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By Gran Colombia Tours

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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. Multiple Options Available

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

Activity location

  • Bogota
    • Bogota, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bogota
    • Bogota, Colombia

Check availability

Shared Tour – Transport Only

  • Earn $4.80
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Shared Tour: Includes only hotel pick-up and drop-off. Tickets are not included
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$80.00 x 2 Adults$160.00
Total
Price is $160.00

Private Tour without lunch

  • Earn $10.56
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private Tour without lunch: Includes private transportation, entrance tickets to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lake and a tour guide
Pickup included

Price details
$176.00 x 2 Adults$352.00
Total
Price is $352.00

Private Tour with lunch

  • Earn $11.46
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private Tour with lunch: Includes private transportation, entrance tickets, a tour guide, and lunch
Pickup included

Price details
$191.00 x 2 Adults$382.00
Total
Price is $382.00

Shared Tour with tickets

  • Earn $8.52
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Shared - tickets and tranport: Includes pick-up and drop-off, and entrance to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake. Lunch and a tour guide are not included
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$142.00 x 2 Adults$284.00
Total
Price is $284.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour Guide (Depending on the Option Selected)
  • Inclusions
    Entry to Lake Guatavita (Depending on the Option Selected)
  • Inclusions
    Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (Depending on the Option Selected)
  • Inclusions
    All-risk insurance
  • Inclusions
    Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Extra purchases
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
    • This tour offers different options, including a shared tour without lunch or a tour guide, as well as a transportation-only option. Depending on the option selected, the tour may include pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, entrance tickets to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lake, and travel insurance. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the shared tour to operate. If the minimum number is not reached, customers will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a 100% refund.

Activity itinerary

Bogota

  • 1h
We will pick you up at your hotel in Bogotá, regardless of the tour option you choose. Once all participants have been picked up, we will head to Guatavita ¿Te gusta esta personalidad?

Guatavita

  • 1h
If you choose the shared tour, we will pass through the town of Guatavita without stopping, allowing you to admire the beautiful scenery along the way, including the landscapes of La Calera. If you select the private tour, you will enjoy a 45-minute stop to walk around and explore the charming town of Guatavita.

Laguna de Guatavita

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the breathtaking Guatavita Lake, a sacred site of the indigenous Muisca people and the birthplace of the legendary El Dorado myth. Enjoy a scenic walk through the natural reserve, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, while discovering the fascinating history and cultural significance of this magical place.

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the impressive Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of Colombia’s most iconic attractions, built 180 meters underground inside a former salt mine. Walk through its stunning tunnels, admire the illuminated salt sculptures and breathtaking architecture, and discover the history and cultural significance of this unique underground wonder.

Tocancipa

  • 2h
On our way back to Bogotá, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Bogotá Savanna, surrounded by green fields, rolling hills, and charming countryside scenery. Take in the peaceful rural atmosphere as we make our way back to the city, ending a memorable day of exploration

Location

Activity location

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    Bogota
    • Bogota, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bogota
    • Bogota, Colombia

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