DUNE BUGGY
AND SANDBOARDING

A THRILLING ADVENTURE TOUR ON HUGE SAND DUNES

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

For the past 12 years, the desert oasis of Huacachina has served as the site of one of the most popular adventure tours in South America: the dune buggy and sandboarding tour. People of all ages - including kids, teenagers, and adults - all visit Huacachina and climb into a 4-wheel-drive dune buggy driven by a professional driver. We can offer this tour as a group tour with other travelers, or privately.

Half the tour is riding in the dune buggy, up and down the dunes at fast speeds. And the other half of the tour is a chance to try the adventure sport of “sandboarding”. This is just like snowboarding, but instead of snow you will be boarding on the fine-grained sand of the desert. If you aren’t athletically talented, no problem! Just lay on your stomach on the board, and go “sand sledding”. This is faster, lots of fun, and doesn’t require any patience or ability.

The dune buggy and sandboarding tour is an amazing thrill ride. But this is more than just a thrill ride: the gigantic sand dunes are beautiful, surreal and mesmerizing. A tour into the desert feels like an “out of this world” experience, almost like visiting the surface of another planet.

We often have visitors who want to experience the beauty of the dunes but are not looking for excitement or adrenalin. We created the SLOW AND RELAXING DUNE BUGGY TOUR. Instead of racing up and down the dunes, on this private tour we will take you on a relaxing exploration of the desert at a moderate pace. You will have multiple opportunities to take photographs. And you will be able to watch the amazing sunset over the dunes. This tour is romantic and relaxing, and you are welcome to bring your own bottle of champagne or wine and some glasses with you!

CAN I SEE SOME PHOTOS? The photo gallery is located here: NazcaFlights Photo Gallery

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

+ A ride in a 4-wheel-drive dune buggy and a chance to try sandboarding on several dunes of increasing size
+ The 10 AM and 1 PM tours last for one hour. The recommended 4 PM tour lasts for two hours.
+ Professional buggy driver with many years of experience
+ Basic Sandboard and wax (professional boards are available for rent for an extra fee in Huacachina)

NOT INCLUDED:

+ Entrance fee (3.70 soles per person)
+ Tips for the driver (optional)

WHAT ITEMS SHOULD I BRING ON THIS TOUR?

These items are important; bring them with you:

+ 3.70 soles per person, for the entrance fee
+ Sunglasses or goggles ( will prevent sand getting in your eyes)
+ A sweatshirt (optional, it can get chilly in the evenings)
+ Wear Tennis shoes / sneakers (not sandals)
+ Sunscreen for the 10 AM and 1 PM tours
+ Shorts are recommended, but people who bruise easily might wear jeans

DEPARTURE TIMES AND TOUR DURATION:

The PUBLIC DUNE BUGGY TOUR starts every day 10 AM, 1 PM and 4 PM*. The tours that start at 10 AM and 1 PM are only one hour long, because of the heat in the desert during the day. The 4 PM tour is 2 hours long. We strongly recommend that all visitors to Huacachina take the 4 PM tour. This is by far the best time of day to take the tour.

* During some months of the year, the last tour of the day is at 4:30 PM. This is usually in December - February.

A PRIVATE DUNE BUGGY TOUR can start at any time you wish, although we still recommend afternoon tours, such as 3 PM - 4 PM, or 4 PM - 5 PM if possible. The private tour lasts for one hour. Let us know if you prefer a very fast tour, so that it is like a thrill ride or a rollercoaster, or you prefer a slow and relaxing tour.

WHY CHOOSE NAZCA FLIGHTS FOR THIS TOUR?

The major two reasons to choose us are safety, and quality. We only work with drivers who have an excellent safety record, and who maintain and take care of their vehicles. While some drivers and dune buggy companies may cut corners due to laziness or to save money, this can put your safety at risk. Make no mistake, driving over gigantic dunes is more challenging and risky than driving on a highway. Therefore it is important to choose companies whose reputation is solid. Another reason is that the drivers we work with take pride in their tour, and will take visitors on an excellent route, rather than choosing shorter routes in order to save money on fuel costs.

CAN I DRIVE A DUNE BUGGY, OR RENT ONE?

No. For safety reasons, only the professional drivers can drive a dune buggy. This is not just for your safety - the desert is full of areas where people are sandboarding, and if you drive through these areas quickly you could easily injure someone. Plus, handling a dune buggy requires several months of training to do it properly: it is not easy at all.