces
- The Ruta Cascadas on day 4: Cascada de Pablo, Cascada del Abanico and Cascada de la Negra
- 4 to 8 hours of hiking a day, the most relaxed pace of the three versions
- Through the Kogui village of Mutanzhi on day 2
- Four nights in camps: Adán, Zhulezhi, Mumake and Cascadas
- Entry to the Teyuna Archaeological Park included
The route, day by day
Elevation profile
Expotur's route profile: ≈ 22 km from El Mamey to Ciudad Perdida. The Ruta Cascadas is not on this profile.
- 1El Mamey≈ 160 m
- 2Adán Camp≈ 6.8 km≈ 470 m
- 3Mutanzhi≈ 11.7 km≈ 630 m
- 4Mumake Camp≈ 720 m
- 5Zhulezhi Camp≈ 1,100 m
- 6River crossing≈ 910 m
- 7Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)≈ 22 kmbetween 900 and 1,200 m
Santa Marta, El Mamey, and Adán Camp
- Hiking time
- ≈ 4 h
- Distance
- ≈ 6.8 km
- Altitude
- from ≈ 160 m to ≈ 470 m
- Night at
- Adán Camp
- Santa Marta – El MameyMeeting at 9:00 a.m. at Expotur's main office in Santa Marta. Traditional lunch in El Mamey.
- El Mamey – Adán CampThrough farmland.
- Night 1 at Adán Camp
Adán Camp, Mutanzhi, and Zhulezhi Camp
- Hiking time
- ≈ 8 h
- Altitude
- from ≈ 470 m to ≈ 1,100 m
- Night at
- Zhulezhi Camp
- Adán Camp – Mutanzhi – Zhulezhi CampUp the river valley, passing the Kogui village of Mutanzhi.
- Night 2 at Zhulezhi CampBeds with mosquito nets.
Zhulezhi Camp, Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna), and Mumake Camp
- Altitude
- from ≈ 1,100 m to ≈ 720 m
- Night at
- Mumake Camp
- Zhulezhi Camp – Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)Early breakfast. ≈ 1,200 stone steps up to Ciudad Perdida.
- Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)Guided visit, with a snack or fruit.
- Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna) – Zhulezhi CampLunch at Zhulezhi Camp.
- Zhulezhi Camp – Mumake Camp
- Night 3 at Mumake Camp
Mumake Camp and Cascadas Camp
- Night at
- Cascadas Camp
- Mumake Camp – Cascadas Camp≈ 5 h back along the same trail, then the detour onto the Ruta Cascadas: Cascada de Pablo, Cascada del Abanico and Cascada de la Negra.
- Night 4 at Cascadas Camp
Cascadas Camp, El Mamey, and Santa Marta
- Hiking time
- ≈ 4 h
- Cascadas Camp – El MameyTraditional lunch in El Mamey.
- El Mamey – Santa MartaArrival at your lodging between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. (Santa Marta, Taganga or El Rodadero).
- By 4×4
- On foot
- Visit
- Night
Map and route profile: Expotur. Itinerary published by Expotur Eco, checked on October 7, 2026. Altitudes and distances are approximate. The Ruta Cascadas is not on the original map: its line and Cascadas Camp are approximate.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Santa Marta, El Mamey and the first hike to Adán Camp
- 9:00 a.m.Meet at the Expotur Eco office in Santa Marta a.m.
- 4×4 to El Mamey (about two and a half hours)
- Traditional lunch in El Mamey
- Hike of about 6.8 km (about 4 hours) through farming country
The group meets at 9:00 a.m. at Expotur Eco's main office, in Santa Marta's historic center, and leaves by 4×4 for El Mamey, about two and a half hours away. There you have a traditional lunch, and the guide helps you organize your backpack.
The first hike covers about 6.8 km, close to 4 hours, past small family farms, with steady climbs and some gentler stretches. In the late afternoon you reach Adán Camp, where you wash up, have dinner and sleep.
