Tour to the Valley of the Moon San Pedro de Atacama
Overview
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4 hours
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It is a desert area, a geomorphological marvel. Our ancestors called it Las Salinas today known
known worldwide as Valle de la Luna, surrounded by a set of landscapes of incomparable beauty that resemble a
fragment of the lunar landscape to which it owes its name. In 1982 it was declared a Nature Sanctuary and is part of the
Los Flamencos National Reserve in this place you can see a geological spectacle of great interest, especially when
sunrise and sunset.
During your visit you can contemplate: the famous natural formation known by our ancestors as Los Tres
Watchmen today called Las Tres Marías, Duna Mayor; majestic body of sand and viewpoints such as; Quebrada Honda
where the famous Piedra del Coyote (Mirador de Ckari) is located.
Altitude 2,407 masl. approx.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age 7 years (policies of our agency)
We do not carry pregnant women (policies of our agency)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
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.
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)
Entrance ticket NOT included in the Value of the Tour
Options
Moon Valley Tour
Reviews
140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super sceneric tour and...
David H,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super sceneric tour and it takes only couple of hours. Definitely worth going for this tour. Maybe check locally if it's not cheaper than via this page.
Pretty starry night sky
Fan Y,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is 3-4 hours long. It fit easy into my itinerary. I got to learned about astronomy. The night sky was extremely pretty with all the shiny stars I could see there. It was a good experience. Make sure to bring warm clothes. It's cold at night.
Spectacular view of the sand dune and the valley
Dean C,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unforgettable trip. Spectacular view of the sand dune and the valley. Sunset was amazing. Every stop during the trip was amazing. The guide, Alexander, was nice, experienced, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Whipala Expedition, the tour company that organized this trip. They provided clear instructions before the trip and communicated with me timely. I even added more trips with them during my stay in San Pedro de Atacama. Their staff were professional and respectful. I enjoyed all the trips very much.
Great tour
Brian S,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour, one 40 min trek was to much for me but the rest was fine and well worth going. Driver and guide excellent
Had a good time in a unique landscape. It is very hot and dry. Plan accordingly.
Arunachaleshwar R,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique landscape. It was a nice tour with Ernesto providing a lot of information on the history of the Valle de la Luna. Tip: For the sunset, don't just focus on the sun. The shadow growing on the mountains opposite to the sun and it's color is also amazing to capture.
Poor value.
Cara Slush,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Tour started 50 minutes late. The Moon Valley Tour consisted of 30 minutes at the Dune viewpoint, 10 minutes at the 3 Marías and 30 minutes at the sunset point. Time was not taken to fully enjoy the Moon Valley. We almost spent as much time at a grocery store before sunset than at the view points. I do not recommend this tour.
Great Tour!
Oksana G,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time, saw so much beauty! The tour was very well organized! We definitely highly recommend!
We had Ernesto as...
Stefanie K,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We had Ernesto as driver and guide. The departure was on time and he has given a lot of information on geology and was very friendly. But we could not quite understand the hype about the Moon Valley, that there are uE far more interesting sights in Atacama.
Breathtaking views, good guides
Daydream524881,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had 4 different tours with the company. All of the drivers/guides were knowledgeable. The guides of the early morning tours (Daniel and Javier?) prepared good breakfast for us. And the views of Atacama were absolutely breathtaking.
Busy but worthwhile tour to iconic site.
alfredm676,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting tour but very crowded with many tours visiting at the same time which diluted the atmosphere of the stunning scenery. Tour was well organised on WhatApp, admission fee taken care of and the snacks and Pisco sour whilst watching the sunset appreciated.
From US$35.00
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