Chase the legend of El Dorado on this full-day group tour from Bogota that combines two of Colombia's most iconic destinations – the sacred Laguna de Guatavita and the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira – in a single unforgettable day.

The morning takes you to Guatavita, a crater lake nestled in the Andean highlands that was at the heart of Muisca civilisation. This is the place that inspired one of history's greatest myths: the legend of El Dorado, where a golden chief performed ritual ceremonies, offering treasures to the gods from the shores of this very lake. A local guide leads you along an ecological trail to the lagoon's viewpoint, sharing the fascinating storey of the Muisca people as the landscape opens up around you. The visit continues in the charming white-walled town of Guatavita, with sweeping views over the Tomine reservoir.

After free time for lunch, the afternoon brings you underground. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira sits 180 metres beneath the earth, carved entirely inside an ancient salt mine. It is a fully functioning Catholic cathedral with soaring tunnels, monumental sculptures, and fourteen chapels – a place where architecture, faith, and geology converge in a way that is genuinely hard to describe until you are standing inside it. Explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

Return transport, all entrance tickets, and a bilingual coordinator are included. Departure points in La Candelaria and Parque de la 93 make this easy to join from anywhere in Bogota.