The 15 Best Lake Guatavita Tours from Bogotá

1.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · from $91Our pick

Travel from Bogota to Guatavita Lagoon, linked to the El Dorado legend, then enter Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a 12-hour group outing, Spanish and English support, audio guides, a steep 152-step walk, and guides such as Diego, Esteban, Sergio, and Camilo.

“The day was really long but every minute was worth it. our guide Juan was lovely,caring and courteous. The lake and the cathedral were both amazing. The lunch stop was awesome too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Bogota. Thank you for a wonderful day .”

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2.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 551 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend 12 hours with Beyond Colombia visiting Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon, Bogotá’s savanna, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect shared transport, included tickets, bilingual guidance, a two-hour uphill walk, local lunch at your own cost, and guides such as Sebastián, Diego, Sergio, or Camilo.

“Sebastian and Jesus were truly fantastic. Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, prepared, and provided a great experience for both Spanish and English speakers of the group. Even with torrential rain, walking to Guatavita and learning about it's history was absolutely worth it.”

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3.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 12 hours · from $66

Leave Bogotá for Guatavita Town, its sacred lagoon, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a full 12-hour day, a moderate walk at the lagoon, included admission, bilingual support, and guides such as Sergio, Diego, Camilo, and Sebastian.

“This was a great excursion. We only had a couple days in Bogota and we wanted to explore some natural sights outside the city. It was a long day but we packed so much in it was well worth it. We met some lovely friends along the way and Diego our guide was amazing and well informed and had answers to all the questions we asked. Jairo our driver was excellent weaving around the confusing streets and stopping when folks wanted to take pics along the way etc. Such a lovely excursion, highly recommend :)”

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4.New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Best value

Spend a long day outside Bogotá with guide Tatiana or another bilingual guide, visiting colonial Guatavita, the high-altitude lake tied to El Dorado, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and lunch time are included, but entrance fees and food are extra.

“An incredible experience and I highly recommend. All the stops were very interesting and a good combination of experiencing some of the nature and cultural diversity that Colombia has to offer. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job throughout the day.”

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5.Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend a full day outside Bogotá, walking the sacred Guatavita Lagoon trails, exploring Zipaquirá, and entering its underground Salt Cathedral. Shared transport, both main entrance tickets, an audio guide, insurance, and hotel pickup are included with option 2. English guiding is available when possible, while Spanish is confirmed.

“This was a long tour of 12 hours but totally worth it. Sergio was our guide and Sandro was our driver. Sergio was hilarious and brimming with knowledge and he truly made our tour enjoyable. I learnt so much about Colombian history and culture on this tour. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch had some truly amazing food, which helped keep our spirits up for sure.”

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6.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Bogotá with a private or shared guide to the Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita. Expect about 10 hours on the road, two hours at each main site, a walk uphill at the lake, and free time for lunch in Guatavita. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, and Luis have earned special praise for their care and local insight.

“Excellent full day tour. Did this along with the same tour operator’s 7hour tour of Bogota and it was a great combination. Our guide was Jose Vasquez… we were one native Spanish speaker and one English, both passable but not perfect in the other language. He happily switched back and forth between languages as needed for us to both understand everything, which was very much appreciated. (Some guides previously have told us to pick one language only!) The lagoon has a great story, and the unusual vegetation was beautiful. The guide also knew a ton about the different plants. The salt cathedral was amazing also. Highly recommended if you have…”

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7.Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel privately from Bogotá to Lake Guatavita with a guide such as Sarai, Juan Carlos, or Luis. Walk the reserve trail, hear Muisca stories tied to El Dorado, visit Guatavita town, and choose a traditional lunch. The outing lasts about seven hours and includes hotel pickup, entry, and insurance.

“We enjoyed the entire journey with Gustavo (driver) and Korin (tour guide)! They were both delightful. We greatly enjoyed the tour at Laguna Guatavita. So much natural beauty and history. Loved the entire experience! Thank you!!”

