Colombia Adventure & Lost City Trek

Head into the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and learn how to roast the perfect blend during a tour of a working coffee plantation. Discover the laidback pace of Salento, explore the nightlife of Medellin, then trade the country's lush interior for its coast. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cartagena and Santa Marta, then hike to the ancient archaeological site of Teyuna, or the Lost City. Within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, this site can only be reached by a guided multi-day trek. Meet local Indigenous leaders, sleep in mountain campsites away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend four days in the mountains, hiking through rainforest and jungle to this sacred Colombian site. Colombia enjoys a stable year-round climate, but it can get particularly hot and humid in the north. Be sure to drink plenty of water and wear adequate sun protection, especially in Cartagena on the coast.There are four days of strenuous trekking on this trip. You'll be trekking between 4 to 6 hours a day, the highest altitude reached is 1200 m (3937 ft) at the Lost City itself. The humidity and the heat make this trek challenging. Throughout the year the daytime temperatures are generally between 30 to 45 degrees Celsius.In the dry season (December to March), the Lost City trail can be dry and dusty. In the wet season (April to November), there can be heavy rain and muddy conditions.You’ll need to carry your own backpack on the trek. Your fully packed trekking backpack should not exceed 10 kg total weight.You’ll get to experience a wide range of accommodation types on this trip – from hotels to dormitory style accommodation in hammocks or rustic bunks. Their unique locations and proximity to nature is what makes them special.