What to do and see in Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department: The Best Tours

Discover the beauty of Colombia’s Laguna de Guatavita (Lake Guatavita) on this half-day trip from Bogotá! Learn the history of the El Dorado legend, which originated at this once-sacred lake, and explore the scenic shores with an expert guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Guatavita Natural Reserve ticket.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Join this tour and learn about The Legend of El Dorado which comes to life at Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient place that fascinates whoever visits it. Let’s explore the mysteries of this place where all the magic from the natives is encapsulated. This 7-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off transportation from your hotel.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Lake Guatavita and Salt Cathedral preserve the history and traditions of our region. This full day tour is the best way to enjoy the surroundings of Bogota! By visiting the Salt Cathedral, you will learn about the history, the engineering, and development of different industries around Salt, in addition to the Christian Devotion of the Miners for the saints who took care of their lives. On the other hand, by visiting Lake Guatavita you will learn about the culture of the Colombian Indigenous Tribes, the diversity of the High Andean Forest, and the history of the Spanish Expedition in the search of El Dorado during the 16th century. Enjoy your visits to Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, tickets, private guides, and visits to Zipaquira and Guatavita Towns. Please keep in mind that Lake Guatavita is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays after a Monday Bank Holiday.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Professional guide, who is a worker from the Salt Cathedral, Professional guide, who is a Forest Ranger of the National Park Lake Guatavita, Private Tour, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Lake Guatavita is the sacred sanctuary of the Muisca Indigenous Tribe, this is the place where the enthronement ceremony of the New Cacique (Chieftain) took place. In this tour you will learn about the culture of the Colombian Indigenous Tribes, the diversity of the High Andean Forest, and the history of the Spanish Expedition in the search of El Dorado during the 16th century. Enjoy your visit to Lake Guatavita with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, tickets, guide of a National Park Ranger, and a visit to the Guatavita Town. Please keep in mind that Lake Guatavita is closed on Mondays or Tuesdays after a Monday Bank Holiday.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Professional guide, who is a Forest Ranger, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Explore two of the most popular tourist attractions around Bogota on this full-day tour with a savvy guide that lets you on their fascinating history. Discover why the Salt Cathedral is known as the Jewel of Modern Architecture. Delight in its enthralling history as you hear in-depth commentary on the site details, and enjoy some attractions within the Cathedral. By the way, it is the First Wonder in Colombia. Hike your way up to reach the Guatavita Lake, where the El Dorado Legend was—probably—born. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Andean mountain range and the Colonial architecture of Guatavita town. ✓ Enjoy a hassle-free experience and the flexibility of choosing from 2 tour options thoroughly designed to meet your interests and needs. Please check the itinerary for more details.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Air conditioned vehicle), Professional Guide, Entrance Fees, Medical Insurance, Souvenirs, Bottled Water, and Snacks, Hooded raincoat (if needed), Audio Guide (Basic Option)

Exclusions: Any private expenses, Gratuities (optional), Full-day Tour Guide (Basic Option)

We begin our tour of the tourist circuit of La Sabana where you can appreciate different spectacular views of Bogota surroundings. After, we will visit the lagoon of Guatavita. Where you can learn about the history of it. Here we will do a guided tour of about one hour. Minimal physical effort required. Then we will go new Guatavita town , where we can taste a typical lunch. Also taste a delicious Colombian coffee, aguapanela, canelazo, your choice. Afterwards, we will take you on a hike to get to know a viewpoint of the Tominé dam. Here the old town of Guatavita is sunk. In the town of Guatavita which you can have some time for yourself, walk through the town and its main square, enjoy its architecture and beautiful views.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Lunch, Light refreshments, Tour escort/host, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Entrance to the Park of the lagoon

Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the originally indigenous habitant called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Colombian typical products, Entrance to the Guatavita Lake, Entrance to the Salt Cathedral and audioguide only for this attraction, During the tour I lend binoculars and raincoat

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Soda/Pop

Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.

Inclusions: Private transportation, During the tour I lend binoculars and raincoats, Entrance to the Guatavita Lake, Entrance to the Salt Cathedral, Audioguide included only for this attraction, Colombian candies of different regions like Santander, Boyacá., Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Soda/Pop

Have you heard about El Dorado? Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and legends that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. So, leave the city for a while and join us and our expert guide on this day trip to explore New Guatavita town and learn why the old town was flooded and rebuilt in this beautiful hike to Lake Guatavita. Enjoy fresh, natural and stunning landscapes. • A full day trip away from the city rush • Guided tour of the Lake Guatavita • Retelling of local legends and ancestral myths such as El Dorado • Visit the town of New Guatavita • A traditional lunch in town (you can choose it to be included)

Inclusions: Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entry to Lake Guatavita, Lunch (Optional), All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Extra purchases, Breakfast

Join this 9-hour tour departing from Bogotá and visit The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá with lunch and another attraction like Nemocón, Guatavita or Small Towns around Bogotá.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)