Full description
Visit the First Wonder of Colombia and the birthplace of the El Dorado legend on this full-day tour filled with history and mythology.
Immerse your spirit in two of Colombia’s most stunning icons: the legendary Guatavita Lake and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. This full-day guided experience combines nature, mythology, and engineering marvels. Your journey begins at the mystical Guatavita Lake, the sacred Muisca site that inspired the world-famous legend of El Dorado. Through ecological trails, you will discover ancient rituals of gold offerings and the cultural legacy of pre-Hispanic peoples while contemplating the emerald glow of this unforgettable natural environment.
After a scenic drive through Andean landscapes, you will reach the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a masterpiece excavated 180 meters underground. You will discover its illuminated tunnels, artistic sculptures, and vast chambers that perfectly blend geology, architecture, and spirituality. You will learn how miners transformed salt caverns into one of the most impressive underground temples in the world, walking through the Way of the Cross and the breathtaking Central Nave. This tour offers a unique combination of nature and heritage, designed to enrich your experience with captivating stories and unmatched panoramic views.
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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
✔ Panoramic tour in Zipaquira town center
✔ Guided tour inside the Guatavita Lake area
✔ Free time for lunch
✔ Insurance
Exclusions
✖ Entrance to the Salt Cathedral (National Standard: $78,000 COP. Foreign Standard: $130,000 COP per person approximately) and Entrance to Guatavita Lake ($25,000 COP per person approximately)
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks except where expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services 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