Ica Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour
Description
Prepare for an exhilarating escapade in the Peruvian desert! Navigate the shimmering dunes of Ica in rugged buggies
and indulge in sandboarding!
Huacachina Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Experience
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Ica, followed by a journey into the stunning Ica desert, situated just outside the bustling city limits.
Once we arrive, our guide will share insights about the renowned Huacachina Oasis before embarking on an exciting buggy ride across the sandy expanse. While cruising over the dunes, take the chance to capture the striking natural beauty surrounding you. From the summits of the dunes sculpted by the winds, the Peruvian Andes will grace your view on the horizon.
After exploring the eastern sections of the Andes, we will make a stop at a series of dunes to engage in the thrill of sandboarding, an exhilarating pastime in this region! Glide down the golden sands on a specially designed board and feel the thrill akin to flight... a moment of excitement that will stay with you!
Following our sandboarding escapade, we'll make our way back to the Huacachina lagoon, traversing the scenic desert landscape once more.
At the conclusion of this memorable experience, you will be returned to your hotel in Ica.
Pickup Information
This activity includes pickup exclusively from central Ica hotels. Please opt for the pickup if you're staying in this area. Pickup occurs between 3:30 and 3:45 pm, with the overall activity concluding between 6:30 and 7 pm.
If your accommodation is located elsewhere, please choose the option without pickup and arrive at the Casa de Bamboo hotel at the Huacachina oasis by 3:45 to 4 pm. The non-pickup option will finish between 6 and 6:30 pm.
Duration Variability
This experience typically spans over 2 hours. However, on specific special dates, the duration may be shortened to 45 minutes or 1 hour:
- Easter Week
- National holidays on July 27, 28, 29, and 30
- Fiesta del Señor de Luren: October 20 and 21 (subject to change)
- New Year's holidays: December 28, 29, 30, and 31 and January 1
Exclusive Tour Option
For those seeking a more personalized journey with a dedicated guide, we suggest exploring the option of a private tour of the Ica Desert.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
- Transport by car or minibus
- Buggy ride
- English–speaking guide
- Sandboard
What's not included
- Tourist tax: 2PEN for locals, 4PEN for Peruvian nationals, and 8.10PEN for everyone else
- Drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
If you've chosen the option with pickup, the guide will collect you from the Ica hotel you specified when booking. Please be ready 15 minutes before the designated time.
If you're not staying in Ica or have selected the option without pickup, please make your way to the Casa de Bamboo hotel at the Huacachina oasis between 3:45 and 4 pm. Once there, head to reception and let them know you're a Civitatis customer, mentioning that you've been sent by guide Samael.
Necessary Documentation
On the day of the tour, you'll need to provide a photocopy of your passport or identity card for each of the participants in the activity. In addition, you'll need to pay a tourist tax of 2PEN for locals, 4PEN for Peruvian nationals, and 8.10PEN for everyone else in Huacachina.
Luggage
You can store your luggage for free in the lockers located in front of the La Casa de Bamboo Hotel.
Sandboarding Equipment
This activity includes traditional sandboarding gear, allowing you to slide down the dunes smoothly. If you prefer professional equipment, you will need to rent it separately at one of the Huacachina offices. We recommend renting it in advance to ensure you arrive on time at the meeting point.
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