Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca
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.
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Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Geyser del Tatio
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.
Vado del Rio Putana
Putana Ford - description and duration of the visit as well as entrance tickets
Machuca
View from the route, the Town of Machuca visit the lagoon
Inclusions
- Shared Transportation
- Pick up Hotel
- drop off center
- Driver/Guide (English/Spanish) 1 person
- Breakfast
- Entrance ticket to Geyser del Tatio $15,000 CLP ($16 USD) per person.
- 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)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
04:30 to 05:00 Pick up Hotel
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Ticket Redemption
The Entrance Ticket to the Site to visit is NOT included in the value of the Tour.