San Pedro de Atacama, Chile · Chile
Moon Valley, Atacama
- 4 hours
- Private tour
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup
Overview
Salt ridges, wind-carved rock and a silence you can feel. An afternoon in the Valle de la Luna, timed so the desert turns copper just as the sun drops.
Highlights
- Salt ridges and wind-carved rock in a valley that feels like another planet
- Timed for late afternoon, when the light turns the entire desert to copper
- The Cordillera de la Sal and the ancient Tres Marías formations up close
- Sunset from a viewpoint above the valley, with colours shifting every minute
- Private vehicle and guide from San Pedro de Atacama
- True high-altitude desert silence, something most people have never heard
Itinerary
Afternoon departure
Pickup in San Pedro de Atacama and a short drive into the valley. The shift in landscape is almost immediate.
Cordillera de la Sal
A walk among salt formations that crack and shift audibly as the temperature drops. The textures, colours and sounds here are completely unique.
Tres Marías and the valley floor
Wind-carved rock and salt flats stretching in every direction. Time to walk, stop, and take in a landscape shaped over millions of years.
Sunset
A viewpoint above the valley. The light goes copper, then red, then fades out. This is the moment you came for.
Return
Back to San Pedro after dark, under a sky full of stars.
What is included
Included
- National park entrance fee
- Food & drinks
What to bring
- Comfortable, lightweight clothing for outdoor exploration
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes with good grip
- Hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or smartphone
- Personal medications
- Small daypack
Location
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile