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Slide down wind‑sculpted dunes outside Huacachina in Ica. This guided sandboarding session includes coaching, dune‑buggy transfers and gear — ideal for first‑timers and experienced boarders looking to catch air on golden slopes.
Slide down wind‑sculpted dunes outside Huacachina in Ica. This guided sandboarding session includes coaching, dune‑buggy transfers and gear — ideal for first‑timers and experienced boarders looking to catch air on golden slopes.
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Operated by SANDSNOW · Huacachina, Ica
The dunes outside Huacachina rise like a shifting ocean of sand, each crest daring you to cross it. You meet at a small school on the edge of the oasis, strap into boots designed for sand, and slide into an open dune buggy that climbs to a ridge with sweeping views of golden slopes and the green wink of the oasis below.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderately fit: able to climb steep sand slopes and manage repeated short bursts of exertion.
No — instructors teach basic stance, turning and stopping; experienced boarders can practice advanced techniques.
The operator recommends moderate fitness; pregnant travelers and those with serious heart or back problems should not participate.
Early morning or late afternoon offers cooler temperatures and firmer sand for better control; midday can be hot and tiring.
Yes — professional sandboards, boots and helmets are supplied, along with photos or videos taken by instructors on many departures.
Huacachina grew around a natural spring and local legends; the oasis became a 20th‑century leisure spot and later a playground for sand sports as buggy access improved.
Stick to designated access points, pack out all trash and avoid trampling the sparse vegetation that stabilizes dune edges to reduce erosion.
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