Moon Valley tour San Pedro: Sunset at Mirador de Kari

Five hours across the salt formations, dunes and amphitheater of the Valley of the Moon, ending at sunset

A half-day afternoon tour departing San Pedro de Atacama to explore Moon Valley, including visits to the salt caves, the Three Marias, the Great Dune and the Amphitheater, with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup. The tour concludes at Mirador de Kari for sunset views across the valley and Andes. Hotel pickup operates within San Pedro's urban radius. The return drops you at the municipal parking lot by 7:30 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon tour of Moon Valley

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to Cordillera de la Sal
• Visit Valley of the Moon attractions
• Explore salt caves and salt mines
• See Mirador de Kari viewpoint
• Watch sunset over Valley of the Moon
• Return to San Pedro de Atacama
• Drop off at hotels

The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel between 2:30 and 3:10 p.m., then drives into the Cordillera de la Sal to reach Moon Valley. The landscape gets its name from Jesuit priest Gustavo Le Paige, who explored the area and noticed its lunar characteristics. The dunes and valleys really do look like another planet's surface. You'll visit the Three Marias, the Great Dune and the Amphitheater, the main formations that make the valley distinctive. A bilingual guide (Spanish and English) explains the geological history and the natural processes that shaped these salt formations.

The highlight is Mirador de Kari, also called Coyote's Stone, a viewpoint that opens onto panoramic views of the entire valley with the Andes on the horizon. This is where most people stop to photograph. The tour then holds at this spot for sunset, when the golden light transforms the landscape into warm colors. After the sun sets, you return to San Pedro de Atacama and are dropped at the municipal parking lot, about a block and a half from the Plaza, arriving around 7:30 p.m.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in Spanish and English.
• hotel pickup within San Pedro de Atacama's urban radius.
• visits to the salt caves, Three Marias, Great Dune and Amphitheater.
• sunset viewing at Mirador de Kari with panoramic valley and Andes views.
• return transport to the municipal parking lot in San Pedro de Atacama.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (8 to 85 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup within San Pedro de Atacama means you don't need a car or separate transport to the valley. The afternoon departure lets you spend the morning exploring the town, and the return by 7:30 p.m. leaves your evening free.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Moon Valley tour from San Pedro de Atacama?

The tour runs five hours total, including the drive from your hotel, the visit to the valley's main formations, and the sunset at Mirador de Kari.

What are the Three Marias, the Great Dune and the Amphitheater?

These are the main geological formations inside Moon Valley: salt and rock structures shaped by natural processes over time. The guide explains their formation and the valley's unique landscape as you visit each one.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup is included from your accommodation between 2:30 and 3:10 p.m. Pickup operates only within San Pedro de Atacama's urban radius and does not extend to nearby ayllus (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, Coyo) or the town of Toconao.

What time does the tour return to San Pedro de Atacama?

The tour returns around 7:30 p.m. and drops you at the municipal parking lot, located about a block and a half from the Plaza.

Is there food or water included on the tour?

Food and drinks are not included. Bring water and any snacks you want for the five-hour outing.