El Dorado & Salt Cathedral: Unforgettable Bogotá Day Trip

Nestor our guide was good. He did the tour both in English & Spanish. The Salt Cathedral was amazing and is truly a must see. Going back to Bogota after the tour was tiring since it was rush hour and the traffic is horrible.

The tour was great! Pickup location was easy to find, our tour guide Nestor was friendly and prompt. The ride up to Guatativa was scenic and enjoyable. The town itself was quaint, and the lagoon was stunning. The coca tea was helpful in combating elevation sickness. The Salt Cathedral was absolutely stunning, overall the trip was well paced and the sights were breathtaking. The one complaint I have was that the tour did not come with a complementary lunch, but overall, Nestor was great.

You get a lot for your money with this tour. The guide on the bus, Esteban, and the guides in both locations were knowledgeable and personable. We stopped at a restaurant for lunch (food not included in the tour) with a lot of personality. Tours were arranged so we didn’t have to wait. The only down time was the way back home. It was a great day.

These are listed as two of the should sees around Bogota. I am glad I did it and Emilio was an excellent guide. I write this noting for the readers sake that I am not a great tour participant (I prefer to do my own thing). So, it is a long day, but the tour is quite well constructed.We certainly got a lot of good information. It included stops for bathroom en route - then the lake (about 2 hours) - a late lunch (for an hour) and then the cathedral (2.5 hours). A lot of driving in between each (except lunch and the cathedral). If you are an English speaker, then at the Salt Cathedral, get the free audio set. You can go at your own pace and get good - albeit a somewhat flowery - explanation of the different parts of the cathedral.

Our experience was fantastic, the professionalism and care from Nestor and the driver were exceptional. They accommodated every need we had and the day went very smoothly. Highly recommended.

Easy hike to lagoon. Matteo was knowledgeable friend guide translating in both English and spanish. Salt Cathedral was a highlight, absolutely amazing to see .highly recommended and big thanks to Matteo the guide

This was a fabulous experience. Esteban took great care of us, had tons of knowledge about the area, and made sure we had a fun time. Lake Guativita is a hike uphill, so be prepared for that, but the view is worth the trip. And The Salt Cathedral is very cool to see - it's amazing what the miners were able to do. Definitely recommend!

Amazing day Nestor is the best guide. The trip was not rushed they gave us enough time for everything and Nestor was super understanding if we ran late to any schedule l.

Had such a wonderful time on this tour. Esteban (I hope I’m spelling that right!) was a fantastic guide, super friendly and did a great job translating everything for us. Miguel was our driver and made sure we got to each spot safely and comfortably. The locations were absolutely stunning, and I’m so glad I decided to book this experience in the end. Highly recommend!

The Salt Cathedral and hike to Lake Guatavita were incredible—made even better by the amazing Tatiana and our awesome driver Alex. Tatiana brought music, fun quizzes, and a great lunch with live tunes. I’m coming back next year with the family and hoping we get Tatiana again—she was a whole vibe!