Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip from San Pedro de Atacama

This activity requires careful clothing preparation; the cold is relentless, so dress warmly, as temperatures can reach ...

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Discover one of the largest geyser fields in the world at El Tatio on our fantastic trip from San Pedro de Atacama. During the journey, you'll also visit the Machuca Lagoon, known for its great variety of birds.

Details

Duration

7 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Included

Hotel pickup
English–speaking guide
Transport by bus
Breakfast

Not included

Entry to the Tatio geysers site: 15000CLP per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 12 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

451, Calle Ignacio Carrera Pinto.

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 3,442 Travelers·184 reviews

May 12, 2026
Jose Pablo Ballestero Diaz
Costa Rica
This activity requires careful clothing preparation; the cold is relentless, so dress warmly, as temperatures can reach -5 to -8 degrees Celsius. But ...
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May 10, 2026
Maria Millan Solano
Malaga, Spain
Spectacular! While I did feel a little unwell due to the altitude, our guide Alfredo and his partner, whose name I can't recall, were very attentive t...
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June 14, 2026
Pedro
Spain
It's very cold. But Andrés and Pablo made the trip very enjoyable.
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May 3, 2026
Tamires
São Paulo, Brazil
Wonderful, very different from what I had seen before! The guide knew a lot about the geysers! IT'S VERY COLD! When I went it was -12°C, so wear therm...
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April 22, 2026
Maria Del Mar
Getafe, Spain
The activity was excellent, and both the guide Eric and the driver Caco behaved wonderfully, making my experience a 10 out of 10.
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December 30, 2025
Raimundo
Barcelona, Spain
Karla, the guide, was exceptional: good explanations, very attentive and friendly.
With friends
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December 28, 2025
Paulo Fernando Zampier Marques F
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Everything was great! Our guide was very attentive and friendly.
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December 8, 2025
William Suarez Gamba
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent experience.
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November 4, 2025
Thierry Arfeuille
Noisy Le Grand, France
The scenery was sublime and breathtaking. The experience was somewhat spoiled by the extreme cold at the site. This aspect warranted an alert the day ...
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December 17, 2023
Andrea
Brazil
Great experience, the geysers are beautiful, sad that these days they are surrounded by rocks for “safety” reasons, which takes a bit of the natural b...
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Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and then head to the most important site of geothermal activity in all of Chile. After traveling for around an hour and a half, we arrive at El Tatio geyser field, situated at more the 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level.

El Tatio is one of the most visited locations in the Atacama desert. Here, you will witness the constant eruptions of steam, rising out of more than 100 small craters in the earth. The site is the third-largest geyser field in the world. We will also visit thermal pools and enjoy a delicious breakfast while watching this spectacular geothermal activity at the break of dawn.

After eating, we'll leave the mesmerizing landscapes of the El Tatio behind as we make our way to the Machuca Lagoon, where we'll visit a wetland inhabited by a great variety of highland birds such as flamingos and ducks.

Finally, from the lagoon, we'll return to San Pedro de Atacama, where we will conclude this 7 to 7.5-hour excursion. We'll drop you off in the centre of the town.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels located within a radius of up to 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from the centre of San Pedro de Atacama. Depending on availability, we may be able to pick you up from hotels closer (maximum radius of 2 kilometres or 1.2 miles) or further away (maximum radius of 5 kilometres or 3.1 miles), so we recommend that you always indicate accommodation located in the historic centre of San Pedro. Please note that pickups in the nearby towns of Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter and Toconao are not included.

If you're staying in other more remote places, you'll have to go to an alternative meeting point which will be detailed on your booking voucher.

Itinerary Order

Please note that, for organisational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may vary.

Points of interest in San Pedro de Atacama

Salar de Atacama

Types of activities in San Pedro de Atacama

Day trips in San Pedro de Atacama Adventure and nature tours Hiking

Other activities in San Pedro de Atacama

Calama Airport & San Pedro de Atacama Transfer Atacama Desert Stargazing Tour San Pedro de Atacama Hot Air Balloon Ride Death Valley Sandboarding Uyuni Salt Flat 4-Day Tour

Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip

Finally, from the lagoon, we'll return to San Pedro de Atacama, where we will conclude this 7 to 7.5-hour excursion. We'll drop you off in the centre of the town.

Hotel Pickup

If you're staying in other more remote places, you'll have to go to an alternative meeting point which will be detailed on your booking voucher.

Itinerary Order

Please note that, for organisational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may vary.

Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip