VIP Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita Tour from Bogota, 12hr
Description
Discover two of Colombia’s most extraordinary landmarks in one seamless, private experience. Begin at the breathtaking Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira—an underground masterpiece of faith and art—then continue to the mystical Lake Guatavita, birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Travel through scenic Andean landscapes with your private guide, all entry tickets, and round-trip transport included for an unforgettable cultural adventure.
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Itinerary
Embark on a captivating journey through the Andes to Lake Guatavita National Park. Explore its stunning natural beauty and unveil the fascinating history and ancient legends surrounding this sacred lake.
Discover the extraordinary Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, a unique architectural wonder carved deep within an active salt mine. Explore its impressive underground chambers and intricate salt sculptures, gaining fascinating insights into history, engineering, and faith.
After your Salt Cathedral visit, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Zipaquira Town's picturesque streets. Discover its charming colonial architecture and rich history. Explore artisan shops and soak up the unique atmosphere of this unforgettable destination.
OPTIONAL If you're looking for an authentic Colombian dining experience, we recommend stopping at the renowned Andres Carne de Res restaurant. Indulge in traditional dishes and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic establishment before we drive you back to your Bogota Hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up services from any Hotel or Airbnb accommodation in the greater Bogota area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(6)
Luis Felipe is a great and professional guide with ample knowledge of Colombia. Lake Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral are breathtaking places. Finish the day with a delicious dinner at “Andres Carne De Res”, a must go restaurant during your trip. Ten out of ten tour.
Dear Mr. Fuentes, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure to guide you and your wife on such a memorable day. Lake Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral are indeed spectacular, and I’m so glad you enjoyed their unique beauty as well as the experience at Andres Carne de Res to close the day. Your kind words motivate me to continue providing exceptional service and sharing the best of Bogota and its surroundings. If you ever return to Colombia, I’d be honored to assist you again. From Alejandro and Luis Felipe, ¡muchas gracias amigos! 🇵🇷🇨🇴🇵🇷🇨🇴🇵🇷
We had a absolutely great time in Bogota together with Felipe! He picked us up at the airport and we had beautiful tours together with him (City Tour Bogota, Salt Cathedral, "Holy Lake" and the coffee farm). He was always on time and explained us so many things about Bogota and Colombia that, after a few days, we felt like being home. By the way - he talks excellent English - not very common in Colombia... We will for sure book his services again when we are back in Colombia!
Dear Lars, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure to spend those days with you and your wife, showing you around Bogota and beyond. From the city tour to the Salt Cathedral, the "Holy Lake," and the coffee farm, I’m so glad you enjoyed the experiences. I’m happy to hear that my explanations helped you feel at home here—it means a lot to know I could make your visit even more special. Your kind words about my punctuality and driving are much appreciated, as is your compliment on my English. I look forward to welcoming you both back to Colombia in the future. Thank you for your trust and for highly recommending my services! From Luis Felipe, ¡muchas gracias queridos amigos! 🇩🇪🇨🇼🇨🇴🇩🇪🇨🇼🇨🇴
Excellent, informative personal tour with stop over at Andre de Carne. Would highly Recommend Louis Felipe.
Dear Mr. Rajgarhia! Thank you for your wonderful review of the tour I provided. I'm thrilled to hear that you found it excellent and informative. Our visits to Lake Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral were a real highlight, and I truly enjoyed sharing that experience with you. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I'm grateful for your kind words. If you ever wish to explore more or have friends and family looking for a personalized tour, I'll be more than happy to welcome you back. Once again, thank you for choosing me as your tour guide, and I wish you the very best in all your future travels! From Alejandro and Luis Felipe, ¡muchas gracias queridos amigos! 🇮🇳🇺🇸🇨🇴🇮🇳🇺🇸🇨🇴
My husband and I had an excellent visit to Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral with brothers Alejandro and Luis Philip. They were on time at the hotel, in a new and very clean car. The whole organization was perfect and we were able to enjoy these beautiful places on the outskirts of Bogota. Do not hesitate to call on the services of this large Enterprise!
