The 15 Best El Tatio Geyser Tours

1.El Tatio Geysers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 943 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Our pick

Leave San Pedro before dawn with an English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Francisco, Brandon, or Malú. Watch sunrise color the steaming El Tatio Geysers, eat a hot breakfast with volcanic views, then visit Putana Valley wetlands and flamingos before returning to town.

“The whole trip was excellent . We started early and got the best times to watch the sunrise and the geysers without the crowd at all . Francisco explained in very clear manner the things we are seeing and visiting . Breakfast was great and healthy options are included . I like the formulation of his moccha. Felipe was a great and safe driver . Those roads are tough to drive and he managed well . I highly recommend the team”

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2.El Tatio Geyser Field & Wetlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio’s 80-plus geysers, sunrise at altitude, and an outdoor breakfast. Then visit Putana wetlands, Machuca village, flamingos, vicuñas, and local food. English and Spanish guides lead this seven-hour outing, with drop-off near Plaza Apacheta.

“Excellent trip to the geysers, with wetlands and flamingos in the way back to town. Well organised, great guide”

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3.Full Day Tour to Geyser del Tatio, Vado Putana and Machuca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Leave San Pedro at 4:30 am for El Tatio, where cold dawn air makes the geysers most dramatic. You’ll also stop at Vado Putana, view Machuca, look for flamingos and vicuñas, and eat breakfast. Shared groups hold up to 12 people, with guides such as Alex, Ernesto, Danielo, or Thiago.

“The early start was well worth it to see the geysers. Our guide Alex was great. He was very knowledgeable and answered every question. He was patient and let us take plenty of photos”

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4.El Tatio Geysers Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $62

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio, where steaming geysers glow in the sunrise at nearly 14,000 feet. A guide leads the walk, followed by breakfast and a stop in tiny Machuca. Expect cold, wind, bumpy roads, a separate entrance fee, and a small group of up to 15.

“This was a fine tour, and the people contractor Touristour were great. But there was little value added beyond the transit to get to these places, and that's what you're paying for with one exception, which I'll note on that tour's review. Our bus broke down on the way there, so we missed the geysers at dawn. But the company brought substitute transport as soon as possible and was good spirited about it all I can't see blaming them for one of those things that happens. Anyway, though, if you have time and resources to rent a 4WD instead, you would be well advised to do so.”

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5.Guided tour to the Tatio Geyser breakfast at Geyser Blanco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave San Pedro before dawn for El Tatio, where fumaroles rise against 5,000-meter peaks. Walk the geothermal field, enjoy breakfast beside Geyser Blanco from September to April, then stop at Putana River and Machuca. Expect high altitude, bitter cold, Spanish-led guiding, and a group of up to 15.

“Excellent tour! Our guide was the sweetest and really took the time to explain the history and science behind the geysers and what we were seeing. He also prepared an adorable and tasty breakfast and took time to show us the wildlife in the area - at times we also felt we were on a safari! Such cool adventure. Highly recommend.”

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6.Geysers del Tatio Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Leave San Pedro de Atacama at 5 am for El Tatio’s freezing dawn spectacle. A Spanish or English-speaking guide leads you past geysers, fumaroles, and boiling pools, then serves breakfast before the return stop in traditional Machuca.

“Todas as estrelas foram por causa da guia Lorena: super animada, criativa, inteligente, bem informada e culta. O lugar é magnífico e único! Valeu cada centavo.”

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7.Saver Pack Tatio Geysers + Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Combine El Tatio Geysers and Moon Valley in one 11-hour day from San Pedro. Leave before dawn for steam columns, Andean wildlife, and breakfast, then return for Moon Valley’s dunes, rock formations, and sunset. English and Spanish guides lead shared groups, with park entry optional at booking.

“Really good tour. It’s very cold at El Tatio geysers -5 degrees in the morning, so dress warm. Unfortunately it was really cold during our way there, the driver kept the AC on, so not a very comfortable ride there. However, overall it’s a good tour, you see a lot, we also saw flamingos and the sun set over moon valley.”

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8.Geysers del Tatio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $78

Leave San Pedro at 4:30 am for El Tatio, one of the world’s largest geyser fields. A Portuguese or English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 10 to sunrise steam, an outdoor breakfast, Putana Swamps, flamingos, and Machuca. Park entry costs extra.

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9.El Tatio Geyser Field and Wetlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Leave San Pedro at 4:30 am with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Teo. Watch sunrise over El Tatio’s 80-plus geysers, eat breakfast on the Altiplano, then visit Putana wetlands and Machuca for local food and community life.

“This tour was amazing. Teo was our guide, and his passion and knowledge were unmatched. We got to the geysers at the perfect time (dress warm!!!) and had a wonderful breakfast in the mountains. This was well worth the time and money and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique tour that showcases the landscape and nature of this area.”

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10.Tatio Geysers and Machuca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Leave San Pedro before sunrise for the Tatio Geysers at 4,320 meters, then stop in Machuca for adobe houses, llama anticucho, and goat cheese empanadas. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads this eight-hour outing, with hotel pickup, entry fees, and drop-off included.

“Excellent. Good guide, good food and lots to see. Vehicle was good too.”

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11.Tatio Gayser – Tour : San Pedro de Atacama – Chile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6h 30m · from $72

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before sunrise for the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s highest geyser fields. Alfredo and Felipe guide the four-hour visit, serving breakfast and explaining geothermal energy, plants, and local wildlife. Expect steam plumes, photo stops, and a finish in Caracoles.

“El tour ha sido excelente, Alfredo y Felipe muy simpáticos y además sabían mucho sobre el tema. Prepararon un desayuno buenisimo e iban realizando varias paradas para poder contemplar la fauna de la zona. Muy recomendado!”

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12.Geysers del Tatio: Sunrise and breakfast in Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

Leave San Pedro before dawn for El Tatio, where more than 80 geysers steam in the cold Andean morning. A bilingual guide explains the geology, wildlife, Putana River, bofedales, and Machuca, with breakfast and shared transport included. Expect a small group of up to 15 people.

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13.Tatio Geysers Tour: San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before sunrise for El Tatio, one of the world’s highest geyser fields at 4,320 meters. You’ll travel by minibus with an English or Spanish guide, eat breakfast on the road, watch for vicuñas and flamingos, and stop near Machuca and Vado de Putana. Ernesto is one named host associated with this outing.

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14.El Tatio Geysers & Machuca Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before dawn for El Tatio, Chile’s top geothermal area and the world’s third-largest geyser field. Walk among steaming craters, eat breakfast at sunrise, then visit Machuca Lagoon, a high-altitude wetland with flamingos and ducks. English and Spanish guides are available.

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15.Tatio Geysers and Machuca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Leave San Pedro de Atacama before sunrise for El Tatio, where more than 80 geysers send steam into the cold Altiplano air. After breakfast, visit Machuca and Putana wetlands for birds, flamingos, and possible vicuñas before returning by midday.

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