Ciudad Perdida Teyuna

  I joined the four day hike to the lost city with Teyuna Tours in November 2022, with Pedro as our guide and Chalo as interpreter. It was an amazing experience.... read more However, this is a trip you need to prepare for (and even then, it’s tough). And you need to be prepared to rough it. Make sure you look at the packing list! I was very impressed with the organisation of the trip by the guides, cooks, interpreters and other helpers, and how everyone works together irrespective of tour company once you’re on the trip. You get to know the other travellers in your group quite intimately; we had a lovely experience of bonding and exchange. The lost city itself and the people living around it are truly amazing and nothing could have prepared me for the feeling of this place - you will have to go on the hike to experience it for yourself.

  Thanks to our caring guides it was a wonderful experience to hike in this green and to learn a lot about history, nature and the indigenous tribes. Graciaaaaas!

  A fantastic 4 days! Teyuna gives you all the necessary information and helps you with all your questions. A team of 3 goes along for the trip: a guide el... read more tigre, an english translator Nicolas and a cook Annie,all 3 very enthusiastic people. The most important thing for them is that we enjoy our hike. Thanks for this experience Teyuna!!!

  Phenomenal experience, I cannot recommend Teyuna highly enough. Local guides with great knowledge. Ruth was our guide and she grew up in the local area. Her stories, experiences and ability... read more to share her own opinion really made the whole tour. Her attentiveness, huge smile and badass attitude really set her apart from the other groups and guides that we saw - she's an absolute legend!
It was also great to have a female guide and know that by going with Teyuna we were helping to support the local people.

  Decided to join a tour with Teyuna, and it turned out to be great. From the pickup at the hostel to the food in the camps, everything was well-arranged. Both... read more the guide and translator were friendly and very knowledgeable. Because you'd stay at the same camp as other operators, you could get a feel of their competitors too, and Teyuna definitely seemed like to best option to go with. A would recommend, without any doubt!

  The trek to lost city is amazing!! scenaries and the whole experience is really great plus the reward of getting there it's cool. It is perfectly organised by the team,... read more Miguel Angel and Fernay are very experienced guides who really take care of each person of the group. Carlos Piojito cooks like angels and he's super fun as well. Its a really recommended activity but be aware that it will rain for sure, that muddy can be really slippery and the hot and humidity makes it tough some times. Anyway as I said it is totally worth it.

  The trek to Ciudad Perdida is a reallly great experience that in recommend to everyone who enjoys the nature, adventure and walking. It is not an easy trek, humidity, rain... read more and hot makes it tough so be prepared. Our guides were amazing and I will recommend them to every friend visiting the area: Miguel Angel was the main guide and he was always taking care that everyone was ok. Ferney was our supporting guide and he was also checking all the time that we weren't going too quick and helping anyone who needed it. Finally, Carlos was the cook and everything I tasted over there was perfect so congratulations for being able to cook that well with limited resources.

  We had the best experience with our guides Sergio & Pedro! We were a small group of 4 people. Food and story telling every night with our guides were amazing!... read more The hike in the nature was challenging but all worth it!

  We had an amazing time at the lost city trek with the group and our guides Tato and Niko. The hike was beautiful, the food made by chef Jonathan was... read more delicious and especially Tato and Niko took such good care of the group. We would recommend Teyuna tours and these guides to everyone!

  I had an amazing time with my Group. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Especially Sergio and Daniel we're great guides and so fun. The food was good and both... read more guides took care of my intolerances. Beautiful walk, sometimes tough but enjoyable. You can go swim on many occasions and it's worth it. 🙂

If your knees dont know much sport bring kneesleeves!!

Thank you so much!

  Beautiful scenery, great (and huge volumes of) food and a great translator (Chalo). Really nice that there was a small group (9 of us), unlike some of the other tours... read more that seem to have huge groups (which is why we chose this company). It was a strenuous hike and basic living, but we were so lucky with the weather and so lucky to get to do it as the park closed for a month after our tour. Only suggestion for improvement would be that we would have liked some naturalist info about the plants in the jungle etc. Would definitely recommend anyone to do it - one of the highlights of our Colombia trip!

  Wow, what an experience! Could not recommend the trek and Teyuna tours more. Our guide Tigre and translator Fabian were so well-informed and and knowledgeable about the sacred area we... read more hiked to and the indigenous communities who lived there. They were also brilliant at keeping spirits high during the tougher parts of the trek. The food is also excellent with 3 massive meals provided a day and I’m still dreaming about the fresh pineapple, orange and watermelon provided along the way. The accomodation and facilities were also better than expected. This tour with Teyuna is a must if you’re in the area.

