Experience the marvel of geomorphology in San Pedro de Atacama’s Valley of the Moon. Explore the lunar-like landscapes, witness stunning sunrises and sunsets, and discover geological spectacles at this nature sanctuary.
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Valle De La Luna - The Valley of the Moon is a valley in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, in the Atacama Desert, in northern Chile.
We will also visit the Amphitheater, Duna Mayor, 3 Marías and the Ckari Viewpoint - Piedra del Coyote - Duna Mayor - A walk is made to climb the largest dune, of approx. 800mts….it is a central point from where you have a panoramic view and we will appreciate the Andes Mountain Range, amphitheater, salt mountain range, etc.
- Mirador de Kari, Piedra del Coyote - General view of part of the Salar de Atacama, Cordillera de Domeyko, Cordillera de la Sal, Cordillera de los Andes, where the sunset is expected.
- Shared Transportation
- Pickup at our Office
- Arrival Center
- Entrance ticket to the National Reserve (If the option is chosen)
- Driver/Guide (Spanish and English)
- Entrance ticket NOT included in the Value of the Tour
It’s a barren land, a testament to a unique geological formation. Our forefathers named it Las Salinas, but nowadays, it is globally recognized as Valle de la Luna, encircled with distinctively beautiful landscapes that bear a striking similarity to a small piece of the lunar surface, hence the name. In 1982, it was categorized as a Nature Sanctuary, forming a part of Los Flamencos National Reserve where an incredible geological display can be witnessed particularly during sunrise and sunset.
During your trip, you can marvel at: the iconic natural structure once referred by our ancestors as Los Tres Watchmen, now referred to as Las Tres Marías, Duna Mayor, a sprawling mound of sand, and viewpoints like; Quebrada Honda which houses the renowned Piedra del Coyote (Mirador de Ckari).
Approximate altitude is 2,407 masl.
- Minimum age 7 years (policies of our agency)
- We do not carry pregnant women (policies of our agency)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.