Inbound tour operator in ColombiaRNT 44180 Bogotá · Medellín · Cartagena · Cali · Santa Marta
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Bogotá → Guatavita · 7:00 departure · 7 hours

Guatavita Lagoon from Bogotá

Seven hours from your hotel: the sacred lagoon of the Muisca, the colonial town of Guatavita and the legend of El Dorado told where it happened.

  • Hotel pickup
  • Private tour
  • Lagoon ticket included
  • Lunch included

What you pay for and what you don't

What the tour includes

Everything on the left is in the price. What is on the right we tell you before you book, not after.

Included

  • Private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Bogotá
  • Local guide for the lagoon walk
  • Entrance to Guatavita Lagoon (protected area)
  • Lunch with a vegetarian option
  • One bottle of water per person
  • Panoramic tour of the town and the Tominé reservoir
  • Roadside assistance and basic travel insurance

Not included

  • Tips for the guide or driver
  • Breakfast, dinner and snacks outside the included lunch
  • Extra drinks outside the lunch menu
  • Souvenirs and personal expenses in town
  • Any service not listed above
  • Food and drinks not mentioned in the plan.

Pickup and route

From your hotel to your hotel, step by step

Te recogemos en tu hotel en Bogotá y te devolvemos al mismo sitio. Si tu alojamiento queda fuera del casco urbano, escríbenos y revisamos el punto antes de que pagues.

WhereAt your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá.
WhenAt 7:00. The exact time is confirmed when you book.
HowPrivate transport, round trip on the same day.
  1. 7:00

    Hotel pickup

    We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá.

  2. Climb to the savannah

    Drive towards the lagoon through the hills around Guatavita.

  3. Guatavita Lagoon

    Guided walk around the crater while the guide explains the Muisca ceremony and the legend of El Dorado.

  4. Guatavita town

    Walk through the colonial streets and the main square.

  5. Lunch in town

    Full menu at a local restaurant, with a vegetarian option.

  6. Back to Bogotá

    Return past the Tominé reservoir and drop-off at your hotel.

The order is fixed. The exact time of each stop depends on traffic.

Tour photos

The lagoon, the town and the road

Photos of Guatavita Lagoon, the town and the Tominé reservoir. Tap one to see it large.

Pueblo de Guatavita
Laguna de Guatavita
Laguna de Guatavita
Recorrido por Laguna de Guatavita
Recorrido por Laguna de Guatavita
Maloca Indigena

FAQ

Questions before booking

What does the tour include?

Private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Bogotá, a local guide, entrance to the lagoon, lunch with a vegetarian option, one bottle of water per person and basic travel insurance.

Is it private or shared?

Private: the vehicle and the guide are for your group, and the departure time adapts to your hotel.

How much do you walk?

The lagoon trail is short but has a slope and steps, and it sits above 3,000 metres. It is done at an easy pace, with stops.

Can children do it?

Yes, walking at their own pace. It is a mountain trail, not a theme park: bring warm clothes.

What should I bring?

A jacket, shoes with grip, sunscreen and water. The savannah is cold and it can rain in any month.

Is lunch at the lagoon?

No: it is in the town of Guatavita, after the walk. Ask for the vegetarian option when you book.

How do I pay?

You see the price in the calendar when you pick a date and the number of people.

How do I cancel?

Each rate has its own policy, shown in the calendar before you pay. We can send it in writing over WhatsApp.

At a glance

Practical information

Duration7 hours
Departure7:00 from your hotel
LanguagesGuide in Spanish
TypePrivate
PriceIn the calendar, by date and people
CancellationShown in the calendar before paying

Sustainability

Tourism that stays in the destination

Cuatro cosas que este tour ya hace y que se pueden comprobar. No tenemos sellos ni certificaciones de sostenibilidad, y no compensamos emisiones: preferimos contarte lo que sí pasa.

Local guides at Guatavita Lagoon ODS 8

Decent work and local economy

The guide is local and lunch is at a restaurant in town, not a roadside chain.

Tú: You hire guide and table from the town.

Guatavita town ODS 12

Responsible consumption

You eat in town and the snack comes in a reusable bottle: no single-use plastic in the plan.

Tú: You buy and eat where people live.

Street in Guatavita ODS 11

Sustainable communities

The town lives on the tourism that arrives with a guide, and the lagoon ticket goes to the protected area around it.

Tú: Tourism sustains the town.

Tarjetas referidas a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 8, 11, 12 y 13. Iconos de los ODS: Naciones Unidas.

No small print

Clear policies

Cancellation

The conditions are shown in the calendar before you pay.

Punctuality

The pickup time is confirmed the day before with the guide's name.

Age

Suitable for all ages; minors must be accompanied.

Book your day at Guatavita

Pick a date in the calendar and see the total before you pay. If you would rather have us arrange it, write to us on WhatsApp.

Transfers & Tours Colombia·RNT 44180·Actualizado en November 2026