Day 2
Up the river valley and through the Kogui village of Mutanzhi to Zhulezhi Camp
- Full breakfast
- About 8 hours of hiking along the river valley
- Through the Kogui village of Mutanzhi
- NightNight at Zhulezhi Camp
It is the longest day: about 8 hours of hiking along the river valley, with long climbs and gentle descents through the jungle. On the way you pass Mutanzhi, a Kogui village; if you meet someone from the community, ask permission before taking a photo.
At the end of the day you reach Zhulezhi Camp, a cabin surrounded by jungle near Ciudad Perdida, where you have dinner and sleep in a bed with a mosquito net.
Day 3
Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna) and a night at Mumake Camp
- Early breakfast
- Riverside stretch to the stone stairway
- About 1,200 steps up to Ciudad Perdida
- Guided visit with time for the terraces and photos; a snack or fruit
- Lunch at Zhulezhi Camp
- NightNight at Mumake Camp
After breakfast you follow a stretch along the river to the foot of the stone stairway and climb its roughly 1,200 steps to Ciudad Perdida. On the terraces the guide explains the history of the place and its importance to the Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada, and there is time to walk around and take photos, with a snack or some fruit.
You head down to Zhulezhi Camp for lunch, and in the afternoon you hike to Mumake Camp, where you spend the night.
Day 4
The Ruta Cascadas to Cascadas Camp
- Early breakfast
- About 8 km (about 5 hours) back along the same trail
- Detour onto the Ruta Cascadas, an almost flat trail
- Cascada de Pablo, Cascada del Abanico and Cascada de la Negra
- NightNight at Cascadas Camp
After breakfast you hike about 8 km, close to 5 hours, back along the same trail. At one point, travelers on the 4-day trek continue toward El Mamey, and your group takes the detour onto the Ruta Cascadas (the waterfall route), an almost flat trail through more open jungle.
You visit three waterfalls, Cascada de Pablo, Cascada del Abanico and Cascada de la Negra, with time to swim and rest at each one. Then you continue to Cascadas Camp for dinner and the last night.
Day 5
Back to El Mamey and Santa Marta
- Breakfast
- About 6 km (about 4 hours) to El Mamey
- Traditional lunch in El Mamey
- 4×4 back to Santa Marta
On the last day you hike for about 4 hours, some 6 km, on a trail lined with vegetation to El Mamey, where the trek began.
There you have a traditional lunch, and the 4×4 takes you back to Santa Marta. According to Expotur Eco, you usually get back to the city between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., with drop-off at your lodging in Santa Marta, Taganga or El Rodadero.
Upcoming departures
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On request: you pay nothing until the team confirms the date.
Dates updated on October 8 at 10:30 AM. The calendar confirms availability and the price for each day.
Closures
- No departures until October 15, 2026.
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What the price includes
Included
- Transport: 4×4 between Santa Marta and El Mamey, round trip
- Meals: every meal on the trek, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 5, plus snacks
- Lodging: 4 nights in camps with a bed or hammock, a blanket and a mosquito net
- Guide: local Spanish-speaking guide; English translator subject to availability
- Insurance: medical assistance card for the duration of the tour
- Entry: Teyuna Archaeological Park (ICANH)
- Water: filtered water to refill your bottle at the camps
Not included
- Toiletries (the camps don't provide them)
- Personal medication (guides can't give out medicine)
- Sleeping bag (optional: blankets are provided)
- Extra drinks and snacks bought at the camps (cash only)
- Transport to Santa Marta
Trip details
- Tour code
- CP5Quote it on WhatsApp or by phone.
- Group
- Group trek with daily departures (not private)From 1 to 20 people per booking.
- Effort
- Moderate (2 of 3)You should be comfortable with long days.
- Altitude
- Ciudad Perdida sits between 900 and 1,200 meters above sea level.
- Insurance
- Included in the price
- Park entrance
- Included in the price
Is this tour right for you?
