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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Don't miss this early morning tour to El Tatio geyser field, one of San Pedro de Atacama’s most popular surrounding attractions and one of the biggest geothermal fields in the world with more than 80 geyers. With a local guide, you'll arrive at El Tatio at sunrise, when the cold, high-altitude air creates a mystical landscape of steam. Then enjoy a light breakfast. End your tour with a stop in the small adobe village of Machuca.
Local guide
Drop off is at the city centre
Breakfast
Hotel pickup
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Entrance fee to El Tatio geyser field
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Remember that the Hotel pick up is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up.
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile Your tour starts with hotel pickup by van before dawn — yep, that's early! — from San Pedro de Atacama. The hotel pickup starts 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.
Geyser del Tatio, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile 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, marveling 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.
After about three hours total at El Tatio, head back toward San Pedro de Atacama, stopping in the village of Machuca. 180 minutes
Machuca, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile You have about an hour here to explore the very tiny village (about 10 residents) at your leisure, checking out its wooden church, handful of adobe houses with thatch roofs, and artisan shop. If you wish, try a llama empanada, the local specialty (own expense).
Finally, make the drive back to San Pedro de Atacama. 60 minutes
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile Finally, make the drive back to San Pedro de Atacama, where your tour ends with hotel drop-off around midday. Remember that this trip takes approximately 3 hours to get back to San Pedro de Atacama.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants and shoes, and a windbreaker or warm jacket
Note: Please bring cash to pay the entrance fees and any additional expenses
Note: El Tatio sits at an elevation of nearly 14,000 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink plenty of hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Note: It is not recommended for children under 10 years old to use the pools due to the high water temperatures
Pick up is from 5:00 to 5:40 summer time and 04:30 to 05:10 winter time.
You must let us know if you have health problems, medication allergy or any problem that may affect physical performance during the tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
53maik
19 Feb 2023
Die Tour war super. Tiare unsere Guide, und unser Fahrer Dimitri haben die Fahrt sehr angenehm gestaltet, sehr organisiert, hilfsbereit, und zudem sind sie 2 sehr positive Menschen mit Humor.
Es hatte am Vortag geschneit und die Straße war teils voll mit Schnee und Eis, und der Fahrer hat immer auf jnsere Sicherheit geachtet. Ich empfehle jedem diese Tour.
Rahul_E
24 Dec 2022
Very well organized, layra was our guide. Coordinated everything from 4 am
Wake up call through the stops.
Christos_C
30 Nov 2022
El Tatio à faire absolument. C'est beau et enrichissant. L'agence locale, Horizonte était très bien. Le contact via WhatsApp pour organiser le pick-up était rassurant. Ivan, le guide et Pablito, le chauffeur étaient parfaits. Ivan à pris le soin de tout bien répéter en espagnol comme en anglais. Les explications étaient très bien et les questions repondues aux 2 langues.
Meilleur guide de tous les tours que nous avons fait et meilleur petit déjeuner aussi.
This tour in
San Pedro de Atacama
is organized by
Gray Line Chile
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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