From San Pedro de Atacama: El Tatio Geysers & Altiplano Tour

Cross the altiplano
to the El Tatio geyser field

After pickup from your hotel in central San Pedro de Atacama, travel by van across the altiplano to the El Tatio geothermal field. This trip reaches high-altitude areas of about 4,300 m above sea level.

Explore more than 80 active geysers

For about 2 hours 30 minutes, explore the geyser field with your bilingual guide and learn about the eruptions of steam and water and the geological features that create them. See the unique landscape of steam rising from the ground among the altiplano mountains. Breakfast is served during the tour.

Discover altiplano nature and culture in Putana and Machuca

After the geysers, continue through the varied altiplano landscapes, enjoying the scenery and observing native flora and fauna around the village of Putana. Then spend about 2 hours 30 minutes in Machuca, a small traditional altiplano village, to experience the identity and unique environment of the region. You can also enjoy the contrast of mountains, wetlands and natural spaces.

Return to San Pedro de Atacama

At the end of the itinerary, return to San Pedro de Atacama by van, where the tour ends.

※ The tour may vary depending on weather conditions.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.