The 5-day trek is for travelers who want to reach Ciudad Perdida without rushing: it spreads the trail over more days, finishes earlier each day and spends day 4 at three waterfalls where you can swim. According to Expotur Eco, the last day of the 4-day trek means about 7 hours of hiking; on the 5-day trek, the way back is split in two.
It calls for the fitness to hike several days in a row, with climbs, descents and river crossings, in hot and humid weather and carrying your own backpack. It is for travelers aged 13 and up; Expotur Eco does not recommend it for pregnant women, people with heart, respiratory or digestive conditions or adults over 70.
The guides are from the region and speak Spanish; Expotur Eco arranges an English translator subject to availability, so ask for one when you book.
What to bring
- Medium trekking backpack with good support (you carry it the whole way)
- Photocopy of your passport or ID
- Hiking boots or walking shoes with good grip
- Four pairs of socks
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, for the evenings and the mosquitoes
- Swimsuit (for the pool near Adán Camp and the waterfalls)
- Towel
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Large water bottle (at least 1.5 liters for the first day)
- Two plastic bags to keep wet and dry clothes apart
- Toiletries
- Personal medication
- Sleeping bag, if you prefer (blankets are provided)
- Camera
- Cash for drinks or snacks at the camps
Meeting point
Departure
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Expotur Eco's main office: Carrera 3 #17-27, Edificio Rex, Local 3, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta. Your advisor confirms the time when your booking is confirmed.
Where you sleep and eat
- Lodging
- Basic camps with beds or hammocks, blankets and mosquito nets; shared bathrooms and cold-water showers
- Meals included
- 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
More about the tour
What the Lost City trek in 5 days is like
The Lost City trek in 5 days takes you to Ciudad Perdida, also called Teyuna, on the northern face of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, within the District of Santa Marta (Magdalena), according to the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History (ICANH). You can only get there on foot and with a certified guide, starting from El Mamey, also called Machete Pelao. The 5-day trek follows the same trail in as the 4-day one and splits the way back into two days, with a day of waterfalls.
Hiking hours and distance by day
Approximate distances and times from Expotur Eco's itinerary for the 5-day trek, checked on October 7, 2026. Where the operator doesn't publish kilometers, the table doesn't make them up.
Day | Section | Kilometers | Hiking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | El Mamey – Adán Camp | About 6.8 | About 4 hours |
2 | Adán – Mutanzhi – Zhulezhi | Not published by the operator | About 8 hours |
3 | Zhulezhi – Ciudad Perdida – Zhulezhi – Mumake | A stairway of about 1,200 steps | Guided visit and the return |
4 | Mumake – Ruta Cascadas – Cascadas Camp | About 8, plus the waterfall loop | About 5 hours |
5 | Cascadas Camp – El Mamey | About 6 | About 4 hours |
The trail from El Mamey is about 23.3 km to the archaeological park, according to Colombia's National Parks (46 km round trip, according to the ICANH guide), and the final climb to the terraces takes 40 minutes to 1 hour. The 5-day trek adds the Ruta Cascadas detour to that route.
Difficulty and fitness
It is the most relaxed version of the trek, but it is no stroll: Expotur Eco rates the Lost City hike as moderate to demanding. It doesn't require climbing or technical gear; it does take the stamina for several days in a row with climbs, descents, river crossings and mud when it rains, carrying your own backpack.
3, 4 or 5 days on the Lost City trek: which to choose
All three versions reach the same terraces, leave from Santa Marta and are operated by Expotur Eco. Data as of October 7, 2026; prices in COP per person.
3 days | 4 days | 5 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Nights and camps | 2: Zhulezhi and Mumake | 3: Adán, Zhulezhi and Mumake | 4: Adán, Zhulezhi, Mumake and Cascadas |
Hiking per day | 7 to 9 hours | 6 to 8 hours | 4 to 8 hours |
Start | 4:30 a.m., with a motorcycle ride on day 1 | 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. at the office |
Places to swim | Rivers along the trail | Natural pool near Adán Camp | Three waterfalls on day 4 |
Pace | The fastest | Standard | The most relaxed |
From (COP per person) | 2,200,000 | 1,860,000 | 2,150,000 |
If one day less works for you, the 4-day Lost City trek is the standard version and the least expensive of the three; if you are short on time and very experienced, there is the 3-day Lost City trek. All of them, plus Minca, are on our Sierra Nevada tours page.
