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Field of geysers in Chile
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Field of steaming geysers in Chile
Geyser spewing steam and water in Chile

Full-Day Excursion to the El Tatio Geysers

By Gray Line Chile
4.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $74 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Massive field of geysers spewing streams of water & gas
  • View of geothermal ponds & steam rising all around
  • Chance to see beautiful wildlife & trickling streams
  • Local breakfast, scenic mountain roads & volcanic peaks
  • Transport to & from San Pedro de Atacama hotels

Activity location

  • San Pedro de Atacama
    • San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Full-Day Excursion to the El Tatio Geysers
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Live Commentary in English and Spanish

Starting time: 5:00am
Price details
CA $74.47 x 1 AdultCA $74.47

Total
Price is CA $74.47
Until Fri, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the El Tatio geyser field and the town of Machuca
  • What's includedWhat's included Local breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included at the Hotels near to the centre.
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English and Spanish (bilingual guide)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees to Natural Monument
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrop off is at the city centre.

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • You must have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs.
  • If you are prone to altitude sickness, please take necessary precaution.
  • An additional surcharge of 15.000 CLP for admission to Natural Monument is payable on the day of your activity.
  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included at the Hotels near to the centre. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.

What you can expect

Your tour starts with hotel pickup by van before dawn — yep, that's early! — from San Pedro de Atacama. The hotel pickup is included from the Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. We will drive north of San Pedro de Atacama to El Tatio, an approximate 1.5- to 2-hour trip.

The El Tatio Geyser Field stands just over 14,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile and getting there is half the fun. You’ll travel up windy scenic mountain roads surrounded by snow-covered active and dormant volcanic peaks along the way. Magma beneath the surface acts to heat an underground source of water resulting in an explosive release of pressure.

Your arrival at the geyser field coincides with the rising sun, which gives the geysers their most spectacular appearance. In the cold, early morning air of sunrise, each geyser is topped with a white column of steam that disappears when the temperature warms up. You have about two hours to walk around the field, marvelling at the geothermal wonders and taking pictures. Then enjoy a light breakfast that typically includes a ham and cheese sandwich, biscuit, fruit, juice, tea and coffee.

On our return trip we will visit the Machuca bofedales, a body of water with slow flow, which is a niche for flora and fauna, we will see various birds, including flamingos, and some that another vicuna. This bofedal owes its name to the town of Machuca, an Atacameño town, which We will see on the way, barely twenty houses made of adobe, straw and cactus wood. We will also visit the Putana bog, a nesting place for various migratory birds and a point observation of the incredible view of the plateau, the mountain ranges and volcanoes in the background.

Finally, make the drive back to San Pedro de Atacama, where your tour ends with drop-off at the ciuity centre around midday. Remember that this trip takes approximately 3 hours to get back to San Pedro de Atacama.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSan Pedro de Atacama
    • San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMeeting point from where you can meet the Tour (if your hotel is located too far away from the urban zone))
    • 451 Ignacio Carrera Pinto
    • San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta, Chile