Ica Desert Safari: Dune Buggy and Sandboarding at Sunset

Huacachina Oasis, Peru



This experience will take you on a journey to explore one of Peru's most spectacular landscapes. You will travel through the desert in powerful buggies specially designed to traverse the giant sand dunes.

Highlights

  • You will enjoy pickup from your hotel in Ica city.
  • You'll feel the adrenaline rushing as you drive up and down the huge dunes in the buggies.
  • You will try your hand at sandboarding, gliding down the sand.
  • You will make stops at the dunes for photo opportunities.
  • You will admire a spectacular sunset in the desert.

Description

3:00 PM – Pick-up from hotels in Ica Our transportation will pick up passengers from their hotels located in the city of Ica or the surrounding area. 4:20 PM – Transfer to the oasis of Huacachina Arrival at the departure point, where we will provide a safety briefing for the tour and explain the experience of riding a buggy or dune buggy. 5:00 pm – Start of the desert buggy tour. The adventure begins with a tour of the giant dunes of the Ica desert in 4x4 vehicles specially designed for sand. You will feel the thrill of driving up and down the highest dunes in the desert, where you will experience an adrenaline rush. 5:20 PM – Photo session in the heart of the desert: You will hike and discover the deepest parts of the desert. 5:40 PM – Sandboarding in the dunes Stop at selected dunes to practice sandboarding. Passengers will be able to glide across the sand on special boards, lying face down, which is a safer way to practice this sport; the activity is suitable for beginners. 6:30 PM – Stop to enjoy the sunset. We will climb one of the highest dunes in the desert to enjoy a spectacular view of the sunset over the Huacachina Desert, a perfect time for photos with family, your partner, or friends. 6:50 PM – Return by dune buggy We will continue our dune tour, heading back towards the oasis, where the buggy will drop you off at the lagoon viewpoint so you can take panoramic photos of its beauty. 7:30 PM – End of Tour The experience concludes with the return transfer to hotels in Ica.

Includes

1. Pick-up from hotels in Ica 2. Return to your hotels 3. Pick-up from the bus station (and vice versa) 4. Professional driver and guide 5. High-end tubeless dune buggy ride in the desert 6. Sandboarding activity 7. Stop to watch the sunset in the dunes 8. Cold beverages per person

Excludes

1. Meals 2. Personal expenses 3. Tours not mentioned above

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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