Moon Valley Tours (Valle de la Luna)
Moon Valley tours — Valle de la Luna to everyone who lives here — are the one trip almost every visitor takes, because the valley sits fifteen minutes from San Pedro. Valle de la Luna sits fifteen minutes from San Pedro, which is why almost everyone goes and why the tours look interchangeable from the outside. They are not. The sunset vans differ in how long they give you in the valley and whether the 10,800 CLP park ticket is in the price; the bike options trade the guide's commentary for the freedom to stop where you want. All of it sits inside our Atacama Desert tours catalog.
The Tours We Compare
Every one of these 5 tours was checked on 2026-08-06: price, rating, review count and operator read from the tour's booking-platform listing. The main button on each card opens our own page for that tour; "Check Availability" goes to the platform that takes the booking.
Valle de la Luna Sunset Tour
The classic Atacama afternoon: salt caves, the Great Dune and an unforgettable sunset over Moon Valley’s lunar landscape.
- Category
- Landscape & Nature Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- PUKARUMI TRAVEL AGENCY
- Booked via
- GetYourGuide
“A lovely wander through the lunar landscape of the Atacama Desert and a sunset platter and drinks. A perfect end to the day.” — Sharon
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by GetYourGuide. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Valle de la Luna Guided Tour
Moon Valley with expert geological commentary — amphitheatre, Tres Marias and the salt mountain range, timed for golden hour.
- Category
- Landscape & Nature Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Feel Atacama
- Booked via
- GetYourGuide
“An excellent tour to Moon Valley, our guide was Lukas, who provided thorough explanation regarding of the place, very dedicated to his job, eager to show around the…” — LIM
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by GetYourGuide. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Moon Valley Sunset Tour
A relaxed small-group loop through Valle de la Luna’s viewpoints, ending with sunset and a drink overlooking the Cordillera de la Sal.
- Category
- Landscape & Nature Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Inspires Viagens
- Booked via
- GetYourGuide
“We caught the last light from the dune ridge and the whole valley turned gold and pink. Our guide timed every stop perfectly.” — Claire
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by GetYourGuide. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Moon Valley E-Bike Tour
32 km of desert single-track through the Salt Mountain Range on a 350W e-bike — terrain minibus tours never reach.
- Category
- Adventure Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- On Safari Atacama
- Booked via
- GetYourGuide
“Juan was amazing - he told me all about the history of the area, the feology, and we saw some incredible views & took some great pics.” — Claudia
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by GetYourGuide. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Valle de la Luna Bike Tour
A guided four-hour ride into Valle de la Luna with a support driver, all equipment and the Moon Valley reserve ticket included. Maximum ten riders.
- Category
- Adventure Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Anclatourchile
- Booked via
- Viator
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by Viator. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Compared Side by Side
The lines that actually change the decision: what you pay, how long it takes, how high it goes, who pays the park fee, and who runs it.
| Tour | From | Duration | Book | Max altitude | Entrance fees | Pickup | Cancellation | Operator | Traveler rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle de la Luna Sunset Tour | $75 | 4.5 hours | Details | Not confirmed | 10,800 CLP per person — included in the price, boug… | Meeting point in San Pedro; hotel… | Free cancellation 24h | PUKARUMI TRAVEL AGENCY | 4.7/5 (924) |
| Valle de la Luna Guided Tour | $63 | 4 hours | Details | Not confirmed | Valle de la Luna ticket included | Hotel pickup and drop-off included | Free cancellation 24h | Feel Atacama | 4.5/5 (407) |
| Moon Valley Sunset Tour | $63 | 5 hours | Details | Not confirmed | 10,800 CLP per person — included, purchased online | Round-trip transport from the mee… | Free cancellation 24h | Inspires Viagens | 5/5 (2) |
| Moon Valley E-Bike Tour | $120 | 3.5 hours | Details | Not confirmed | Moon Valley entry tickets included | Hotel pickup and drop-off included | Free cancellation 24h | On Safari Atacama | 5/5 (11) |
| Valle de la Luna Bike Tour | $179 | 4 hours | Details | Not confirmed | Included — the Moon Valley reserve ticket is in the… | Pickup offered from San Pedro de… | Free cancellation 24h | Anclatourchile | 5/5 (1) |
Valle de la Luna charges 10,800 CLP per person, bought online before you arrive. Every tour on this page states whether that is included; where it is not, add it to the price before comparing.
How to Choose
Check who buys the park ticket
Entry to Valle de la Luna is 10,800 CLP per person and must be bought online in advance. Some tours include it in the headline price, some expect you to arrive with it. That single line moves a $63 tour and a $75 tour much closer together than they look.
Sunset means a fixed, moving departure
Sunset tours leave in the late afternoon and the exact time shifts with the season — one operator states a 15:30 to 16:10 window, confirmed the day before, ending around 20:00 to 20:30. Plan nothing else for that evening.
Van or bike
The van tours include a 40-minute walk and a guide who explains the salt geology. The e-bike tour covers the same landscape under your own power with Moon Valley tickets included, but it is 16-plus, has a 95 kg limit, and you need to be able to ride a bike confidently on sand.
Best Option by Traveler Type
The classic sunset
Best for: First-time visitors
The Valle de la Luna sunset tour is the standard 4.5-hour run with the park ticket included and a 40-minute hike.
Valle de la Luna Sunset TourA longer, smaller evening
Best for: Anyone avoiding crowds
The small-group Moon Valley sunset loop runs five hours with the entrance ticket included.
Moon Valley Sunset TourUnder your own power
Best for: Confident riders 16+
The Moon Valley e-bike tour includes the park tickets, helmet, food and drinks. Read our guide to cycling in the Atacama first.
Moon Valley E-Bike TourPlanning Guides
Background reading that applies to every tour on this page.
Moon Valley Tours (Valle de la Luna): Common Questions
How much does it cost to enter Valle de la Luna?
The park charges 10,800 CLP per person and requires the ticket to be bought online before you arrive. Several tours on this page fold it into their price — the comparison table above shows which.
Is the Moon Valley sunset tour worth it?
It is the one tour almost everyone in San Pedro does, and the reason is the light: the salt ridges turn from white to orange to violet in about twenty minutes. The common complaint in reviews is pace — that the group is moved on before the best colour. If that would bother you, take a tour with a longer window or ride in on a bike and stay.
Can I visit Valle de la Luna without a tour?
Yes. You can cycle in from San Pedro or drive, and buy the same online ticket. You lose the guide and the transport back in the dark, which matters more than it sounds after sunset at altitude. Our cycling guide covers the self-guided route.
How long does a Moon Valley tour take?
Between four and five hours for the van tours, three and a half for the e-bike ride. Sunset departures end after dark, between roughly 20:00 and 20:30 depending on the season.