Excursions & day trips

Guatavita and Zipaquira guided tour

from

£103.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 12 hours

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Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Why you’ll love this…

You will discover two of Colombia's most fascinating treasures
There's a chance to explore Chingaza Natural Park and learn about the mysteries of the legend of El Dorado
You will walk through sacred Muisca trails in the Andean highlands
The excursion allows you to visit the breathtaking Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a marvel carved underground

What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Bogota to discover two of Colombia's most fascinating treasures: the sacred Guatavita Lagoon and the imposing Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.

You will walk along ancestral trails in the Chingaza Natural Park, exploring the mysteries of the legend of El Dorado and connecting with the mystical landscape of the Andean páramo.

After the encounter with history and nature, the tour continues in Zipaquirá, where you will marvel at a unique work in the world: a cathedral carved in the depths of a salt mine. This tour is ideal for those who want to know the indigenous, natural and spiritual soul of Colombia in just one day.

What's included

Entrance fees
Roundtrip transportation
Health/travel insurance
Local guide

What's not included

Guide during the visit to the Salt Cathedral
Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

Meeting Point 1: Parque de los Periodistas in La Candelaria at 7:00 am. Meeting Point 2: Parque de la 93 at 8:00 am. Please arrive at each meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time. You will see the white van and a driver wearing a red jacket waiting for you.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Skip-the-line tickets to Guatavita Lake and the Salt Cathedral are included
The audio guide at the Salt Cathedral is available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German
You will have free time to explore the Salt Cathedral (2 hours), for lunch and to visit the town of Zipaquirá (1 hour)
The tour is not cancelled due to rain
Guatavita does not allow the entry of single-use plastics. Remember to bring your own water bottle or reusable plastic bottles.
Guatavita Lagoon does not operate on Tuesdays if Monday is a national holiday
Children under 5 years old are free

Provider

Tangol Tours SRL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.