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El Tatio Geyser

Recommended by 96% of travelers
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Breakfast
    • Does not include tickets to the parks. Consult table of entries.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Operating hours
    .4:30 am

    Departure Point

    • You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

    Itinerary

    El Tatio Geyser

    1 Stop

    2 Points of Interest

    Duration: 8 hours

    Operating Schedule: Pick-up 04:30 to 05:00 - Return 12h *Check by search area

    1

    Geiser del Tatio

    Points of interest passed by on this route

    Geyser del Tatio

    Machuca

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 27 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great El Tatio Tour, but Be Aware of the Drop-Off Details

    Stella_W, Jan 2026
    The El Tatio tour itself was great and well organized. They picked us up directly from our hotel/Airbnb between 4:30–5:00 a.m., which was very convenient for such an early start. However, everyone was dropped off at one central location, which we were not informed about in advance. The tour included several additional stops, not just the geysers, which made the experience even more enjoyable. It’s also worth noting that the actual tour operator is called Magic, not the booking agent you may reserve through. After visiting the sites, they provided breakfast, which was a nice and interesting touch. Overall, despite the drop-off surprise, I would still recommend this tour for the experience and value.

    Great tour of El Tatio

    Bojana_T, Dec 2025
    You will see a lot in this 5 hour long tour. It was very educational for children in spite of the long (~90 min) and bumpy ride to get there. I would recommend a motion sickness pill for folks who need it. Breakfast was great, and overall scenery much reminiscent of Iceland. Perfect break from the desert. Felipe was a great guide. Company very cognisant of altitude sickness possibility. Thankfully did not impact us at all, however, it was nice to feel that they put safety above profit. We had rented a vehicle, and this is the only excursion where I'm glad that we did not drive.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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