Full description
Discover the mysteries of Guatavita on a day trip from Bogota, taking you to the mystical sacred lagoon of El Dorado and to enjoy the playful optical illusions of La Casa Loca.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience that will transport you back in time while surrounding you with the breathtaking nature of the Andes Mountains. This scenic excursion takes you away from the urban pace of Bogota to guide you through a picturesque drive up the Andean mountainside, offering stunning views of valleys and local vegetation at an elevation of 3,100 meters above sea level. The first stop on this adventure leads you to the legendary Guatavita Lagoon, once the sacred lake for the indigenous Muisca people, the original inhabitants of the region. Accompanied by your guide, you will hike to the top to admire the finest panoramic view of the landscape and learn the fascinating history behind the sacred ritual of casting gold objects and precious stones into the water—a ceremony that gave rise to the world-famous legend of El Dorado and attracted countless European explorers.
After connecting with pre-Hispanic history, mysticism, and culture, the tour takes you to enjoy a highly entertaining time at La Casa Loca (The Crazy House). This popular attraction features a unique, fully tilted building that defies gravity and plays tricks on your mind through clever optical illusions. It is the perfect spot to unleash your creativity and capture the most amazing and original photos of your trip with the whole family. At the end of the day, you will relax on the comfortable return transfer to Bogota, enriched with wonderful knowledge about indigenous cultures, their deep bond with the natural environment, and unique photographic memories.
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Additional Information
● Please provide full accommodation details when booking. The local provider will contact you before the service to confirm pick-up. It is the passenger's sole responsibility to contact the local number on the voucher one day before if no communication has been received to confirm the exact time and point
● Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers; if this is not met, an alternative date/time or a full refund will be offered
● Children under 6 years old are not allowed
● Please dress according to weather conditions
● We recommend comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a bottle of water
● For bookings of 1 to 3 people, you will be accompanied by a driver/guide; for bookings of 4 or more, a separate guide will be provided in addition to the driver
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's accommodation
✔ Private round-trip transportation
✔ Driver/guide (for 1 to 3 people)
✔ Guide (for 4 or more people)
✔ Audio guide in your language
✔ Guided tour inside the Guatavita Lake area
✔ Free time for lunch
✔ Insurance
Exclusions
✖ Entrance fee to Guatavita Lagoon ($29,000 COP per person approximately) and Entrance fee to Casa Loca ($30,000 COP per person approximately)
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Tickets, food and drinks except as expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded