Tour to Vallecito and Magic Bus





Description
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. We will end the trip with an incredible sunset, celebrating this moment with delicious drinks and snacks for us to enjoy.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We do not pick up in Ayllus. If your hotel is outside our pick-up radius, contact us to find out if we can pick you up, otherwise we will combine the meeting point at Plaza Turistur or at the Pukarumi office.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(128)
Super efficient, punctual and George, still above, takes excellent photos of you
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.
Good compact tour with a beautiful sunset and snacks.
An amazing tour with unique landscapes and incredible energy. Soraya, as always, was wonderful, taking care of every detail and ensuring everyone took the most out of it. One of the lightest and most special moments of the trip.
Note 10. Punctuality, cordiality, knowledge, astral high. Especially for Lorena.
We traveled as a couple in October 2025, we made about 8 tours with the company Pucarumi, and all the tours without exception were sensational. Excellent customer service, super attentive and zealous guides with the group, drivers drove safely. Snacks and meal plan very well served. Super recommend. Note 1000/10.
Well paced trip with an excellent guide who had good knowledge and expressed it well. Lovely snack in the desert. Really enjoyable trip.
Very nice tour, thanks to Leonardo our guide who was giving us information at each stop and was very kind also to take pictures of us. It was one of my favorite tours, I would only recommend doing it after Valle de la Luna since the final viewpoint is similar on both tours.
This is the perfect tour if you want to leave with wonderful pictures. The stunning valley, the photogenic bus, the stop at the salt mine and the delicious dinner against the backdrop of the setting sun all contributed to an unforgettable experience. Javier was a very passionate, sympathetic and committed guide. Would definitely recommend!
We did a tour with Pukarumi and had an absolutely fantastic experience. George was an excellent tour guide — we couldn’t have asked for better. He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He shared so many interesting insights and made the whole experience both engaging and enjoyable. We were extremely satisfied and felt very well taken care of throughout the entire tour. We can highly recommend this tour — especially because of George. He truly made the difference. Muchas gracias



