Guatavita Lake from Bogotá

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Junto a uno de nuestros guías profesionales te llevaremos a explorar la Laguna de Guatavita, el corazón de la mítica leyenda de El Dorado. Te contaremos la fascinante historia de los Muiscas, una civilización precolombina que consideraba este lago sagrado. Hoy, la riqueza de Guatavita no es material, sino un tesoro de significado cultural y belleza natural. Te adentrarás en un paisaje de bosques nativos y un ambiente de páramo a más de 3.000 metros de altura, donde la Laguna de Guatavita te espera con su forma circular y sus aguas verdosas.

What's Included

Typical Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meet your guide at the hotel lobby

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Have lunch in a traditional and typical restaurant on the banks of Lake Tominé, where you can choose from the best of Colombian cuisine.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Laguna de Guatavita

    Once we finish lunch, your guide will accompany you to take an easy trek of around 1-hour to Guatavita Lake. This lake, sacred to the Muisca community former habitats of the area, is known for being the scenery of the story behind El Dorado Raft seen before at the Gold Museum. As legend holds, the Cacique (Chief) used to cover his body with gold dust and immerse himself into the lake while his people threw gold and plate metalwork to the water to show gratitude to the Gods.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Guatavita

    Before your guide takes you back to Bogotá, you will have the opportunity to visit Guatavita “La Nueva” town, finishing with a drop-off back at your hotel.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Supplied by Panamericana Viajes

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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