Tatio Geysers

We travel sixty-two miles to the highlands towards the Andes until we reach the Geysers del Tatio geothermal field, the highest in the world at an altitude of 14,100 ft. After 90 minutes of travel, approximately, we reach the moment that they are in their maximum manifestation. We walked along a marked path to observe the emanations of boiling water.  On the way back, we enjoy the beauty of the landscape, native flora and fauna in stops to observe vicuñas, birds and vegetation.

Location: Andes Mountains

Duration: Full Day (6-7 hours) / Includes picnic breakfast

Altitude: 14,100 ft

Tip: Dress in layers due to intense temperature changes.

Recommendations: Trekking boot or closed shoe, comfortable clothing for hot and cold, gloves, wool cap / hat, sun protection, sunglasses. Freezing temperatures throughout the year.

Excursion not recommended for people with heart disease, hypertension and pregnant women and children under 6 years’ old, due to exposure to altitude over 4,000 meters above sea level.