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Excursion to the El Tatio geyser field and Machuca town - Departs from San Pedro de Atacama

Discover the geysers of El Tatio in the Chilean Andes and walk around the town of Machuca at sunrise!

The essentials

Discover the geysers of El Tatio in the Chilean Andes and walk around the town of Machuca at sunrise!

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Duration
8 hours
Languages
English
Spanish
Starting time
5:00 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Sunrise over the El Tatio geysers in the Andes

Breakfast in a unique setting

Exploring the town of Machuca

The services of a professional guide

Description

Discover the geysers of El Tatio in Chile's Andes Mountains and stroll through the village of Machuca at sunrise!

Before sunrise and accompanied by your guide, you'll set off from your hotel in the direction of the El Tatio geyser field, located north of San Pedro de Atacama. Along the way, you'll admire the magnificent snow-covered landscapes and volcanoes of the Andes mountains. After a 2-hour drive, you'll arrive at El Tatio. This geyser field, 4267 metres above sea level, exists thanks to the activity of magma beneath the earth, which heats a natural water reserve.

You'll arrive just as the sun is rising, giving this natural phenomenon its magical character. Every morning, the geysers wake up and expel boiling water at high speed, with the most powerful geysers reaching heights of up to 50 meters. You'll enjoy 2 hours to walk among these geysers and take photos before enjoying breakfast amidst these unique landscapes.

You'll then head back towards the Machuca village and Putana. You'll have an hour's free time to wander between the houses of these typical Chilean villages. You will then be driven back to San Pedro de Atacama city center.

Important information

  • Availability: every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Departure time and place: 5:00 am (pick-up at your hotel scheduled between 5:00 and 5:40 am, exact location and pick-up time will be reconfirmed after booking)
  • Only some hotels in San Pedro de Atacama are serviced by our provider
  • The return trip is in the city center.
  • Park entrance ticket not included (approx. 15,000 CLP or $16 USD)
  • Children under 7 cannot participate in this activity.
  • Due to the extreme altitude conditions this excursion is not recommended for people with respiratory or heart problems.
  • We advise you to wear suitable footwear for walking as well as warm, comfortable clothing.
  • Please hydrate well before the activity.
  • The tour may be cancelled in the event of force majeure. In this case, the activity will be postponed or a refund will be made

Included

  • Transport from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and drop off in city center

  • Excursion to the El Tatio geysers and the town of Machuca

  • Breakfast

  • The services and commentary of your guide

Not included

  • Entrance fee to the park to be paid on site (about 15 000 CLP or $16 USD)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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