El Tatio Geysers
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Classic experience

El Tatio Geysers

Where the Earth breathes

Before dawn, El Tatio wakes with columns of steam, volcanoes and the vast high plateau. The day continues through wetlands, Andean wildlife and small villages woven into high-altitude life.

Duration

7–8 hours

Max altitude

4,300 m a.s.l.

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Service

Shared

Includes

  • Licensed tourist transport
  • SERNATUR-certified guide
  • Breakfast en route

Not included

  • —Geothermal field entry fee
  • —Personal water supply

We recommend bringing

  • —Very warm layered clothing
  • —Hat and gloves
  • —Closed-toe shoes
  • —Sunglasses
  • —Sunscreen
  • —At least 1 litre of water

Entrance fees

$15.000 CLP per person

Important information

Because of the altitude and low temperatures, we recommend taking this excursion after acclimatising in San Pedro.

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