Trek Lost City Colombia 5 Days: Full Sierra Nevada Immersion

What to Know Before Your Trek Lost City Colombia 5 Days

Physical preparation: Before confirming your booking, be honest with yourself about your current fitness level. This trek covers approximately 56 to 59 kilometers over five days in a warm, humid environment with demanding elevation sections. You don't need to be a high-performance athlete, but you do need to be in good health and genuinely prepared for sustained physical effort. Building long walks into your routine in the weeks before departure can make an enormous difference to your experience on the trail.

Diet & medical conditions: If you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, please let us know in advance so we can prepare suitable meals. Always bring your personal medications guides are not authorized to administer any medication on the trail. Any allergies, prior injuries, or relevant medical conditions must be communicated at the time of booking.

Health: The yellow fever vaccination is recommended as a precautionary measure when traveling to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta rainforest. For hydration, bring at least 1.5 liters of water on Day 1, potable water refills are available at every campsite at no additional cost. Maintain a steady pace throughout the hikes and drink regularly to protect your energy across all five days.

Documents: Colombian travelers must carry their national ID card. Foreign travelers must bring a valid passport. A photocopy is sufficient during the trek,  store your original document securely before departure.

Pack light: For five days, you carry your backpack across every kilometer of the trail. Less weight means more comfort and better physical performance. Bring only the essentials. Any extra luggage can be stored free of charge at our office or at the Machete Pelao checkpoint.

Clothing: The Sierra Nevada can be wet and slippery at any time of year proper trekking boots with firm grip are non-negotiable. Pack camp sandals to rest your feet at the campsites. During the day, lightweight and breathable clothing is ideal; at night, switch to long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt to protect yourself from cooler temperatures and mosquitoes. Also refer to our complete packing list below.

On the trail: Stay with the group at all times and follow your guide's instructions without exceptionWhen passing near indigenous or farming communities, act with full respect, do not enter their spaces without permission or photograph anyone without consent. Protect the natural environment: no littering, no unnecessary plastics, no damage to heritage structuresThe use of drugs and excessive alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited throughout the trekPurchases at campsite shops are cash-only.

Personal security: Leave all valuables at home or at your hotel. During the five days, you are solely responsible for your personal belongings.

Connectivity: Mobile signal is virtually non-existent for most of the trek. Before departure, inform family members and close contacts that you will be offline for five days. Arrive with all devices fully charged and bring a power bank as backup.

Why Travel With Magic Tour Colombia?

Many agencies offer this trek but not all area official operators. Magic Tour Colombia is an official operator of Trek Lost City Colombia. Not all have guides who grew up in these mountains. Our guides don't simply mark the pace on the trail. They become a genuine bridge between you, the territory, its history, and the communities that call it home. By the time you arrive back in Santa Marta, they will have become part of your travel story.If you find a lower price with another agency, don't hesitate to contact us.