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A vintage green steam locomotive with yellow and black accents travels on railroad tracks through a grassy, wooded area under bright sunlight, evoking the charm of a Colombia Train Tour near Bogota or Zipaquira.

Colombia Train Tour Bogota to Zipaquira

  • 3 Days
  • 2 Nights
  • from US $561
  • Customizable & Combinable
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  • 3 Days
  • 2 Nights
  • from US $561
  • Customizable & Combinable

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Summary - Colombia Train Tour Bogota to Zipaquira

A Day Trip from Bogota to the Salt Cathedral Aboard a Classic Locomotive - Tour Extension

For railfan enthusiasts traveling in Colombia, the tourist train aboard a diesel locomotive from Bogotá to Zipaquirá makes a great day trip. Board the train at the station in Bogotá in the morning, and then ride 2 hours until you reach Zipaquirá. The train ride is scenic, and includes musicians performing typical Colombian Andean music. From there, enjoy a guided tour of the Salt Cathedral, and have lunch in the nearby town of Cajicá. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Nemocon mines and have some free time to explore the town on your own. The train returns to Bogotá in the late afternoon. Please note, the train only runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • Bogotá
  • Zipaquirá
  • Salt Cathedral
  • Cajicá
  • Nemocon River

Included

  • All nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All tours, transfers, trains, and entrance fees
  • English-speaking guides

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1

Once you arrive at the Bogotá airport, your tour guide will be waiting for you, and will take you to your hotel in Bogotá. After a brief rest, take a half-day city tour through Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. Visit Plaza de Bolívar, the colonial centre, and the colorful La Candelaria district. Also see the churches of San Francisco and La Tercera, and the Museo del Oro. At the end of the tour, take a cable car ride to the top of Monserrate Hill for views of the city.

A vintage green and black steam locomotive with yellow accents labeled TURISTREN travels on a railroad track through a lush, green landscape near Bogota, offering a classic Colombia Train Tour under daylight.
Day 2

Board the train at the station in Bogotá in the morning, and then ride 2 hours until you reach Zipaquirá. The train ride is scenic, and includes musicians performing typical Colombian Andean music. From there, enjoy a guided tour of the Salt Cathedral, and have lunch in the nearby town of Cajicá. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Nemocon mines and have some free time to explore the town on your own. The train returns to Bogotá in the late afternoon. Please note, the train only runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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Day 3

This morning, after breakfast, depart for the Bogotá airport for your flight home or to the next destination on your tour of Colombia.

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  • 2 Nights
  • from US $561
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Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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Budget
From US
$598
Per Person
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Basic
From US
$715
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$709
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$758
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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Budget
From US
$463
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
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Basic
From US
$561
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
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Superior 👍
From US
$561
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
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Deluxe
From US
$604
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐
Budget
From US
$463
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
$561
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
$561
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
$604
Per Person
  • Flights quoted separately

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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