Route of the 7 Treasures of El Dorado Day Trip: Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
by City Bus Colombia
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
The day trip starts at Parque de la 93 in Bogotá, where participants meet the guide and board transportation. If the hotel is within the route area, a pickup service is included. The first stop is the town of Guatavita, a white town rebuilt after the creation of the Tominé dam. Visitors spend about twenty minutes here to see local views and learn about the town's history. Next, the tour continues to Guatavita Lagoon for two hours. At the lagoon, known for the Muisca ritual linked to the El Dorado legend, visitors take a hike that includes climbing 152 steps to reach the water’s edge. A Spanish-speaking local guide accompanies the group during this visit. The tour highlights the Route of the 7 Treasures of El Dorado, which includes Guatavita Lagoon as one of these treasures. After the lagoon, the tour crosses the savannah to reach the municipality of Zipaquirá. Visitors spend around two hours inside the Salt Cathedral, known as the First Wonder of Colombia and another of the 7 Treasures. An audio guide is available in Spanish and English for the Salt Cathedral, but visitors should bring their own headphones with an audio jack. The tour includes roundtrip transportation with a Spanish-speaking driver, insurance, lunch time, entrance to Guatavita Lagoon, and a bilingual tour coordinator. Entrance to the Salt Cathedral is optional and depends on the ticket selected. The tour ends back in Bogotá, with the return time depending on local traffic. Seating is assigned by order of arrival. Currently, Guatavita Lagoon tours are only available in Spanish. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for the hike to the lagoon.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point Candelaria
The first meeting point is in Candelaria at Calle 16 #4-23, in front of Juan Valdez Coffee. A guide wearing a red jacket will be present.
10 min
Meeting Point Parque de la 93
The second meeting point is at Parque de la 93, Carrera 11 A #93A-10, also in front of Juan Valdez Coffee. The tour van is marked Bogotá City Bus and the driver wears a red jacket.
10 min
Guatavita
The town of Guatavita is a newer settlement created after the construction of the Tominé dam. It is a white town known for its views and local history.
20 min
Laguna de Guatavita
Stop to get in at Guatavita.
120 min
Catedral De Sal
Stop to get in at Salt Cathedral Zipaquirá.
120 min
Return Stop
Return stop.
5 min
Return Stop
The final return stop to conclude the tour.
5 min
Meeting point
8:00 am - Parque de la 93, Carrera 11a # 93a - 10. Frente a Juan Valdez Café. Find a driver with a red jacket and the City Bus Logo.
End point
8:00 am - Parque de la 93, Carrera 11a # 93a - 10. Frente a Juan Valdez Café. Find a driver with a red jacket and the City Bus Logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Route of the 7 Treasures of El Dorado Day Trip: Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
by City Bus Colombia
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
The day trip starts at Parque de la 93 in Bogotá, where participants meet the guide and board transportation. If the hotel is within the route area, a pickup service is included. The first stop is the town of Guatavita, a white town rebuilt after the creation of the Tominé dam. Visitors spend about twenty minutes here to see local views and learn about the town's history. Next, the tour continues to Guatavita Lagoon for two hours. At the lagoon, known for the Muisca ritual linked to the El Dorado legend, visitors take a hike that includes climbing 152 steps to reach the water’s edge. A Spanish-speaking local guide accompanies the group during this visit. The tour highlights the Route of the 7 Treasures of El Dorado, which includes Guatavita Lagoon as one of these treasures. After the lagoon, the tour crosses the savannah to reach the municipality of Zipaquirá. Visitors spend around two hours inside the Salt Cathedral, known as the First Wonder of Colombia and another of the 7 Treasures. An audio guide is available in Spanish and English for the Salt Cathedral, but visitors should bring their own headphones with an audio jack. The tour includes roundtrip transportation with a Spanish-speaking driver, insurance, lunch time, entrance to Guatavita Lagoon, and a bilingual tour coordinator. Entrance to the Salt Cathedral is optional and depends on the ticket selected. The tour ends back in Bogotá, with the return time depending on local traffic. Seating is assigned by order of arrival. Currently, Guatavita Lagoon tours are only available in Spanish. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for the hike to the lagoon.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point Candelaria
The first meeting point is in Candelaria at Calle 16 #4-23, in front of Juan Valdez Coffee. A guide wearing a red jacket will be present.
10 min
Meeting Point Parque de la 93
The second meeting point is at Parque de la 93, Carrera 11 A #93A-10, also in front of Juan Valdez Coffee. The tour van is marked Bogotá City Bus and the driver wears a red jacket.
10 min
Guatavita
The town of Guatavita is a newer settlement created after the construction of the Tominé dam. It is a white town known for its views and local history.
20 min
Laguna de Guatavita
Stop to get in at Guatavita.
120 min
Catedral De Sal
Stop to get in at Salt Cathedral Zipaquirá.
120 min
Return Stop
Return stop.
5 min
Return Stop
The final return stop to conclude the tour.
5 min
Meeting point
8:00 am - Parque de la 93, Carrera 11a # 93a - 10. Frente a Juan Valdez Café. Find a driver with a red jacket and the City Bus Logo.
End point
8:00 am - Parque de la 93, Carrera 11a # 93a - 10. Frente a Juan Valdez Café. Find a driver with a red jacket and the City Bus Logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.