San Pedro de Atacama: Valle de la Luna
El Loa, Chile
Moon Valley tour with dunes, caves, and lunar landscapes. Visit viewpoints and formations like the Three Marys, ending with a stop to admire the start of the Atacama Desert sunset.
Explore Moon Valley in the Atacama Desert, ideal for nature lovers and sunset watchers seeking unique geological formations and panoramic views.
Highlights
- See rock formations shaped by thousands of years of erosion
- Experience one of Atacama's best locations for sunset
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Atacama Desert
Description
Moon Valley features wind-sculpted rock formations, giant dunes, and a lunar-like landscape. The tour visits panoramic viewpoints, mysterious caves, and the Three Marys rock formations.
The tour concludes by observing the sunset, when the desert landscape changes colors, offering a striking natural display.
Includes
- Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point in San Pedro de Atacama
- English and Spanish-speaking tour guide
Excludes
- Hotel drop-off
- Entrance fee (10,800 Chilean pesos per person, to be purchased online)
Important Information
- Entrance ticket must be purchased online before the tour
- Tour duration may extend slightly due to sunset timing
- Tour starts between 3:30 PM and 4:10 PM; exact time confirmed before the tour
- Tour ends between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM at Plaza Touristour; end time varies seasonally
- Tour includes approximately 40 minutes of hiking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing for the cooler evening temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a guided tour exploring Moon Valley's unique rock formations, giant dunes, and lunar-like landscapes near San Pedro de Atacama in Chile.
The best time is during late afternoon to evening when the sun sets, enhancing the valley’s colors and rock formations.
Valle de la Luna is located just outside San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile's Atacama Desert.
Most tours last approximately 3 to 4 hours, covering key viewpoints and sunset locations.
Yes, visitors can explore Valle de la Luna independently, but guided tours provide geological insights and easier access to viewpoints.
Yes, the tour is suitable for children, but be prepared for some walking on uneven desert terrain.
Bring water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and warm clothing for cooler desert evenings.
Yes, there is an entrance fee to access Valle de la Luna, and visitors should check the website for current prices and hours.
The formations are shaped by thousands of years of wind and water erosion, creating shapes that resemble a lunar landscape in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Tours often include visits to panoramic viewpoints, caves, and iconic formations like the Three Marys near Valle de la Luna.