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8.Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $368

Spend about 10 hours outside Bogotá with a private guide, visiting Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral and sacred Guatavita Lagoon. Hotel transfers, entrance tickets, lunch, and a guide in your preferred language are included. Expect mountain roads, changing weather, and a steep walk to the lake.

“The salt Cathedral is amazing . We never saw anything like that . Very interesting also the 14 stations of the cross are works of man and God. The tour guide is very knowledgeable . He explained to us all the details and facts about the salt cathedral”

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9.Guatavita Lake – Salt Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend 10 to 11 hours with Javier of Imagine your Bogota on a private trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lake, Guatavita town, and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral. Expect a 90-minute high-altitude walk, local snacks, private transport, binoculars, raincoats, and an audio guide underground.

“This tour was excellent and I highly recommend it and our guide Javier was awesome! I totally will do it again!”

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10.Visit to Zipaquirá & Guatavita Private Tour from Bogotá (9 Hrs.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $349

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private bilingual guide visiting Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, Guatavita Lagoon, Nemocón, and nearby towns. Walk more than 650 feet underground, learn about Muisca rituals, eat Colombian food, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.

“The entire tour was remarkable and our guide was extremely knowledgable so the experience was very informative. We were mesmerized by the beauty of both sites.”

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11.Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Bogotá to sacred Guatavita Lake and Zipaquirá’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral on an 8 to 9-hour private tour. You get lunch, bottled water, private transport, an English-speaking guide, and a Salt Cathedral audio guide. The day also includes a brief walk through Zipaquirá’s historic center.

“The Guatavita lake is a must. A very interesting place and very pretty. The salt cathedral was a bit desapointing. At the end of the tour the cave becames a mall, which kills the "spiritual experience". Besides it is very tiring doing both things in the same day.”

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12.Guatavita: Tour to Guatavita Lagoon, the Village and Casa Loca

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $82

Travel privately from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon, hear the Muisca story behind El Dorado, walk an ecological trail, visit the white colonial village, and see the crooked Casa Loca. Your guide speaks Spanish or English, with French and Portuguese audio support available.

“Disfrutamos, reímos, aprendimos y la pasamos muy padre”

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13.Guatavita Sacred Lake Tour & Casa Loca Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Spend eight hours in the Andean countryside visiting Guatavita’s sacred lake at 3,100 meters and the tilted Casa Loca. Shared hotel transport, entrance fees on Option 2, and Spanish or English guidance are included. Guides such as Diego, Pierre, and Carlos García bring useful Bogotá and Muisca context to the drive.

“5 stars for Diego our guide !! Very professional and kind Tks for our driver also very sympatic”

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14.Guatavita Lake & Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 11 hours · from $1,157

Spend about 11 hours with private transport from Bogota, hiking to sacred Guatavita Lake and exploring Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. Guides such as Boris, Saray, Miguel, and Fabio have led this route. Expect mountain weather, stairs, a substantial local lunch, and an optional walk through Zipaquira’s old center.

“Our trip to Guatavita Lake and the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral was amazing! These places are full of history and beautiful nature, and we learned a lot while taking lots of photos. Our guides, Saray and Boris, were awesome. Saray was super friendly and knew a lot about the places we visited. She was always ready to take great photos for us, which was really nice. Boris was cool because he knew a lot of people around, and they all seemed to know him too. He was funny and made the trip fun! We also had a great lunch at a local place, which was part of the tour. The food…”

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15.Bogotà: Guatavita Lake and Nemocón Salt Mines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $163

Leave Bogotá for Lake Guatavita, where a local guide explains Muisca culture and El Dorado, then visit Guatavita town and descend 60 meters into Nemocón Salt Mine. Your bilingual guide and driver handle the long day, with lunch, transport, and entry fees included.

“The trip was amazing. We signed up for a group tour and received a private tour with Jhon Fredy, who was an excellent guide, a knowledgeable local, great fun personality. The guide and driver were very friendly and generous. Nemecon salt tour was smaller and more personable than the Zipaquira salt mine tour, and was in a very cute little town. Guatavita was beautiful and the history of the indigenous people is rich. Jhon Fredy was a great translator. We really recommend this intimate and personable tour.”

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