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La Paz: Mountain Chacaltaya and Moon Valley Guided Day Tour

La Paz: Mountain Chacaltaya and Moon Valley Guided Day Tour

Chacaltaya Mountain is 27 km from downtown La Paz, it is a mountain with 5400 m.a.s.l., it was a sky slopes the hightest of world. Nowadays, this is a magnific viewpoint of Mountain range, different colors laggon, La Paz City, Titicaca lake and hightlands boliviano. Enjoy walking on mountain hight. The difficulty of the ascent of the mountain is relatively easy when there is little snow, although due to the height and oxygen it turns out to be hard. You can return to the car at any time if you feel unwell. Once we have visited the mountain, our transport is taking us to the valley of the moon, this journey lasts approximately 1h 30m if we have a clear path. Moon Valley is 39 km aprox. from Chacalataya mountain, we descent until 3200 m.a.s.l. Here, it is eroded area with clay obelisks and sometimes "viscachas" tipical animal of hightlands. We need only imagine and feel be as the moon. Once the visit of the valley is over, we will return to the center of the city of La Paz. Some passengers can take advantage of staying on the road to visit other parts of the city, of course with the guide's recommendations.

La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

Begin the tour at your hotel, then head to Moon Valley first. Check out the tall spires that have been formed by the erosion of clay. Then, head on over to the cable car stop. Hop on to enjoy a 360-degree view of the city as you ride along the yellow, silver, red, and orange lines. Travel from La Paz to El Alto, and then get off the cable car at La Paz. Afterward, explore Jaen Street, a quiet street famous for its colonial buildings and museums. Next, go to Plaza Murillo, which is the city's central plaza. See the presidential palace, a cathedral, and more iconic landmarks. View the Basilica of San Francisco, a well-known baroque-style building that dates back to the 16th century. Finally, follow your guide to the Witches' Market, where there are many stalls run by local witch doctors. Look at the display of potions on sale here. Then finish up the activity.

From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley

From La Paz: Day Trip to Chacaltaya and Moon Valley

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.

Valle de las animas, moon valley, killi killi half day tour

Valle de las animas, moon valley, killi killi half day tour

Embark on a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes and captivating cultural sites of Bolivia with our Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, and Killi Killi Half Day Tour. ✓ Pick up included ✓drop off included or the witches market as the last point 🏨 Hassle-Free Hotel Pick-up: and drop off Sit back and relax as we start your adventure with a convenient pick-up directly from your hotel. Our professional and friendly guide will ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your tour and to drop off you in your hotel or leave you in the witches market as a last point. 🌵 Valle de las Animas: Prepare to be amazed as we venture into the mystical Valle de las Animas. Witness the breathtaking rock formations carved by the forces of wind and water, creating a surreal landscape that seems straight out of a fantasy world. Capture incredible photos and immerse yourself in the magical ambiance of this extraordinary place. 🌒 Moon Valley: Continue your journey to Moon Valley, a place that truly lives up to its name. Explore the lunar-like terrain adorned with intricate formations and salt deposits, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of colors. As the sun sets, watch in awe as the landscape transforms, bathed in golden hues, making for a truly awe-inspiring experience. ⛰️ Killi Killi: Next, we'll take you to the iconic Killi Killi viewpoint, offering panoramic vistas of La Paz city. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the cityscape nestled amidst majestic snow-capped mountains. Gain a deeper understanding of the city's history and geography as our knowledgeable guide shares fascinating insights. 🛍️ Mercado de Brujas: Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture at the Mercado de Brujas, the renowned Witches' Market. Explore the colorful stalls brimming with traditional crafts, textiles, and intriguing herbal remedies. Engage with local artisans, learn about ancient traditions, and perhaps find a unique keepsake to cherish. 🚌 Departure and Return: After an unforgettable journey filled with natural wonders and cultural delights, we'll ensure your safe return to your hotel. Sit back and reflect on the memories made during this incredible half-day tour.

La Paz City Tour with Moon Valley

La Paz City Tour with Moon Valley

This tour combines walking, cable cars and public transportation to give the best local experience while you visit us! During the tour you will visit the San Francisco church, the witches' market in the city of La Paz, the local markets all around downtown. Afterwards you will have the most amazing bird's-eye view from our Cable cars which will take you to the city of El Alto, here you will not only have the best views and perfect picture spots but you will also be able to check out the witches' market of El Alto which is a bit different than the one in La Paz because you will get so see some of the local witch doctors actually performing rituals. Soon after you will ride the cable cars back down to La Paz but you will go past downtown and into the far south side, you will be able to really see all the different faces La Paz has to offer. Once in the south zone we will take a public car into the Moon Valley and enjoy this place with a short trek and the chance to take awesome pictures. After this we will head back to the city through a different set of cable cars and finally reach the historic center where we will visit the famous street Jaen with all the lovely colonial homes and finish the tour at kilometer 0 of the city, Plaza Murillo, square that is home to our Stunning Cathedral, our Presidential Palace with the brand new moder version of it right behind and our House of Parliament. All this made even better with amount of history, cool facts and cultural information delivered by our super fun and amazing guides.

