Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour


10 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Live a day of contrasts. Choose an option with lunch included and live a day of contrasts.

• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
• A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages

Inclusions

  • Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
  • Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
  • Entry to Lake Guatavita
  • All-risk insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
  • Entry/Admission - Laguna de Guatavita

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!

Duration: 2 hours

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

Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Guatavita Main Park, Cl. 5 #8-1, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Guided visti to New Guatavita town

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department

Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Guatavita, Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department

Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
  • 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
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • At Gran Colombia Tours we ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
luispcastro318
April 2022

My guide throughout the tour was Jose Luis & the driver was Miguel. They were punctual from the time picking me up & made sure we did everything planned for the tour. Since it was just me, both made me feel very safe & comfortable the whole time. Jose Luis was also very knowledgeable when it came...

abigaila779
March 2022

Conocer la Lagina es una experiencia visual maravillosa sentir la altura y ñas diferentes vistas, la catedral de la sal tiene esculturas mágicas e inesperadas.

fscharrenbach
October 2021

Was macht man, wenn man noch nie in einer Stadt, in einem Land gewesen ist? Man bucht eine Tour. Das geht natürlich in großen Gruppen. Das geht aber auch sehr privat, sehr exklusiv, sehr individuell für einen akzeptablen Preis. Mein Tour Guide Luis und unser Fahrer Carlos haben mir Ihr Land und d...

angieaI9322MA
January 2021

Viajé sola y fue de las mejores experiencias que he tenido. Me encantó conocer la Catedral de Sal y saber de toda la historia que hay detrás. Este tour me quitó el miedo de viajar sola, gracias al grandioso guía que tuve. Recomiendo el tour!

Camilo_Ospina1982
August 2020

Excelente tour. 100% recomendado. La mejor agencia de tours. La logística, la atención al cliente y acompañamiento incomparables

631hernanf
April 2020

Pasamos un rato agradable con mi esposa en este maravilloso tours, Guatavita y Zipaquira son dos lugares únicos en su clase que nos enseñaron mucho de la historia de Colombia y de los Muiscas. La leyenda del Dorado y la Catedral de Sal son muy interesantes y juntos con otras actividades como el M...

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