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Geyser del Tatio Full Day Tour: Witness Large-Scale Fumaroles & Explore Altiplano Flora and Fauna

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65 Ratings

San Pedro de Atacama

Experience the awe-inspiring Geyser del Tatio on a full-day tour. Witness large-scale fumaroles, explore the Altiplano's diverse flora and fauna, and enjoy a rich breakfast along the way. Don't miss this essential excursion!

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Geyser del Tatio - El Tatio (from the Kunza “tata-iu”) which means “the grandfather who cries”, is one of the highest Geyser fields in the world. Located in the Cordillera de los Andes to the NE of San Pedro de Atacama, it is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere. and the third largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia). The maximum expression of these fumaroles begins between 06:00 and 07:00 hrs. Approx. With temperatures reaching 85 C. On our return it is possible to observe fauna such as vicuñas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. Meanwhile in the Flora stand out the giant Cactus, llaretas, coirón, etc. We will observe from a viewpoint, the small town of Machuca, its few inhabitants are mainly dedicated to grazing and cheese production, very close to from the place is the Laguna Salada where families of flamingos, ducks and seagulls live with an imposing landscape of beauty.
Vado del Rio Putana - Putana Ford - description and duration of the visit as well as entrance tickets
Machuca - View from the route, the Town of Machuca visit the lagoon
Geyser del Tatio - Stops on the route from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama - Total duration of the trip San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers and from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama

What's Included

Shared Transportation
Pick up from Hotel
Drop off at Center
Bilingual Driver/Guide (English/Spanish)
Breakfast Included

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket to Geyser del Tatio $15,000 CLP ($16 USD) per person.

Additional Information

A must-visit journey, massive fumaroles, it’s worth rising at the crack of dawn, and essential to brace oneself with warm attire for the chilling temperatures of -10 to -15 degrees. A splendid setting that provides a unique chance to witness diverse types of Geysers that put on a breath-taking display of fumaroles early in the morning. We furnish a hearty breakfast and scheduled breaks along the way to watch and appreciate the Altiplano’s rich Flora and Fauna.

Elevation approximately 4,320 masl.

Minimum 12 years (Policies of our agency)
Does not allow pregnant women (Policies of our agency)
People with Hypertension (only with medical authorization)

Location

Geyser del Tatio

174a Caracoles

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

(65 Ratings)

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Remi_m

Mar 6, 2024

Great excursion, but... - Great excursion, but should not be called a full day tour. This tour started early but was worth seeing the Geysers. They are a very unique experience and very cool to watch. The stops after to Rio Puntana and Machuca were also nice. The guide Alex was very informative and stopped so we could take a lot of pictures.

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Islandscubagirl2000

Feb 17, 2024

Great Morning with Alexander - We had an amazing tour of the geysers with Alexander as our guide. We received very detailed information to confirm our pick up and what to wear and bring. While we followed the same route as most other tours, Alexander made the difference in ours. Because of his extensive knowledge of the area, we were able to see more things without so many people around. Makes a big difference in a popular experience.

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Jon

Jan 19, 2024

Geyser-iffic times! - Great trip. Alexander was the best driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a safe ride up the treacherous mountain. For those thinking about driving it on the own in a car, it is not a drive for the feint hearted. Thank you!

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431eneasc

Jan 15, 2024

Walking on the volcano. - We left very early at 4:30 am. The road to the Geysers is quite difficult, very winding and unpaved, which is a bit scary, but it's worth it!!! The place is of indescribable and unique beauty. The surprise is offered by the unusual feature of the fumaroles. Something I had never seen before. It's like walking on top of small volcanoes. The cold of -5 degrees is not enough to bother you and the temperature soon rises. Our guide, Ernesto, was spectacular and helped us a lot to understand the geography of the place.

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Luiguik2

Dec 31, 2023

IT IS WORTH IT - Indescribable. Wonderful experience. Beautiful landscapes. Know that we left early, we arrived at the place around 5 am and that it is very cold, even in summer (approximately -2 to -5 degrees Celsius in summer, without snow) and as the day goes on it gets warmer, reaching approximately 25 degrees ( so bring clothes for both seasons). We had great explanations of the geography by our guide Alexander and a great breakfast/snack with an unforgettable view. If it weren't so far from where we live, we would definitely go there. We had stops to look at the landscapes beyond the Geysers. Complete tour and it was all worth it.

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Johnyb0

Dec 4, 2023

World Wonder - Unmissable place when visiting San Pedro de Atacama. We appreciate all the coordination with the Whipala agency, who kept us informed of everything related to the tour and always grateful to Alex who was the number one expert of all the tours taken. Geothermal Field, located at 4300 meters above sea level, in the middle of beautiful mountains, with all the fumaroles that one expected according to the previous photos and comments. They pick you up at 04:30 hrs to arrive around 06:30 hrs with sunrise with temperatures ranging between -5° and 0° (November), although Alex told us that the cold can easily reach - 20° and less in winter season. Excellent postcards and videos to make. After that, it stops at the Putana and Machuca wetlands, to arrive at the center of San Pedro at 12:00 hrs. Excellent tour and place, Recommended yes or yes

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Janine_e

Nov 27, 2023

Great tour with a super knowledgeable guide! - early start but worth it. the geysers are really impressive and the guide was able to provide a lot of information and context

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Ghaida93

Nov 19, 2023

Don’t look further ,pick this company - Excellent service,picked on time and dropped at my hotel.Alexis the guide and driver was amazing .excellent knowledge and safe driving .clean car and the right number of group. Then I was amazed by the cooked breakfast as I expected a simple and cold sandwiches but wow wow Worth every penny

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Kimfromsandiego

Nov 16, 2023

Outstanding tour experience! - What a GREAT tour! Our guide Ernesto is a gem. Personable, full of information and very attentive. He texted in advance to confirm the exact pick-up time. He spoke multiple languages and easily managed a group that spoke 3 different languages. The geyers were unique and fascinating. This tour exceeded expectations and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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N8334lgericp

Nov 18, 2023

Cool scenery, but tour experience could be improved. - It was very early and quite cold. (And the van came at the very end of the pick-up window, so we could gave stayed warm in bed a other half-hour) The guide did not outline the itinerary much; we did not know what to expect next. Javier set us loose at the geysers and did not shepherd/keep our group together. Some participants wandered off or stayed on the van chatting, making us wait for them at sites as they took their time looking at the attraction. The tour was advertised as being on English or bilingual, but was mostly in Spanish. Given the large number of tours dispatched filling vans by language should not be too hard.

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