ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy, Sandboard & Sunset

Speed across golden dunes, then slide back down on a board

ATV riding in Huacachina pairs buggy driving across the desert's tallest dunes with sandboarding instruction and a sunset finish. The activity runs two to three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, pickup from your hotel, and modern buggies built for the terrain. Children from age one can ride along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy ride, sandboarding, and sunset

• Explore Huacachina oasis
• Ride powerful buggies on dunes
• Try sandboarding with instructors
• Enjoy sunset at viewpoints

The experience

You drive a buggy through Huacachina's highest dunes, not a passenger watching someone else operate it. The vehicles are modern and built for the sand, and the guide handles the route while you control the speed and line through the slopes. This is where the adrenaline part lands: the dunes move fast under power, and the scale of them only shows up when you're moving through them.

After the buggy run, you switch to sandboarding. The guide gives instruction whether you've never stood on a board or you have. The dunes work like waves, and the sandboard lets you ride them downslope. This part suits beginners and people who've done it before: the guide scales the coaching to what you bring. Then comes the sunset: the sky turns gold and red while you're still out on the sand, and that's the moment most people stop to shoot photos.

Pickup happens from your hotel in Ica. The whole outing (buggy, sandboarding, the drive back) fits inside two to three hours. An air-conditioned vehicle moves you between the hotel and the dunes, so you're not baking in the heat before or after the activity itself.

What’s included

• Modern buggy for the dune run.
• sandboarding table and instruction for all levels.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
• sunset viewpoint timing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Almaru Travel

Is this one for you?The activity runs two to three hours of continuous driving and sliding, so it suits travelers who want hands-on action rather than a guided tour where someone else operates the vehicle. The buggy and sandboard both move fast, which is what makes the dunes feel as big as they are.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if I've never sandboarded before?

Sandboarding instruction is included for all levels, so beginners get coached through the basics before they head down the dunes.

Is the buggy ride dangerous?

The buggies are modern and built for safety on sand dunes. The guide leads the route and manages the pace. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

When does the sunset happen during the activity?

The sunset comes at the end of the buggy and sandboarding portion, so you experience it while still out on the dunes: the best time for photos.

What's included in the price?

The buggy ride, sandboard table, guide instruction, air-conditioned vehicle transport, hotel pickup and taxes are all included. You'll need to arrange your own lunch.