From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley

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4.2363634 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
Activity provider:HanaqPacha Travel
From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley
4.2363634 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.2363634 out of 5 stars
55 reviews

See beautiful landscapes outside of the city during a day trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley. Enjoy a convenient mix of a guided tour and free time that allows you to enjoy two famous attractions.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Pickup service is available from La Paz's city center and from the Ritz Apart Hotel. If your accommodation is outside this area, please contact the local partner after booking to arrange the closest meeting point.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Carl – United States

Started off at Moon Valley where wind and rain has carved sharp spires into sandy soil. Then it was off to Chacaltaya which was a ski resort until the glacier melted. Once there you can hike up the last hundred meters up a steep slope to the very top or sit in the old lodge and watch. You are at approximately 5,400 meters/17,755 get at the lodge - the same altitude the initial base camp on Mt. Everest. A good portion of the day is sent on unpaved roads.

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Ella – Germany

We really liked our guide Abel. He was always fun which made it easy for us to be also energetic the whole day. The view of the mountain and the moon valley are just incredible! On top of the mountain it was freezing and in the moon valley it’s was nice and warm; so it’s hard to decide what to wear. The ride is really bumpy..

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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
  • Visit the abandoned Chacaltaya ski resort and admire otherworldly landscapes

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Bilingual Guide in English and Spanish
  • Hotel pickup in La Paz's city center (downtown area only)
  • Drop-off at Church of San Francisco in La Paz
  • Entry fees
  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel Drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with vertigo

Important information

What to bring

  • Windbreaker
  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • Note that this tour will take you to high altitudes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 55 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
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Carl – United StatesMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Started off at Moon Valley where wind and rain has carved sharp spires into sandy soil. Then it was off to Chacaltaya which was a ski resort until the glacier melted. Once there you can hike up the last hundred meters up a steep slope to the very top or sit in the old lodge and watch. You are at approximately 5,400 meters/17,755 get at the lodge - the same altitude the initial base camp on Mt. Everest. A good portion of the day is sent on unpaved roads.
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Ella – GermanyJuly 2, 2023 – Verified booking
We really liked our guide Abel. He was always fun which made it easy for us to be also energetic the whole day. The view of the mountain and the moon valley are just incredible! On top of the mountain it was freezing and in the moon valley it’s was nice and warm; so it’s hard to decide what to wear. The ride is really bumpy..
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Nan – CanadaDecember 16, 2022 – Verified booking
guide was helpful although for the mountain climb make sure you get used to high mountain climb. otherwise you will struggle and not make it to top

Product ID: 390698

Activity provider:HanaqPacha Travel