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Steaming geyser in the El Tatio geothermal field

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

San Pedro de Atacama

El Tatio Geysers

Columns of steam at sunrise, 4,300 m above sea level.

Duration
6 h
Runs
Every day
Pickup
05:00-05:40
Return
12:00
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
4.300 m

Times are approximate and confirmed when you book.

One of the most impressive geothermal fields in the world. You arrive at first light, when the cold of the high plateau makes the steam and boiling water bursting from the ground look even more spectacular. On the way back, stops at the Vado Putana wetland, the village of Machuca and a flamingo viewpoint.

Why it's worth it

  • The desert waking up
  • A huge geothermal field
  • Over 4,000 m above sea level
  • Andean wildlife and villages along the way

Itinerary

  1. 1. Geothermal field at sunrise
  2. 2. Breakfast
  3. 3. Vado Putana wetland
  4. 4. Village of Machuca
  5. 5. Flamingo viewpoint

Included

  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Admission fees

Good to know

  • Not recommended for children under 12.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas of Chile do you cover?

We operate throughout Chile. Our base is Santiago, where airport transfers and tours to the Andes, the wine valleys and the central coast depart from. For trips to other regions we build the route to measure.

What are your opening hours?

We are available 24/7, every day of the year. Red-eye flights and pre-dawn departures to the snow are covered with no after-hours surcharge.

How much do tours and transfers cost?

Tours with published prices range from 35,000 to 420,000 Chilean pesos depending on destination and mode. Visiting from Chile, you see prices in pesos; from Brazil, in reais; from anywhere else, in US dollars. The snow tour can be booked per person or as a full van according to the number of seats. Transfers and extreme sports are quoted on WhatsApp based on pickup, destination and number of passengers.

Do you offer transfers from Santiago airport?

Yes. We hold the authorization from the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications for transfers at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (SCL), under Decree 80. We cover Greater Santiago and Valparaíso, and the return trip gets a 5% discount.

How do I book and pay?

Booking happens on WhatsApp: pick your services on the site and the message arrives with all the details. We accept Mercado Pago and Pix.

Which languages do you speak?

We assist in Spanish, English, Portuguese and German.

Are the tours private or shared?

Every tour is private. You travel with your own group, your own driver and schedules that follow your itinerary, with no stops for other passengers.