Half-Day Tour to the Tatio Geysers
Description
Our tour sets itself apart by offering a complete and unique experience in the Atacama plateau. We start very early so you can enjoy the magical sunrise over the impressive Tatio Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the southern hemisphere. Here, an expert guide will take you to explore the area while explaining the natural phenomena and cultural significance of this place. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast in the middle of the Andean landscape. Next, we head to Vado del Río Putana, where you can observe the diversity of endemic flora and fauna, including flamingos and vicuñas. Our last stop is in the picturesque town of Machuca, famous for its adobe church and llama roast. This tour is distinguished by its attention to detail, passionate local guides, and the perfect combination of nature, culture, and adventure. Ideal for those looking for an authentic and enriching experience in the Atacama Desert.
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Itinerary
Stop 1: Tatio Geysers After a drive of approximately 1 hour from San Pedro de Atacama, we arrive at the Tatio Geysers geothermal field, the third largest in the world and the largest in the southern hemisphere. Located at 4,200 meters above sea level, this natural phenomenon is spectacular and will take your breath away. Afterwards, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast in the middle of this impressive landscape. Duration: 4 hours
Stop 2: Vado del Río Putana We continue towards Vado del Río Putana, where we will explore the rich endemic flora and fauna of the region. We will stop at a lagoon to observe flamingos and other Andean birds. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop 3: Machuca Village Finally, we visit the picturesque village of Machuca, famous for its old adobe church and the possibility of tasting a llama roast. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the village is closed, so this stop is not made on those days. Return to San Pedro de Atacama. Duration: 1 hour
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Multiple pick-up locations are offered. Plazoleta La Apacheta, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, the meeting point is at Plaza Touristur at 4:30. Pick-up details We do not do pickups in Ayllus. If your hotel is outside our pick-up radius, please contact us to see if we can pick you up, otherwise we will arrange the meeting point at Plaza Turistur. Hotel pickup is offered. During the checkout process you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Our guide seemed knowledgeable but spoke English poorly. Road is very bumpy. Breakfast very crowded as we joined another group.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to know that you found the guide knowledgeable and that you were able to enjoy the experience at the Tatio Geysers, one of the most unique places in the Atacama Desert 🌵 We also appreciate your comments regarding the English communication. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we continuously work on improving the language skills and overall experience provided by our team for international travelers. Regarding the road conditions, the route to the geysers is indeed naturally uneven due to the high-altitude mountain terrain, but we understand that it can feel uncomfortable during parts of the journey. We also apologize if the breakfast area felt too crowded during your tour. We will take your comments into consideration as we continue working to improve the comfort and organization of our excursions. Thank you again for choosing Expediciones San Pedro and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Really beautiful and interesting, the geysirs, the landscapes, the animals you might encounter, like the flamingos or the rabbits. Had a guide whose name was Francisco (speaks Spanish and English just as much and some other languages) , he is a guide who knows a thing or two (or a million) about basically all the stuff you'll encounter and while he was super fun he also was very responsible, absolutely recommended But bring a coat, the tour is wonderful but it starts very early, like at 5 am and during that time the desert becomes a lot more than just a fridge But it's definitely worth it, hands down.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🧡 We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the Tatio Geysers experience and the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and unique atmosphere of the high-altitude desert 🌵✨ Seeing flamingos, wild rabbits, and the geothermal activity of the geysers at sunrise truly creates an unforgettable experience. Your kind words about Francisco mean a lot to us. We will be very happy to share your message with him! His passion, knowledge, sense of humor, and responsibility are qualities that make every tour even more special for our travelers. We also appreciate your helpful recommendation about bringing warm clothing. Early mornings at the geysers can indeed be extremely cold, especially before sunrise, but as you mentioned, the experience is absolutely worth it. Thank you again for choosing Expediciones San Pedro and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable adventures in the Atacama Desert 💫
I highly recommend Expediciones San Pedro! I closed with them directly from Brazil through Matheus who did an impeccable service, and I had no problems during the trip. We did the astronomical tour (which left a bit to be desired because the tour was outsourced); the geysers del tatio (impermeable, amazing tour, amazing guide, we saw many animals, finally); the Valle de La Luna that was also wonderful; puritama termas, laguna cejar, red stones and salar de uyuni! A highlight for the latter that was wonderful, our guide was very nice too (all that were not outsourced were very good). We love too much!
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco 🧡 Ficamos extremamente felizes em saber que sua viagem por San Pedro de Atacama e Uyuni foi tão especial e cheia de momentos inesquecíveis ✨🌵 Suas palavras sobre o atendimento do Matheus significam muito para nossa equipe. Desde o primeiro contato, buscamos oferecer todo o suporte necessário para que cada viajante se sinta seguro, tranquilo e bem acompanhado durante toda a experiência. Também agradecemos sinceramente pelo seu comentário sobre o tour astronômico. Seu feedback é muito importante para nós e nos ajuda a continuar melhorando a qualidade e a coordenação dos serviços terceirizados. É maravilhoso saber que vocês aproveitaram tanto os Geysers del Tatio, Valle de la Luna, Termas de Puritama, Laguna Cejar, Piedras Rojas e especialmente o Salar de Uyuni 💫 Cada um desses lugares oferece paisagens únicas e experiências inesquecíveis, e ficamos felizes que nossos guias tenham ajudado a tornar tudo ainda mais especial. Muito obrigado pela confiança e pela recomendação tão carinhosa. Esperamos recebê-los novamente em uma próxima aventura pelo deserto!
Wonderful experience, you will be looking very early in the morning to enjoy the geysers, the place is fascinating, it is worth a lot. We did all the excursions with this agency and I highly recommend them, they are super friendly and very reliable. The guides are also very good.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros! 🧡 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste de los Géiseres del Tatio y de cada una de las excursiones realizadas 🌵✨ Para todo nuestro equipo es un orgullo saber que nos recomiendas y que valoras la amabilidad, la confianza y el trabajo de nuestros guías. Nos motiva profundamente saber que pudimos acompañarte en una experiencia tan completa e inolvidable en el Desierto de Atacama. ¡Gracias por tu confianza y recomendación! Será un placer recibirte nuevamente para seguir descubriendo juntos más maravillas del Atacama 💫
