Top Peru Sandboarding in 2026

A wonderful experience! Swimming with the sea lions was exciting and we were even lucky enough to spot several whales on the return trip. In addition, there are many penguins to see. The tour guides take photos of the participants with the sea lions in the water, which you receive afterwards. You therefore do not have to worry about a GoPro or similar.

Sandboarding was so fun! Don’t be scared to fall because you will but honestly the sand made a very soft landing. Alfonso and Juan were great. The whole experience was so fun I highly recommend it! He also go some great pics/videos! 10/10 do it!!! Personally we chose the later time slot because we wanted some golden hour/sunset pics which were great!

One thing I truly believe is that with the right instructor, a positive learning environment, and your own willingness to learn, you can achieve things you never thought possible. I visited Huacachina a day earlier and watched people sandboarding down the dunes. I was fascinated and immediately wanted to give it a try. I attempted it on my own, but without any guidance, I couldn’t quite get the hang of it. So, I decided to come back the following day, this time with an instructor — and what an incredible difference that made! As someone who had absolutely zero experience with skating, skiing, or snowboarding, I went in as a complete beginner. Thanks to the amazing instructors, their patience, encouragement, and expertise, I was actually able to stay on the board and snowboard down the dunes for a few minutes! It might sound like a small achievement, but for me, it was a huge one, and I’m genuinely proud of it. A special shout-out to the entire team. They are experienced, passionate, and truly professional. They don’t just teach you the technique; they build your confidence, encourage you at every step, and make you believe that you can do it. And the experience doesn’t end with sandboarding! Every time you reach the bottom of the dunes, a buggy is ready to take you back up to another high point for another ride. There is no strict time limit, so you can keep enjoying the activity as many times as you like, right until sunset. The team also captures plenty of pictures and videos so you can take home some wonderful memories. But wait, there’s more! As the sun went down, we experienced a traditional Pachamama ceremony, followed by a bonfire and plenty of Pisco shots! The team also shared interesting stories and background about Pisco, making the whole experience even more special. And trust me, there was certainly no shortage of Pisco! From learning something completely new to enjoying the dunes, sunset, cultural traditions, and bonfire, the entire experience was absolutely fantastic. Without a doubt, one of my favourite experiences in Peru! A huge thank you to the entire team for making it so memorable. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Huacachina — especially complete beginners like me. You won’t regret it!