Guatavita Lake from Bogotá
A staff member from the company will pick you up at the hotel to embark on a trip to the past. The tour will take you through the north of Bogota along the Sabana to the old Muisca town of Sesquile (that means 'hot water' in the Chibcha language). From here, we go to the Lake el Cacique Guatavita. Back in pre-hispanic times, the cacique used to perform a ceremony where he would cover his body with gold dust and immerse himself into the lake, while people threw metalwork figures as sign of worship and gratitude to the gods, particularly to the sun. The tour continues to “Guatavita La Nueva”, the new village that replaced the old one that was flooded to build the reservoir of Tomine during the second half of the twentieth century. Lunch included. At the end of the tour return to the hotel.
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Guatavita Lake private tour
Tour : Full-day tour
Pickup included
What's included in Guatavita Lake from Bogotá
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Have lunch in a traditional and typical restaurant on the banks of Lake Tominé, where you can choose from the best of Colombian cuisine.
Laguna de Guatavita
Once we finish lunch, your guide will accompany you to take an easy trek of around 1-hour to Guatavita Lake. This lake, sacred to the Muisca community former habitats of the area, is known for being the scenery of the story behind El Dorado Raft seen before at the Gold Museum. As legend holds, the Cacique (Chief) used to cover his body with gold dust and immerse himself into the lake while his people threw gold and plate metalwork to the water to show gratitude to the Gods.
Guatavita
Before your guide takes you back to Bogotá, you will have the opportunity to visit Guatavita “La Nueva” town, finishing with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Typical Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- the path to the lake is steep so getting there may be a little challenging
- Not recommended for passengers with mobility problems
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby
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Ticket Redemption
• The duration of transfers to Guatavita are approximate 2 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
