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Steam rising over the El Tatio geyser field

Private day tour from San Pedro de AtacamaEl Tatio Geysers Private Day Trip from San Pedro de Atacama

7h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or lodge in San Pedro de Atacama (the town and the ayllus around it)
Free cancellation, 24h

Up to the geyser field of El Tatio, at 4,320 metres, then back down past the wetlands of Putana and the little village of Machuca.

The day

Later than the dawn tours, and quieter. The geysers still steam, and the cold is easier to bear.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected in San Pedro. El Tatio is about an hour and a half away by road.

08:30

El Tatio geyser field

Dozens of vents and pools of boiling water and steam on a high plain ringed by volcanoes, at 4,320 metres.
Entrance not included

10:45

Vado de Putana

A high wetland where the road crosses the river, with water birds and grazing vicuñas and llamas.

11:30

Machuca

A tiny Andean village of adobe houses and a thatched church on a hill.

12:30

Down to San Pedro

The road drops back down to the desert.

14:00

Back to your hotel

In the early afternoon.

Steam rising over the El Tatio geyser field
Steam rising over the El Tatio geyser field
Steam from the ground in the high Andes above San Pedro
Steam from the ground in the high Andes above San Pedro
The altiplano around San Pedro de Atacama
The altiplano around San Pedro de Atacama

Photos by David Vives, Jorge Fernández Salas, Kurt Cotoaga on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

The El Tatio entrance, food and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Timing
The steam columns are tallest at dawn, roughly 05:00 to 07:30. With our 07:00 pick-up you arrive after that, when they are smaller but the field is calmer and warmer.
Altitude
El Tatio is at 4,320 metres. Spend a day or two in San Pedro first, walk slowly and drink water.
Tickets
The entrance is paid at the gate.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €370. Choose the number of people when you book.

Our tours start at 07:00. For a dawn visit, message us before booking.

At the geysers, yes, especially early. Bring a warm jacket, a hat and gloves.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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from €370 Up to 16 people, 7h