Private Guatavita Lake + Salt Cathedral Tour

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About this tour

The perfect combination of legend, nature, and underground mysticism! Enjoy a completely exclusive and custom-tailored experience with the Private Tour to Guatavita Lake and the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. Backed by the excellence and reliability of Discovery Colombia Tours, this VIP journey allows you to explore two of the region's greatest treasures at your own pace. You will travel in absolute comfort in premium private vehicles, ideal for families or groups looking for a close, flexible, and top-quality service, venturing first into the mythical birthplace of the El Dorado legend. The journey continues towards the charming colonial town of Zipaquira, where you will enjoy a private historic tour and a delightful complimentary drink before marveling at the awe-inspiring underground Salt Cathedral. To guarantee a perfect cultural immersion, you will have a bilingual driver-guide for small groups (2 to 3 people) or a professional accompanying guide for groups of 4 or more passengers, along with preferential free time to enjoy a traditional lunch.

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Schedule

10 Hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Private Transportation | Daily

What is included?

🚌 Exclusive private transportation (Vehicle assigned based on the number of passengers)
🙋 Bilingual Driver-Guide (For groups of 2 to 3 passengers)
🙋 Professional accompanying guide (For groups of 4 or more passengers)
🙋 Guided visit to the historic town of Guatavita
✅ Contemplative hike with entrance ticket to Guatavita Lake
✅ Guided historic tour in the town of Zipaquira
🎟️ Entrance ticket included to the Salt Cathedral
🍽️ Complimentary drink
✅ Allocated free time for lunch
🚌 Safe and private return to your hotel in Bogota

Experience Itinerary

Private Hotel Pick-up

We begin the service by picking you up directly at your hotel in Bogota in a premium private vehicle exclusive for your group.

Visit to Guatavita Town

Arrival at the beautiful and symmetrical town of Guatavita to walk through its white streets, learn about its history, and admire its unique colonial architecture.

Contemplative Hike at Guatavita Lake

Entrance and guided ascent to the sacred lake, where you will learn first-hand about the Muisca cosmogony and the true origin of the El Dorado legend.

Historic Tour in Zipaquira

We move to Zipaquira for a private walk around its main square and its well-preserved historic center, filled with cultural heritage.

Guided Entry to the Salt Cathedral & Drink

We descend into the majestic underground Salt Cathedral with your ticket included, while also enjoying a comforting complimentary drink during the tour.

Lunch Time

Preferential free timeframe to have lunch in Zipaquira and taste the finest traditional dishes of the savanna region.

Private Return to Bogota

We finish the day by boarding the private vehicle to bring you back in total comfort to the door of your hotel.

❌ Not Included

X Cost of lunch and unspecified food items
X Personal expenses and tips

⭐ Traveler Reviews

Anna Kovalenko

Ucrania

"Everything was incredibly well coordinated from the first contact. I loved the profound natural beauty of the Guatavita Lagoon. The professionalism with which they manage the groups and their total commitment to punctuality are worthy of admiration."

David Miller

Estados Unidos

"Definitely the best tourist service we have ever taken! Discovery Colombia Tours guarantees absolute punctuality and highly professional guides who make you admire the culture and dazzling beauty of this wonderful place."

Camila Rojas

Perú

"A magical experience we will never forget. The beauty of Bogota seen from Monserrate hill is priceless. The guide was pure kindness and professionalism, and we greatly appreciated the punctuality in all transfers."

Yuki Nakamura

Japón

"I deeply appreciate the impeccable punctuality of this agency. The Graffitour in Medellin showed me an urban beauty full of color and meaning. The whole team treated us with admirable professionalism and respect."

Elena Costa

Portugal

"Traveling through Colombia with them is a true pleasure. The immense natural beauty amazes you immediately, but what really gives you peace is the strict punctuality and professionalism they maintain at every stage of the itinerary."

Terms and Important Information

Cancellations allowed up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Itinerary modifications may occur due to weather, traffic conditions, or force majeure. Discovery Colombia Tours strictly complies with Law 679 of 2001 for the prevention and countering of sexual exploitation, pornography, and sex tourism involving minors.

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$254.00 USD

Approx. $1.000.000 COP

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