Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 268 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP worth booking?
Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP is a 11-hour experience in Bogotá, Colombia, from $59 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 268 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (268)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $59 per person
We are Bogota Travel Experience, an agency with more than 8 years of experience, we are starting in this new app offering our successful tour to Zipaquira and Guatavita where you have the opportunity to visit 5 sights in one day, we pick you up at your accommodation. We are just starting here however we have years of experience on Airbnb, facebook, instagram offering our tours. Give us the opportunity and book now, this is the most complete and the cheapest tour you find in Viator with pickup included 1.Guatavita Colonial Town 2.Guatativa Lake 3.Sabana de Bogota 4.Typical Colombian Food restaurant in Zipaquira 5.Zipaquira Salt Mine and Cathedral Round trip transportation, pick up in your lodging. Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish) comfortable SUV or van. we give you all the guidance and accompaniment to enjoy your visit. Follow us on Facebook as Cesar Augusto Cruz Perlaza and instagram as @BogotaTravelExperience It is a group tour
What you get
About this experience
We are Bogota Travel Experience, an agency with more than 8 years of experience, we are starting in this new app offering our successful tour to Zipaquira and Guatavita where you have the opportunity to visit 5 sights in one day, we pick you up at your accommodation. We are just starting here however we have years of experience on Airbnb, facebook, instagram offering our tours. Give us the opportunity and book now, this is the most complete and the cheapest tour you find in Viator with pickup included 1.Guatavita Colonial Town 2.Guatativa Lake 3.Sabana de Bogota 4.Typical Colombian Food restaurant in Zipaquira 5.Zipaquira Salt Mine and Cathedral Round trip transportation, pick up in your lodging. Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish) comfortable SUV or van. we give you all the guidance and accompaniment to enjoy your visit. Follow us on Facebook as Cesar Augusto Cruz Perlaza and instagram as @BogotaTravelExperience It is a group tour
What's included
Included
- Walk through the streets of the town of Guatavita and learn about the legend of El Dorado.
- It is advisable to bring Colombian money in cash, recommended for coffee shops and souvenir stores
- It is a Group tour
- Guatavita Lagoon is a moderate 90 min walking tour with our local guide who speaks English/Spanish
- Full-day excursion. We cannot guarantee an exact time for the end of the tour
- Our local guide speaks English and Spanish and will guide you in both languages
- Guidance in English and Spanish
- the tour is designed so that people of all ages can do it, from children to seniors.
- It is the cheapest tour in Viator to visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and the Guatavita Lagoon with pick up and drop off included.
- Travel insurance covered and time for lunch at typical Colombian Food restaurant in Zipaquira
- Visit 5 sights in the one day and the Tour lasts 12 hours aprox., remember, it is a Full Day Tour
- Take 2 h & 30 min in the salt cathedral. You can request a free audio guide in English, Spanish
- Pickup and drop-off to your accommodation is included for your safety and convenience.
- Visit Guatavita Lake and town, Cathedral/Salt Mine of Zipaquirá, Bogotá Savannah, Typical Restaurant
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance: The entrance fees to the Guatavita lake and the Salt mine in Zipaquirá are not included
- Note: Entrances not included, prices depend on if you're national or foreigner, disabled or senior
What you'll see and do
Guatavita
After picking up all guests at their homes, our tour starts at 7 am, we will go via the Calera to appreciate a panoramic view of the north of Bogota in the viewpoint, we will contemplate the beautiful landscapes of the Sabana de la Capital, then we will arrive at our first destination: The Colonial Town of Guatavita at 830 am, where we will be for 45 minutes, there we walk and appreciate the imposing white houses, with clay roofs and stone floors. Every corner of this beautiful place will be ideal for taking spectacular photos. Después de haber recogido a todos los participante, el tour inicia a las 7 am, iremos via la Calera para apreciar una panorámica del norte de Bogota, contemplaremos los bellos paisajes de la Sabana, arribaremos a nuestro primer destino: El Pueblo Colonial de Guatavita a las 830 am donde estaremos por 45 minutos; caminaremos y apreciaremos las imponentes casas blancas, con techos en arcilla y piso en piedra.
