MOON VALLEY

Half Day

We’ll head toward the Salt Mountain Range (Moon Valley), which forms a natural barrier between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Salt Flat. It is a valley of statuesque, rocky formations, where salt emerges to the surface, covering it with a dry, whitish layer that gives the place a lunar aspect. We’ll visit the statues of salt called “Las Tres Marias“, the salt mines, salt caves and we will walk up by the sand dunes of the area until we reach the summit of the big dune. Here, you will see while a spectacular change of colors happens in front of your eyes and enjoy a delicious cocktail. The valley forms part of the National Reserve Los Flamencos (CONAF) and is administrated by the indigenous communities of Coyo, San Pedro, Quitor, Séquitor, Larache and Yaye. Afterwards we return to San Pedro de Atacama by van and drop you off at your Hotel in town.

Included: Pick up and drop off at your hotel, English speaking guide, professional driver, comfortable van, water and cocktail.
Not included: entrance fee to National park, tips for guide and driver.
Recommendations: bring sunscreen and an extra layer for wind.
Duration approx.:   4 HRS
Departure time:  depend on itinerary (AM -PM)