Geyser del Tatio Full Day Tour: Witness Large-Scale Fumaroles & Explore Altiplano Flora and Fauna

Experience the awe-inspiring Geyser del Tatio on a full-day tour. Witness large-scale fumaroles, explore the Altiplano’s diverse flora and fauna, and enjoy a rich breakfast along the way. Don’t miss this essential excursion!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Geyser del Tatio - El Tatio, derived from the Kunza term “tata-iu” meaning “the grandfather who cries,” is among the highest geyser fields globally. Situated in the Andes Mountains northeast of San Pedro de Atacama, it is the largest geyser group in the southern hemisphere and ranks third worldwide, following Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow…
What's Included
  • Shared Transportation
  • Pick up from Hotel
  • Drop off at Center
  • Bilingual Driver/Guide (English/Spanish)
  • Breakfast Included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to Geyser del Tatio $15,000 CLP ($16 USD) per person.
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

An essential excursion featuring large-scale fumaroles, it’s advisable to rise early and dress warmly to withstand temperatures ranging from -10 to -15 degrees. This wonderful setting allows visitors to get up close to various types of geysers, which produce impressive fumaroles early in the morning. A delicious breakfast is provided, along with stops…

Location
Geyser del Tatio
174a Caracoles
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vicented406
Mar 6, 2026
Great tour - It was a very rewarding experience and Alex, the guide, did especially well. He explained everything and we learned a lot.
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S3904lxivanj
Feb 22, 2026
Very safe travel and driving. Alex, our guide was very helpful and attentive to all our requests. - Excellent experience and excellent guide
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D5193ocrebeccas
Feb 21, 2026
Tour guide Alex is highly recommended! - Alex was amazing. He came highly recommended and I highly recommend his tour with Whipala Expeditions! He drove safe, we were the first to use the bathrooms and the first to arrive at the geyser. He knew all the workers, he knew the flow, and the best places to wait and take pictures. Afterwards he made a delicious hearty breakfast at a lookout. Then we went to another beautiful lookout with lots of animals and birds. Alex pointed out wildlife on the drive, and he gave us suggestions for the town. He guided the tour in English and answered all my questions. I have a crossover car rented, but decided on the tour because Alex was so highly recommended. It would have been chaos driving and guiding myself. Absolutely worth it.
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697annechristelleb
Feb 16, 2026
Very nice experience - We enjoyed this excursion which allowed us to discover the altiplano and have plenty of eyes: all the sites are beautiful!! Very well organized and orchestrated by Marta, guide, and Orlando, driver, forming a very friendly and attentive pair. Thanks to you! We highly recommend!
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Jeffro7895
Feb 15, 2026
Great trip with Alex - Had a very good experience on my trip to the el tatio glaciers with Alex today. Like an idiot I forgot my coat and Alex gave me his for the morning. That was a huge deal because with wind chill the temperature was around 10 F and I would not have been able to get out of the bus!
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Olivier_f
Feb 15, 2026
Very nice exit - Great outings, guide with lots of explanation and prepared us a great breakfast. Great landscape
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W7350ibricardol
Feb 15, 2026
Nice experience - The tour is totally worth it, even though you have to get up early and cope with the cold. It is a unique place and is enjoyed to the fullest, taking into account the right coat and adapt to the height. The breakfast was very good. And Alexis was very efficient with very good disposition with passengers and delivers good information. You can see his experience.
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647olivierf
Feb 14, 2026
Great journey at the Geyser del patio - Great journey, with our guide Alex giving plenty of usefull information and cooking for us a delicious breakfast, better than expected.
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Gede_ns2026
Feb 14, 2026
My experience was very good and very enriching as I could many things that I did not know so it was a great learning - It was a great day and very nice place more with a good guide Alex with excellent treatment and very friendly.
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Saratd9312bh
Mar 13, 2026
Very well. - Alex the guide is very helpful and prepared; the places are beautiful
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From $50
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).