45 minutes here
Laguna de Guatavita
To reach our second destination, we will take our vehicle and after 35 minutes of travel we will arrive at the entrance of La Laguna de Guatavita, it is a guided tour in a narutal reserve, a Spanish-speaking guide will take you for a walk after two hours, he will explain the ancient rituals of the Muisca culture and take you to contemplate the Impressive Laguna de Guatavita located on top of a mountain at almost 3000 meters high. If any of the members of the group wants translation in English, they must pay at the entrance of our bilingual driver who will translate the tour for you. Luego de 35 minutos de recorrido llegaremos a la entrada de La Laguna de Guatavita, es una visita guiada en una reserva natural, un guía del lugar de habla hispana los llevara por una caminata de dos hora, les explicara los antiguos rituales de la cultura Muisca y los llevara a contemplar la Impresionante Laguna de Guatavita ubicada en la cima de una montana a casi 3000 metros de altura.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Tocancipa
3. Our third destination is the Sabana de Bogota, which is not a specific site, on the contrary, it is the combination of all the landscapes that you will have the opportunity to see throughout the journey from when you leave Bogota until you return back to your hotel. It is an area that brings together many towns in the region, you will see valleys, different types of trees, animals, local vegetation, flowers of different colors and shapes, lagoons among others. Nuestro tercer destino es la Sabana de Bogota, la cual no es un sitio especifico, por el contrario, es la combinación de todos los paisajes que tendrás la oportunidad de ver en todo el recorrido desde que sales de Bogota hasta que regresas de nuevo a tu hotel. Es un área que reúne muchos pueblos de la región, veras valles, diferentes tipos de arboles, animales, vegetación local, flores de distintos colores y formas, lagunas entre otros.
60 minutes here
Zipaquira
After traveling for over an hour through the Bogota savanna, we finally arrived at our fourth stop: the town of Zipaquira, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving typical Colombian food. Luego de viajar por mas de una hora por la Sabana de Bogota finalmente hemos llegado a nuestra cuarta parada: El pueblo de Zipaquira, allí degustaremos un delicioso almuerzo en un restaurante local con comida típica Colombiana.
60 minutes here
Catedral De Sal
Last but not least, we will finally arrive at our 5th stop, The Zipaquira Salt Mine, called the First Wonder of Colombia. The Cathedral Salt Mine becomes one of the most important tourist destinations, it is a former salt mine that has been converted to a cathedral. You descend to the cathedral depths and you arrive to the great central dome where is possible to see the biggest cross underground, the greatest hall for the ceremonies of the cathedral and a nice boulevard. Besides, you might see the other atracctions such Cathedral Light Show, movie about the mine and the water mirror among others. You spend around 2 hours inside by your own. After we drive back to Bogota for over one hour driving and I'll drop you off in your hotel. Por último llegaremos a la 5th parada: La Mina de Sal de Zipaquirá, la Primera Maravilla de Colombia. Es uno de los destinos turísticos más importantes, es una antigua mina de sal que ha sido convertida en catedral. 2 horas dentro y regresamos a Bogota.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cesar Augusto Cruz Perlaza
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Most likely this tour is ideal for people older than 1 year old
- Tourists do not need special abilities, it is a short walk and there is enough time to enjoy each site.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 267 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
4 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
267 verified traveler reviews for Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Poor Organization, Wasted Time, and a Chaotic Ending
After you picked us up, it took more than two and a half hours to pick up all the other participants. It was absolutely exhausting. We then went to Guatavita, where our guide gave us just 20 minutes. 20 minutes — please remember that number. After that, we arrived at the starting point of the lagoon hike, where we had to wait for at least 20 minutes for absolutely no apparent reason. The hike to the lagoon itself was fine. We learned a lot of interesting information, and this was actually one of the best parts of the tour. Unfortunately, from that point on, things just kept getting worse and worse. The restaurant where we had lunch was extremely expensive — a typical tourist trap. I would have expected better meal prices considering we arrived as a large group, as has been the case on many other tours we have taken, and believe me, we have been on quite a few. You mentioned that we were free to eat there or somewhere else. However, I would have expected you to choose a really good restaurant with reasonable prices, especially for a group of this size. We then arrived at the Salt Cathedral at around 4:30 PM, where our guide announced that we would be staying until 7:00 PM. Two and a half hours??? That was an absurd amount of time, especially considering how much he had rushed us earlier in Guatavita, where we were given only 20 minutes. When we finally left at 7:30 PM, the guide told us that the drop-offs would be done in reverse order, meaning that those who had been picked up first in the morning would now be dropped off first. However, that did not happen. The guide was the first person to get off the bus, leaving us alone with a driver who spoke absolutely no English. The driver seemed completely confused and had no idea what was going on. In the end, several of us decided to get off the bus and take taxis back to our hotels instead. Overall, this tour was a huge disappointment. The organization was extremely poor, the time management made absolutely no sense, and the way the tour ended was completely unacceptable. After such a long and exhausting day, we expected a much more professional and better-organized experience. Unfortunately, this tour fell far below our expectations.
