ATV riding in Huacachina: Sunset buggy experience on desert dunes

Two hours of buggy riding and sandboarding as the sun drops over Huacachina's dunes

ATV riding in Huacachina is a two-hour dune buggy experience starting at 4 PM, where you ride as a passenger with a guide-driver, sandboard lying down on multiple dunes, and watch the sunset from the desert. The buggy ride itself lasts the full two hours. Sandboarding and sunset viewing are built into that time. A dune entrance fee of S/8.10 per person is payable in cash on arrival and is not included in the ticket price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy ride and sunset at Huacachina

• Arrive at meeting point by 4:00 PM
• Prepare and purchase optional protective gear
• Enter dunes and pay entrance fee
• Climb dune and board buggies
• Fasten seatbelts and take photos
• Ride dune buggy with guide
• Sandboard lying down on dunes
• Relax and enjoy the sunset
• Take photos of the sunset

The experience

You meet at a designated point in Huacachina by 4 PM (4:30 PM in summer months, January through March, when the sun sets later). Arrive a few minutes early to use the restrooms and get ready. You can also buy optional protective gear here if you want it. From there, you head to the dunes, pass through the entrance gate, and pay the S/8.10 fee in cash. Your guide is also your driver and stays with you throughout.

The buggy ride climbs a small dune first, where you fasten your seatbelts and take a few photos before heading out. What follows is two hours on the dunes themselves: the buggy tackles the natural terrain like a roller coaster, and your guide handles the driving while you experience the adrenaline. Sandboarding happens lying down on the board, a method safe for all fitness levels. Your guide shows you how it's done and you take multiple runs down different dunes. The sunset is the centerpiece: Huacachina's sunsets are noted as unique, and you have time to stop, relax, and photograph them before the ride ends.

Bring lightweight clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses. During public holidays and Holy Week (late March, July, and year-end), the experience shortens to one hour due to high demand. The guide speaks English or Spanish. If you want a private buggy instead of a shared one, contact the operator via WhatsApp to arrange it.

What’s included

• Two-hour dune buggy ride with a guide-driver.
• sandboard and multiple sandboarding runs on different dunes.
• sunset viewing time built into the ride.
• meeting point with restroom access and optional protective gear for purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupUp to 200

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 2.32

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Desert Oasis Expeditions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride as a passenger with a guide handling the buggy, rather than driving one yourself. The fixed 4 PM start (4:30 PM in summer) is timed to catch the sunset, so the two-hour window is set. If you need a private buggy instead of a shared one, contact the operator to arrange it separately.

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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: Child (1 to 17 years).

What exactly do I do on the ATV riding experience in Huacachina?

You ride in a dune buggy for two hours with a guide-driver who operates the vehicle. You sandboard lying down on multiple dunes, the guide demonstrates the technique, and you have time to watch and photograph the sunset from the desert before the ride ends.

What time does the buggy experience start in Huacachina?

The standard start time is 4 PM. From January through March (summer), it starts at 4:30 PM instead, because the sun sets later and the operator shifts the schedule to ensure you catch the sunset within the two-hour window.

Is the dune entrance fee included in the ticket price?

No. The dune entrance fee is S/8.10 per person, payable in cash only when you arrive at the gate. This is separate from the buggy experience price.

What happens to the experience during holidays and Holy Week?

During public holidays and Holy Week (late March, July, and the end of the year), the experience is shortened to one hour instead of two, because of high traveler demand on those dates.

Is sandboarding equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

A sandboard is included in the experience. Protective gear like helmets or pads is optional and available to purchase at the meeting point if you want it.