Dear Mrs. Bertrand! Thank you very much for this wonderful review! We’re pleased to know that our service met your expectations! It was a pleasure for us to show you the surroundings of Bogota, the weather was great and all planning was perfect. You were amazing clients and we also had fun! We continue working hard to offer the best Tours and Transfers in Bogota to our clients, giving a comfortable transportation, professional guiding, security and flexible concierge service. From Alejandro and Luis Felipe, thank you very much for choosing our services, goodbye! 🇫🇷🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇴🇫🇷
My son and I spent 4 days in Bogota. In addition to having Luis as out guide for 2 of those days, we hired him to pick us up at the airport when we arrived. We knew immediately that we would be delighted with service from Luis. Unfortunately we didn't get to meet his brother. Luis was an amazing guide. He is knowledgeable, interesting and provides excellent customer service. Luis does not watch the clock. His goal is to make sure that you learn about Bogota and see the sites that are important to you. I wanted to go to the Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita but was concerned when I read some of the reviews. I decided to take a chance and hired Luis for this trip. One warning, it is a very long day. Having said that, it is also a very interesting and informative day. At Lake Guatavita you are led through the park by a ranger. Nevertheless less, Luis stayed with us the entire time and translated. While the ranger was lovely and possibly could have managed in English as well as Spanish, we would have struggled to understand her. Luis's English is excellent and he is easy to understand. I wear hearing aids and have trouble understanding some people but I did very well with Luis. One alert, if you are older, as I am, (I'll be 80 on 2/9), Lake Guatavita is at an even higher altitude than Bogota. Walking up over 100 steps can be taxing under these conditions. The ranger does go at a slow pace and is willing to stop as needed. I did need to ask for a few stops even though I exercise regularly. The effort to get to the top is definitely worth it. Lake Guatavita played an important role in the life of the indigenous people of the region and should be seen after a visit to the Gold Museum. After visiting the Lake Guatavita we rode about 11/2 hours to the Salt Cathedral. At Luis suggestion we all had lunch in a restaurant near the salt mine and enjoyed the local food. Luis hired a guide who is also a mine worker to take us through the Salt Cathedral. Again Luis stayed with us the entire time. He oversees everything to make certain you are please with the way the tour is proceeding. Even if you're not Catholic, which we are not, the Salt Cathedral is amazing. We were glad we built this into our Bogota visit. Finally, I cannot say enough about Luis as a guide. He works hard to make certain that your visit meets or exceeds your expectations. In addition, he is a delightful young man. I unconditionally recommend him and his company. Hopefully I will get a chance to meet up with him again in the future.
Dear Mrs. Weiden! Thank you very much for this amazing review! We’re pleased to know that our service met your expectations! We’re highly prepared to give to our clients an objective view of our Country, all our services are planned to offer high quality experiences, adding a little bit of Colombian passion and joy! It was a pleasure for me to show you my City, I had so much fun in the visits to Lake Guatavita and Salt Cathedral, I’m happy that our detailed planning filled your expectations! We continue working hard to offer the best Tours and Transfers in Bogota to our clients, giving a comfortable transportation, professional guiding, security and flexible concierge service. From Alejandro and Luis Felipe, thank you very much for choosing our services, goodbye! 🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇸
Our driver Luis was extremely knowledgeable and patient. When we required some extra time on a site, it was very complete. The guides were friendly and expert and made our tours very fun. We had the most amazing lunch (thanks to Luis) outside the cathedral. We absolutely recommend this tour!
Dear Ms. Wasner! Thank you very much for this amazing review! We’re pleased to know that our service met your expectations! On all our Tours we give a high importance to flexibility, giving all the time to our clients to enjoy every single experience! We continue working hard to offer the best Bogota Tours and Transfers to our clients, giving a comfortable transportation, professional guiding, security and flexible concierge service. From Alejandro and Luis Felipe, thank you very much for choosing our services, goodbye! 🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇸🇨🇴🇺🇸