Getting to the starting point in Santa Marta
You meet at 9:00 a.m. at Expotur Eco's main office, on Carrera 3 in Santa Marta's historic center. From there the 4×4 takes about two and a half hours to El Mamey. You can leave the luggage you don't take on the trek at the office. Transport to Santa Marta is not included.
If you are heading on to La Guajira after the trek, the Santa Marta to La Guajira guide explains how to get to Riohacha.
Best time to go, weather and closures
The Lost City trek is temporarily closed from September 28 to October 15, 2026, according to Expotur Eco, the operator. The park may also close because of natural hazards, access problems, maintenance or public order, according to ICANH's schedule and closures page: check with your advisor that the trail is open on your date.
The climate along the trail is mild, humid and very rainy, with cool nights of 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F), according to ICANH. This part of the Sierra Nevada has two dry seasons, from January to late March and in July and August, and two rainy ones: April to late June and, the heaviest, mid-September to late December, according to the ICANH guide to Teyuna. The waterfalls and rivers change with the rain: in the rainy season the guide decides where you can swim. According to Expotur Eco, high season runs from late December to mid-January, Holy Week (Semana Santa), July and August.
Where you sleep and what you eat
All four nights are spent in camps: Adán, Zhulezhi, Mumake and Cascadas. You sleep in a bed or a hammock, depending on availability, with a blanket and a mosquito net; bathrooms are shared and showers are cold. Some camps have limited power in the evening for charging small devices.
All meals are included, from lunch on day 1 in El Mamey to lunch on day 5, with fruit and snacks along the way. Drinks and snacks are sold at the camps, cash only.
Safety, health and permits
- Guide required. Ciudad Perdida can only be visited with a certified guide and an authorized agency (ICANH). Stay with your group and don't leave the trail.
- Insurance. A medical assistance card is included; if you get sick or injured, tell the guide and the office before the tour ends so it is covered.
- No cell service. There is no cell signal or internet on the trail.
- Yellow fever. Because of Colombia's yellow fever health emergency, Ministry of Health Resolution 691 of 2025 requires proof of a yellow fever vaccine given at least 10 days earlier to enter natural parks in high-risk municipalities (it is the new requirement from Colombia's National Parks), and Santa Marta is listed as high risk (Ministry of Health, March 31, 2026). The last kilometers of the trail lie inside Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park. Get vaccinated well ahead of time (the vaccine is free in Colombia) and carry your vaccination card.
- Public order. On September 25, 2026, Colombia's National Parks suspended field activities in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park as a precaution, because of the public order situation along the Troncal del Caribe highway (National Parks statement). Before you travel, check route conditions with your advisor.
- Documents. A photocopy of your passport or ID is enough on the trek.
- Respect. Ask permission before photographing anyone from the Kogui and Wiwa communities, don't go into their homes and carry your trash back to Santa Marta.
Combine it with
The day trip to Minca is an easy day before or after the trek. For the history of the site and the network's options, read our Ciudad Perdida guide.
If your trip continues to La Guajira, the Punta Gallinas tour 3 days leaves Riohacha at 8:30 a.m., with nights in chinchorro hammocks in Wayuu rancherías (settlements).
Places on the route
Region: Santa Marta
Policies
Booking and deposit
Book with 7% of the total.
You book with 7% of the total; the balance is paid on the day of the tour, and Expotur Eco recommends paying it at least one day before so departure is quicker.
Cancellations and changes
No penalty if you cancel or change until 5:00 p.m. (Colombia time) on the business day before departure; after that, a 20% penalty on the total. No refund once the tour has started.
