Sunset over the Huacachina dunes

Ica and Huacachina

Huacachina dune buggy tour: dune rides and sandboarding

An hour of full-speed dune riding, sandboarding and the sunset over the oasis.

Tour

Destination
Ica and Huacachina
Duration (approx.)
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting point
Huacachina

A 1-hour dune buggy ride over the Huacachina dunes, with boards for sandboarding and the sunset over the desert. It starts at 5:00 p.m. in Huacachina, in groups of 7 to 10 people.

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An adrenaline-filled ride in the Huacachina desert: you cross the dunes at full speed aboard the dune buggies.

Along the way you slide down the sand on a sandboard, watch the sunset over the dunes and finish at the Oasis Viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the lagoon.

Highlights

  • Dune buggy ride over the Huacachina dunes
  • Sandboarding with boards included
  • Sunset over the dunes
  • Panoramic view from the Oasis Viewpoint

Itinerary

  1. Tour starts

    5:00 p.m.

    Ride over the dunes.

  2. Dune buggy ride

  3. Sandboarding

  4. Sunset over the dunes

  5. Oasis Viewpoint

    The panoramic view of Huacachina.

  6. Tour ends

    6:00 p.m.

Included

  • Dune buggy ride over the Huacachina dunes
  • Sandboarding session and boards
  • Tour guide

Not included

  • Tourist tax: S/ 4.00 for Peruvians, S/ 8.10 for foreigners
  • Transportation from your hotel: the tour starts in Huacachina
  • Other personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Light clothing
  • Water
  • Hat or cap

Important notes

  • Meeting time 4:50 to 5:00 p.m.
  • Group size 7 to 10 people.

Frequently asked questions

What do you do on the Huacachina dune buggy tour?

You ride over the dunes in a dune buggy, and along the way you sandboard down the sand and watch the sunset over the desert.

What time do the buggies leave and how long is the ride?

The ride starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. You meet in Huacachina between 4:50 and 5:00 p.m., and each group has 7 to 10 people.

What’s included and what do you pay separately?

The dune buggy ride over the dunes, the sandboarding boards and the tour guide are included. The tourist tax is paid separately: S/ 4.00 for Peruvians and S/ 8.10 for foreigners.

What’s the difference between the dune buggies and the sandboarding tour?

The dune buggies are one hour by buggy over the dunes from 5:00 p.m., with sandboarding and the sunset along the way. The sandboarding tour lasts 2.5 hours, meets at 2:30 p.m. and focuses on runs down the dunes on a board or sandski, with a toast and the sunset; it’s for ages 9 and up.

What should I bring for the dune ride?

Bring sunscreen, water, light clothing and a hat or cap.

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