Huacachina Oasis & Sandboarding Adventure
Ride the massive desert dunes in a V8 buggy and try sandboarding in South America's only natural oasis.
Tour Type
Group Tour | Adventure
Duration
Half Day (3 hours)
Elevation
400m
Difficulty
Moderate
Departure
Ica or Huacachina
Destination
Paracas & Ica
Latitude
-14.0875
Longitude
-75.7626
Tour Overview
Experience the thrill of a lifetime in the surreal landscape of the Huacachina Oasis. Surrounded by some of the largest sand dunes in the Americas, this natural lagoon looks like a mirage right out of a movie.
Hold on tight as our expert drivers take you on a rollercoaster-like ride over massive dunes in a powerful V8 dune buggy. After getting your adrenaline pumping, we’ll stop at the top of the highest dunes where you’ll learn the basics of sandboarding. Glide down the steep sandy slopes belly-first or standing up like a snowboarder, and cap off the adventure with a spectacular desert sunset.
Detailed Itinerary
04:00 PM
Meet at Huacachina: Gather at the designated meeting point near the Huacachina lagoon.
04:15 PM
Buggy Ride Begins: Strap into your dune buggy and hold on as your driver climbs, drops, and drifts over the towering dunes of the Ica desert.
05:00 PM
Sandboarding: Stop at various dunes of different heights. Your guide will teach you the proper technique to safely slide down the dunes on a sandboard.
05:45 PM
Desert Sunset: Park at a panoramic viewpoint to watch the sun dip below the dunes, casting incredible shadows and colors across the desert landscape.
06:15 PM
Return to Oasis: A thrilling final descent back into the Huacachina oasis just as the evening lights begin to reflect on the lagoon.
Includes
- Thrilling dune buggy ride with professional driver
- Sandboards and wax
- Basic sandboarding instruction
- Tourist entrance tax to the desert area
Excludes
- Transportation to Huacachina (if coming from Paracas or Lima)
- Meals and beverages
- Tips for the driver/guide
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing (expect to get sand everywhere!)
- Closed-toe shoes (sneakers are best)
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from blowing sand
- Sunscreen and a light jacket for after sunset
- Camera or GoPro (securely strapped)
Pro Travel Tips
- Don't bring anything valuable that you might drop in the sand (like loose cellphones or keys).
- The late afternoon tour is highly recommended as the sand is cooler and you get to see the sunset.
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