LA PAZ: GUIDED TOUR CHACALTAYA + VALLEY OF THE MOON

LA PAZ: GUIDED TOUR CHACALTAYA + VALLEY OF THE MOON

Enjoy and contemplate the wonderful view offered by CHACALTAYA, considered the highest ski field in the world, a decade ago... Walk from the skiers' refuge to the top of the mountain and be enchanted by its panoramic views of the Cordillera Real. Discover a fantastic and unique lunar landscape, with peculiar and interesting geological formations in the Valley of the Moon, located a few kilometers from the city of La Paz! Where also, if you are lucky you can see the vizcachas and other animals walking around...

Private City Tour with Cable Car and Moon Valley Visit

Private City Tour with Cable Car and Moon Valley Visit

Begin the tour at your hotel, then head to Moon Valley first. Check out the tall spires that have been formed by the erosion of clay. Then, head on over to the cable car stop. Hop on to enjoy a 360-degree view of the city as you ride along the yellow, silver, red, and orange lines. Travel from La Paz to El Alto, and then get off the cable car at La Paz. Afterward, explore Jaen Street, a quiet street famous for its colonial buildings and museums. Next, go to Plaza Murillo, which is the city's central plaza. See the presidential palace, a cathedral, and more iconic landmarks. View the Basilica of San Francisco, a well-known baroque-style building that dates back to the 16th century. Finally, follow your guide to the Witches' Market, where there are many stalls run by local witch doctors. Look at the display of potions on sale here. Then finish up the activity.

From: La Paz: Chacaltaya Mountain and Moon Valley Day Tour

From: La Paz: Chacaltaya Mountain and Moon Valley Day Tour

Hotel pick up at 8:30 a.m. approximately to go straight to Chacaltaya, this is a mountain with an elevation of 5,300 m.o.s.l. Over 80% of Chacaltaya's glacier melted between 1987 and 2007. The glacier was one of the highest glaciers in South America. When arriving to the refuge, have the chance to walk up to the top of the mountain. Also people will appreciate the wonderful view of Huayna Potosi and Illimani Mountains, Lake Titicaca and some parts of El Alto city. Walking up and watching all landscapes last for about one hour and half, after that, go down, and get on the car again to leave for the Moon Valley. Arrival at 1:30 p.m. to Moon Valley. This valley has a particular rock formation which is similar to the moon`s surface. When in there, see different kinds of trees and plants (local of the area), between them is the cactus San Pedro. The tour lasts for about one hour. Finally, Arrives to your hotel around 4:00 p.m.

Andean and Indigenous arquitecture

Andean and Indigenous arquitecture

We meet at Orange cable car station near Riosinho square at 02:00 p.m. (tour in English) to take a public transportation to go to El Alto city, once there, we will take another public transport to be able to visit the 2 first Cholets known as Titanic and Transformes, after this, we will go to take the cable car to visit another Cholet with a tradicional mask of a bolivian dance, after this we will have the opportunity to visit inside a fascinating and tradicional cu Cholet. Finally we will take a cable car to have the amazing views of La Paz and El Alto City to come back to La Paz. Duration of the tour approximately 4 hours What to bring Clothes for the different wheater conditions because the weather in this region is very changing, it can be jackets, pullover, umbrella and also outfit for hot days. Sunscreen Confortables shoes to walk Sunglasses Water Snacks Camera to catch the best and different moments on the tour.

Tour moon valley and rich areas La Paz city

Tour moon valley and rich areas La Paz city

We meet at San Francisco church at 09:00 a.m. (tour in English) to take a transport that is going to dropp off at the residential areas of the city where we will have the opportunity to taste a delicious and traditional snack, then we will go to visit a famous and popular local park known as the moon valley after this visit, we will go the see the most residential áreas of the city to come back to the center of La Paz by cable cars. Duration of the tour approximately 4 hours approximatly What to bring Clothes for the different weather conditions because the weather in this region is very changing. It can be jackets, pullover, umbrella and also outfit for hot days. Sunscreen Confortables shoes to walk Sunglasses Camera to catch the best and different moments on the tour.

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(5 reviews)

The tour was absolutely fantastic. Our guide Valery was very pleasant and knowledgeable and we had a great time getting to know La Paz with her. This was hands down one of the best tour experiences we have ever had thanks to her. It was a great mix of nature (moon valley), history and sight seeing. The ride in the gondolas was fantastic and I recommend it to everyone.

it is a short trip to the Moon Valley and riding the different colors cable cars looking down the beautiful city of La Paz at different angles. Our tour guide is Rachel very nice Bolivian girl ... she tried her best to explain every place we visited. I highly recommend this trip if you want to see La Paz from highest to lowest level...

we had a wonderful private excursion with our friendly tour guide rolando. he made sure we were completely satisfied with our day and even took longer than the set 5 hours. additionally, he told us many interesting things about living in la paz. many thanks to him! 😊

The tour was great. I was the only passenger. Juan speaks excellent English, and was able to answer all of my questions about the sites we visited and in general about the city and Bolivia. He took great pictures too

Amazing trip, would recommend. The hike can be tough at times but it is definitely doable even if you aren’t used to hiking. Views are well worth it