Confirmation
After the deposit is paid the booking is 'pending confirmation' and an advisor confirms it within 12 hours at most.
Children
From age 13
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4 out of 5
Lost city which has not been flooded by tourism yet! Great and well organised tour. Awesome guide and translator, Adriana and May are very kind. We had a sick girl in the team and Adriana did everything to make her journey lighter. Take a sleep sheet or sleeping bag liner because the sheets that are provided in the caps are not always clean.
Raphaël VRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 25, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience. I did the tour in september. It offers an amazing but exhausting hike with beautiful views. Everything is well organized, the food was great and the camps simple but comfortable. A big compliment to Daniel our amazing and sympathic guide and our awesome, funny translator Inti, who both did a great job and both had a big knowledge of the terrain, the plants, animals and indigenous people in that…
The MRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 20, 2026
5 out of 5
Happy hour. It's an adventure! It's sweaty, it's the jungle and it's beautiful. Our guides Nelson and David were able to tell and teach us so much about the jungle and the lost city and it's history. Every day we were able to swim in the river. We slept really good and Jesus made sure we got some good food and something different everyday!
Rosa BRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 16, 2026
5 out of 5
A very relaxing but sporty kids' camp like trek. I booked with Teyuna and we were only two travellers so we joined with Magic Tour who also had only two travellers and Expotur and were a group of 12 travellers which was much more fun, there was a great atmosphere. We were all so well taken care of during those four days. No responsibility, food is very generously served to your at every meal, you will never feel hungry ! There are even a fruit…
Marine BRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 11, 2026
5 out of 5
Beautiful experience! Great experience! Beatiful trip trough the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with our guide Omar, translator Inti and cook Camilla.
JelleRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 1, 2026
5 out of 5
The trekkings and Lost City. Fantastic. Lanscape, Lost City. Everything was really nice. Also the translator (Inti) the guide (Omar) and the chef (Claudia) were amazing
Germán MRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 1, 2026
5 out of 5
Brilliant! I enjoyed this tour immensely! Omar was such a fantastic guide - knowledgable, extremely helpful and very funny. It was a beautiful trek. The hearty food was delicious and reaching the lost city was incredible. Swimming in the rivers was perfect for cooling down. Thanks to all the group! Definitely recommend if you like a challenge.
Sightsee646296Route: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 21, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience with skilled guide and translator. Very nice experience. Our guide Adriana was very skilled and helpfull. After the trip she even joined us to the hospital because one of the group members was ill. The translator May did an excellent job. He is very nice and was always available to help us and inform us. He was always smiling :)
Curious23639991293Route: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 18, 2026
5 out of 5
Great challenging tour. We did a great trip to the Lost City in September 2026. The Expotur comms was good pre trip and our team on the hike were great (Gabriel, Brian and Luz). The hiking was hot and hilly but worth it! Food on the trip was good and surprisingly varied given it was all prepared in camp kitchens! There was lots of nice fruit and fresh juices. Our group size of ten worked really well and going in…
James MackayRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 14, 2026
5 out of 5
Fantastic. Fantastic. The guide Jhoan and translator Pilar were fantastic, fun and informative. The food was plentiful and tasty. The hike was incredible, a highlight from my world trip. The scenery, the lost city and meeting the indigenous tribes Couldn’t recommend it enough.
martijn tRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 8, 2026
5 out of 5
10/10 Lost City Experience. Incredible experience from start to finish. Very well organised. Lost City itself completely exceeded my expectations. Huge highlight was also our guide Tatjana with all the fascinating insight. Cool accommodations and good food.
Zorana ŽRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Sep 1, 2026
5 out of 5
Found the lost city. The experience in itself is amazing ! The sportive challenge is there but at the same time you get to experience so much more with local communities and also with the guides in itself. You get to learn, to laugh, to eat traditional Colombian meals and you get to meet new people too ☺️ I would 100% recommend to do this once in your life! And expotours really takes care of everything ! The…
Manuela GRoute: Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) · Aug 30, 2026
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Questions about the 5-day tour
How much does the 5-day Lost City trek cost?
