Excursion to the Tatio geysers and Machuca in the Atacama Desert
Dare to explore a place full of magic in the Atacama desert with this Excursion to the Tatio Geysers. You will see hundreds of geysers expelling water and steam in the sky. It is awesome! Book online.
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All year round |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, With kids, Backpackers, Couples |
| Country | Chile |
| Type of tour | Attractions, Sightseeing Tours |
| Associated destination | N/A |
Includes:
- Return transfer from hotels in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Guide in Spanish / English (See notes).
- Breakfast.
- Visit to Machuca Village
Monday to Sunday.
Departs at 05:00 hs.
8 hours approx.
Itinerary
Can you imagine being able to witness more than 70 eruptions of a steam jet emerging from the ground and forming wells of boiling water? The Tatio Geysers and the town of Machuca are some of the places where these incredible natural phenomena occur and you must include it in your travel itinerary through northern Chile.
During the Excursion to the Tatio geysers and Machuca in the Atacama Desert, you will get picked up at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama very early in the morning and taken to the desert.
After 90 minutes of travel, you will reach the Tatio, the highest geyser field in the world, located at about 4,200 meters above sea level. You're wondering, this sounds great, but what is a geyser? A geyser is a special type of thermal source that throws a column of hot water and steam into the air, and this is precisely what you will see there in the Atacama desert.
During the morning you will observe large geothermal shapes, thanks to the low temperatures that occur at that time of day, which lead to the formation of large columns of steam. Accompanied by one of our specialized guides, you will walk for about 45 minutes until you reach a thermal pool where you can take a bath. Your tour will continue through a meadow with permanent humidity called the bofedal de Putana, where you can see different types of birds in front of the Colorado Volcano.
The tour ends in the village of Machuca, located at 4,000 meters above sea level, and whose houses are highland architecture very representative of the area. What are you waiting for? Book online this vibrant Excursion to the Tatio geysers and Machuca and discover the most incredible places in the driest desert in the world!
Important Notes
- Children policy: Children from 3 to 7 years old pay 70% of the price. Children 8 years and older pay 100% of the tour price.
- Transfer policy: The tour includes transfers in all hotels, apartments, and lodgings in the center of San Pedro de Atacama.
- Extra language guide: Contact our customer service team if you require guidance in another language.
- Not included: This tour doesn't include unspecified foods and beverages.
- Health conditions: Please note that this tour is not suitable for the following: pregnant women and people with heart problem.
- Dress code & recommendations: We recommend wearing warm clothes for the first part of this tour, and bringing with a swimsuit.
- Solo traveler: This tour leaves with a minimum of two people. Take into account that if you make an individual reservation and there are no other passengers who wish to make the activity, the individual reservation becomes a private tour, which entails an additional cost. Our recommendation is that before making your individual reservation, please contact our Customer Service team to inquire about the availability of the service.
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