Afternoon Picnic in the Huacachina Dunes
from US$ 181.89 per person
At 4:00 p.m. you leave our office in Huacachina in a private, factory-built Polaris or Can-Am dune buggy. You spend about 50 minutes in the dunes, with three stops to sandboard and take photos of the Ica desert.
Then you reach base camp: a bell tent with a rug, flowers, lamps, big cushions, chairs and a table set with seasonal fruit, cheese, ham, plantain chips, chocotejas and semi-dry sparkling wine (with juice and sugar-free soda for non-drinkers). You stay there for the rest of the afternoon and ride back in the same buggy around 6:10 p.m. It suits couples and friends. Wear light clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen; sand gets everywhere, so sneakers beat sandals.
Highlights
- 50-minute dune ride in a private Polaris or Can-Am buggy
- Three stops for sandboarding and photos
- Bell tent decorated with flowers, cushions and lamps
- Spread of fruit, cheese, ham, plantain chips, chocotejas and semi-dry sparkling wine
- Return in the same private buggy around 6:10 p.m.
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- Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Schedule
- 4:00 p.m.
- Capacity
- Minimum 2 people
- Minimum age
- 5 years
- Service
- Private
- Languages
- Spanish or English
Itinerary
The service starts at 4:00 p.m. at our office in Huacachina, where we set off into the dunes in a Polaris or Can-Am dune buggy.
- 4:00 p.m.
Departure to the dunes
Departure from our office in Huacachina aboard the private Polaris or Can-Am dune buggy.
Dune ride (50 min)
Three stops to sandboard, take photos and enjoy the Ica desert.
Picnic at base camp
A bell tent with a rug, flowers, decorative lamps, cushions, chairs and tableware, with the food and drinks set out.
- 6:10 p.m.
Return
Return in the same private dune buggy to the Huacachina oasis.
Included
- Meeting point: our office in Huacachina
- Round-trip desert ride in a private Polaris or Can-Am dune buggy
- Sandboarding
- Huacachina Tourist Ticket (S/ 3.60)
- Picnic area with a bell tent, rug, flowers, decorative lamps, cushions, chairs and tableware
- Food: seasonal fruit, sweet pastries, Gouda cheese, ham, plantain chips, mixed nuts, oregano crackers and chocotejas
- Drinks: mineral water, semi-dry sparkling wine, sugar-free soda and juice for non-drinkers
Not included
- Transfers to and from Huacachina
Safety
- Certified Polaris or Can-Am recreational vehicles
- Properly trained drivers
- Standard safety equipment
- First-aid kit
Important
- Book at least 72 hours in advance
- If you have any dietary restriction, tell us 72 hours in advance
- All passengers must carry a valid physical ID
- Not suitable for children aged 0 to 4, pregnant women, or people with vertigo, back problems, epilepsy, heart conditions or of very advanced age
- Pets are not allowed
- Passengers who do not show up lose the tour, with no refund
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings; keep them with you at all times
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Huacachina picnic last?
About 2 hours and 10 minutes: you leave at 4:00 p.m. and return around 6:10 p.m.
Can children take part?
Yes, from age 5. It is not suitable for children aged 0 to 4, pregnant women, or people with vertigo, back problems, epilepsy or heart conditions.
Are there alcohol-free drinks?
Yes. There is juice and sugar-free soda for non-drinkers. If you have any dietary restriction, tell us 72 hours in advance.
What do I need to bring?
A valid physical ID, comfortable clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen. Pets are not allowed.
