Private Tour: Cathedral of Sal Zipaquirá and Laguna Guatavita

4.8 (5 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration10h - 11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This plan is a perfect combination of mystical and unique experiences.

We will begin the tour with a visit to the Guatavita Lagoon, a sacred site for the Muisca culture and the place that inspires the fantastic Legend of "El Dorado", you and your companions will enter a unique experience.

Then, we will cross the “Sabana de Bogotá” and arrive at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, which is known as the first wonder of Colombia due to -among other reasons- its impressive architecture completely carved out of salt. You can go through it and take the best photos and save unforgettable moments.

This underground temple will give you an amazing experience when you visit the virtual reality theater, the reflecting pool and the largest underground cross in the world.

In both towns we will take brief tours of its streets so that you can get to know its most emblematic places and learn about its history and other details of interest.

What's included

  • Audioguides in Different Languages at the Cathedral of Sal
  • Professional, local and bilingual guide, if you choose.
  • Enjoy free time for lunch at a recommended restaurant
  • A souvenir from us! You take a little piece of Colombia.
  • One stop to try our thing! SnackTypical Colombian
  • Stay Hydrated! Water runs on our own
  • Wifi included... but the best connection will be with this experience.
  • Travel Tarnquil@ : Medical Insurance Included
  • Your ticket to the Salt Mine is paid for by Us!!
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Sesquile
    Pass by
    Along the way, we can observe the beauty of the Bogota Savannah, and we will also pass through Sesquilé, where we will see the architecture of the town.
  2. Laguna de Guatavita
    3h · Admission ticket included
    You will get to know the Guatavita Lagoon and we will tell you about the Legend of El Dorado, while you enjoy this incredible place full of history, culture, and mysticism.
  3. Guatavita
    20m
    Visit to the town of Guatavita: you will get to know the most emblematic parts of this fantastic town and we will explain the most attractive and historical details.
  4. Pass by
    We will stop to enjoy a beautiful view at the Mirador del Embalse del Tominé.
  5. Catedral De Sal
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After getting to know the Sabana de Bogotá, passing through Sesquilé and seeing the fabulous Guatavita and its beautiful and historic lagoon, we will arrive at the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
  6. Zipaquira
    Pass by
    Then, we will take a tour of the beautiful village of Zipaquirá, here we will talk about the most important details of its history, culture and architecture.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up our travelers where they indicate us, it can be a Hotel, Airport (it may have an additional cost), Apartment or others.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

Reviews

4.8 (5)

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