Trade powder for sand on a professional sandboard and sandski tour at Huacachina. Learn waxing and technique from a champion instructor, ride dunes by buggy, and collect GoPro footage on a 3-hour desert adrenaline loop.
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The wind has a dry, grainy voice here — it lifts and folds the dunes into new shapes between runs. You meet your instructor at the edge of Huacachina’s oasis, then walk ten minutes to a training slope where sand replaces snow but the physics are familiar: balance, weight transfer, and the clean, fast fall of a well-waxed base.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Requires moderate fitness — ability to walk on steep sand, quick balance adjustments, and short bursts of effort.
Wildlife
History
Huacachina grew as an early 20th-century retreat near Ica’s agricultural belt; its oasis fed nearby farms and later became a hub for desert tourism and motorsport.
Conservation
The dunes are fragile and shifting — stick to established routes, avoid littering, and respect local guides who manage access to prevent erosion and protect the oasis water table.
Reserve your spot on the Professional Sandboard & Sandski Tour in Ica, Peru today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Protect your eyes and skin
Desert sun is intense; use high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat for transit, and UV-rated goggles provided on the tour.
Bring water and hydrate early
Carry at least 1–1.5 liters and drink before the activity — exertion and sun on sand dehydrate faster than you expect.
Secure loose items and electronics
Sand is abrasive: use zipped pockets or a small dry bag and bring a USB/SD card to receive GoPro footage from your guide.
Tell the guide about injuries
This activity is not recommended for people with spinal, heart, or pregnancy contraindications; be upfront so the instructor can adapt.
Closed-toe athletic shoes
Keeps feet protected when walking dunes and during buggy transfers.
Sunglasses or tinted goggles
Blocks glare and sand; goggles provide better protection while riding.
High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
Protects skin from strong coastal desert sun, especially during midday runs.
summer
USB stick or SD card
Needed to receive GoPro photos and videos from the instructor at tour end.