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Dhananjaya_P, Nov 2026
Lifetime experience
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!
xiscom619, Oct 2026
Good experience made amazing by our guide.
The experience was wonderful, but Juancho's leadership made it BETTER. He managed the timing perfectly, accommodated our needs, and helped us enjoy the experience. Special mention for their support of a child during the sandboarding part so that he would go down, as he was afraid, and with their support, he succeeded and they ended up hugging. That, to me, is the extra mile.
Scott_S, