Lake Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Tour

Visit the legendary lagoon Guatavita Cacique, which inspired the famous legend of El Dorado and is core of the Muiscan Culture. Enjoy an ecological walk where you can observe the biodiversity of the area along with stories of the events that occurred here around . During the tour you will also visit one of the Wonders of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, a great work of engineering with religious approach on the core of the earth, typical lunch (chicken soup ajiaco, belly tray on the oven, rice, avocado, potatoe salted with salt mine, a soft drink and dessert. You can choose to input A1 (Salt Cathedral, a movie Guasa Treasury village 3d) or Input A3 (Salt Cathedral, a movie Guasa Treasury village, Salmuera Museum)

Address or meeting point

Hotel selected.

Hours & minutes

7 hours and 45 minutes.

kilometers

49 km.

Start or opening time

6:00 hours.

End or closing time

7 hours and 45 minutes.

Participants

Maximum number 500.

Minimum number 1.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? In the municipality of Guatavita is a public parking.

How do you get there by car? By the Autopista Norte - Chia - Zipaquira - Guatavita.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Intercity from the terminal or from the north portal of Trasmilenio.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name Trasmilenio: North Portal, then intercity to Zipaquira, then intercity to salt mine and Gutavita Portal.

Distance from the venue to the stop Trasmilenio to intercity: 200 m. Intercity to bus mine salt: 500 m.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese.

Which is the guide/guest ratio? A guide for every 15 persons.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes, they have first aid course.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? In the outside of the salt mine or in Guatavita.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? No.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? Yes.

List the shopping venues included Guatavita, trade shops.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No.

List the specific clothing required Comfortable clothes and shoes, coat, scarf and gloves.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Yes, lunch.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes, in teh municipality of Zipaquira.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Typical.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? No.

What is the seating capacity of each restaurant? 500 persons.

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) Ajiaco soup with chicken, oven-made Sobrebarriga, rice, avocado, salted potato, a not alcoholic drink and dessert (alternative menu for $ 12 USD).

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? Yes.

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? No.

List the additional cost for including wine/beer with the meals Beer.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes, with previous notification.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? No.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Can special requests be accommodated? (Vegetarian,...) Yes, with previous notification.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Is there any place to get a drink? In Zipaquira.

How many drinks per person are allowed? A soft drink per person

If an open bar is available, what type of drinks are served? In Zipaquira.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available In the typical restaurant.

Is there a charge to use any of them? Not included.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Have no problem of claustrophobia or respiratory problems.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) No.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Uneven ground.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 2.5 km.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Are there any additional costs? List them Food is not included.

List the venues were credti/debit cards are NOT accepted Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira.

Which currencies are accepted? Colombian pesos.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) Minimum 4 years. Maximum 60 years.

Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? Any.

Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? Minumim 4 kg. Maximum 90 kg.

Is a waiver required for participation? not necesary.

Others Service Vaucher.

Product price detail

Guatavita Lagoon and Cathedral Salt.

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 2 to 8 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.