Dune Buggy (sandboarding) Huacachina Oasis

Dune Buggy (sandboarding) Huacachina Oasis

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DUNE BUGGY TOURS IN HUACACHINA

The Peru deserts extend from the north, center and south, reaching from the coast to the shores of the Pacific, presenting dunes of different sizes located in the Huacachina desert (Ica) Usaka, Duna Grande (the more tall dune in Peru and the second highest on the planet), Duna Blnca (Nazca) and Toro Mata dune in Acari (Arequipa). In all these dunes you can do Sandboarding tours on local wooden boards or with snow-style ski boards. There are a international world sand ski competitions and Peru has very good representatives residing in Ica.

The oasis of America offers its visitors different services such as hotels, restaurants, ATMs, disco, boat rides, and the famous dune buggy tours.

The weather here is dry and quite hot all the year round  little rain. And tours to the desert on Quads, UTV 4×4 and Dune Buggy are the attractions after its natural landscape with paradise category. . You can take tours and drive your own on 4×4 Quads or UTV.

Sand boarding in huacachina The buggy tours are driven by a professional driver with a long career and experience.
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We organize a tour to the Huacachina Desert by dune buggy according to your time and stay, from 30, 60, 90 minutes and 2 hours. This gives you the option to sky in the sand with a sand board or professional sky board.
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You can choose a special private tour for families including children and also choosing the duration or also a group tour with other travelers of 1 and 2 hours.
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We have 2-hour dune buggy tours with a fixed time to see the sunset leaving at 4 pm. Sunset time: Sommer 6:00 PM / Winter at 6:30 PM
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For any other time it is recommended to depart on a private tour. Dune Buggy rides come with an instructor driver. If you want to drive we recommend a 4X4 QUAD and UTV tour
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Types of Dune Buggys

You can choose the type of vehicle to ride in the desert according to your interest. We have tours with highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable drivers about the desert area of Huacachina, but if you want to drive your own vehicle and take your travel companion demonstrating driving skills in the desert, we give you the option of choosing a 4x4 and they will be guided by a qualified instructor within a safe route.

Dune buggy 8 seaters

Dune buggy 8 seaters

2-hour sunset tour, daily departure at 16:00 hrs

Dune buggy 04 seaters

Dune buggy 04 seaters

Dune buggy & sandboarding
tours 1 and 2 hours ride

Professional sandboarding

Professional sandboarding

Combine two natural experiences in one with this tour

4X4 UTV 02 paseenger

4X4 UTV 02 paseenger

2-hour sunset tour, daily departure at 16:00 hrs

4X4 QUAD 01 passenger

4X4 QUAD 01 passenger

2-hour sunset tour, daily departure at 16:00 hrs

4X4 QUAD , 02 paseengers

4X4 QUAD , 02 paseengers

2-hour sunset tour, daily departure at 16:00 hrs

4X4 POLARIS , 03 passengers

4X4 POLARIS , 03 passengers

2-hour sunset tour, daily departure at 16:00 hrs

What to Bring to Huacachina

Travelers should consider bringing these useful items to Huacachina:

  • Passport
  • Sunscreen/Sunblock/Hat: It’s a desert, so protection from the sun is important.
  • Sunglasses: To keep sand out of your eyes.
  • Sweatshirt: It can get chilly in the evenings.
  • Money: Bring Peruvian soles for purchases.
  • Tennis Shoes or Sneakers: Sandals are nice but not suitable for dune buggy tours.
  • Swimming Suit: For swimming in hostel and hotel pools (not for the lagoon).

Weather in Huacachina

Huacachina is located in the Pacific Desert, so it has a hot and dry climate. It is sunny every day of the year and rarely rains. This makes it a great vacation spot at any time, especially for a quick escape from Lima.

Best Time to Visit Huacachina

The best time to visit Huacachina is all year round. It’s sunny every month, and it hardly ever rains, so any time is a good time to plan a trip!

Why is Huacachina a must-visit destination?

The Huacachina Oasis is the only natural oasis in South America and is situated just 5 hours away from Lima and 15 minutes away from the city of Ica, in southern Peru. Huacachina has the largest sand dunes in South America and is a must-visit when traveling in Peru! It’s a great spot for popular activities like sandboarding and dune buggy tours, as well as other fun tours in the town and nearby areas.

What to know before going on tours in Huacachina, Peru’s Desert Oasis

The popular desert Oasis of Huacachina offers every thrill traveler some special experience. Most visitors come here to ride sandboards down some of the gigantic dunes on the planet and also discover the steep dunes on an action-packed dune buggy ride under the supervision of an experienced masterful driver. You may also opt to track on a day a two to relax at one of the oasis pools or hike up to the tower dunes to spot an amazing sunrise or sunset. There are so many other adventures to be had close by to keep you engaged for multiple days.

Must-have Foods & Drink:

All travelers must give a try to Pisco, a grape brand very famous among locals.

In the matter of food – Raw Fish, called locally as cebiche or ceviche, is everywhere at the local restaurants. Ica is known for its criolla food, but not all tourists may enjoy it. Any dish with fresh fish served as Cebiche or grilled is an amazing option, but be gutsy, there are many delectable foods to experience.