ATV Riding in Huacachina: Dune Buggy & Desert Celebration

You drive the dunes, then celebrate at a table in the sand

ATV riding in Huacachina pairs a guided UTV expedition across the desert's highest dunes with sandboarding and a sparkling wine toast. You ride as a passenger in a modern Can Am Maverick or Polaris buggy, stop to sandboard chest-first down the slopes, and finish at a decorated table in the desert with dried fruits and wine. The experience runs about an hour from the operator's office at the oasis entrance.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV desert tour and sandboarding

• Depart from operator's office
• Drive UTV into the desert
• Visit Huacachina oasis viewpoint
• Enjoy sandboarding on dunes
• Photograph desert from dune top
• Toast with sparkling wine and snacks
• Return to operator's office

The experience

You start at the operator's office at Huacachina's entrance, board a modern UTV designed for the terrain, and head straight into the desert with a professional driver trained in off-road driving and first aid. The route takes you to a panoramic viewpoint above the oasis itself, a vantage most visitors never reach, then down to the dunes where sandboarding happens. This is chest-sliding, not a board sport requiring balance or technique. You lie flat and slide down the face of the dune, feeling the speed and the sand. Protective goggles and a helmet come with you.

After sandboarding, the driver takes you to a wooden table set up on the desert floor, complete with a handwoven rug, pillows, and decorative headlights. You sit there with your group and toast with a bottle of sparkling wine, dried fruits, raisins, and chips. The table is the moment the expedition becomes celebration: a pause in the dunes to mark the ride itself. Once the toast is done, you return to the office to finish.

The whole outing takes about an hour. You're a passenger throughout, so no driving experience is needed, and the activity suits most fitness levels. A guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your group. Personal accident insurance covers all occupants, and the office has restrooms and parking.

What’s included

• Professional UTV driver trained in off-road driving and first aid.
• modern Can Am Maverick x3 or Polaris buggy.
• protective helmet and goggles.
• entrance fee to the dunes.
• sandboarding on the slopes.
• sparkling wine, dried fruits, raisins and chips at a decorated desert table.
• personal accident insurance for all passengers.
• comfortable office with restrooms and parking at the oasis entrance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by GO ADVENTURE

Is this one for you?You ride as a passenger with a professional driver, so no off-road experience or driving skill is needed: ideal if you want the speed and terrain without operating the vehicle yourself. The shared UTV seats multiple passengers, making it a group experience. If you prefer privacy or want to drive, this is not the right option.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I drive the UTV myself, or am I a passenger the whole time?

You ride as a passenger in the UTV with a professional driver at the controls. The driver handles all terrain navigation and off-road operation.

What exactly is sandboarding, and do I need experience?

Sandboarding here means lying on your chest and sliding down the face of the dune: no balance or technique required. The operator provides goggles and a helmet, and it's designed for beginners.

Is the sparkling wine toast included, or do I pay extra?

The sparkling wine, dried fruits, raisins, and chips are included in the experience. You toast at a decorated table in the desert as part of the package.

What's the view like from the top of the dunes above Huacachina?

The oasis viewpoint sits high enough to give you a panoramic look at Huacachina below: a rare angle since most visitors stay at ground level. It's a photography stop and a moment to see the scale of the oasis from above.

How long does the whole experience take from start to finish?

The expedition runs about an hour total, from boarding at the office through the dune stops, sandboarding, the desert toast, and your return.

What should I wear, and what protective gear do I get?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting sandy and closed-toe shoes. The operator provides a protective helmet and goggles. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended but not supplied.