The 15 Best Valle de la Luna Tours

1.Valle de la Luna Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $63Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Valle de la Luna from San Pedro de Atacama with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Visit Duna Mayor, Tres Marias, Anfiteatro, and the Ckari sunset viewpoint, then enjoy snacks and a pisco sour. Guides such as Valentin, Marco, Alejandro, and Nicholas are praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“the valley of the moon is beautiful the aperitif was good. the timing could have been improved we didn't get a full sunset and felt rushed at the end.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

Travel 10 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama into Valle de la Luna with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through salt caves, see the Tres Marias formations, then climb the Gran Duna for sunset. The five-hour trip includes hotel pickup, snacks, and a sunset drink, while the reserve entrance fee is extra.

“Great guide and driver, thank you! The views are amazing and well worth the money.”

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3.Shared Moon Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 4 hours · from $32Best value

Join Whipala Expedition for a four-hour English or Spanish tour from central San Pedro de Atacama. Walk among salt, sand, and eroded rock at Major Dune, the Amphitheater, and Three Marys, then watch sunset from Ckari viewpoint, also called Piedra del Coyote. Bring water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes.

“I think it could have started later but our guide was fantastic !!!”

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4.Small-Group Tour to Moon Valley from San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned van from San Pedro de Atacama to Moon Valley, the Three Marias, Great Dune, and Kari Lookout. A bilingual guide such as Alex, Ernesto, Javier, or Felipe leads this 4 to 5-hour outing, with short walks, huge desert views, and sunset over the Salt Mountain Range. Park entry costs extra.

“This was a great tour! Mostly driving and stopping at view points with some short “hikes” in between. Super well-organized and hit all the highlights in the area, ending with a beautiful sunset over the valley. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and spoke both English and Spanish as we had speakers of both languages in our group. Highly recommend!”

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5.Moon Valley Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from San Pedro de Atacama to Moon Valley and the Salt Mountain Range. Visit salt caves, Las Tres Marias, the amphitheater, sand dunes, and Coyote Stone for sunset. Guides such as Damian, Edgar, Anita, and Francisca have earned praise, though English service can vary.

“First time visiting Atacama; I had two great tour guides Damian Berrios and Edgar. They were very knowledgeable about the are and did a great job explaining to the group the different landscapes and formations. They were very kind, helping us take pictures and preparing a nice spread at sunset. Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Half day Valle de la Luna, Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

Start at 3:30 pm for a four-hour visit to Valle de la Luna, the Central Crater, and Ckari viewpoint. Walk through salt caverns, climb a dune, see the Amphitheater and Three Marias, then watch sunset with snacks and an aperitif. Groups are capped at 14, with guides such as Andrea, Daniel, Pablo, and Cristobal leading in Spanish and English.

“The tour guide was very helpful in taking photos and knowledgeable and friendly. Moon valley is also a stunning site recommended for tourist.”

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7.Valley of the moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Join Inti Para Travel at 3:30 pm for a four-hour visit to San Pedro de Atacama’s Valley of the Moon and Kari viewpoint. Expect striking desert formations, a short sandy climb, sunset views, and a cocktail with snacks. Guide Sergio may lead the outing. Bring warm clothes, water, sunscreen, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

“Amazing landscape! Excellent guide. Make sure you have lots of sun screen, water and comfy shoes and I am sure you will be impressed.”

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8.Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Moon Valley near San Pedro de Atacama. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you past salt mines, wind-carved formations, and a high dune before sunset at Ckari viewpoint. Pickup is available from select hotels, with snacks and drinks at the final viewpoint.

“Kokonaisuudessa hieno ja mieleenpainuva retki.Rento ja asiansa osaava opas .Hyvät kohteet. Haku sopimuksen mukaan ja joustava palautus. Jos jotain kehitysehdotusta antaisi : joko isompi auto tai kerralla vähemmän väkeä😉”

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9.Saver Pack Tatio Geysers + Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Start before sunrise for El Tatio at 4,320 meters, where steam columns rise beside breakfast tables. After a midday break in San Pedro, visit Moon Valley, Tres Marías, the Major Dune, and Coyote Stone before sunset. Hotel pickup is included for the geysers, while the afternoon tour begins downtown. English and Spanish guides lead small groups of up to 12.

“The Taito geysers was perfect, I realky liked the swamp with the lot of birds, but the moon valley sunset was a little bit a disappointment.”

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10.San Pedro de Atacama Tour Guiado Valle de la Luna & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Join a bilingual English and Spanish guide for a five-hour outing from San Pedro de Atacama to Valle de la Luna. Walk among Tres Marías, the natural amphitheater, Gran Duna, and Ckary viewpoint, then enjoy a signature cocktail before sunset. Shared transport and hotel pickup are included, but the park fee costs extra.

“If you expect to learn about the geography, minerals, and how earthquakes affect this valley, or if you’re looking for a basic guided tour, do not book this one. The guide had zero information about any of these topics. The hotel pickup was a disaster. They asked me to wait at another hotel, which I did, but the lady there told me I wasn’t on the list. She was very strict about not checking, closed the doors, and only after our discussion did she finally check—and saw my name. Although the tour was advertised in English, it was mainly in Spanish. The guide only gave a very quick summary in…”

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11.Moon Valley E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3h 30m · from $110

Ride 32km from San Pedro de Atacama through the oasis and open desert to Moon Valley. A 350W central motor takes the strain out of the route, while guides such as Juan explain the geology, plants, birds, and desert terrain. The small group is limited to five, with hotel transfers, equipment, and entry included.

“Ebiking is a great way to see the area. We got a much better sense of the desert than driving through it and saw a lot more than walking! Juan was helpful in rearranging our tour when the park was unexpectedly shut. He had lots of information about the area, plants and birds. He also threw in some helpful advice about other local attractions and restaurants. I would recommend this tour.”

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12.Explore Moon Valley with Sunset, Snacks and Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Join a bilingual Spanish and English guide for a five-hour outing from San Pedro de Atacama. Hike Gran Duna, see Tres Marías and Mina Victoria, enjoy snacks and a cocktail in the Valley of Death, then watch sunset from Piedra del Coyote. Transport, first aid, and refreshments are included, but park entry costs about $10 extra.

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13.Moon Valley Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $52

Travel 13 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama to Moon Valley for a five-hour sunset outing. You’ll see Las Tres Marías, the Great Dunes, Salt Cave, Amphitheater, and Piedra del Coyote, then watch the sky change from a panoramic viewpoint. Small groups are limited to 15, with English and Spanish guides. Cristobal has led the tour.

“Provider never showed up and never contacted me. I’ll try again with someone else.”

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14.Moon Valley (Valley of the Moon) from San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in San Pedro de Atacama for a five-hour trip to Moon Valley. Walk among salt formations, visit Tres Marías and a salt cave, then climb the Great Dune for sunset. Snacks and pickup are included, but the national reserve entrance fee is extra.

“We had a great guide and driver. Although we had a bumpy start as the weather changed and we couldn’t visit the moon valley they improvised and offered us an amazing alternative !!”

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15.Small group to Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $65

Join a Spanish- and English-speaking guide for a small-group visit to Moon Valley in Flamencos National Reserve. See Las Tres Marías, the Major Dune, Quebrada Honda, and Coyote Stone, then watch the desert change color at sunset. Choose a booking with park entry included or arrange your own ticket.

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