Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip
Description
Discover one of the largest geyser fields in the world at El Tatio on this excursion from San Pedro de Atacama. Along the way, visit the Machuca Lagoon, recognized for its rich variety of birdlife.
Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip
At the designated time, you will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to begin the journey to the most significant geothermal activity site in Chile. After approximately an hour and a half of travel, you will arrive at the El Tatio geyser field, located at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level.
El Tatio is one of the most frequented sites in the Atacama desert. Witness the continuous steam eruptions from over 100 small craters in the ground. The site ranks as the third-largest geyser field in the world. You will also visit thermal pools and enjoy a delightful breakfast while watching this stunning geothermal spectacle at dawn.
After breakfast, you will depart from the captivating landscapes of El Tatio towards the Machuca Lagoon, where you will explore a wetland home to diverse highland birds, such as flamingos and ducks.
The tour will conclude with your return to San Pedro de Atacama after approximately 7 to 7.5 hours. You will be dropped off in the town center.
Hotel Pickup
This activity provides pickup from hotels located within a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) radius of the San Pedro de Atacama center. Depending on availability, pickups may also be arranged from locations closer (up to 2 kilometers or 1.2 miles) or further away (up to 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles). It is advisable to select accommodations in the historic center of San Pedro. Please note that pickups from nearby towns such as Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included.
If you are staying in more remote accommodations, alternative meeting points will be detailed on your booking voucher.
Itinerary Order
For organizational purposes, the order of visits described in the itinerary may vary.
What's included
- Hotel pickup
- English–speaking guide
- Transport by bus
- Breakfast
What's not included
- Entry to the Tatio geysers site: 15000CLP per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The tour includes pick-up from hotels located within a radius of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the center of San Pedro de Atacama.
If your hotel is outside this radius, you will have to go to the Atacama Extrema office, located at unit 2, 429B Tocopilla Street. A day before the activity, you'll have to come to this office to pay for the ticket to the Tatio Geysers, which is not included in the price of the activity.
It's also important to bring 1 litre of water per person, to dress warmly in layers and to wear closed shoes and sunscreen.
Additional Info
Please note that this activity and its times are subject to possible changes due to force majeure, such as adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
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