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Highlights
- Start a full-day guided tour from Bogotá to explore both the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon. Enjoy smooth round-trip transfers directly from your hotel.
- Experience the wonder of descending 180 meters below ground at the shrine, where three naves are intricately carved out of rock salt.
- Take a panoramic tour through Zipaquirá town with free time allocated for lunch or souvenir shopping to commemorate your visit.
- Enjoy crisp commentary throughout via a multilingual audio guide. Groups larger than four will benefit from having a bilingual guide.
Your Experience
Start a 12-hour guided tour from Bogotá that includes visits to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon. Enjoy smooth round-trip transfers directly from your hotel for convenience.
Getting started
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup at your hotel in Bogotá, where you'll board a coach and meet your guide before heading towards Zipaquirá comfortably.
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Dive 180 meters underground into the Salt Cathedral, an architectural marvel recognized as Colombia's First Wonder. This iconic site blends architecture with faith in a unique setting.
Guatavita Lagoon Visit
Explore the legendary Guatavita Lagoon, where the El Dorado legend originated. Enjoy a guided hike along ecological trails and uncover the Muisca rituals and gold offerings that inspired this famous tale.
- Round-trip transfers: Experience smooth transportation with pickups and drop-offs directly from your hotel for ultimate comfort.
- Audio guide/expert guide: Benefit from a multilingual audio guide providing detailed commentary on each attraction. Groups larger than four will enjoy the expertise of an 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, as an option selected
- Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide for the rest of the tour
- Food & beverages are not included.
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.
Must Know
- Carry a valid ID that matches your booking name.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking approximately 2.5km during the tour.
- Note that pets are not allowed on this experience, and it is unsuitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility.
- The tour operates from Tuesday to Sunday at 8am; Guatavita Lagoon is closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday).
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.
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