The 5-day Lost City trek costs COP 2,150,000 per person, taxes included: less than the 3-day trek, which costs COP 2,200,000. It includes 4×4 transport to and from Santa Marta, every meal, four nights in camps, the guide, a medical assistance card and entry to the Teyuna Archaeological Park. You book with 7% of the total.
What is the difference between the 4-day and 5-day Lost City treks?
Both reach Ciudad Perdida on day 3 along the same trail; what changes is the pace and the way back. On the 4-day trek the days are longer, and the last one means about 7 hours of hiking, according to Expotur Eco. The 5-day trek splits the return in two and adds the Ruta Cascadas, with three waterfalls to swim in on day 4.
Which waterfalls does the 5-day Lost City trek visit?
Three: Cascada de Pablo, Cascada del Abanico and Cascada de la Negra. The 5-day Lost City trek visits them on day 4 along the Ruta Cascadas, an almost flat detour off the trail back, with time to swim and rest at each one before the night at Cascadas Camp. In the rainy season, the guide decides where it is safe to swim.
What time does the 5-day Lost City trek leave and return?
The 5-day Lost City trek leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Expotur Eco's main office in Santa Marta's historic center. On day 5 the group has lunch in El Mamey and returns by 4×4; according to Expotur Eco, you usually get back to Santa Marta between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., with drop-off at your lodging.
Where is the Lost City in Colombia?
Ciudad Perdida, or Teyuna, lies on the northern face of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in the upper Buritaca River basin, within the District of Santa Marta (Magdalena), between 900 and 1,200 meters above sea level, according to ICANH. You get there from the city of Santa Marta by 4×4 to El Mamey and from there only on foot.
What is the weather like on the Lost City trek?
The weather on the Lost City trek is mild, humid and very rainy, with cool nights of 18 °C to 22 °C (64 °F to 72 °F), according to ICANH. During the day you hike in heat and humidity: bring light, quick-drying clothes and, for the evening, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, which also protect you from mosquitoes.
Is vegetarian food available on the 5-day Lost City trek?
Yes, if you ask when you book. On the 5-day Lost City trek all meals are included, and Expotur Eco's cooks adjust the menu to your dietary preference. The standard menu is home-style Colombian food: fruit, bread, eggs, rice, beans, chicken, beef, pasta and soup, cooked at the camps along the way.
Where do you sleep on the 5-day Lost City trek?
In four Sierra Nevada camps, one per night: Adán, Zhulezhi, Mumake and Cascadas. You sleep in a bed or a hammock, depending on availability, with a blanket and a mosquito net; bathrooms are shared and showers are cold. The camps don't provide toiletries, so bring your own, along with a towel.
Do you have to carry your own backpack on the Lost City trek?
Yes. On the Lost City trek every traveler carries their own backpack the whole way, so a medium trekking backpack with good shoulder and hip support is worth it, and pack only the essentials. Luggage you don't take on the trek can be left at the Expotur Eco office in Santa Marta.
Can you stay overnight at the Lost City?
No. Spending the night at Ciudad Perdida is not allowed, because the site is a protected area. That is why the treks sleep in nearby camps: on the 5-day trek, the night before the visit is at Zhulezhi Camp, and the night after the visit, at Mumake Camp, on the way to the waterfalls.
How much is the deposit for the 5-day Lost City trek?
It is 7% of the total. That deposit books the 5-day Lost City trek, and the balance is paid on the day of the tour; Expotur Eco recommends paying it at least one day before so departure is quicker. Your booking is confirmed once an advisor reviews it.
What is the cancellation policy for the 5-day Lost City trek?
No penalty if you cancel or change the 5-day trek until 5:00 p.m. (Colombia time) on the business day before departure. After that, the penalty is 20% of the total, and once the tour has started there is no refund, including for services you don't use. If you are booking from another time zone, work out that deadline in Colombia time.
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