The 8 Most Booked Lake Tours in Bogotá

1.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

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

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon behind the El Dorado legend, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance tickets are included. Expect a full 12-hour day, a two-hour highland walk, local lunch at your own cost, and memorable Andean scenery.

“This was my favourite tour during our holiday to Bogotá. Camilo was awesome… he was so friendly and knowledgeable. I learnt so much; particularly around indigenous culture which I loved! So so interesting. Thanks so much Camilo. What a legend. The transport was super comfortable - Alejandro did a great job. Would highly recommend this tour. Guatavista is breathtaking and the Salt Cathedral is really cool!”

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

Spend a full day outside Bogotá visiting Guatavita’s colonial town, the high-altitude lagoon tied to El Dorado, the Bogotá savanna, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect bilingual guidance, hotel pickup, a group of up to 16, a steep uneven walk, and extra costs for admissions and lunch.

“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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3.Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Bogotá to sacred Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá. Walk an easy-to-moderate uphill trail, explore the colonial town, visit the Salt Museum, and tour the underground cathedral. Private transport, entry fees, insurance, and an audio guide are included. Guides such as Sergio, Sebastian, and Rodrigo are praised for lively explanations, but English coverage can vary.

“Sergio was one of a kind those 151 uneven stone steps took a lot out of me and my lungs but Sergio and the group we travelled with encouraged me every step of the way, his knowledge was appreciated for all of the sites we had seen and his love of music was a great distraction on the long ride home”

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

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

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral, then hike to Lake Guatavita, tied to the El Dorado legend. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, Luis, and Andrés add history and local insight. Expect about 10 hours, substantial walking, changing weather, and a lunch stop in Guatavita.

“A great day! Naty was friendly, patient and flexible with the day since it was a private tour. Miguel did a great job of getting us there safe and sound and back!”

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5.Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch

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

This seven-hour private outing takes you from Bogotá to Laguna de Guatavita, where a guide explains the Muisca story behind El Dorado during a slow, scenic walk. You then visit Guatavita town and can add a traditional lunch near Tominé Reservoir. Hotel pickup, entry, insurance, and a private vehicle are included.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic!! Luis was my guide and he did a great job! Luis explained the history of the lake and answered all my questions. Carlos was the driver and he is so sweet! I did the lunch option and I would highly recommend it! This tour is great for solo travelers, couples, and groups. You won’t want to miss this!!”

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

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

Leave Bogotá at 8:30 a.m. for a private, guide-led day trip to Zipaquirá’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon. You’ll walk through salt-carved chapels, hear the Muisca El Dorado story, enjoy Colombian lunch, and return to your hotel. Guides such as Claudia, Luis, Juan, and Patricia have received especially strong praise.

“Claudia was very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely helped us get to know more about specifics of the artifacts, monuments, and the city. She examined our schedules and needs, and customized the tour to better meet our time restraints and tour preferences. Thank you.”

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7.Guatavita Lake – Salt Cathedral

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

Join Javier for a 10 to 11 hour private trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lake and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Walk through Andean forest and páramo plants, visit charming Guatavita town, and explore an underground cathedral with an audio guide. Transport, entrances, snacks, water, binoculars, and raincoats are included.

“This was such an awesome experience with Javier. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the people, history and his country. Javier was easy to talk to and made you feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend this tour. I will always look back on it with fond memories. Javier was so easy going he even dropped us off at the airport instead of our hotel since it was our last day and we were heading straight to the airport anyway. You will not be disappointed!”

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8.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 Salt Cathedral on a private 8 to 9-hour tour. You get private transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water, and a cathedral audio guide. The day also includes a short walk through Zipaquirá’s historic center.

“So the salt cathedral is totally worth a visit but you don't really need to pay a premium for a guided tour. In our case it may have been the guide who was a) not very comfortable with English b) wasn't really offering us any insights about Bogota or the country on the hour long ride or during lunch and instead was happy chatting with the driver. The mini van we were in also seemed to lack suspension and the ride was extremely uncomfortable. We skipped Guatavita because we didn't want to add to the discomfort. Much as we were disappointed with the guide (we had massively more enhanced experience…”

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