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

By transfers & tours Colombia
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $387 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Visit the first wonder of Colombia, “The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and the cradle of the Legend of El Dorado, the Sacred Lagoon of Guatavita” this is a full-day tour departing from your accommodation in Bogota. Explore the beauty of this unique subway cathedral; the storey is told through an audio guide in the language of your choice. Upon arrival in Guatavita, enjoy a nature walk of approximately two hours to the Guatavita Lagoon.
After a two-hour nature walk to the Guatavitá Lagoon, where the local guide will share with you the history of the Muiscas Indians and the legend of El Dorado. Meet the village of Guatavitá and the view of the reservoir of Tominé halfway through the tour tasting a typical regional or vegetarian lunch. At the end of the tour we return to your accommodation in Bogota.

Activity location

  • Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

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Tour privado todo incluido
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Almuerzo
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
CA $386.88 x 1 AdultCA $386.88
Total
Price is CA $386.88
Until Tue, Dec 9

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Entrance
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    Lunch
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    Private tour (if option selected)
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    Audioguide in the Salt Cathedral
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    English guide on ride (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Hike on a natural path, good shoes recommended.
  • Se proporciona kit de bioseguridad con mascaras y gel anti bacterial.

Activity itinerary

Laguna de Guatavita
  • 4h
The lagoon is part of a protected natural area. The tour is done through trails where you ascend and where a native guide tells the history of the Muiscas and the legend of El Dorado. The tour takes approximately 75 minutes, upon arrival you can see the beautiful lagoon.
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá has been declared the First Wonder of Colombia and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic constructions in Colombia. There you will find a monumental work born from the faith of the miners of that region, whose tour surprises at every step.
Plaza de la Independecia
  • 1h
Enjoy an interesting colonial tour, visiting the main squares of Zipaquira and learning about its architecture and history.

Location

Activity location

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    Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Laguna de Guatavita
    • Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
    • Tierra Negra, Colombia, Colombia

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