San Pedro de Atacama: Small-Group Valley of the Moon Tour
Immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert on this small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Valley of the Moon. Take in the views of the geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range; see the mysterious nature-carved 'Three Marias'; walk on the towering Great dune, and, finally, admire the changing colors of the landscape as you watch the sunset from a safe location along the route.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the Valley of the Moon without the hassle of driving
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum 15): A more personalized experience
- ✓Learn about the unique Atacama Desert from your guide
- ✓Watch the sunset from a safe location along the route instead of Kari Lookout
What you'll see & do
- ✓In the afternoon, begin your journey to discover one of the world’s driest and most hostile zones of the world: the Atacama Desert. There, you will visit geological formations created by the unique combination of clay and salt.
- ✓Located inside the Flamencos National Reserve, the worldwide known Valle de la Luna is a natural Sanctuary, set of landscapes of incomparable beauty and that resemble a fragment of the lunar landscape, to which it owes its name.
- ✓Once inside the reserve, you will visit a geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range and will admire the landscape from different spots. You will pass by the ‘Amphitheatre’, a structure that evokes Roman civilization, sculpted by nature and made of rock and salt. It is more than 40 metres high and can be seen from miles away!
- ✓Mysterious forms of salt and mud will begin to emerge as we approach the area of "Las Tres Marías". You will understand the delicacy of the clay while visiting those natural formations, sculptures craved by nature: These statues are the female guardians of this cosmic landscape.
- ✓Next up, walk on the Great Dune, from where we'll be able to see the Andes, Domeyko mountain range and the Salt mountain range.
- ✓On your way back to San Pedro de Atacama, you’ll make a stop at Kari lookout point "Piedra del Coyote". For the perfect closure on 'Small-Group' tour, you will admire the dusk; get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert! Located at 2,550 masl., this viewpoint is one of the most famous postcards of San Pedro de Atacama, with a great panoramic view of the Salt Mountain Range, where water, wind and temperature combined their forces to produce this interesting canyon.
- ✓At the end of the trip, you will be driven back to San Pedro de Atacama.**Schedules are estimated.** Attractions may be visited in a different order
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Bilingual driver-guide assistance
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Moon Valley Reserve
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included on Private tour)
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number & nationality are required at the time of booking for all participants.
IMPORTANT: please advise your hotel name in the Special Requirements box! we do need this info to compleate our passengers' form
Please bring: Closed or trekking shoes, jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water. You can also bring snacks.
Easy difficulty tour, some slope on the 'Great Dune'.
Please include your accommodation at the time of booking on "special requeirements" box. This information is necessary in order to complete the information required to enter the park
We don't recommend taking flights on the same day of the tour.
Meeting point and schedule could have slight modifications for operational reasons.
IMPORTANT: this excursion is not allowed for pregnant women
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Kari Viewpoint is currently closed for safety reasons. Therefore, the sunset during the Moon Valley tour will take place from a safe location along the route, selected by the guide according to the day's conditions.
People with Hypertension, Edema or Embolism must have medical authorization
Please keep in mind that we will reach a height of 2550 masl so some people may suffer from altitude sickness
Minimum age for this tour is 7 years old
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
San Pedro de Atacama: Small-Group Valley of the Moon Tour
Immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert on this small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Valley of the Moon. Take in the views of the geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range; see the mysterious nature-carved 'Three Marias'; walk on the towering Great dune, and, finally, admire the changing colors of the landscape as you watch the sunset from a safe location along the route.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the Valley of the Moon without the hassle of driving
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum 15): A more personalized experience
- ✓Learn about the unique Atacama Desert from your guide
- ✓Watch the sunset from a safe location along the route instead of Kari Lookout
What you'll see & do
- ✓In the afternoon, begin your journey to discover one of the world’s driest and most hostile zones of the world: the Atacama Desert. There, you will visit geological formations created by the unique combination of clay and salt.
- ✓Located inside the Flamencos National Reserve, the worldwide known Valle de la Luna is a natural Sanctuary, set of landscapes of incomparable beauty and that resemble a fragment of the lunar landscape, to which it owes its name.
- ✓Once inside the reserve, you will visit a geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range and will admire the landscape from different spots. You will pass by the ‘Amphitheatre’, a structure that evokes Roman civilization, sculpted by nature and made of rock and salt. It is more than 40 metres high and can be seen from miles away!
- ✓Mysterious forms of salt and mud will begin to emerge as we approach the area of "Las Tres Marías". You will understand the delicacy of the clay while visiting those natural formations, sculptures craved by nature: These statues are the female guardians of this cosmic landscape.
- ✓Next up, walk on the Great Dune, from where we'll be able to see the Andes, Domeyko mountain range and the Salt mountain range.
- ✓On your way back to San Pedro de Atacama, you’ll make a stop at Kari lookout point "Piedra del Coyote". For the perfect closure on 'Small-Group' tour, you will admire the dusk; get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert! Located at 2,550 masl., this viewpoint is one of the most famous postcards of San Pedro de Atacama, with a great panoramic view of the Salt Mountain Range, where water, wind and temperature combined their forces to produce this interesting canyon.
- ✓At the end of the trip, you will be driven back to San Pedro de Atacama.**Schedules are estimated.** Attractions may be visited in a different order
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Bilingual driver-guide assistance
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Moon Valley Reserve
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included on Private tour)
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Passport name, number & nationality are required at the time of booking for all participants.
IMPORTANT: please advise your hotel name in the Special Requirements box! we do need this info to compleate our passengers' form
Please bring: Closed or trekking shoes, jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water. You can also bring snacks.
Easy difficulty tour, some slope on the 'Great Dune'.
Please include your accommodation at the time of booking on "special requeirements" box. This information is necessary in order to complete the information required to enter the park
We don't recommend taking flights on the same day of the tour.
Meeting point and schedule could have slight modifications for operational reasons.
IMPORTANT: this excursion is not allowed for pregnant women
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Kari Viewpoint is currently closed for safety reasons. Therefore, the sunset during the Moon Valley tour will take place from a safe location along the route, selected by the guide according to the day's conditions.
People with Hypertension, Edema or Embolism must have medical authorization
Please keep in mind that we will reach a height of 2550 masl so some people may suffer from altitude sickness
Minimum age for this tour is 7 years old
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.