Vallecito Exploration: Discover Lunar Desert Landscape and Magic Bus Valley

Embark on a thrilling adventure to Vallecito, where you’ll discover the lunar desert landscape and explore the iconic Magic Bus Valley. Capture stunning photos and enjoy a breathtaking sunset with drinks and snacks.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cordillera de la Sal - We will explore the dunes in the salt mountain range, where you will learn about the lunar desert landscape and how it got its unique aesthetic.
  • ALMA Public Bus Tours San Pedro - We will travel to the valley of the abandoned bus, also known as the ‘Magic Bus’. Iconic for its rustic look and perfect setting, you can take advantage of this time to capture the perfect photo.
What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

We will explore the dunes in the salt mountain range, where you will learn about the lunar desert landscape and how it got its unique aesthetic.
Next, we will travel to the Valley of the Abandoned Bus, also known as the ‘Magic Bus’. Iconic for its rustic look and perfect setting, you can take advantage of this time to capture the perfect photo.
We will…

Location
Pukarumi Travel
Tocopilla
If your hotel is outside the Pick-up area, the meeting point is at the office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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167suelenc
Oct 27, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent experience with the agency Pukarumi. Good communication, meet schedules and search the hotel. Highlight for guide Soraya (we made valecito and geysers with it), very friendly, helpful, giving explanations about all places visited.
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Dena_k
Oct 26, 2025
Our guide went above & beyond - First, the tour. It's a good alternative to the Valley of the Moon sunset tour. You go to several locations with different scenery and learn about the geology of the Atacama dessert. Then you end at sunset lookout. I highly recommend the tour, but what the 5-star rating is because of our guide Andres. Andres did a great job of explaining the landscape in both English & Spanish. But when I injured my knee, he went above & beyond. My knee was strained before the tour and when going to the sunset viewing point, I took steep step down with my bad leg and instantly regretted it. I stayed behind while Andres got the rest of the group to the viewing point (which was within eyesight of where I stopped). He then came back to make sure I was okay and helped me find a less steep way back up. When we got back to town, he dropped everyone off, but had the driver take us to the emergency room in town. There was a long wait, but Andres insisted on waiting with us, knowing that we didn't speak much Spanish. I decided not to stay because I didn't think they could do much for me. Andres called a cab to take us back to our hotel. The injury was not at all his fault or the fault of the tour, but he went above and beyond to ensure that I was safe.
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Alandv564gt
Oct 5, 2025
Amazing experience. - It was an amazing experience from the start. The Italian guide (I don't remember her name) was very friendly and close at all times, very concerned always to solve your doubts. He has a sympathy that makes the experience much better. And the beautiful places and literally another planet. And when everything couldn’t be better, they installed a delicious cocktail (really delicious and hearty) that served to share and fraternize with the other tourists. It is definitely recommended. Thank you very much for the guide and driver!
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Valeskai2023
Oct 5, 2025
Very good experience - Excellent tour... Italian guide very good language handling, we were 12 people, super good their explanations, the places we visited was beautiful and I end with a hearty peck, along with the beautiful sunset in the desert. Recommended!
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Ashleigh
Oct 4, 2025
Amazing views on an afternoon tour - We did the afternoon tour with Rodolfo who was really friendly and made sure to explain what was happening in both English and Spanish. Saw some amazing views, the magic bus was cool, Rodolfo took lots of photos for us, a great afternoon out finishing with snacks at sunset
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Corinne_d
Oct 3, 2025
Absolutely brilliant,... - Absolutely brilliant, exceeded our expectations. Great communication through the group chat before starting, Maria our guide was so knowledgeable and fun. The driving by Andreas was excellent and super picnic to finish.
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Fearless44llilia4109
Sep 19, 2025
An incredible experience. - The guide is excellent, delicious snack. It was an incredible experience. The place is very beautiful and with a lot of history. Someone from the beautiful sunset.
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Marcelogbf
Sep 19, 2025
Average expectation, excellent experience. - Walk in the Vallecito very cool and fun. Well planned route, stunning landscapes, picnic and sunshine very cool. All this led by a competent guide (Francisca), very lively and interactive.
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X8022jlnicoled
Aug 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent tour! A lot of concern for the complete experience, they highlight: the knowledge of the guide about the place, support to take the best photos, plus a rich and abundant closing cocktail.
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Brinao367
Oct 5, 2025
I liked it very much, but Vallecito has not much to see - I was very well received by the team, the snack even at the end of the tour was very good, only the tour that there is not much to see, the lagoons is much more fun.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).