El Tatio Geysers Tour (San Pedro de Atacama)

Exploration to the highest geothermal field, located at 4,300 meters above sea level in the Andean Mountain range.The steam fumaroles, that reach 50 meters of height, are mixed with the imposing beauty of the Andes, multiple colors and with varied fauna, among which outstand the Vicunas, American camelidae of elegant walking and adapted to live in extreme climatic and geographic conditions.

The geothermal field has its origin in the Earth magma, the cordilleran waters originated by defrosting filter through the cracks of the layers of the soil, reaching deep and hot zones, and finally when getting in contact with the magma, raises violently in the form of steam and boiling water, causing the fumaroles and spurts that rise because of the abrupt change of temperature.

When returning, nature provides a stirring landscape of mountains and volcanoes 5,500 above sea level, as well as important birds in the small rivers that follow their way to the great Atacama Salt Lake.

Available: from Monday to Sunday
Tour duration: 8 hours
Departure time: to be confirmed
Includes:
• Transfers in/out from you hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
• Guide
• Breakfast