Tour to Private Tour to the Guatavita Lagoon from Bogotá

$ 190.93

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Duration

6 hours

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before the trip

Language

Español / Inglés

Min. Passengers

1 passenger

Private Tour to the Guatavita Lagoon from Bogotá

Escape the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred lagoon of the Cacique de Guatavita. Located at 3,100 meters above sea level, in the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sesquilé, a former Chibcha chiefdom, is the Guatavita lagoon, the most famous of the sacred lagoons of this pre-Columbian culture because in it the legendary rite of El Dorado was staged.

... After leaving the lagoon, you will visit the town of Guatavita to explore the architecture and the environment, including the city's bullring and enjoy its beautiful architecture of old and cobbled streets, beautiful houses with white walls and roofs of mud are the tribute to Old Guatavita, a town that lies silently under the Tominé Reservoir. and particular shape of their houses of a single color. This tour in a private transport and with the ease of stopping in the places where you want, taking photos, and seeing the landscape of the Tominé Dam.

Departure place

We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá

Itinerary

Day 1

Guatavita Lagoon Tour

Escape the bustle of Bogotá and explore the legendary and sacred lagoon of the Cacique de Guatavita during a two-hour walking tour of the reserve listening to the story of the legend of “El Dorado” and the culture of the Muisca Indians from a local guide.
Visit the town of Guatavita and enjoy its architecture and particular shape of its houses of one color.
This tour in a private transport and with the ease of stopping in the places where you want, taking photos, and seeing the landscape of the Tominé dam.
8:00 a.m. The day begins at 8:00 a.m. a private vehicle will be waiting for you outside your hotel in Bogotá to start a 2-hour tour through the Bogotá savanna towards the Cacique de Guatavita lagoon, a lagoon that It is part of a protected natural area.
A native English or Spanish-speaking park guide joins the group to explain the culture of the Muisca Indians, the legend of El Dorado, and the biological importance of the area for approximately 75 minutes, including a 30-minute walk along a path to the edge of the crater to see the Guatavita lagoon.
After leaving the lagoon, you will visit the town of Guatavita to explore the architecture and the environment, including the city's bullring.
On the way, you will see the Tominé dam, which is 9 km long, and then you will return to your place of accommodation.

Includes

Private transport
Tickets
Bilingual Logistics Support.
Hydration.
Travel Assistance Insurance.

Not included

Tips (optional)
Drinks

Activities

Natural areas visits (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Archaeological visits (included)
Cultural visits (included)
Guided visits (included)
Historical visits (included)

Notes

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
The duration of the transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
This activity operates in most weather conditions
Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
It is not recommended for people with heart conditions, tension problems or pregnant women.