Sandboard and Sandski in Huacachina: Sunset dunes with instructor

Learn to ride sand instead of snow, with an instructor who matches your level

Sandboard or sandski down the dunes of Huacachina with a live instructor tailored to your skill level, helmet and equipment included. You get professional photos and videos of every run, then sit in the oasis to watch the desert sunset before returning to the office around 6:30 PM. Children from age 7 are welcome. The activity suits all fitness levels.

The experience

You meet at the office at 2:40 PM, get fitted with a helmet, board or skis, and wax in about 20 minutes. Then a buggy takes you out into the dunes themselves, not the packed commercial circuit, but a route the operator has chosen for something different. A professional instructor rides with you and shapes the lesson to wherever you're starting from, whether you've never stood on a board or you're chasing steeper lines.

The runs happen with a camera rolling. You get professional photos and videos of your descents, which means you're not just remembering the moment. You have it. After the riding, you sit in the middle of the oasis and watch the sun drop behind the dunes. It's the natural spectacle the whole afternoon builds toward. The buggy brings you back to the office around 6:30 PM.

What’s included

• Helmet, sandboard or sandskis, and wax.
• buggy transportation to and from the dunes.
• professional instructor matched to your skill level.
• professional photos and videos of your runs.
• soda or pop during the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

AgesAdult (40 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 39 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Huacachina Sandboard

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that works for you when you book. If you're learning to sandboard or sandski for the first time, the instructor adjusts the pace and terrain to your comfort. If you already ride, they can push you toward harder lines on the same dunes.

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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: Youth (12 to 39 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between sandboarding and sandskiing in Huacachina?

Sandboarding uses a single board similar to a snowboard, while sandskiing uses two skis. Both descend the same dunes. The instructor will help you choose based on what appeals to you or what you've done before.

Do I need experience to book this, or can I start as a complete beginner?

The instructor tailors the lesson to your level, so beginners are welcome. The activity suits all fitness levels, and children from age 7 can join.

What happens with the photos and videos you take?

Professional photos and videos are captured during your runs and included with the activity. You receive them to keep and relive the moments afterward.

Is the sunset guaranteed, or does it depend on the weather?

The sunset viewing is part of the itinerary and happens from the oasis after your rides. Clear desert skies are typical in Huacachina, though weather can vary seasonally.

How much time is spent actually riding versus traveling and setup?

You spend about 20 minutes gearing up at the office, then ride the dunes with your instructor. The buggy transports you to and from the dunes, and sunset viewing happens at the end. The whole activity runs roughly three and a half hours from start to return.