Tatio Geysers and Machuca Village

A beautiful natural spectacle

1 day
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$60

Summary

Itinerary

What to bring

Summary

Itinerary

What to bring

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Tatio Geysers and Machuca Village tour information

San Pedro de Atacama

1 day

Spanish / English

Starts

5:00 AM at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama

Ends

12:00 AM in the city center of San Pedro de Atacama

Included

Shared transportation
Bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Breakfast

Not included

Access to the Geyser del Tatio (10.000 CLP foreigners; 7.000 CLP chileans)

Important information

The order of the visits could be altered, but it will not affect the content of the program. The schedules of the tickets and transports could be subject to modifications.

SAFE ADVENTURE – Covid 19

This activity includes the appropriate protection measures to ensure your safety. In addition, our excursions are outdoor and in small groups to reduce the risk of contagion. Remember to follow the instructions of the staff during the development of the excursion.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.

Briefing

In the heart of the Atacama Desert and at an altitude of 4,320 meters above sea level, the Tatio Geysers are located. This one-day tour will take you to see the third-largest group of geysers in the world, also known as "El abuelo que llora". This way, you will be able to observe the incredible steam eruptions from nearby. Would you dare to take a bath in a pool with water from the geyser? This activity is optional for those who do not want to return home without immersing themselves in this experience. Afterward, you will visit the Machuca village. You will get to know their home, their traditions and they will integrate you fully into their customs.

Tour itinerary

DAY 1 Tatio Geysers - Village of Machuca

5:00 am

Welcome to one of the most stunning sunrises you'll ever see. The tour will start early, with the pick up at your accommodation between 4:30 A.M. and 5:00 A.M., so you can enjoy the most magical moment of the day in front of one of the most important geothermal fields in the world, and the largest in South America: the Tatio Geysers opens its doors to you!

An environment of imposing landscapes surrounded by the volcanic mountain range of the Andes. This characteristic natural scenery will give you the perfect moment to stop for breakfast. Recover your energy in front of the best views you can imagine. After enjoying this refreshing stop, the best part of the day will arrive: don't hesitate and have a swim in an exquisite thermal water bath in the "Pozón Rústico" (located inside the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers)

If you prefer to skip this part of the trip, don't worry! It's your time to get in full contact with nature, leave your mind blank and enjoy the magical landscape that opens up before your eyes. You will meet vicuñas, Andean gulls or the enchanting bacon eater. Different animals that have adapted to this wild habitat and live there as mute witnesses to its important events.

12 : 30 PM

You will follow the route until you meet the Putana River and the Machuca Village. A small village of agro-pastoral origin that will receive you with a warm welcome. Its historical and cultural attraction, the adobe and straw constructions, or its church, will be some of the details that will make this experience leaving you impressed. This tour ends in San Pedro de Atacama around 12:30 p.m. A perfect time to stop for a bite to eat in the city or to go back to your accommodation before the next adventure begins.

What to bring to Tatio Geysers and Machuca Village

You will be at an altitude of 4200 meters and the temperatures here are usually low, so we recommend you take warm clothes. To avoid altitude sickness we also recommend being well hydrated, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and eat light food.

Photo camera
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water
Snacks
Warm clothes
Closed shoes
Medication against altitude sickness (if you deem it necessary)
Swimsuit

Where does the tour Tatio Geysers and Machuca Village start

The tour begins in San Pedro de Atacama. If you arrive in San Pedro de Atacama from Santiago de Chile the best option is to fly directly to Calama. Upon arrival, you can take a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, from where the tour begins. We recommend the company Transferpampa for being the most reliable. If you arrive from Peru you will most likely arrive from Cusco or Arequipa. In this case, we recommend you to travel in a bus that crosses the border Arica-Tacna and takes you later to San Pedro de Atacama, although it is a complex combination since it is necessary to combine several buses.

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Tatio Geysers and Machuca Village

A beautiful natural spectacle