Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour
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. Live a day of contrasts. Choose an option with lunch included and live a day of contrasts.
• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
• A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages
• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
• A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages
Inclusions
- Gran Colombia Tours Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
- Entry to Lake Guatavita
- All-risk insurance
- Entry/Admission - Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
- Entry/Admission - Laguna de Guatavita
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia
Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Guatavita, Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia
Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guatavita Main Park, Cl. 5 #8-1, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Guided visti to New Guatavita town
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department
Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Guatavita, Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department
Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia
Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laguna de Guatavita, Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia
Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guatavita Main Park, Cl. 5 #8-1, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Guided visti to New Guatavita town
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department
Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Guatavita, Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department
Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- At Gran Colombia Tours we ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
luispcastro318
April 2022
My guide throughout the tour was Jose Luis & the driver was Miguel. They were punctual from the time picking me up & made sure we did everything planned for the tour. Since it was just me, both made me feel very safe & comfortable the whole time. Jose Luis was also very knowledgeable when it came...
My guide throughout the tour was Jose Luis & the driver was Miguel. They were punctual from the time picking me up & made sure we did everything planned for the tour. Since it was just me, both made me feel very safe & comfortable the whole time. Jose Luis was also very knowledgeable when it came to the Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita. The Salt Cathedral was beautiful & breath taking. Lake Guatavita was amazing & one of a kind. Both were definitely one of my favorite stops in Colombia & should be visited by every tourist that stops through Bogota. THANK YOU Gran Colombia Tours for pairing me with one of the BEST tours, tour guides, & drivers.abigaila779
March 2022
Conocer la Lagina es una experiencia visual maravillosa sentir la altura y ñas diferentes vistas, la catedral de la sal tiene esculturas mágicas e inesperadas.
Conocer la Lagina es una experiencia visual maravillosa sentir la altura y ñas diferentes vistas, la catedral de la sal tiene esculturas mágicas e inesperadas.fscharrenbach
October 2021
Was macht man, wenn man noch nie in einer Stadt, in einem Land gewesen ist? Man bucht eine Tour. Das geht natürlich in großen Gruppen. Das geht aber auch sehr privat, sehr exklusiv, sehr individuell für einen akzeptablen Preis. Mein Tour Guide Luis und unser Fahrer Carlos haben mir Ihr Land und d...
Was macht man, wenn man noch nie in einer Stadt, in einem Land gewesen ist? Man bucht eine Tour. Das geht natürlich in großen Gruppen. Das geht aber auch sehr privat, sehr exklusiv, sehr individuell für einen akzeptablen Preis. Mein Tour Guide Luis und unser Fahrer Carlos haben mir Ihr Land und die speziellen Sehenswürdigkeiten in einer wunderbaren Art so gezeigt, dass ich auf jeden Fall wiederkommen will. Denn es ist klar, dass man in >10h kein Land wie Kolumbien kennenlernen kann. Aber man kann sich einen Eindruck verschaffen, und in die Planung für die nächste Reise einsteigen. Alles, von der Buchung über die Abholung über die Tour mit Stop Over zum Mittagessen(sehr empfehlenswert) an verschiedenen Stellen, alles war perfekt organisiert. Unbedingt empfehlenswert. Erlebnisdatum: Oktober 2021angieaI9322MA
January 2021
Viajé sola y fue de las mejores experiencias que he tenido. Me encantó conocer la Catedral de Sal y saber de toda la historia que hay detrás. Este tour me quitó el miedo de viajar sola, gracias al grandioso guía que tuve. Recomiendo el tour!
Viajé sola y fue de las mejores experiencias que he tenido. Me encantó conocer la Catedral de Sal y saber de toda la historia que hay detrás. Este tour me quitó el miedo de viajar sola, gracias al grandioso guía que tuve. Recomiendo el tour!Camilo_Ospina1982
August 2020
Excelente tour. 100% recomendado. La mejor agencia de tours. La logística, la atención al cliente y acompañamiento incomparables
Excelente tour. 100% recomendado. La mejor agencia de tours. La logística, la atención al cliente y acompañamiento incomparables631hernanf
April 2020
Pasamos un rato agradable con mi esposa en este maravilloso tours, Guatavita y Zipaquira son dos lugares únicos en su clase que nos enseñaron mucho de la historia de Colombia y de los Muiscas. La leyenda del Dorado y la Catedral de Sal son muy interesantes y juntos con otras actividades como el M...
Pasamos un rato agradable con mi esposa en este maravilloso tours, Guatavita y Zipaquira son dos lugares únicos en su clase que nos enseñaron mucho de la historia de Colombia y de los Muiscas. La leyenda del Dorado y la Catedral de Sal son muy interesantes y juntos con otras actividades como el Museo del Oro en Bogotá, complementan lo poco que sabiamos de ellos. Nuestro guía Lorenzo es muy inteligente, dedicado y responsable, desde el día anterior estuvo muy pendiente de nosotros y se preocupo porque nuestro día fuera perfecto en todo sentido. Gracias a Lorenzo y a Gran Colombia Tours.