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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

By Gran Colombia Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Choose a private or shared option.

• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake (private options)
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore

Activity location

  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Check availability

Zipa & Guatavita without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Private Tour: Gran Colombia Tours guide, entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita & all-risk insurance.
Pickup included

Price details
$252.00 x 1 Adult$252.00
Total
Price is $252.00
Zipa & Guatavita with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Private Tour: Gran Colombia Tours guide, entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita, lunch & all-risk insurance.
Pickup included

Price details
$264.00 x 1 Adult$264.00
Total
Price is $264.00
Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Shared Tour: Hotel pick-up and drop-off and entrance to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$139.00 x 1 Adult$139.00
Total
Price is $139.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Lake Guatavita
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All-risk insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tours Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra purchases
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
  • This tour offers a shared option without lunch. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to the Cathedral and Guatavita Lake, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund
  • The pick-up for the shared tour will be between 8 and 9 AM, depending on the hotel route

Activity itinerary

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
Laguna de Guatavita
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
Guatavita Main Park
  • 2h
Guided visti to New Guatavita town
Zipaquira
  • 20m
Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place
Guatavita (Pass by)
Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

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