  Amazing hike with beautiful scenery and a great challenge. Tour guide Tigre and translator Fabian provided a wealth of knowledge on the area, it’s history, and the indigenous communities past... read more and present. All activities done with with respect and admiration for the land and those who live there. A fantastic experience rich in cultural information from two individuals who take pride in their responsibility to teach people about the land and people in a way that prioritises customer safety and enjoyment, as well and respect for and interaction with the indigenous people.

  The trip definitely exceeded my expectations both in scenary and organisation. Fabian and Tigre were the best guides I could have wished for transmitting a lot of interesting information on... read more history and the indigenous people living in the area. (If you can, make sure to go with them, they are really the best) I booked the vegetarian option and although this is by far not a standard in Columbia yet all meals were super yummy.

  Amazing four day deep-jungle trek with Teyuna tours.

Stiwen was one of the funniest guides- everyday he started with either Listo or Vamos lol.

In all... read more seriousness the trek is a physical challenge but Stiwen the translator, Beto the local guide, and our chef Juan made it such an unforgettable experience! Altho there is only cold shower and bunk beds, sleeping in a camp in the jungle with fellow travelers, swimming in the river, and admiring the Lost City made it all worth it.

Thank you Teyuna tours and the other eight friendly, funny, amazing travelers in my group that made this a life-time experience!!

  We had such an amazing 4-day adventure hiking up to the Lost City through the jungle. We had two fantastic guides: Beto (who helped to uncover the city when it... read more was first discovered) and Stiwen (who translated to English for us, and who also took really good care of us if we needed anything). We loved Stiwen’s sense of humour!

We can highly recommend this adventure — definitely a highlight of our trip so far! the sleeping conditions at the camps in the jungle were better than I was expecting. We had effective mosquito nets over basic beds (with frames and mattresses).

Strongly recommend taking proper hiking boots and industrial-grade mosquito repelant

Great variety of meals, including snacks throughout the day - thanks Jaun P (our dedicated chef)! We certainly did not go hungry at any point!

  We had 4 unforgettable hiking days with our guide Tato. He took care of the group with full dedication. He responded to all the needs of the group, if someone... read more did not feel well, or even organized mulas for those who unfortunately got sick during the hike. The translator Nick was always present and translated in a very good English the history of the Lost City and all other historical inputs. The assistant guide Ramon was also always helpful and radiated a positive energy that made hiking easier. The vegetarian food was excellent and there were always snacks, thanks to the cook Patricia.
Only something negative has struck us on the hike, along the way were many homeless dogs that were partly in a very bad condition. Possibly one could take care of this problem.

Apart from that, it was a wonderful experience and everything worked out super well.
Thanks again to the whole team.

  Did an amazing trekking with Teyuna tours. The groups were kept small and the guides where full of knowledge, fun and really caring. Your not a number in the group... read more but they really pay attention when you need them. If you want to do Ciudad Perdida with guides who really understand and care for the history of Colombia and the National Park than you should book Teyuna.

  Thank you so much Teyuna Tours for such a magical trip!

I had never been anywhere like this before, wasn't quite sure exactly what to expect, and I loved... read more every moment of it. From the guides, to the jungle, to the accommodation, it was all fantastic.

Walking through the jungle, all the guides know each other and you feel like part of one big family. Every was lovely, but our guides were definitely the best! Pedro is a local who has lived in the area for many years and trekked up the mountain over 4000 times, everyone who passed him would say 'legend!' because he is by far one of the most experienced. Stiwen is also a local and an English speaker. He was always on the lookout for wildlife and enjoyed making a few jokes every now and then.

The accommodation and facilities were great. Our chef was Pedro's son, Ricardo, and the food was delicious. The veggie options also went down really well with the group. Our beds were very comfy and each night Pedro and Stiwen would tell us about the history of the area and its people.

The hiking itself was wonderful. I love nature and I love getting away from my phone and just taking in my surroundings. The jungle is beautiful and the mountains were magnificent. There were also lots of stops on the way where we were given some fruit, could get a drink and have a rest. This was very much appreciated and kept us refuelled, ready to power on.

The Lost City itself was a place like no other - absolutely stunning. The view from the 2nd plaza - wow! The restoration work is very impressive and just when you think that's it, there was always more! It was definitely worth the hike - vale la pena!

Part of the tour also involves sitting down and listening to one of the Wiwa tribe tell you about their tribe and their ways - this was a great honour. We have a lot to learn from the Sierra Nevada tribes!

The whole experience was one like no other I will ever experience again, from the hot chocolate, to falling asleep to the sound of the river, to watching local children playing by swinging through the vines.

Pedro y Stiwen - muchísimas gracias a los dos! Son los mejores guías en el mejor lugar en todo el mundo! Espero que estén disfrutando sus vacaciones!