via Tripadvisor
Day Trip to Gutavita and Zipaquira
Carlos is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Gutavita and Zipaquirá. It was fascinating to learn about the Muiscas, the El Dorado, the lagoon and the Salt Catheral. The views were breathtaking!! Victor our driver gets us to each destination safely despite the crazy Bogota traffic and unpaved mountain roads. It was not an easy task to say the very least! Just a disclaimer. The ride can be long depending on where you stand on the pick up queue. We were the second one to be picked up and the second to last to be dropped off. So the total time inside the van just for this process was around two and a half hours besides the drive to the destinations. With that said. It really depends on your mindset. We thought of it as a driving tour around the city. Seeing different areas outside of our hotel. Overall, a really great tour. Met a lot of interesting tour mates from different corners of the world. We would recommend this tour. You will get so much out of it. Thank you Carlos and Victor!!
via Viator
Juan Carlos was a great...
Juan Carlos was a great guide explaining! He took really good care of us - we were the only 2 English speakers on the tour. He made sure we understood and had all the information about the places. He helped us order our lunch. The hike up to the lagoon viewpoints was really good - not too hard and very worth it. The salt mine and the cathedral was great. The trip is well worth doing. A great day!
via Viator
Your guide Nuan Carlos is...
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via Viator
Great trip to Lake GUATAVITA and the Salt Cathedral
Great day visiting some of the most iconic places in Colombia. Be prepared for the altitude, some uphill walking and a long day. Our guide, Juan Carlos, was wonderful,, especially as we had some Spanish speakers and some English speakers and he moved with ease between the two. The company communicated very well with us and we always felt like we knew what to expect in terms of timing etc. Lake GUATAVITA is beautiful and the salt mines and cathedral are amazing. Photos don’t do either justice. You simply can’t show the sheer scale in a photo. Highly recommend.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 94
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
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Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bogotá.
How much does Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bogotá usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bogotá is not rushed.
Is Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 268 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Bogotá, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP?
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Around 94 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bogotá can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bogotá and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bogotá within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bogotá?
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On Outty we rank every Bogotá experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Free Graffiti Walking Tour Every Day in Bogota, Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch, Private City Tour Bogota + Monserrate, Gold, Botero and Candelaria.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bogotá?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bogotá?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP?
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Included: Walk through the streets of the town of Guatavita and learn about the legend of El Dorado; It is advisable to bring Colombian money in cash, recommended for coffee shops and souveni; It is a Group tour; Guatavita Lagoon is a moderate 90 min walking tour with our local guide who speaks English; and Full-day excursion. We cannot guarantee an exact time for the end of the tour. Not included: Lunch; Entrance: The entrance fees to the Guatavita lake and the Salt mine in Zipaquirá are not i; and Note: Entrances not included, prices depend on if you're national or foreigner, disabled o. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 739 listed pickup locations in and around Bogotá. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bogotá. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Top Sights w/PICKUP?
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Across 268 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
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