Colombia · GUATAVITA LAGOON TOURS
Good guatavita lagoon tours fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
A long Bogota day trip to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with entrance fees, audio guides, and Andean views.
“our guide was amazing and super patient and helpful. both Guatavita and Salt Cathedral are must sees whilst visiting Bogota”
Guided day trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with Muisca myths, a hike, and included tickets.
“Milena and Carmelo were great, and super knowledgeable accounting for each of the different groups of people on the trip. highly recommended”
Bogotá day trip linking Guatavita’s El Dorado legend with Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, guided, ticketed, and a long but rewarding outing.
“Had such a wonderful time on this tour. Esteban (I hope I’m spelling that right!) was a fantastic guide, super friendly and did a great job translating everything for us. Miguel was our driver and made sure we got to each spot safely and comfortably. The locations were absolutely stunning, and I’m so glad I decided to book this experience in the end. Highly recommend!”
Bogotá to Guatavita and Zipaquirá in 12 hours, salt cathedral and lagoon legends, skip-the-line tickets, pickup, and guided history.
“Great day. Engaging tour guide. Stops almost all really fun and interesting. Lunch was not ‘free time, go where you like’ - we were taken to a specific place and didn’t have any choice about where we went. Similarly to a store where an emerald explanation was provided (standard day tour activity, and not too long to be fair). Salt Cathedral is impressive - Lagoon at Guatavita super interesting from a historical /cultural perspective learning about indigenous peoples and their customs, plant medicine etc, and a solid hike - not long, and we took our time, but you earn the view!”
Day trip from Bogotá to Guatavita and Zipaquirá, with a guided lagoon walk and the Salt Cathedral, plus hotel pickup for $53.
“Trip was as promised and expected . Tatiana the guide was very good , knowledgeable and friendly . Would recommend to anyone”
Private day trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with guided stories of El Dorado, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide and driver were the nicest people. Camila was very knowledgeable and Guillermo made us feel safe through Bogotá traffic. The hike to the lagoon was beautiful and was the highlight of the day.”
A 12-hour shared trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, with included tickets, museum time, and a real guide.
“Sergio was one of a kind those 151 uneven stone steps took a lot out of me and my lungs but Sergio and the group we travelled with encouraged me every step of the way, his knowledge was appreciated for all of the sites we had seen and his love of music was a great distraction on the long ride home”
A 10-hour day trip from Bogotá to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita, with hotel pickup and ticket access.
“Excellent full day tour. Did this along with the same tour operator’s 7hour tour of Bogota and it was a great combination. Our guide was Jose Vasquez… we were one native Spanish speaker and one English, both passable but not perfect in the other language. He happily switched back and forth between languages as needed for us to both understand everything, which was very much appreciated. (Some guides previously have told us to pick one language only!) The lagoon has a great story, and the unusual vegetation was beautiful. The guide also knew a ton about the different plants. The salt cathedral was amazing also. Highly recommended if you have…”
Private day trip from Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, Zipaquirá town, and Guatavita Lagoon, with lunch and entrance fees.
“I bring my family here and we didnt know what we were expecting, but at the end it was pure adventure, learning and fun! Its a great trip, its pretty easy to walk through and its a relaxing plan. I recomend it for every age.”
A stress-free Bogotá day trip to Lake Guatavita, with a guided nature walk, El Dorado legends, optional lunch, and door-to-door transport.
“Was a great tour, we had Juan Carlos who was a great guide and very informative of the history, we were picked up from our hotel, and stopped on the way to see various points of Interest! Recommend.”
Private day trip from Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Laguna de Guatavita with lunch, expert guide, and hotel pickup, about 10 hours.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics from local Indian lore and culture to the history of the Salt Cathedral. Laguna de Guatavita was also worth doing although you have to be prepared for a chilly wind as you make your trek to the lake. For the price I would have expected better transporation and amenities - we had to settle for a compact car which was quite cramped for four people - family of 3 plus the tour guide/driver.”
Private trip from Bogotá to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá and the sacred Laguna de Guatavita, with hotel pickup, guide, and lunch.
“A private tour for my partner and I. A driver and a personal guide, so we were well taken care of. We were picked up at 8am and back to hotel at 4pm. The tour was well paced given the traffic, activities and lunch. We did not feel rush from one activity to another. Bring your own water as no refreshment provided except lunch. It was a guided tour at Lake Guatavita, Mauricio was very kind translated all the information and tales presented by the guide. It was a 150 steps climb to view the lake. A delicious lunch was provided. Salt cathedral was thoughtfully built and beautiful. Mauricio explained…”
A full-day private outing from Bogotá to Laguna de Guatavita, the miners’ Salt Cathedral, and charming Guatavita town.
“Guide was súper friendly, informative, and flexible. He was knowledgeable and willing to answer any and all questions.”
Private Zipaquirá and Guatavita day trip from Bogotá with a salt mine cathedral, Muisca ritual lake, and included lunch.
“The entire tour was remarkable and our guide was extremely knowledgable so the experience was very informative. We were mesmerized by the beauty of both sites.”
Private day trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lake and the Salt Cathedral, with audio guide, lunch, and downtown walking in one long day.
“My tour guides and driver were awesome - from the moment they picked me up at my hotel until they dropped me off. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Guatavita Lake was beautiful, you get to experience the country side of Bogota. The salt cathedral is unlike anything I’ve ever seen too - simply amazing. At last moments notice, I asked to visit Monserrate and for a small extra charge, They were able to accommodate me and add an extra 2 hours to my tour and visit it. Definitely worth the money for about a 12 hour tour!”
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