Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita from Bogota (Private Tour)

Overview

Take a day tour from your lodge in Bogota to explore the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and the renowned Sacred Lagoon of Guatavita. Learn about its captivating history with an audio guide in your preferred language as you traverse through this unique underground cathedral. Join a two-hour nature trek to the ancient Guatavitá Lagoon, where an experienced local guide will tell stories of the Muiscas Indians and their fabled legend of El Dorado. Enjoy views of Tominé Reservoir along the way and savor a regional or vegetarian meal for lunch. At day's end, we'll bring you back to your accommodation in Bogota.

What’s included

• Meal
• Audio tour of the Salt Cathedral
• Optional English-speaking guide for the ride
• Roundtrip transportation to and from hotel
• Private tour (if selected)
• Admission ticket to Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira included

What’s Exclude

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Laguna de Guatavita, Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia

You will visit the protected natural area of Laguna de Guatavita. The tour takes about 75 minutes and includes trails where you ascend and learn about the Muiscas and El Dorado's legend with a local guide. Upon arrival you will be able to see the beautiful lagoon.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia

You will have the chance to explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá - declared as First Wonder of Colombia - a monumental work born from miners' faith which surprises at every step.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Plaza de la Independecia, Calle 5 # 6, Zipaquira 250252 Colombia

An interesting colonial tour is awaiting you in Plaza de la Independencia in Zipaquira where you can learn about its architecture and history.

Additional Information

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Hike on a natural path, good shoes recommended.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Infant seats available
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Se proporciona kit de bioseguridad con mascaras y gel anti bacterial.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• Entrega de Kit de Bioseguridad Personal para los turistas, conductor y guia.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

07:00 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Let us come for you to your hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or any accommodation of your choice in Bogota.
Let us know the exact address and we will come for you.

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point