Half Day Tour to Geysers del Tatio
Description
Discover the third largest geothermal field in the world and the largest in the southern hemisphere in the Atacama Desert. At 13,780 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level, the Tatio Geysers are a natural wonder that will take your breath away, in more ways than one. Depart early in the morning, before sunrise, after pickup from your hotel. Arrive early at the geysers for a chance to observe the contrast between sunrise and steam from the heat of the magma-affected waters. After sunrise, savor a full breakfast of bread, cheese, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee, chocolate, milk, and jam. After you've eaten, spend more time exploring the 80 geysers around the national park. From there, ride through the Putana Valley. See endemic flora and fauna, and stop at a lagoon to see flamingos before heading back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
After a 1 hour drive from San Pedro de Atacama we arrive at the third largest geothermal field in the world and the largest in the southern hemisphere in the Atacama desert. At 13,780 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level, the Tatio Geysers are a natural wonder that will take your breath away, in more ways than one. Later, we enjoy a delicious breakfast before visiting the next point.
See endemic flora and fauna, and stop at a lagoon to see flamingos.
We visit the town of Machuca for about 30 minutes where there is an old church and where you can also eat a llama roast. On Mondays and Tuesdays the town is closed, so we don't stop. Afterwards, we return to San Pedro de Atacama.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We do not pick up in Ayllus. If your hotel is outside our pickup radius, please contact contact us to find out if we can pick you up, otherwise We will combine the meeting point in Plaza Turistur.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 9 years old are not allowed to enter the park, according to park rules.
- It is not recommended for travelers with pressure problems
- is not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
Reviews(588)
The Tatio geysers are a wonderful place; it is something that must be done at least once in a lifetime. It is a world-class experience. Our guide Anita and our driver Patricio were excellent, very kind and professional. Anita shows great knowledge of the area and the wildlife.
Wonderful experience! Anita was our guide and was very attentive and available to all our concerns throughout the tour. We were able to appreciate the geysers in their fullness. It is recommended to wear very thick clothing, as the cold is intense; in our case, it was -13 (below zero), but it is worth it! We were also able to appreciate the local flora and fauna. The abundant breakfast in Machuca was also very tasty! So, 100% recommended!
It is a very magical and cold place; the agency was a 7.0... Nothing to say, highly recommended.
It was -18 C when we got there. Dress very warmly indeed. great explanations by the guide. good group size. we saw the sunrise over the mountains onto the geyser field. the high altitude meant you had to tqke care - i recommend having a coca tea at your hotel before you set of. A great breakfast was provided at a small village at only 4000 metres altitute - the meal was well designed and was great in the sunshine.
Excellent experience; the guides were very attentive and had very good communication, explaining the formation of the geysers.
The tour was exactly as described and was a great experience. Our guide, Anita, was fantastic—very cheerful, energetic, and friendly. Her positive personality made the early morning start much more enjoyable. She shared a lot of interesting information about the geysers, the surrounding area, and local wildlife, and she was always happy to answer questions. Anita also helped participants take photos, which was greatly appreciated. The timing of the tour was perfect. Visiting El Tatio early in the morning is definitely worth it, as the colder temperatures make the steam columns from the geysers even more impressive. What impressed me most was how well prepared Anita was. Even though some participants had not dressed warmly enough for the cold conditions (-15C), she had spare blankets and gloves available, showing how much she cared about the comfort and safety of the group. Breakfast was also very good and well organized. Overall, this was an excellent tour with a wonderful guide.
Incredible experience in one of the most remote places I have ever been. Exotic, intense, nature giving its show.
Well organised and greet guiding team
Andres Pablo and Julio were first rate. It was a pleasure to have a tour with people who were truly knowledgeable as well as passionate about what we were being shown. It was an early start and pretty cool but these three kept our interest throughout. The geyser area is not Yellowstone but has a character all its own. An excellent tour with a great team for support. Highly recommended.
This tour group was so organized, efficient, and super friendly. Our guide, Francisco, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Worth the early wake up call and cold weather!
