Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Salt Cathedral
This plan is an excellent combination of mystic and unique experiences. You’ll begin the tour with a visit to Guatavita Lagoon, a sacred place for the Muisca culture and the place where the El Dorado legend is born. After this, you’ll take a road trip in the savannah to arrive at Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, the first wonder of Colombia. With its amazing architecture since this cathedral is carved in salt, this underground temple will give you the most amazing experience of visiting the VR theatre, water mirror, and the world’s biggest underground cross carved in only salt.
Tour Details
7:00am- Candelaria Calle 16 #4-23 In front of Juan Valdez Café
8:00am- Parque de la 93 Carrera 11A #93A-10 In front of Juan Valdez Café
Tuesday to Sunday
Stop at the meeting point “La Candelaria” at 7:00 am
Stop at meeting point “Parque de la 93” at 8:00 am
Trip Bogotá – Guatavita (2 to 2,5 hours)
Visit Guatavita village (20 to 30 minutes)
Trip Guatavita – Zipaquirá (1 to 1,5 hours)
Free time in Zipa for taking lunch (1 hour)
Free time inside the Salt Cathedral (2 hours)
Trip Zipaquirá – Bogotá (1,5 to 2 hours)
Stop at the meeting point “Parque de la 93” nearish 7:00 pm
Stop at the meeting point “La Candelaria” nearish 8:00 pm
Note: Times can change depending on traffic, people quantity in the attraction, or any other novelty that can happen on the road.
At each meeting point you will see the VAN with the name of BOGOTÁ CITY BUS and a driver with a red jacket.
Please arrive at each meeting point 10 minutes before the indicated time, otherwise you may miss the tour.
Taking into account that it is a group tour, you must comply with the established itinerary.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Use sunscreen to avoid possible burns.
Try to bring your own water bottle and avoid using plastic bottles to help the planet.
Bring extra money in case you want to buy souvenirs or extra food.
To cancel or chance the date of a tour, it must be dne 24 hours before. Otherwise the money will not be refunded
If a place is closed, it will be changed to a similar one
– Certificates with Check-In Seal
– Compliance with Sustainability Standards for tourism
– Audio Guide
– BioSecurity Kit (car or personal)
– Bogota Map
A side
B side
It includes
– Shared transportation roundtrip from and to meeting points (driver only in Spanish)
– Short visit to Guatavita village
– Entry ticket to each attraction and a tour coordinator in English and Spanish
– Live guide in Guatavita Lagoon (only in Spanish) 2-hour walk
– 1-hour free time (For taking lunch in Zipaquirá)
– Tour with an available audio guide in the Salt Cathedral (7 languages)
– Medical assistance card
– Downloadable audio guide of Guatavita and Zipaquirá (English and Spanish)
– Map
Does not include
– Pickup or return in your hotel
– Lunch or snacks
– Entry tickets for attractions or museums
– Tips
– No specified expenses
FAQ
Maximum is 18 people per car, If there are more people, other cars are sent.
Daily Depatures from 1 pax
There is time in the town so that they can eat or buy something. There are some restaurants that are suggested, but you can go anywhere and then return to the place and time established with the coordinator, to continue with the tour.
Normally we leave from the two indicated points, but paying an extra of U$10 up to 4 people we can pick them up. (In Bogotá, the airport does NOT apply)
Children under 4 years old do not pay. Please notify in advance because for children under 2 years of age we have a special car seat and we must also count the space.
Yes, you can celebrate. You can inform us to help you. Another option is to give him this beautiful experience.
No, this tour of Guatavita and Salt Cathedral CANNOT be taken by a person with disabilities and reduced mobility, since it has natural trails and a mountain climb..
All people have assistance insurance with the purchase of the tour. That is why you must register your passport number and personal data so that we have the traceability of the policy.
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