If you go to Colombia, contact Teyuna Tours and do this trip!

  Absolutely astonishing place and 100% recommended for adventurers. We spent 4 days hiking in the jungle with the best guide (Pedro) and the best translator ( Stiwen). They added so... read more much cultural value to the trip sharing their personal experiences, the history of the Lost city and the region and the indigenous ways. Top notch guides indeed and all thanks to the experienced team of Teyuna Tours.

We were not expecting much from the food as we were in the middle of the jungle, but we were positively surprised with the quality of the meals offered by the company in each of the campsites. The chefs are also familiar with the mountain treks and do the trip with us, so every time we got to a stop to eat we would have a traditional fresh meal already waiting for us (If you like quantity, ask for it as there may be some leftovers 😉 ).

Pedro and Stiwen are so respectful with the nature and also with the indigenous living there, that they trat them as their own. Everytime somebody from a tribe passed outlr side they would stop a second to greet "Pedrito".

This is indeed one of the best organised tours I have seen, 10 out of 10 and the peoples quality is heart warming. You will not be disapointed.

Thanks for everything Teyuna!

  Did the 5 day trek with a friend and had a great time! Had the best guides you can ask for, Misael (el tigre) and Camilo. Very lovable people with... read more a lot of heart. The trek itself was beautiful and the food was also good. Would definitely recommend to any and everyone.

  We did the lost city trek with teyuna tours. It was a very special experience. The guides Misael and Camilo were very committed to give us the best experience. They... read more were there when you needed their help and they gave us a lot of information about the jungle and the indigenous who live there.
I would definitely recommend teyuna tours and especially our guides Misael and Camilo!

  What an experience this was, made all the better by Tatiana and Teyuna tours! I really can't fault the 4-day trek that was organised by Teyuna Tours. Don't expect luxury... read more and home comforts because it's a tough trek and the sleeping conditions in the camp aren't great..but that's all part of the fun.

From meeting at the Teyuna Tours office in Santa Marta, the organised transport, our food cooked in camps, the support on the trek and the education and learning along the way - Tatiana was the most wonderful of tour leads.

Would highly recommend.

  We had an amazing time with the best guides Pedro and Stiwen! Besides all the information they gave us, they carried us through the whole track making sure we are... read more alright. Couldn't have asked for anything else.
It is an unique, tiring but amazing experience and you miss something if you're not doing it! 😀
The staff in the office is also super friendly and helpful. It is for sure a good choice! Thanks guys 😉

  Ciudad Perdida (4-day hike), it was an amazing tour! Beautiful hikes, very good food and drinks durind the days. Camps are basic which is sufficient, beds for everyone and clean... read more showers/toilets. River next to camps for a swim after a day of hiking to refresh. Guides and staff (Pipe, Tatiana, Indio, Samuel and cooks) are amazing, very helpful and making the group feel like 1 team. During heavy rainfall on the return they ensured the group to safely pass some high water with strong current and brought all of us back to our camp in time.

  I went on a tour to the lost city with this fantastic company. Although in the end all the companies offer the same tour, I must say that I found... read more myself with a beautiful international group with whom I really spent 4 good days. The guides horje, duban, hernan were great and we didn't miss anything giving us valuable advice and helping those who had difficulties throughout the journey. Thank you teyuna Tours!!

  My wife and I loved the tour organised by Teyuna agency to the lost city. Everyone was so knowledgeable, kind & sympathetic.
They made the trek ever so much... read more more enjoyable.
What a great 4 days of effort, sharing authentic experiences and eating local products all along the way.
Thank you Indio, Tatiana, Pipe, Samuel, El Mono & Jonathan.
I will recommend you to all my friends !
The tour just ended, our bodies are still recuperating but we're already nostalgic about what we just lived.

  What an experience, it was amazing. The Tayuna family is a lovely family. Tatyana, Pipe, Samuel and Indio guided us perfectly to the Ciudad Perida. They did their very best... read more to make everything perfect. They told us al lot about the indigenous people, their way of living and the rituals.
The 2 cooks made delicious meals every single day. I needed to eat glutenfree, witch wasn’t a problem at all. Thank you Tayuna family!

  We had an unforgettable time hiking to the lost city with Teyuna tours. We really appreciated the smaller group size which led to a very authentic experience, particularly at the... read more lost city itself where it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Our guides Ruth and Stiwen provided great support on the hike itself and shared plenty of insights to the indigenous communities. The food was always plentiful, varied and delicious!

  The trip was incredible even though it was really hard! The Teyuna team made a great group and I think we got a more genuine insight into the area, the... read more history and traditions of the local people than other groups. Thank you Paisa and Indio for a really rewarding 4 days!