Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip

Discover one of the largest geyser fields in the world at El Tatio on our trip from San Pedro de Atacama. You will also visit the Machuca Lagoon, known for its variety of birds.

Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip

At the indicated time, we will pick you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and head to the most important site of geothermal activity in Chile. After approximately one and a half hours of travel, we arrive at El Tatio geyser field, situated over 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level.

El Tatio is a popular destination in the Atacama Desert. Here, you will witness the eruptions of steam from more than 100 craters. The site is the third-largest geyser field in the world. We will also visit thermal pools and enjoy breakfast while observing this geothermal activity at dawn.

After breakfast, we will depart from the El Tatio landscapes to visit the Machuca Lagoon, a wetland inhabited by various highland birds such as flamingos and ducks.

Finally, we will return to San Pedro de Atacama, concluding this 7 to 7.5-hour excursion with a drop-off in the town center.

Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels within a radius of up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the center of San Pedro de Atacama. Depending on availability, we may pick you up from hotels within a maximum radius of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) or further away. Please indicate accommodation located in the historic center. Note that pickups in the nearby towns of Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included.

If staying in more remote areas, you will need to go to an alternative meeting point detailed on your booking voucher.

Itinerary Order

For organizational reasons, the order of the visits in the itinerary may vary.