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Highlights
- Join a guided tour to explore the diverse landscapes and viewpoints of Valle de la Luna for an all-encompassing view of the Atacama desert.
- Meet your group at Whipala Office on Tocopilla 418 in San Pedro de Atacama, then board shared transportation that takes you towards Valle de la Luna.
- Travel with a guide who speaks English and Spanish via shared transport from city-center to destinations like Amphitheater, Duna Mayor, 3 MarÃas, and Mirador de Ckari.
- Observe the desert terrain as light shifts across it, offering expansive views that highlight the immense scale of Valle de la Luna.
Your Experience
Start an exciting guided tour to Valle de la Luna with a shared group led by an expert bilingual guide. Discover its main viewpoints and formations as your English and Spanish-speaking guide takes you through this natural wonder.
Getting started
Your journey begins at the Whipala Office located on Tocopilla 418, where check-in is required prior to departure. Board shared transportation with your bilingual guide and head towards Valle de la Luna from San Pedro de Atacama. Note that an entry ticket for Valle de la Luna must be purchased in advance as it's not included.
Key Viewpoints: Amphitheater, Duna Mayor, 3 MarÃas and Mirador de Ckari
The tour highlights key viewpoints within Valle de la Luna through a combination of vehicle stops and short walks. Experience the park's most iconic formations with your guide.
- At the Amphitheater, witness one of the valley’s well-known rock structures shaped into a large natural bowl. Your guide will introduce you to this area while explaining how these layered rocks formed over time.
- Duna Mayor features a prominent sand ridge offering expansive desert views. From here, observe the contrast between dunes and surrounding rock formations that define Valle de la Luna.
- At 3 MarÃas, admire three slender rock pillars known as one of the valley’s most recognizable silhouettes. Your guide will explain how erosion has shaped these figures into a key reference point within the park.
- Mirador de Ckari, also referred to as Piedra del Coyote, provides panoramic views over the desert landscape. This viewpoint offers insights into how different sectors of Valle de la Luna fit together in the larger Atacama region.
A guided tour is included with shared transportation provided between key sites such as Amphitheater, Duna Mayor, 3 MarÃas and Mirador de Ckari. The visit concludes with a drop-off at the city center.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour of Valle de la Luna
- Expert guide who speaks English and Spanish
- Shared transportation provided
- Drop-off at the city center included
- Visit to Amphitheater, Duna Mayor, 3 MarÃas, and Mirador de Ckari
- Entry ticket to Valle de la Luna
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Must Know
- Purchase your Valle de la Luna entry ticket in advance as it is not included with this tour.
- Wear comfortable clothing and a windbreaker to stay warm against desert conditions, along with closed trekking shoes for navigating sandy and rocky paths.
- Protect yourself from the sun by bringing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen; also ensure you have enough water to remain hydrated throughout your tour.
- Pets are not permitted on this tour, so make arrangements accordingly if you plan to bring one along elsewhere in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited during the experience, so enjoy them responsibly before or after the tour instead.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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