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Private day tour from BogotáLake Guatavita Private Day Trip from Bogotá
8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Bogotá (La Candelaria, Chapinero, Zona G, Zona T, Usaquén and Salitre)
Free cancellation, 24h
The round crater lake of the El Dorado legend, walked with a park guide, and the white town of Guatavita by the Tominé reservoir.
The day
Guatavita is about 75 km north-east of Bogotá, an hour and a half to two hours each way.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Bogotá.
08:45
Guatavita town
A short stop in the town on the shore of the Tominé reservoir, with its white houses and red roofs.
09:30
Lake Guatavita
The sacred lake of the Muisca, where the El Dorado legend began. Entry is only on a guided walk of about two hours, with an uphill climb to the rim.
Entrance and park guide not included
12:15
Lunch in Guatavita
Back down in the town, with time for the craft shops and the view over the reservoir.
13:15
Back to Bogotá
The drive south through the Sabana.
15:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Ricardo Cifuentes T., Sergio Aguirre on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The lake entrance, which includes the park guide, and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Mondays
- The lake is closed on Mondays. When Monday is a public holiday it opens and closes on Tuesday instead.
- The walk
- About two hours on a trail with steps and an uphill climb, at around 3,100 metres. Wear good shoes and take it slowly.
- Weather
- It can be cold and wet. Bring a rain jacket.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €240. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes, it makes a long day of about eleven hours. Ask us and we will price it.
No. The lake is protected and visitors see it from the trail.
The walk is led by the park's own guides. Your driver waits at the entrance.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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