From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya & Moon Valley From La Paz: Day Trip to Moon Valley and Chacaltaya
ID: GYG390698-708419
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on an adventure and see a completely different side of Bolivia during a day trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley. Enjoy a convenient mix of guided sightseeing and free time that allows you to enjoy two of La Paz's best attractions.
Discover a unique area featuring lunar landscapes and bizarre geological formations located 10 kilometers from downtown La Paz lies. Valle de la Luna or Moon Valley isn’t really a valley at all, but a maze of canyons and giant spires.
Marvel at the formations, composed largely of clay and sandstone, that was created by the erosion of mountains by the area’s strong winds and rains. Enjoy the serene setting, full of wonder, and intrigue.
Head to Chacaltaya after your visit to Moon Valley. Admire this glacier that served as Bolivia's only ski resort until the complete meltdown in the last decade. Discover the former world's highest lift-served ski area and the northernmost in South America as well as the world's second most equatorial after Maoke, Indonesia.
Walk from the abandoned ski resort to the top of the Chacaltaya mountain to enjoy great views at over 5000 meters above sea level.
Highlights
- Discover a off-beaten-path from La Paz on a convenient guided day trip
- Explore lunar landscapes and bizarre geological formations at Moon Valley
- Get to know the abandoned Chacaltaya ski resort and admire otherworldly landscapes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Note that this tour will take you to high altitudes
Pickup service is available from La Paz's city center. If your accommodation is outside this area, please contact the local partner after booking to arrange the closest meeting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
