ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy & Sandboarding

Desert buggy tour with mid-ride sandboarding for thrilling dune slides

ATV riding in Huacachina pairs a 90-minute buggy drive through Peru's South Coast dunes with a sandboarding stop partway through. You operate the buggy yourself on the marked route, make a recreational sandboarding run on the slopes, and return to the starting point as the light shifts toward sunset. A guide in English or Spanish leads the shared ride, and pickup is included. The dune entrance fee is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy ride and sandboarding in desert

• Meet at established starting point
• Start buggy ride through Huacachina dunes
• Stop to practice sandboarding
• Return to starting point

The experience

The ride runs 90 minutes total. You meet at the established pickup point, then head straight to the buggies and into the Huacachina dunes. The buggy itself is handcrafted and built for the terrain. You're driving it, not riding as a passenger, which is what separates this from a guided tour where someone else steers. The route takes you through the impressive dunes with climbs and descents that connect directly to the landscape. Midway through, you stop to practice sandboarding, sliding down the slopes before climbing back to the buggy and continuing deeper into the desert.

The shared service means you'll ride with other travelers in a small group, all with the same guide. A guide in English or Spanish leads the whole experience and stays with you throughout: both the buggy portion and the sandboarding stop. Pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point. The dune entrance fee (USD 1) is paid separately at the gate.

You finish back at the initial starting point with time to spare before full dark. The whole experience is built around the adrenaline of driving the buggy and the novelty of sandboarding on real dunes, not around sightseeing or photo stops. Personalized assistance is part of the package, so if you need help with the buggy controls or the sandboarding technique, the guide handles it.

What’s included

• Shared buggy ride through the Huacachina dunes for 90 minutes.
• recreational sandboarding on the slopes.
• personalized assistance from a live guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup included.
• dune entrance fee (USD 1) paid separately at the gate.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sandboarding and Desert Sunset Buggy Adventure in HuacachinaGuide in English or Spanish · 16:00Shared option, lasting 2 hours, includes pickup

Private Tour 1hs.Guide in English or Spanish · 17:00Private option, lasting 1 hour, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the shared ride to travel with other guests at a lower cost, or choose private if you want your group alone on the dunes.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the actual buggy ride through the dunes?

The buggy portion runs 90 minutes, with a sandboarding stop built into that time. You're driving the whole way, not watching from a passenger seat.

Do I need to know how to sandboard before I book?

No. The sandboarding is recreational and happens as a stop during the ride. The guide provides personalized assistance, so beginners are welcome and supported.

What's the difference between the shared ride and the private option?

The shared Buggy Adventure runs 90 minutes with other travelers and a guide. The Private Tour option runs one hour and is just for your group. Both include the buggy ride and sandboarding stop.

Is there anything I should know before booking?

The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all other fitness levels. Public transportation is available near the pickup point if you need it.