Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca
Description
An essential excursion, large-scale fumaroles, it is worth getting up early, it is necessary to dress warmly to weather the temperatures of -10 to -15 degrees. A wonderful environment that offers the opportunity to be very close to different types of Geysers that very early in the morning offer impressive fumaroles. We offer a rich breakfast and stops en route to see and observe the Flora and Fauna of the Altiplano. Altitude 4,320 masl. approx.
Tour Options
Itinerary
El Tatio (from the Kunza “tata-iu”) which means “the grandfather who cries”, is one of the highest Geyser fields in the world. Located in the Cordillera de los Andes to the NE of San Pedro de Atacama, it is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere. and the third largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia). The maximum expression of these fumaroles begins between 06:00 and 07:00 hrs. Approx. With temperatures reaching 85 C. On our return it is possible to observe fauna such as vicuñas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. Meanwhile in the Flora stand out the giant Cactus, llaretas, coirón, etc. We will observe from a viewpoint, the small town of Machuca, its few inhabitants are mainly dedicated to grazing and cheese production, very close to from the place is the Laguna Salada where families of flamingos, ducks and seagulls live with an imposing landscape of beauty.
Putana Ford - description and duration of the visit as well as entrance tickets
View from the route, the Town of Machuca visit the lagoon
Stops on the route from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama
Total duration of the trip San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers and from Geysers del Tatio to San Pedro de Atacama
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
04:30 to 05:00 Pick up Hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum 12 years (Policies of our agency)
- Does not allow pregnant women (Policies of our agency)
- People with Hypertension (only with medical authorization)
Reviews(172)
I truly enjoyed my El Tatio Geyser tour with Marta and Andres. The communication leading up to the tour was excellent. They weee very clear about what clothing to wear (it can be very cold in the winter, so bring everything they suggest and you will be perfect). I really appreciated the door to door service, especially since the tour started very early in the morning. The bus was comfortable and climate controlled for the one and a half hour drive. Marta conducted the tour in Spanish and English which was very helpful. The tour stops were incredible. The geysers were interesting and beautiful but it was the overall experience of how the landscape transforms as the sun rises that I will remember. While the geysers were the highlight, the lagoon, wildlife, and flamingos were absolutely unique to Chile and made for an excellent tour.
Guidance Marta friendly and the driver André very attentive.
It was an unforgettable experience. The guide was very good, polite, careful and intelligent. The breakfast was perfect. The information was very important.
Excellent experience visiting the Tatio Geysers and the town of Machuca. The driver and guide Alex were very pleasant and provided complete information about the places. I totally recommend the agency.
Excellent experience. Alex is a fabulous guide. Very cultured, pleasant, and concerned about the group. Always attentive to safety. Completely reliable. I highly recommend it.
We booked the tour with Whipala, and they picked us up on time at the hotel without any issues. We had Martha as our guide and Orlando as our driver. They were quite friendly, respectful, and enjoyed sharing with the group and getting to know us. The tour begins in the early morning since it takes almost 2 hours to arrive. Martha gave us safety instructions and guided us on the walk to see the fumaroles and geysers. She explained the history of the place and recommended spots for photos, even offering to take pictures for us to have an excellent memory of the place. The walk is light; the hard part is the cold. Today we experienced -13°C with a lower wind chill. It is necessary to dress warmly in layers and not overexert oneself to avoid altitude sickness. At the end of the walk, they provided us with an excellent breakfast to replenish our energy. During the return journey, Martha showed us the local wildlife (flamingos, vicuñas, Andean geese, vizcachas, Andean foxes), and Orlando always stopped to give us time to observe and take photos.
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide, Alex, was lovely and funny and provided us with a lot of very cool facts about the geysers and different historical facts. I would caution anyone who does this trip to make sure they have a WARM winter jacket- we did not dress adequately unfortunately and suffered for it but they did warn us in advance!
Amazing experience. The landscape is impressive. The guide gave us the info to appreciate and understand what we've seen. Suggested!
Very good tour and very attentive guide.
Excellent tour, done with a lot of dedication and professionalism by guide Alex. Me and my wife were delighted with the landscapes, attention and comfort. I hope to return for new attractions. Thank you very much!
