Professional Sandboarding in Huacachina From Lima

Huacachina is approximately 300 km (186 miles) south of Lima. The journey takes around 4.5 hours each way through Peru’s scenic coastal desert landscape.

Yes. Professional instructors provide safety guidance and equipment. Beginners practice on smaller dunes before larger descents.

No experience is required. This tour is beginner-friendly and adapted to your skill level.

Yes. The experience includes an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride across Ica’s massive sand dunes.

Wear comfortable sports clothes, closed shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Desert temperatures can be intense.

This is a full-day experience lasting approximately 16 hours, including transportation, sandboarding, dune buggy adventures, sunset activities, and return transportation to Lima.

Huacachina is a year-round destination. Located in the Ica desert, it experiences almost no rainfall. As a result, sandboarding and dune buggy tours operate safely in every season.

This experience focuses on real sandboarding techniques using professional equipment and expert instruction. Unlike standard tourist sandboarding, participants learn proper riding techniques on Huacachina’s largest dunes.

Yes. Roundtrip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro is included.

Yes. Professional sandboarding equipment is included, allowing participants to experience real sandboarding techniques under expert supervision.

Yes. After the sandboarding experience, guests enjoy our exclusive desert bonfire experience with complimentary beers and soft drinks while watching the sunset over the dunes.

Most Huacachina tours focus on sightseeing and basic sandboarding. This experience includes professional sandboarding instruction, specialized equipment, a longer dune experience, and an exclusive desert bonfire at sunset.

• Passport or valid ID
• Comfortable sports clothing
• Sports shoes or hiking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Light jacket or windbreaker
• Hat or cap
• Cash for personal expenses

Optional: Long socks and bandanas for additional comfort while sandboarding.

Where a refund is applicable:

• Refunds will be processed exclusively through the original booking platform or via PayPal.

• Clients acknowledge that third-party platforms (including payment gateways and booking systems) may apply transaction or processing fees.

• Peru Bucket List is not responsible for, nor does it assume, any additional charges, currency exchange differences, or transaction fees imposed by such platforms.

Additionally, all approved refunds are subject to a 22% administrative and tax processing fee, which will be deducted from the refundable amount.

By confirming a reservation, the client expressly accepts these conditions and any associated deductions.

Unforeseen Circumstances

In the event of circumstances beyond our reasonable control—including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, road closures, government restrictions, strikes, social unrest, force majeure events, or other unforeseen situations—Peru Bucket List reserves the right to modify, reschedule, substitute, or cancel activities when necessary for safety and operational reasons.

In such cases:

• Guests will be informed as soon as reasonably possible.
• Alternative activities or itinerary adjustments may be offered where feasible.
• Refunds will only be issued when applicable under the cancellation and refund policies stated above.

Peru Bucket List shall not be responsible for additional expenses incurred by travelers as a result of these circumstances.

All itinerary times are approximate and may vary due to traffic conditions, weather, port authority regulations, operational requirements, or other factors beyond our control.

While we make every effort to follow the published schedule, minor delays or adjustments may occur throughout the day. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.