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Huacachina is the best destination for Dune Buggying and Sandboarding in Peru. Apart from our Bolivia Hop bus service, the only way to get there is by taking a taxi from Ica, the nearest city.
If you want information on the perfect bus for you to take to Huacachina, visit our passes page. First, choose your departure city, then the destinations you want to hop off at, and finally how long you have to travel. Then take a look at our passes to find which is the perfect route to get you to Huacachina.
Bolivia Hop does not operate any of the Sandboarding and Dune Buggy tours. However, we do have a select number of tour operators that we work with. All of these operators are trusted, and we only collaborate with companies guaranteed to give you the best value for your money and time. Check out the itinerary for one of our recommended operators below, or click the “Learn More” button to explore other options.
Times: Every day at 16:00pm
Duration:2 hours
Meeting Point: Wild Rover Hostel at 15:30pm
IMPORTANT NOTE: the duration of this tour is shortened to one hour during holiday periods (e.g. Easter weekend, end of July).
Special deal for Bolivia Hop Passengers – Book this tour with Arenas via FindLocalTrips.com and be able to change your dates up until the evening before your tour begins at no extra cost.
Can I still do the Buggy tour if I am departing from Huacachina for Paracas/Lima at 18:30pm?
Yes, you can. The Buggy tour begins at 16:00pm with a duration of 2 hours, meaning you will be back at approximately 18:00pm. At a certain time of year the buggy tour starts 30minutes later to make sure you catch the stunning sunset on the dunes. Don’t worry if you are travelling with Bolivia Hop as we co-ordinate with this schedule change. If you are booked to leave, we will wait for you to come back from the tour regardless of whether your tour is delayed or not.
Is Sandboarding safe?
Granted that you are responsible, sandboarding is very safe. However there are accidents every year from people going too fast so be sure to take it easy. You will not win against a wall of sand.
Are the buggies Safe?
Yes, the buggies of the operators we recommend are completely safe. Their drivers ensure you have the most fun without taking any risks and all seats are equipped with seat-belts to make sure you are strapped in safely. However we can only speak for the operators we recommend as some operators have older, less safe buggies so it is essential to be cautious when you book your tour.
Can I drive the buggy myself?
No, you are not able to drive the buggies yourself and you will understand why once you have done it! All of the drivers are certified and have special permits to drive the buggies.
I want to spend longer Sandboarding, can I hire boards per day?
Yes. If you wish to hop off in Huacachina and work on your board skills there are several places in town where it is possible to hire a board by the hour or half/full day.
I was late and missed my tour. Can I change it for tomorrow?
Unfortunately, if you turn up late and miss the sandboarding tour, the operator will still charge you the full price. Your seat in the buggy is reserved so if you are a ‘NO SHOW’ the operator does not have the chance to sell your seat to anyone else. It is possible for you to book the tour again on the following day, however you will have to pay a second time. You can cancel your tour up to 4 hours before the scheduled departure.
