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“TATIO GEISERS & MACHUCA VILLAGE”, TOUR

GÉISERS DEL TATIO (Tatio Geysers), Antofagasta Region - Departure from SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
“TATIO GEISERS & MACHUCA VILLAGE”, TOUR
Overview

Géisers del Tatio, geothermal center of the Atacama Desert, is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and the third largest in the world, providing a unique natural spectacle to the visitor. Also, visit Machuca, a small settlement of llama herders in the north of the country.

Itinerary

  • Departure from San Pedro de Atacama, at dawn towards it reaching 4,320 meters above sea level.
  • Visit to one of the most important geothermal fields in the world, the Géisers del Tatio. In this place we will observe different geothermal manifestations during the morning, thanks to colder and more extreme temperatures that will allow us to appreciate great columns of steam.
  • Then, we will move to the sector of the rustic well to enjoy a refreshing bath in thermal waters.
  • On the way back, we will stop for a few minutes at the Putana wetland, where it is possible to appreciate different species of birds in front of the Colorado volcano.
  • The last stop of the trip is in the town of Machuca, where the original Altiplanic architecture of its church is reflected.
  • Return to the hotel.

Distance to travel: 170 km / 106 miles

Not recommended for pregnant women, people with heart problems and children under 5 years old

Includes

  • Guide service in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
  • Breakfast. (For the Collective Plus variant)
  • Entrance to Géisers Tatio.

Does not include

  • Professional guide in French, German and Italian languages If you want a guide in these languages, it is done by request and an extra charge must be paid.
  • It is recommended to take very thick clothes for geisers, swimsuit, towel, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, mineral water. Eat lightly and hydrate the night before

More Information

  • 8 hrs
  • 04.30 hrs
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish and English

Options and Availability

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Collective tour

Collective tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
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Private tour

Private Tour with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
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Collective PLUS tour

Collective Plus tour includes: Breakfast, Mineral Water, specialized guide service in Spanish and English and the services described in the program. The best price.
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Policies and Conditions

  • Ratebook are express in US Dollars (USD) and may be changed without prior notice.
  • Services and programs may be changed or cancelled in its execution, sequence and contents; in order to offer a better service, or due to extreme conditions or majeure force reasons.
  • This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers, Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before departure. If the supplier decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your trip.
  • This tour will not depart on the following dates from 25.12.2020 to 01.01.2021.
  • The client must be aware that that modifications in the original booking may generate changes on the final quotation.
  • Holiplus will try to avoid cancellation charges, the client must accept expenses incurred and charges established by the supplier, which may add be up to 100% of the original.
  • No show policy: 24 hours before the start of the tour: 100%.