There are unique places on Earth.
And there are unique moments to experience them.
The Valley of the Moon and Valley of Mars (Death Valley) — Morning is an exclusive Atacama Connection experience, designed for those who want to explore the Salt Mountain Range at a time when the desert is still quiet — before the heat rises, before the flow of visitors, before the pace accelerates.
While most tours take place in the afternoon, this experience unfolds in the morning, when the light is softer, the air is cooler, and the landscape reveals itself gradually.
The result is a completely different feeling:
less heat, fewer people, less pressure — and far more presence.
In this unique territory, the mountains are formed by the same salt we use in everyday life: sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).
Combined with minerals such as gypsum and clay, this salt creates layers, textures, and colors that challenge perception — evoking landscapes reminiscent of the Moon and Mars.
We begin in the Valley of the Moon, walking among dunes, salt ridges, and formations sculpted over millions of years by compression, wind, and time.
In the morning, the silence is deeper, and the landscape becomes easier to read.
Without the harsh midday sun, the body relaxes and the mind opens — allowing you not just to see the place, but to understand it.
We then continue to the Valley of Mars, also known as the Valley of Death, where the terrain opens into dramatic slopes and vast formations.
With fewer visitors and a slower rhythm, the immensity of the Atacama becomes almost meditative.
Here, the desert does not impose itself — it invites you in.
Throughout the experience, your guide provides geological context, explaining the formation of the Salt Mountain Range and the processes that shaped this extreme landscape.
This is not about following a checklist — but about being in the right place, at the right moment.
Visiting the Valley of the Moon and the Valley of Mars in the morning reveals something essential:
It is the same place — but not the same experience.
TOUR PRICE per person: 55,000 CHILEAN PESOS (CLP)
Minimum number of people: 4
TIME: 8 AM to 12 PM
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 2,500 meters
TICKET PRICE per person: 17,000 Chilean pesos
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Transportation, certified guide, and snack.
RECOMMENDED FOR: from day one
