Bogotá: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Motorcycle Tour

Colombia



Discover the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake on a full-day motorcycle tour from Bogotá. Ride through the mountains, explore Guatavita village, and enjoy a local lunch with a view.

Highlights

  • Ride through the mountains on a full-day motorcycle tour from Bogotá
  • Explore the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, carved inside a salt mine
  • Take a detour on a short off-road section on the way to Guatavita Lake
  • Climb Guatavita's lighthouse for panoramic views of the area
  • Enjoy a relaxing local lunch with a view in the colorful Guatavita village

Description

Escape Bogotá for a full-day motorcycle ride through mountains, history, and legends. Starting at 8:00 AM, head north to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, a breathtaking underground cathedral carved inside a salt mine. After exploring, ride through lush Andean scenery toward Sopó, then take a “road-less-traveled” detour with a short but fun off-road section on the way to Guatavita Lake, the sacred site linked to the El Dorado myth. Explore the colorful Guatavita village, climb its iconic lighthouse for panoramic views, and enjoy a relaxing local lunch with a view. This is a true all-inclusive motorcycle experience: Honda XR190L dual-sport rental (optional XRE300 upgrade), fuel, entry fees, meals, bottled water, a bilingual (EN/ES) motorcycle guide, mechanical support, and travel medical insurance. Just show up and ride.

Includes

Dual-sport motorcycle rental Honda XR190L (optional XRE300 upgrade) Fuel for the entire tour Bilingual motorcycle guide (English/Spanish) Mechanical support (tools, spare tubes) Entry fees to listed attractions DOT-certified helmet, protective gloves, reflective safety vest Rain poncho if needed Meals included as per package + bottled water during the day Travel medical insurance

Excludes

Tips/gratuities Alcoholic beverages or snacks outside included meals Additional protective gear beyond what’s listed (optional add-ons) Optional activities not specified Hotel pickup/drop-off in Bogotá (available for an extra fee)

Important Information

  • The tour starts at 8:00 AM from the office The tour includes a short off-road section Participants should be comfortable riding a motorcycle Meeting point: Cra. 9 #48-27, Bogotá, Colombia GPS: 4°38'06.9'N 74°03'53.7'W No hotel pickup included; directions/taxi help available on request License required: valid motorcycle license A1/A2 or equivalent Minimum age: riders 18+ Short off-road section: best for intermediate riders Closed-toe sturdy footwear recommended/expected

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