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
Great Adventure but be ready for it
This includes a moderately aggressive climb up a rugged but well maintained rock path. Good hiking shoes are a plus. There is a lot of driving time, some highway but some on poor mountain roads. Unless you are an adventurous eater pack your own lunch. The Salt Cathedral is stunning. Be prepared to walk in a fairly low light environment. Bring a reusable water bottle - the National Parks frown on disposable plastic because, sadly, tourists are slobs and will litter the magnificent mountainside with trash!
Super trip helped by...
Super trip helped by excellent guide Conselo who was knowledgeable and helpful. Guatavita was beautiful and the history incredible. Salt Cathedral met every superlative description.
Goooood day
Jorge was an awesome, chill, smart, and helpful guide and was a pleasure to talk and hang with.
Well run tour but perhaps not worth the time or expense
The logistics of everything went very well. The guide and driver were both excellent and very professional. I admit to being a bit of a well seasoned jaded traveler. This trip is a very long day and in the end it serves to hike around a lake and visit a salt mine. Having visited previous salt mines, this was honestly not that big of a deal (and a pretty expensive attraction), so in retrospect I don't think this was worth the time or expense. Maybe if you've never visited a salt mine, but otherwise I don't think I would do this tour again. Lots of time spent in traffic, big crowds at the lake the day we went (holiday weekend), and we didn't even get lunch until 3PM.
Wonderful!
We loved the tour! The lagoon is beautiful, a unique landscape! The cathedral exceeded our expectations! Our guide was Jorge and he was super attentive!