Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) from San Pedro de Atacama

Name: Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) from San Pedro de Atacama
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 41.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.57 (209 reviews)

4.6 (209 verified reviews)

A person stands on a rock ledge high above the valleys of Valle de la Luna in low sunlight

Licancabur volcano rises above the golden ridges of Valle de la Luna

Sandy slopes and jagged rock crests in Valle de la Luna under a cloud-streaked sky

The Tres Marías salt formations stand on the valley floor under a grey sky

A dirt road passes beneath tall red cliffs and a sand dune in Valle de la Luna

About This Experience

Ruta Chile's Valle de la Luna tour picks you up from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama for the short drive to the valley, a nature sanctuary in the Los Flamencos National Reserve within the Cordillera de la Sal. It has a 4.6 rating from 209 reviews and starts from $41 per person, with guides in Spanish and English.

With a local guide, you visit the Tres Marías salt sculptures, explore the salt cave and climb the Gran Duna (Great Dune) to watch the sun go down and the sky change colour. Snacks are included, and several reviewers mention a snack at the sunset point. Reviews often name individual guides and how well they explain the landscape.

The entrance ticket to the reserve is not included. The listing says the guide arranges the ticket and you pay the guide, while Valle de la Luna tickets are sold only online at valledelaluna.com for a set slot, so confirm how it works when you book and bring cash.

Expect a moderate amount of walking. Valle de la Luna is closed on 6, 13, 20 and 27 October 2026 for staff training, and its Mirador Ckari viewpoint has been closed since May 2026.

Highlights

Pickup from your San Pedro accommodation
Tres Marías salt sculptures
Walk into the salt cave
Climb the Gran Duna for sunset
Snack at the end of the tour
Guides in Spanish and English

What's Included

✓ Pickup from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
✓ Return to San Pedro de Atacama after sunset
✓ Local expert guide
✓ Snacks
✓ Visits to the Tres Marías, the salt cave and the Gran Duna

Not Included

Entrance ticket to Los Flamencos National Reserve (Valle de la Luna, CLP 10,800 per adult)
Food or drink beyond the snacks
Gratuities (optional)

What to Bring

Passport or ID card
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Good to Know & Caveats

The guide arranges the entrance ticket and you pay the guide; bring cash and confirm the arrangement, since tickets are sold online only at valledelaluna.com for a set slot.
Valle de la Luna is closed on 6, 13, 20 and 27 October 2026 for staff training, and its Mirador Ckari viewpoint has been closed since May 2026.
Moderate walking; wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a pullover, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and water.
Bring your passport or ID card.
No pets, smoking, luggage or large bags.

Not Suitable For

Children under 8 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
People with high blood pressure

Meeting Point

Your guide picks you up from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and brings you back to town after sunset.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 209 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Sheryl was a great guide. Full of warmth and good humour. The landscape was fabulous but the tour was made even more interesting and engaging by Sheryl. She’s also rare in the world of tour guides in that she can actually take great pictures too! Muchas gracias.
— David, July 20, 2026

The moon valley tour was simply amazing, our guide Cris was well informed and really excited to share all the lovely insights with us. He also has a lovely positive energy and engaging in conversations with him was the best part for me and my wife. He knows a lot about the valley and is really happy to answer all the questions of the inquisitive minds. Highly recommend it.
— Sitank, April 6, 2026

Tour was great. Showed us everything we might have wanted to see. Our guide, Angela, was fantastic. She handled a diverse group with ease and comfort. She was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited.
— Don, March 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. You are collected from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and brought back to town after sunset.

How do I pay the entrance fee?

The listing says the guide gets the ticket and you pay the guide. The adult fee is CLP 10,800, and tickets are sold online for a set slot, so check the details with the operator.

What do you see on the tour?

The Tres Marías salt sculptures, the salt cave and the Gran Duna, where you watch the sunset.

Is food included?

Snacks are included; other food and drinks are not.

Is the tour running in October 2026?

Not on 6, 13, 20 and 27 October, when Valle de la Luna closes for staff training. Pick another date.