El Tatio Geysers Tours
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Plumes of steam from more than 60 geysers and hundreds of fumaroles erupt several feet into the air at the geyser field of El Tatio, high in the Andes in northern Chile. El Tatio isn’t the largest geyser field in the world, but with a backdrop of snowcapped mountains, it’s perhaps the most picturesque.
The Basics
The El Tatio Geysers are a must for nature lovers and photographers, and the best way to visit is on a guided excursion from San Pedro de Atacama. Most tours include round-trip transport, as well as breakfast after exploring the geyser field; some also stop by another attraction (such as a hot spring or an artisans village) before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Watch your step. Visitors have suffered burns from falling through the thin crust into underlying pools of scalding water.
- Dress in layers. It’s cold at sunrise, but you’ll quickly heat up on the way back down.
How to Get There
The El Tatio Geysers are about a 90-minute drive north of San Pedro de Atacama. The road is quite rough, and navigating can be difficult in the dark (if you’re aiming to get to the geyser field by sunrise). Skip the hassle by booking a tour.
When to Get There
Tours from San Pedro de Atacama typically get travelers to the field in time for sunrise, when the geysers are at their most active. Dawn is also the ideal time to spot wildlife like vicuñas and llamas. If you’re driving yourself, you can beat the crowds by going later in the day, but the show won’t be quite as impressive.
Machuca
The tiny nearby village of Machuca is a popular stop after visiting the geysers. With only around 10 residents, Machuca has a pretty wooden church and a few rustic homes with thatch roofs. Buy artisan-made souvenirs, and sample the local specialty, llama empanadas.
Address: Ruta B-245, Calama, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Hours: Open daily
Admission: Free
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El Tatio Geysers Tour - Half Day Tour - Typical Tour
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Waking up early in the morning for an almost two hours travel is only justified if you experience the dawn surrounded by El Tatio Geysers, exhaling the steam that contrasts with the cold invading your body, but which feels nice because you are sharing a unique effect with nature and the sunrise at 4500 meters high.
After a few minutes walking in this phenomenon, you admire it while you warm up your hands and body with a breakfast in the heights of San Pedro de Atacama hills, to then relax in the warm natural river pools that are located a little further downhill. When going down through the same paths that a few hours ago were completely dark, you can appreciate the fantastic view from the edge of the trails. Later on you can make a stop in the Putana wetland to rest, but also to admire the place’s fauna: flamencos and different type of birds in an exceptional lagoon surrounded by the path that leads to the town of Machuca.
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3 Days and 4 Tours in San Pedro de Atacama
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This plan is for those who visit San Pedro de Atacama for 3 days, that their flight to Calama arrives on Day 1 of the program (before 12:00) and their flight from Calama leaves on Day 3 (after 16:00) . In case your flight to Calama arrives at a date before Day 1 of the plan and / or your flight from Calama leaves at a date after Day 3 of the plan, you can also book it, selecting the date you want to make the first tour and modifying in the next reservation step.
CONDITIONS AND REFUND POLICIES.
NO REFUND
Our agency has no responsibility in case of force majeure situations such as: CLIMATE CONDITIONS, Earthquakes, Epidemics, Diseases, strikes, wars, government restrictions or any other event beyond our control.
Day 1
15:30 to 20:30: Tour to Valle de la Luna.
Day 2
06:30 to 14:00: Tour to Altiplanic Lagoons, Laguna Chaxa, Toconao and Socaire.
Day 3
05:30 to 12:00: Tour to Geysers del Tatio and Machuca.
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This 4-day tour of the Atacama Desert takes the planning and guesswork out of exploring the region’s highlights. Your guide accompanies you to the otherworldly landscape and salt caves at Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), vibrantly colored red rock formations Chaxa Lagoon, and off-the-beaten-track sites that you might miss on your own. All transportation is included with daily hotel pickup and drop-off, so you can choose your own accommodation and meals to suit your tastes.
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El Tatio Geyser and Machuca Tour
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Venture across the Atacama Desert in search of the natural phenomenon that is the El Tatio Geyser. The geyser field sits in the Andes Mountains at more than 14,000 feet (4,320 meters) and puts on a performance for onlookers. See the sunrise in the geothermal field and then head to the Machuca settlement to learn more about the daily life of residents in the driest desert in the world.
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Geysers del Tatio Tour
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Conoce el tercer campo geotérmico más grande del mundo. Recorre los alrededores del sector del Tatio para conocer nuestra cultura milenaria y paisajes memorables.
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San Pedro de Atacama: Half day to El Tatio Geysers, breakfast included
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Marvel over one of Chile’s natural wonders and take a peek at a traditional desert town on this 7-hour tour from San Pedro de Atacama, including hotel pick-up. Make an early start and head straight to the El Tatio Geyser, then stand in awe before the hissing geysers, bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles as the sun comes up. After tucking into breakfast (included), journey to the sleepy village of Machuca to admire the mud-brick houses and browse the handicrafts stalls.
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Tatio Geysers - San Pedro de Atacama
Unmissable tour to the Tatio Geysers, a unique show in the world. Includes breakfast and visit to the town of Machuca.
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Tatio Geysers
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The land of water and fire. The heat generated by the active volcanoes of the region warms the underground waters. In contrast with the freezing temperatures of the surface, generous amounts of water vapor are produced.
The result is a true spectacle of nature. A geothermical field with hundreds of geysers whose eruption throws bolling water and vapor to about 10 meters high.
We arrive to the region before sun rise, reason why the temperatures could reach -20ºC, besides the fact that we will be at over 4.000 meters above sea level. That is why we recommend a night of full rest the day before and very warm clothes.
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Hiden Tatio Geysers
Because we make the visit the less crowded times (regular tours do it at 4:30 AM, we do it at 6:30 AM) with few people and show what others do not show, always calm and at the rythm of our travelers.
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Tatio Geysers and Machuca
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This El Tatio Geysers and Machuca tour from San Pedro de Atacama specifically takes you out to the El Tatio Geysers early in the morning, so you can get great sunrise photos of the more than 70 geysers. Perfect for all types of travelers, you’ll also stop by Pozón Rústico thermal spring waters and the village of Machuca.
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Small-Group Tour to Tatio Geysers Machuca Village & Rio Putana wetlands
With this semi-private tour from San Pedro de Atacama, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights more intimately, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups:
A journey awaits you to tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath. We will leave very early to see the first lights of dawn from the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers, the highest in the world. In a place where the geysers and thermal pools coexist with the lowest temperatures, we will take advantage of the first lights in the morning to take incredible pictures, bathe in the healing, high mineral content waters, and enjoy breakfast.
On the way back, we will visit the town of Machuca the best example of a traditional Atacamenian town and Rio Putana wetlands, a small valley full of native vegetation and wildlife. A trip you can't miss!
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