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How to get fromIquique to El Tatio Geyser Fieldby bus, taxi, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Iquique to El Tatio Geyser Field by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus
    3. Take the taxi from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to El Tatio Geyser Fieldtaxi
    8h 1m
    $121–181

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to San Pedro de Atacamabus
    3. Take the taxi from San Pedro de Atacama to El Tatio Geyser Fieldtaxi
    11h 23m
    $48–74

  3. Drive 510.2 km

    1. Drive from Iquique to El Tatio Geyser Fieldcar510.2 km
    6h 58m
    $63–91

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Iquique Airportbus
    3. Fly from Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Calama Airport (CJC)planeIQQ - CJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle
    5. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatioshuttle
    14h 28m
    $238–517

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Rodovario de Iquique to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Geysers del Tatioshuttle
    18h 19m
    $89–125

  6. Bus, taxi via San Pedro de Atacama

    1. Take the bus from Iquique to Pozo Almontebus
    2. Take the bus from Pozo Almonte to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Busbus
    3. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal de San Pedro de Atacamabus
    4. Take the taxi from Terminal de San Pedro de Atacama to El Tatio Geyser Fieldtaxi
    10h 40m
    $59–107

Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iquique, Chile and El Tatio Geyser Field, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Iquique to El Tatio Geyser Field. However, you can take the bus to Pozo Almonte, take the bus to Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus, then take the taxi to El Tatio Geyser Field. Alternatively, you can drive from Iquique to El Tatio Geyser Field in around 6h 58m.

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