Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the underground Salt Cathedral
- Discover the legend of El Dorado at Lake Guatavita
- Enjoy scenic views of the Andean mountains
- Learn about Colombia's rich mining history
- Experience the unique architecture of the cathedral
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Bogotá
- Guided tour of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
- Visit to Lake Guatavita
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be available upon request.
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you are comfortable with moderate physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
- This tour offers a shared option without lunch and guide. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to the Cathedral and Guatavita Lake, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund
Traveler reviews
The experience was...
The experience was amazing on itself, but even better because of our guide Camilo. I”m super grateful for everything he did with us and for us. Definitely will be with them again!!!
Excellent tour, highly recommended
Diego was our driver and he was excellent, very polite and friendly and he even opened the car door for me at each stop! Both tours were great, the only disappointment was on the Guatavita lake tour our guide did not speak any English so we couldn’t understand anything he was saying, luckily one of the other guests spoke English and translated for us. Otherwise we had a great day and would recommend the tour.
Couple tour
Hi. We just came home from the tour. The tour was very good and worth our time. We had so many nice experiences and beautiful pictures. Jorge was very kind to us and he knows a lot about Colombia and we heard so many stories and got so many information from him. We really recommend the tour with Jorge to everyone who wants to experience nature of Colombia
Great experience if you speak Spanish
Our driver Filipe was fantastic and he definitely deserves 5 stars. Overall, we had a great day, however, it should be mentioned that the tour of la laguna is in spanish only. We feel like this should be highlighted in the description.
⭐⭐ Beautiful destinations, but disappointing execution
Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá are beautiful places and absolutely worth a visit. Unfortunately, we cannot say that about the organization of this tour. We deliberately booked this tour because it was clearly indicated that it would be in English. This was an important part of the choice for us. In reality, our driver only spoke Spanish. He was certainly friendly and did his best, but because I speak a little Spanish, it came down to me constantly translating for the other guests. That is obviously not what you pay for when booking an English-language tour. It was also indicated that the entrance tickets were included. We still had to pay for our tickets ourselves at Guatavita. We found that strange and unprofessional. The transport was also a letdown. For such a long day, the seats were very cramped and not comfortable. I am only 1.55 m tall myself and found the legroom already limited. For taller people, we think this is not at all pleasant transport for a day tour. The driver himself was friendly and the two destinations ultimately made our day worthwhile. But the tour as it was offered and the tour we actually received did not sufficiently match what we expected. Especially when you specifically book an English-language tour, you can expect that it will actually be offered in English. Therefore unfortunately only 2 stars.