Andean Adventure, a Full Day to the Tatio Geyser and Andean Town of Machuca
Highlights
- Geysers del Tatio, one of the highest geyser fields in the world in full activity at dawn.
- Impressive columns of steam and spectacular geothermal formations.
- Machuca Town, a picturesque and traditional Andean town of Machuca.
- Local culture, its typical architecture and try regional gastronomic delights.
- Enjoy the majestic Andean Landscapes of the Andes Mountains throughout the tour.
- Observe local fauna, such as llamas, vicuñas and flamingos.
Itinerary
We will leave today very early morning from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Between 04.30 and 05.00 am approximately, depending on the time of year.
We will begin our ascent heading to the Geysers of the Tatio, the highest geothermal field in the world, located 4200 meters above the sea level. Within its extension it has approximately 80 geysers assets.
We will get there very early to the Tatio Geysers, to the dawn, when the columns of steam and water hot emerge from the ground. At this time we will have the opportunity to explore the geysers, thermal water pools and other geothermal formations. It's a impressive spectacle to see how hot water rises in the air like fumarole in the middle of this lunar landscape.
Here we will enjoy a delicious hot breakfast as we gaze at the view of the steam fumaroles, which can easily reach 10 meters in length height.
If you are one of the Brave men, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the natural hot springs of Tatio. It is a unique experience for relax and enjoy the natural surroundings while you take a bath in the thermal pool that has an average temperature of 36°C.
Once done We will begin the return to San Pedro de Atacama, but before we will visit the small town of Machuca, the one that It is made up of only about 20 houses, each with solar panels as power source. Here we can enjoy its gastronomy, such as the anticucho of llama meat or empanadas with goat cheese, also try their only street, which leads us to its old Church.
After the walk through Machuca, we will return to the center of San Pedro to drop you off near the municipal parking lot, from there you can tour the town a bit, have some lunch or return to your hotel on your own, if you prefer to take the private one we can drop you off Also at the hotel where we picked you up.
Be sure to bring warm clothing, as mornings at the geysers can be very cold due to altitude, and a camera to capture the breathtaking views and moments unforgettable. It is also important to follow the safety instructions provided by the guide to enjoy this experience in a safe and respectful way with the environment.
This full day is a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Geysers del Tatio, as well as the local culture in the Town of Machuca.
This is a must see if you reached this, the driest desert in the world.
included with
- Breakfast.
- Transfer.
- Bilingual guide.
excluded by
- Entrance fees to Geyser del Tatio ($15,000 - Can be added or passengers pay at destination).
- Unspecified drinks or meals.
- Tips or extras not specified
Essential
Information
- Option for vegan, vegetarian, celiac food, informing in advance.
- Passengers with food restrictions or allergies, inform in advance.
- Regular service minimum 2 passengers / maximum 14. Spanish/English.
- Modifiable schedules depending on the season of the year, weather conditions, park restrictions or others.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites NOT included in the tour.
- Breakfast includes: Kneaded bread - Cheese and Salami - Egg or avocado - Cake and Cookies - Jam or Delicacy - Juice, Water - Coffee maker - Coffee, Tea, Herbs.
Restrictions
- Minimum age 8 years.
- They are recommended after 48 hours of arrival.
- In case of special medical conditions.
- Passengers with special health conditions, such as hypertension or heart disease, must present a medical certificate indicating that they are under control.
- Not suitable for pregnant women.
Detailed Description
Today we invite you to Get to know one of the must-see places in the desert driest in the world, very close to San Pedro de Atacama, the Geysers of the Tatio and Pueblo de Machuca.
It's an exciting excursion that will allow us to explore one of the fields most spectacular geothermal springs in the world, with more than 80 Geysers, approximately 8% of the existing in the world. We will be able to observe amazing emanations of water and steam that reach up to 10 meters in diameter. height. Surrounded in addition to the beautiful landscape of this part of the Andes Mountains.
If you are one of the brave you can also bathe in the waters hot springs from the mountains.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast set up by our guides, we will begin our descent to visit a picturesque and old town in the Chilean altiplano.
We will visit the Villages of Putana and Machuca, in this place unique, we will have the opportunity to enjoy its delicious gastronomy, such as the anticucho de llama, and walk its only street until you reach the old Church.
This is a unique opportunity to experience natural beauty as well as culture local to this part of the Chilean altiplano.
