Vallecito Exploration: Discover Lunar Desert Landscape and Magic Bus Valley
4.9
139 Ratings
San Pedro de Atacama

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.
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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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(139 Ratings)
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126mariacristinag
Sep 19, 2026
Fabulous - The experience was excellent and the diversity of colors was interesting. The guide was extraordinary. This tour is 100% recommended
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Ceciliacd4865ys
Sep 4, 2026
The best sunset. - Spectacular landscapes, with one of the best sunsets in San Pedro, accompanied by Felipe, a top-notch guide, along with Julio, an excellent driver; 1000% recommended.
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Gaetanoe629
Aug 27, 2026
Surreal landscapes! - Anita is pure energy and for a tour like this, you need exactly a guide like her. She was perfect. Highly recommended.
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Miguelelleon
Aug 21, 2026
Incredible Pukarumi team - Due to bad weather conditions, many of our plans were canceled. Pukarumi helped us reschedule our stay in S.P. de Atacama and although we could not see everything we wanted, we had a memorable and pleasant experience. The guides are incredible and the professionalism and care of the tours are exquisite. A great experience. We will repeat with them when we return, with some luck the weather will be better.
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V9453bnmarciak
Aug 15, 2026
Sensational - Super attentive guides, snack at the end optimal. I recommend!!
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Vacation61376360855
Aug 15, 2026
Great walk - I loved the tour, the guide Felipe was sensational. It was worth it. And in the late afternoon a beautiful iris bow and sunset. I recommend!
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Cuqui1967
Aug 13, 2026
Fantastic - Excellent experience from beginning to end.
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578vagnerb
Aug 3, 2026
Much learning and knowledge about the desert. - Very good, the guide Isi is an excellent professional, explains everything very well explained, she is very friendly and attentive.
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Daytrip58765089076
Jun 28, 2026
It's worth it - Super efficient, punctual and George, still above, takes excellent photos of you
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Jcruz61
May 31, 2026
Magic Bus - We only went to MAGIC BUS alone, with no agency. His address is hard to find, it seems you are on the wrong path. We had to use the offline google maps, coordinates and intuition for success. When we found an adventurous vehicle coming back, we always confirmed that we were on the right track. The access, in addition to NOT marked is bad in some sections. Here you reach destiny. Unusual scenario, a bus in decomposition in the middle of the desert. All sticky and lots of people stopping to take pictures. The surroundings are very beautiful, but that's all too. The truth is that Atacama is beautiful, has places with breathtaking views, the sky is spectacular, the dawn and dawn are unique. But the rest remains the feeling of being more of the same. If you have time and will, go. As on all roads of the atacama, check your vehicle, especially the tires and be prepared for a window with no light and no cell phone signal.
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