Colombia · Cultural Tour

Guatavita Lagoon tour

5 Hours Round trip from Bogotá Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the legendary Guatavita Lagoon
  • 02 Learn about the Muisca ritual behind the El Dorado legend
  • 03 Travel from Bogotá with private transportation
  • 04 Entrance fees included
  • 05 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • 06 Ideal for travellers interested in history and mythology

Step outside Bogotá and visit the legendary Guatavita Lagoon, a sacred site tied to the story of El Dorado. According to Muisca tradition, this was the setting for a ritual in which the chief entered the lake covered in gold dust while offerings of jewelry and gold were cast into the water.

On this 5-hour tour, travel with private transportation and included entrance fees as you discover one of Colombia’s most storied natural and cultural landmarks. It’s a memorable experience for travellers interested in history, mythology, and the enduring mystery of the golden lake.

According to Muisca tradition, this was the setting for a ritual in which the chief entered the lake covered in gold dust while offerings of jewelry and gold were cast into the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Bogota
Languages English, Italian, Spanish

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bogotá 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • The program does not include anything not specified
  • Bottled water
  • Food and drink

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bogotá, CO
Tour start
Bogotá, CO
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Bogotá.

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