5.0 · 35 reviews
GreggBoston
September 2023
High recommend this tour. We took this tour as part of an all day trip to visit the sacred lake and salt cathedral. Both trips were amazing. The cathedral is a very large catholic cathedral built by salt miners and designed by an architect who won the design contest. There are beautiful carvings in salt and sandstone reflecting the 14 stations of the cross. These were amazing, but the significance was lost on me. The central cathedral is large and contains beautiful art leveraging the natural beauty of the salt mine. There is a video display area that was very striking. The acoustics of the cathedral were well thought out and it would have been lovely to hear the choir. A tape of the choir showed off the well designed acoustics. Our guide was amazing and understood all the history of the cathedral, it’s construction, and the motivations. The cathedral is amazing and large with lots of sections that were related to Christ’s crucifixion (meaningless to me). The audio guide focused on the journey of Christ and spent almost no time on the architecture or design. While the cathedral is worth the trip, the audio guide was too religious and a waste of time. As our guide suggested, we skipped over the religious parts. There is an amazing commercial area at the end to buy local art and souvenirs and coffee. We bought a magnet, but after all the religious discussion of the tour, we really weren’t up for shopping.
Karen_E
June 2023
This full day trip hits all the best spots and Javier was the best tour guide ever! Javier was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared. He knows all the tips and tricks when visiting the spots and treats you to authentic snacks along the way. The pick up and drop off at the hotel was super convenient as well! We loved this tour and highly recommend booking it again!!
Voyage51350889174
January 2023
Had a great day trip with Javier. 10x better than a large organized tour. We got a personal experience and Javier provided us with a lot of history and good information. Best part of the trip was getting to know Javier and seeing a whole new side of Colombia. Beautiful places, all worth the long day. Javier even helped us with our Spanish!
Susan_R
November 2022
This trip far surpassed my expectations. The tour leader, Javier, created a very nice mood for the trip, with informative explanations along the drive. He was good at going with the flow, modifying plans to accommodate individual travelers. He's friendly and kind, a very good driver, even in challenging conditions. I didn't expect to learn so much, or to feel so connected to the other travelers. Everything was stellar---Javier's guidance, the food, the guides, the scenery, the timing (even though we ran late because of a flooded road), the conversation. I feel so lucky that I signed up for this tour. I would totally recommend Javier for anything!!!
PumpkinG853
November 2022
Very worth & high recommended day tour, if I can give six stars, I will give six. Small groups, so more freedom and flexibility. The places we travel are also very interesting. A very fulfilling and pleasant day, with our Tour Guide, Javier, and other group members. Javier is very helpful, especially with my booking issue, patience and talkative gentleman. 非常值得&推薦的行程,如果可以給六星,我會給六星。 小團體,所以比較自由,彈性。行程去的地方亦非常好玩。 和我們的導遊 Javier 以及其他團友過了非常充實愉快的一天。 Javier 非常幫忙, 尤其在我預訂上有問題的時候. 人隨和, 健談與友善。
V531UByasminf
October 2022
I had a such a great time in this tour. My guide Javier Yhama was patient; knowledge; and has a great personality! We had a small group and I felt like I was on a road trip with friend. The hike to the lake was scenic and peaceful. The energy was amazing. The salt cathedral was a grand display of mining and worship at the same time. We got there juts in time to see the colorful procession. Wonderful and full day 👏🏾👏🏾. I highly recommend this tour
jjj8115
October 2022
Javier was fantastic! I felt like I got such a localized experience that I wouldn’t have gotten with a bigger group or big tour company. He knew the best food stands to stop at and was very knowledgeable about the area and attractions. I had a wonderful time and would 10/10 recommend!
608megk
June 2022
I dont know where to start. I originally chose this tour over others because it was described so well, and I was not disappointed and don't think I will ever forget the hospitality that Javier provided on our tour. Not only did we get to experience the sites, but we also able of really experiencing Colombia in a heartfelt way. Excellent translations, planning, and company. All the little stops and tidbits of information was really capturing. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
monishab107
June 2022
We had an amazing day on this tour! The day was well planned and organized, starting with a stop in Guatavita town, then Lake Guatavita, then a traditional Colombian lunch, and the Salt Cathedral. Javier was a fantastic guide--he was very friendly, knowledgeable about the history and Bogota, and prepared. He even provided some snacks, water, and tea. His English was excellent, which was very helpful to us as we did not know any Spanish. The hotel pickup provided was very convenient, and Javier was a great and safe driver. We would recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see Lake Guatavita and/or the Salt Cathedral!
andreamf2310
May 2022
I loved this tour!! It was a unique experience and if you dont have much time in Bogota like me, you can take advantage and do this tour in one day. Javier was a great guide and he also surprised us with treats like coca tea and sugar cane candies. He also made it feel like he was a friend walking us around.
Stephen R
September 2021
Javier is a great friendly guide that is easy to talk with. He knows all the history and is a safe driver too! :)
Melony_M
July 2021
This tour was excellent and I highly recommend it and our guide Javier was awesome! I totally will do it again!
Justin_M
June 2021
A beautiful experience with a great guide and amazing views. Oh, and that food is AMAZING! Highly recommend this for your Colombian trip.
Jon_B
April 2021
Javier was an excellent guide. He's local, but he's also done a fair amount of international travel, so it's great to get that perspective. We had an excellent conversation on the way and stopped first in Guatavita town for a nice aromatica as we started the day. Such a beautiful little town. It happened to be gorgeous out, and it turns out the whole of bogota showed up at the lake hike. Rather than wait 2 hours in line, Javier improvised by purchasing tickets for later in the day (because you can't purchase them online) then we hustled over to check out the salt church in between. We made it back just in time to do our hike right not too far from sunset and got the added bonus of some great lighting for pics. In the end, great timing, excellent guide, and an excellent day.
Andres C
January 2021
A must do when you visit Bogotá. We had a great time with Javier. He gave us interesting tips of the local culture while we were amazed with the lake view.
ashley_m
April 2020
This is one of the best tours ive ever done. the guide was just amazing; kind, helpful, and very informative!!
Ronald_B
March 2020
Guide was súper friendly, informative, and flexible. He was knowledgeable and willing to answer any and all questions.
Alexa_H
March 2020
This was such an awesome experience with Javier. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the people, history and his country. Javier was easy to talk to and made you feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour. I will always look back on it with fond memories. Javier was so easy going he even dropped us off at the airport instead of our hotel since it was our last day and we were heading straight to the airport anyway. You will not be disappointed!
emilyfN2922DH
March 2020
This tour was great! I enjoyed my tour with Javier a ton! He was very punctual, picking me up right at 8 to head out to the wonderful Lake Guatavita. We stopped along the way for some traditional Colombian drinks and food, which were amazing. The tours of the lake and the salt cave were great as well. I’d definitely recommend this tour as a way to spend a day outside of the city!
gabiiuspa
October 2023
Na verdade fui há mais de 2 anos e foi um dos melhores passeios que fiz na Colômbia. Vale a pena demais, é lindo, incrível e a história e cultura, surreal.

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