Guatavita Lake Tour | Hansa Tours

The Legend of El Dorado recounts a precolonial time when the indigenous Muisca priests submerged themselves in the sacred lake of Guatavita. Covered in gold dust, they conducted sacred ceremonies to pay tribute to the spirit of the water with gold artifacts forged and hammered by their most skilled artisans. The gold, however, was coveted by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent gold seekers who attempted to steal the valuable pieces by different means.

During this Day Tour, you escape the urban landscape and experience a breathtaking hike to this famous lake while being escorted by our expert guides. You will travel to Guatavita in a private vehicle and will have the unique chance to also look at the fascinating natural landscapes of Bogota’s savannah. Following your visit to the lake, you will arrive in the village of New Guatavita.

The hamlet, characterized by captivating architecture and situated beside the picturesque Tomine reservoir, is notable for having some of Colombia’s most beautiful artisanry.

¡Day Tour Guatavita, a unique experience planned for you!

Duration:
From 5 to 9 hrs.

Difficulty: (1-5)
4

Tip:
2 hrs Walking

$119

$169

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Available Times for Guatavita Lake Tour

5 hours
7 hours
9 hours

Itinerary and Tour Map

5 hours Tours:
- Pick Up: Hotel/Your address.
- Visit to Guatavita Lake.
- Visit to Guatavita town.
- Return: Hotel/Your address.
7 hours Tours:
- Pick Up: Hotel/Your address.
- Visit to Guatavita Lake.
- Visit to Guatavita town.
- Lunch in a typical restaurant.
- Return: Hotel/Your address.
9 hours Tours:
- Pick Up: Hotel/Your address.
- Visit to Guatavita Lake.
- Visit to Guatavita town.
- Lunch in a typical restaurant.
- Visit to Mina de Sal de Nemocón or Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá and its town.
- Return: Hotel/Your address.

Dates and Times

Every day
Guatavita Lake: Close the first working day of each week.
Suggested departure time: 9:00am

What is included in the Guatavita Lake tour?

5 hours Tours:
- Bilingual Guide
- Tickets to all the places
- Private transportation
- Water bottles
7 and 9 hours Tours:
- Typical lunch with non-alcoholic drink

Important Information

Cap, Water and comfortable shoes.
Medications needed.
Stay hydrated.
Be prepared for a 2 hour long walk inside the reservation.
Not recommended for people with walking difficulties or heart problems.
Not available for people with disabilities.
Level of physical requirement - Rating from 1 to 5 (1 super easy - 5 very demanding): 4
Available Languages - Guide:
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Mandarin
- Italian
- Japanese
- German
- Russian, japanese, chinese and korean available for additional cost.
Recommended for children older than 2 years.

FAQs

Is the tour to Guatavita Lake, private or is the tour with more people?
- Private.
Can you modify the tour itinerary and the duration time at each stop?
- The tour can be totally modified according to the client's preference.
How long in advance can a tour be booked?
- Minimum three hours in advance.

How to book our Guatavita Lake Tour - El Dorado Legend?

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Guatavita Lake Tour Price List

*Tour prices per person in USD

Pax.	5 hours	7 hours	9 hours
1	189USD	259USD	329USD
2	119USD	169USD	199USD
3	109USD	159USD	189USD
4	99USD	149USD	179USD
5	89USD	139USD	169USD
6	79USD	129USD	159USD
7 or more	69USD	119USD	149USD

Payment Method and Cancellation Policy

Payment method: you can pay in cash (COP or USD) or by credit card.
All foreign customers must show a copy of their passport to be exempted from the IVA tax. The customer who is Colombian must pay additional IVA value.
The service must be canceled at least 24 hours before the client's pick-up time. If you do not notify in advance, 50% of the total value of the service is charged.
Children between 0 and 1 do not pay, children between 2 to 12 must pay 50% of the rate.

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