El Tatio, Chile · Chile
Geysers del Tatio
- 6 hours
- Private tour
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup
Overview
A pre-dawn drive to 4,300 metres to reach the geyser field at first light, when the steam columns are at their tallest and the air is well below freezing. Then breakfast in the cold, and a slow descent.
Highlights
- One of the highest geyser fields in the world, at 4,300 metres
- Timed for sunrise, when the steam columns are at their most dramatic
- Fumaroles, mud pools and mineral terraces across the valley floor
- Hot breakfast on site, in sub-zero air
- Vicuñas and high-altitude birdlife on the descent
- Private vehicle and guide — park fees and food included
Itinerary
Pre-dawn departure
Pickup from San Pedro in complete darkness. The drive climbs steadily to 4,300 metres. Dress for well below freezing: this is one of the coldest moments you will experience.
Sunrise at the geyser field
You arrive while the steam columns are at their strongest, before the sun warms the air. Stay on the marked boardwalks. The crust is thin and the water beneath it is boiling.
Walking the field
Time to move slowly among the fumaroles and mud pools as the light comes up and the steam gradually thins out. The sounds and smells here are unlike anything else.
Breakfast
A hot meal on site. Eating in the cold, surrounded by geothermal activity, is part of the experience.
The way back
A slower descent through the high valleys, with stops for vicuñas and wetland birds. The landscape transforms as you drop in altitude.
What is included
Included
- National park entrance fee
- Food & drinks
Location
El Tatio, Chile