Valley of the Moon Tour: Experience the Marvel of Geomorphology in San Pedro de Atacama
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67 Ratings
San Pedro de Atacama
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.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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 MarÃas 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.
What's Included
- Shared Transportation
- Pickup at our Office
- Arrival Center
- Entrance ticket to the National Reserve (If the option is chosen)
- Driver/Guide (Spanish and English)
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket NOT included in the Value of the Tour
Additional Information
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 MarÃas, 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)
Location
Tocopilla 418
Tocopilla
We leave from our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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Shaan_n
Apr 10, 2024
Great Tour! Very good guide! - Amazing tour. The company was very helpful and great to work with. Our Tour guide Alexander was the best and took some amazing photos for us. Well worth it. The van was comfortable and we saw some great spots in the Atacama Moon Valley. Highly recommend.
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Claudia_l
Apr 3, 2024
Very nice experience - During the day, you could go on your own (20min by bike), but if you want to see the sunset there, this is the perfect solution.
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Jonathan_r
Apr 2, 2024
Bring lots of sunscreen. - This tour is one of the closest to San Pedro. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is best seen a few days after the rain. Why? Well the salts in the soil re-crystallize, making the area look as if covered in snow. Bring lots of water and sunscreen. Take the later tours so you can get a chance to see the sun set. The way it paints the volcanos in the east it truly magical
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Aliyah_z
Mar 20, 2024
Incredible - We had a brilliant time with Alexander at the Valley of the Moon. He was knowledgable, friendly and welcoming, taking time to explain the beautiful surroundings and how they came to be. We loved watching the sunset and soaking up the gorgeous views. Would highly recommend this tour and thanks to Alexander for making it so enjoyable!!!
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Odyssey03607203571
Mar 19, 2024
Great service with sunset and beautiful landscapes - Very good service! The van that took us was brand new, the guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything in English and Spanish! Quiet and very beautiful walk.
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Charlene_s
Feb 28, 2024
Great tour, great guide, great landscapes! - Everything was perfect, we really enjoyed the tour in Valle de Luna. The tour finishes with a beautiful sunset. Really recommend this tour
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Greg_g
Feb 17, 2024
Good way to see sights quickly - This was a good, quick and affordable way to see the valley of the moon. You get a good overview and get to see the sights.
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Stay31991000114
Mar 22, 2024
The tour was good - The tour and the staff were nice, but on the way back I was dropped off at a place I didn't know and there was no Wi-Fi connection.I asked them to drop me off at the place I got on, but that didn't work either, so I ended up wandering around for 2 hours at night. It was 😥
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Jack_s
Feb 20, 2024
Missed the best part - Not worth the price. It is nice scenery, a few parts are interesting from the guide. But you get to sunset too early, an hour on my trip, then they rush you back to the bus to 'avoid traffic' missing the best part of sunset when the colours hit the scenery. The whole point is to see that effect surely? Better off arriving later and leaving later, still avoid traffic and see more. The stops along the way were brief too.
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Jackic_10
Mar 14, 2024
Poor communication - I could not find the meeting place. The office worker said she sent directions, but all I had was an address. I found the main road, but not the building on 418A. One man Googled it for me and said it was 2 blocks away and pointed where it actually wasn't. I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off and was finally shown where it was. I found 418 D, then C, then finally brought to A, but to late. They left without me. The office worker insisted she sent directions and there were two blurred boxes which would not download. I thought they were advertisements. She said I should have called but I was already outlooking for it. It look 40 minutes to find it. She said I should have requested a pick hotel pickup. They had my hotel and never suggested it as an option. I would like a refund. J Cook
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