Lake Guatavita Exploration: Discover El Dorado Legends and the New Guatavita Town
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36 Ratings
Tierra Negra
Embark on a full-day trip to Lake Guatavita and explore the legends of El Dorado. Discover the history of the old town, visit New Guatavita, and enjoy stunning landscapes. Don't miss out on this guided tour!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Laguna de Guatavita - Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
  • Corresponsal Bancario Bancolombia - Lunch at Tominé Reservoir. Enjoy the beautiful views of the iconic villages along the way to our destination
  • Guatavita - Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place
What's Included
  • Entry to Lake Guatavita
  • Expert Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Comprehensive all-risk insurance
  • Optional lunch with menu of the day
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Extra purchases
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Are you familiar with the myth of El Dorado? A trip to Lake Guatavita, without a knowledgeable guide, might cause you to overlook the rich history and lore that adds depth to this picturesque location. So, step out of the city’s hustle and accompany us on this daily outing to discover the charms of New Guatavita town. Learn how and why the old town submerged and was reconstructed during this scenic hike to Lake Guatavita, and appreciate the breathtaking and pristine landscapes.

• Evasion from the city’s bustle for a full-day experience
• Led tour of the Lake Guatavita
• Sharing of local legends and ancient tales, including El Dorado
• An excursion to New Guatavita town
• Enjoy a local lunch in town (optional inclusion)

  • If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Location
Laguna de Guatavita
Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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B3695nvpatriciap
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing experience! - Everything was excellent from the pick-up to the explanations given by Camilo our driver and guide. I would repeat it without a doubt!
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Passport27539434138
Mar 24, 2024
Kindness of our guide. - The tour was very good, what we liked most was that our guide was very nice, he waited for us the necessary time to take photos, he answered our questions, we recommend the tour.
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Stephuneyney
Nov 14, 2023
Magical place - Firstly, I thank our guide Yelitza, since without her motivation I would not have been able to finish climbing the mountain 😂 it was my first hiking tour. Both places, the stories, the legends are fascinating! We chose the included lunch option; delicious. We loved everything!!!
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Nomam240
Aug 17, 2023
Nat is a fantastic guide - Nat is a brilliant guide, helpful, knowledgeable, kind and clear. On time, prepared, lots of great tips for the tour itself and Bogota in general. Highly recommend!
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James_m
Jun 28, 2023
Great tour and Guide! - Was a great tour, we had Juan Carlos who was a great guide and very informative of the history, we were picked up from our hotel, and stopped on the way to see various points of Interest! Recommend.
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Mary_l
Apr 24, 2023
History and natural beauty intertwined! - We enjoyed the entire journey with Gustavo (driver) and Korin (tour guide)! They were both delightful. We greatly enjoyed the tour at Laguna Guatavita. So much natural beauty and history. Loved the entire experience! Thank you!!
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Roxann_r
Apr 1, 2023
Lake Guatavita - The tour to the lake was very enjoyable. Seeing the countryside outside the city. Learning the history of Guatavita. My guide Nataly was excellent and the docent at the lake was very knowledgeable. Excellent experience.
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Peter_m
Mar 18, 2023
Magical experience - Excellent guide Leslie and driver Gustavo. Beautiful village. Interesting, wonderful and spiritual experience following the trail to the lake. Very nice included traditional lunch.
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Annedc6484qs
Feb 17, 2023
Great tour and trout! - Because we liked the Bogata city tour we had with Daniel so much, we were happy that he was available to do this tour. Daniel met us at our hotel, and the driver, Fernando, picked us up, and took the scenic route to Guatavita. The lake is on land belonging to the indigenous Muisca, and our tour was conducted by a Muisca guide, with Daniel translating. Unfortunately (if you’re a retired teacher like I am) there were two school buses of students also on the tour. The guide’s focus was mainly on the students, but the hike, flora, and views made up for it. We did learn through the guide and Daniel about the origin of El Dorado, the many countries trying to gain riches by enslavement, exploitation and disregard for land and it people. After, Daniel took us to an excellent restaurant in town for lunch. The region is known for trout, and that’s what we had. The meal was delicious, and it was a day we’ll spent.
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Sunshine14650484084
Oct 15, 2022
Great tour, a must see! - Enjoyed the view at Guatavita as well as the town close by. Lunch was great. Lisette was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We loved our experience and definitely recommend the tour!
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