Tour Details For Moon Valley Tour

Step into another world as you explore the breathtaking Moon Valley in Chile’s Atacama Desert—one of the driest and most dramatic landscapes on Earth. This half-day adventure takes you deep into a surreal terrain of jagged salt formations, wind-sculpted dunes, and otherworldly rock structures nestled within the stunning Salt Mountain Range. Ideal for photography lovers and nature enthusiasts, this tour offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most astonishing performances.

Departure & Return Location

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Departure Time

Monday to Sunday

Duration

Half Day

Difficulty

Easy

Highest Altitude

2550 m or 8366 ft

Places Visited

Moon Valley

Price Includes

Bilingual Spanish - English service.
Official Tourism Guide.
Cocktail Included
Hotel Pickup
Entrance fee

Price Excludes

Lunch
Gratuities

Additional Tour Information

Pricing is based on single occupancy.
Please ask us about special group discounts if travelling with 5 or more people.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
Tour does not have fixed departures, you can choose your own start date
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
If you are a senior or traveling with small children please ask us about our private tours.
This tour begins in Santiago de Chile, Hostel/Hotel Pickup is included for Accommodation located in Downtown.
Tour does not operate on December 25th or January 1st.
Tours subject to weather conditions

Cancellation Policy

As the Industry leader in customer service we provide you with the flexibility to change your travel plans – with the assurance that you’ll have options to re-book when it suits you. As long as you notify us about changes to your travel plans at least 24 hours* before your scheduled departure, you can pick new travel dates or an entirely different trip, with no change fees. We offer:

Flexible Payments
Partial Deposits
No Change Fees*
Secure Online Payment
Guaranteed Departures

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*Domestic/International Airlines may have their own fees. Day tours can be cancelled for a full refund at least 24 hours before tour start time. Multi day tours, treks and tour packages need to be cancelled at least 40 days before departure for full refund.

Please take the time to review all Covid-19 Travel Information before booking.

Moon Valley Tour - Itinerary

Half Day

We begin your journey by picking you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. As we head west, the scenery transforms dramatically just 13 kilometers outside of town. Our destination: the surreal Moon Valley, part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve.

The adventure starts with a walk through this natural sanctuary, known for its breathtaking rock formations sculpted over millennia by the relentless desert winds. These mineral and sand formations rise up like frozen waves, with notable landmarks such as the Tres Marías, the Amphitheater, and jagged cliffs that tell ancient geological tales.

Moon Valley Tour

Located in the Salt Mountain Range and bordering the Atacama Salt Flat, Moon Valley sits at an altitude of 2,550 meters above sea level, offering a unique perspective of the driest desert in the world. As your guide reveals fascinating facts about the valley’s origins and its status as one of Earth’s most Mars-like terrains, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for unforgettable photographs.

As the day winds down, we make our way to the Kari Viewpoint (Mirador de Kari). Here, we’ll witness one of the most mesmerizing sunsets in Chile. Watch the desert landscape shift from gold to soft hues of pink, lavender, and deep violet, as you enjoy a complimentary cocktail under the vast Atacama sky.

With your heart and camera full, we conclude the tour and return you comfortably to your hotel.