Huacachina dune buggy and sandboarding: overnight glamping

Dune buggy, sandboard, sunset, bonfire, grilled dinner, canvas tent, breakfast and shower

A 15-hour overnight experience in Ica's desert combines dune buggy rides through the Huacachina Oasis, sandboarding and sandtubing on 500-meter dunes, then moves to Duna Camp for a grilled dinner with wine and sleep in an imported canvas tent with memory foam pillows. Day two includes breakfast and a shower at the hotel before checkout. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Luxury desert glamping and activities

• Meet at office in Huacachina
• Ride dune buggy in Ica desert
• Visit Huacachina Oasis
• Practice sandboarding and sandtubing
• Watch sunset in the desert
• Transfer to Duna Camp
• Enjoy bonfire and dinner with wine

Day 2 — Breakfast and departure

• Transfer to hotel
• Enjoy breakfast and shower
• End of service

The Experience

The day starts at 4 PM at the Casa Duna office in Huacachina. You ride a dune buggy through the Ica desert, visiting the Huacachina Oasis and practicing sandboarding and sandtubing on the dunes. After watching the sunset, you're transferred to Duna Camp, where the chef grills beef or chicken with vegetables and cocktail potatoes, paired with wine. The camp has a bonfire area, dining area, bathrooms and sleeping tents — each one an imported Sibley canvas model with a mattress and memory foam pillows.

Morning brings a transfer back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower before the experience ends. The camp accommodates small groups; weekend departures run as group trips, while weekday bookings are available any day. Tent type (double or twin) and dinner protein are chosen when you reserve.

What’s included

• Dune buggy ride through the Ica desert, sandboarding, sandtubing, sunset viewing from the desert, and a panoramic view of the Huacachina Lagoon.
• overnight stay in an imported canvas tent with mattress and memory foam pillows.
• grilled dinner with beef or chicken, vegetables and cocktail potatoes.
• wine bottle per couple.
• breakfast and shower at the hotel on day two.
• private chef and waiter service.

Good to know

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

Operated by Huacachina Tours

Is this one for you?The afternoon and evening pace is active — dune buggy riding, sandboarding and sandtubing are the core of the day — so this suits travelers who want to move and play in the desert rather than observe it. The overnight camp is built for comfort with imported tents and a grilled meal, which means you get the full desert experience without roughing it.

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Top questions

How high are the sand dunes at Huacachina where I'll be sandboarding?

The dunes reach heights of up to 500 meters (1,600 feet), making them steep enough for sandboarding and sandtubing as main activities during the afternoon.

What's included in the dinner at Duna Camp?

Dinner includes grilled beef or chicken with grilled vegetables and cocktail potatoes, plus a bottle of wine per couple, prepared by the private chef and served by a waiter.

Do I need to book the tent type and dinner choice ahead of time?

Yes, you select your tent accommodation (double or twin) and dinner protein (beef or chicken) when you make the reservation.

Is there a minimum age for this overnight experience?

Children are welcome from age 4 onward, though the dune buggy ride and sandboarding activities involve movement and impact on the body.

What happens on the morning of day two?

You're transferred to the hotel for breakfast and a shower, then the experience ends; checkout timing is arranged when you book.

Does the guide speak English?

The guide is available in English or Spanish, selected at the time of booking.