Up before dawn to don our cold weather gear, as we hit the road at 6am, for the drive to 4,300 m to see the Tatio Geysers. It was -8 degrees when we reached the top, just as first light was breaking. It’s the best time to see the geysers, as the air pressure is lower and the steam rises higher. The geysers don’t “spurt” like others, but constantly throw steam columns into the air. Quite a magical place. 

Breakfast was provided for us up at the geysers, before we headed down with a few wildlife spotting opportunities on the way.

This afternoon (after a bit of a rest and some lunch) we went for a bike ride! Not too far, as it is pretty hot still. A super ice-cream – mine was flavoured with a type of local cactus – and a bit of shopping before heading back to the hotel and a swim.

We have to pack tonight before another early start for the transfer back to the airport and on to our last location. Casa Atacama has been great to us.