Sandboarding near Lima: 4x4 desert dunes and instruction

Learn to sandboard, then ride the dunes at your own pace

A half-day sandboarding activity in the Chilca desert 65 km south of Lima, departing from central Lima districts with 4x4 transport and a specialized instructor. You'll start with instruction on the gentlest slopes, then progress to steeper terrain and free riding once you're ready.

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from Miraflores, San Isidro, Surco or Barranco, then heads south to Chilca. On the way, the driver deflates the truck tires slightly so the 4x4 can grip the sand properly. The first 30 minutes are spent driving through a predetermined circuit of dunes: rises and falls designed to build your comfort with the terrain before you step off to sandboard.

Once you reach the sandboarding area, an instructor takes you through the basics on the gentlest hill. You'll learn the fundamentals at a beginner level, then move to steeper slopes as your confidence grows. The progression goes through three stepped hills, each one more demanding than the last. After the structured lessons, you have free time to ride however you want: pushing yourself further or staying on the slopes that feel right.

The package includes the sandboard, helmet and gloves, plus bottled water and a first aid kit. The 4x4 vehicle carries SOAT insurance. Guides speak English or Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Sandboard, protective helmet and gloves.
• 4x4 vehicle with SOAT insurance and specialized instructor.
• bottled water and first aid kit.
• pickup from Miraflores, San Isidro, Surco or Barranco.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day, 13 start times, from US$ 140 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00 and 14:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 102 private ›

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (16 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by viagent/Xploreperu

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Miraflores, San Isidro, Surco, or Barranco. The 4x4 picks you up from your district and drives straight to the dunes, so you skip the separate transfer logistics.

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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 15 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Chilca from Lima, and how long does the drive take?

Chilca sits 65 km south of Lima. The drive there takes up part of the morning, and you'll spend roughly 30 minutes on the dune circuit before reaching the sandboarding area.

Do I need sandboarding experience to join this activity?

No. The instructor starts everyone on the gentlest slope and teaches the basics at a beginner level, then moves you to steeper hills only once you're ready. Free riding comes after the structured lessons.

What's included in the sandboarding part, the board, helmet, everything?

Yes. Sandboards, protective helmets and gloves are all provided. You'll also get bottled water and a first aid kit during the tour.