ATV Riding in Huacachina from Lima: Dune Buggy & Sandboarding

Two hours racing down giant sand dunes in an open buggy, then sliding back up on a sandboard.

A full-day trip from Lima to Huacachina combines a dune buggy and sandboarding tour across Peru's largest sand dunes with a stop at La Caravedo, America's oldest vineyard, for lunch and Pisco tasting. Hotel pickup in Lima is included, as is a certified English-speaking guide, a sunset picnic in the desert, and all safety equipment: helmets for both the buggy and sandboarding. The tour runs 17 hours door-to-door on a luxury coach with reclining seats and onboard facilities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

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Day trip from Lima to Huacachina

• Pickup from accommodation in Lima
• Travel by VIP bus from Lima to Paracas
• Meet Lima Experience guide in Paracas
• Continue by bus to La Caravedo Vineyard
• Tour vineyard and enjoy Pisco samples
• Lunch at the vineyard
• Visit Huacachina Oasis and explore
• 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour
• Sunset picnic on the desert dunes

The experience

You're picked up from your Lima hotel or hostel in the morning and travel by luxury bus to Paracas, a coastal town south of the capital. The bus has reclining seats, USB ports, a clean bathroom and air conditioning for the drive. Breakfast should be eaten before pickup. Bring your original passport, as it's required for highway checkpoints and medical treatment if needed. A certified guide in English meets you in Paracas and stays with the group for the rest of the day.

The first stop is La Caravedo Vineyard, the oldest in the Americas, where Pisco, Peru's national spirit, has been produced for centuries. You'll tour the vineyard, taste Pisco samples, and sit down to a main course lunch with passion fruit juice. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Then the group heads to Huacachina, a small oasis town ringed by towering sand dunes, where you have free time to walk around, photograph the lagoon, or grab a drink before the main event.

The dune buggy tour lasts two hours. A driver operates the vehicle for safety, and you ride as a passenger while the buggy races down the dunes at high speed. The adrenaline is the point. At the top of the dunes, you can take photos or grab an artisanal sandboard to slide down on your stomach. Helmets and safety gear are provided for both the buggy and sandboarding. Lima Experience is the only operator in Huacachina that supplies helmets as standard, meeting international safety standards. As the sun begins to set, the group heads to a private spot on the dunes for a picnic and to watch the desert turn gold and red. You're back in Lima by late evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima.
• luxury coach with reclining seats, USB ports and bathroom.
• certified guide fluent in English.
• La Caravedo Vineyard tour and Pisco tasting.
• lunch with main course and passion fruit juice (vegetarian and vegan options available).
• free time at Huacachina Oasis.
• 2-hour dune buggy tour with helmets and safety gear.
• sandboarding with artisanal board.
• sunset picnic on the desert dunes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 27

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lima Experience

Is this one for you?Choose the shared buggy if you're comfortable riding with other travelers. Pick the private vehicle option if you want your own guide and don't want to share the ride.

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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 (2 to 10 years).

What's included in the lunch at La Caravedo Vineyard?

La Caravedo includes a main course, passion fruit juice, and a Pisco tasting tour of the vineyard. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available on request.

Who operates the dune buggy? Me or a driver?

A certified driver operates the buggy for safety reasons in both private and shared services. You ride as a passenger while the vehicle races down the dunes.

Is sandboarding included, and do I have to do it?

Sandboarding on an artisanal board is included and available at the top of the dunes. You can choose to sandboard or take photos instead: stand-up sandboarding with a professional board is not included and requires a separate operator.

What do I need to bring for this trip?

Bring your original physical passport. It's required for highway inspections and medical treatment in case of emergency. Send a photo of your passport at least 24 hours before departure so the operator can arrange your bus tickets from Lima.

How long is the full day, and what time do I get back to Lima?

The trip is 17 hours total from pickup to drop-off, leaving early morning and returning to your Lima accommodation by late evening.