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Highlights

  • Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lagoon on a full day's guided tour from Bogotá, with seamless round-trip transfers directly from your hotel.
  • Descend 180 meters below the surface to witness the marvel of the shrine and its three naves carved entirely out of rock salt.
  • Discover the town of Zipaquirá on a panoramic tour, along with free time for you to grab lunch or buy a souvenir as a keepsake of your experience.
  • All along, you'll enjoy crisp commentary via a multilingual audio guide. If you're in a group of more than four, you'll get the benefit of a bilingual guide accompanying you.

Your Experience

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Discover the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon on a 12-hour guided tour from Bogotá, topped with seamless round-trip transfers directly from your hotel.

Getting started

Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Bogotá. Once you board your coach, you'll be greeted by your guide before heading towards Zipaquirá in complete comfort.

What to expect

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita Guided Tour

A guided tour of Colombia's most well-known landmarks, all in a single day, with round-trip transfers from your hotel for the utmost convenience.

Features:

  • Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: Descend 180 meters underground into the Salt Cathedral, a marvel of architecture and faith, and the First Wonder of Colombia.

  • Guatavita Lagoon Visit the legendary Guatavita Lagoon, the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Enjoy a guided hike, exploring ecological trails, and discover the Muisca rituals and gold offerings that inspired the legend.

  • Round-trip transfers: You'll be picked up and dropped off directly from your hotel in complete comfort.

  • Audio guide/expert guide: A multilingual audio guide offers crisp commentary and insights into the various attractions you'll visit. If you happen to be in a group of more than four, you'll get the benefit of an expert English and Spanish-speaking guide.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day guided tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lagoon
  • Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lagoon National Park (as per option selected)
  • Panoramic tour of Zipaquirá
  • Guided tour of the Guatavita Lagoon Hike
  • Visit to the Bogotá Savannah
  • Round-trip transfers from Bogota with hotel pick-ups
  • Multilingual audio guide or bilingual guide (for groups larger than four) inside the cathedral
  • Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide for the rest of the tour
  • Food & drinks

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 9 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking. Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves walking about 2.5km.

Pets are not allowed on this experience.

Unfortunately, this tour is not suited for wheelchair users, visitors with limited mobility, or pregnant women.

Tour operates from Tuesday to Sunday at 8am. Guatavita Lagoon is closed on Mondays (unless Monday is a holiday, then closed on Tuesday). Tour must be booked at least 10 hours in advance and no later than 9pm the day before. The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.

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