Guatavita Tour from Bogotá | Native Guide & Local Meals

5.0 (21 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

This tour offers an authentic journey from Bogotá to the Sacred Guatavita Lagoon, designed for travelers who want a deeper cultural experience. We begin at Cranky Croc Hostel and travel like locals using public transport, giving you a real connection to Bogotá’s daily life. In Guatavita, you’ll enjoy a traditional Colombian breakfast and explore the town’s peaceful streets before heading to the lagoon. A native guide leads a scenic hike while sharing Muisca history and the origins of the El Dorado legend. The experience blends nature, storytelling, and local flavors, creating a meaningful day away from the city. With small‑group dynamics, cultural insights, and a traditional lunch, this tour offers a genuine and memorable way to discover one of Colombia’s most iconic sacred places.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Public transportation
  • Breakfast
  • profesional tour guide
  • Not pick up we have an starting point

What to expect

  1. 15m
    We meet at the hostel reception and start our journey using public transport toward Portal Norte.
  2. 20m
    We board the intermunicipal bus to Guatavita and begin our trip out of Bogotá.
  3. 1h
    We enjoy a traditional Colombian breakfast and explore the town’s colonial streets.
  4. Laguna de Guatavita
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    A guided hike with storytelling about the Muisca culture and the El Dorado legend.
  5. Guatavita
    1h
    We finish the experience with a comforting traditional lunch before returning to Bogotá.
  6. 20m
    We take the intermunicipal bus back to Bogotá and finish the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia

***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***

If you need to contact us please write us by whatsapp +573146321325 its the easy and fast way to contact.

End point

We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia

***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***

If you need to contact us please write us by whatsapp +573146321325 its the easy and fast way to contact.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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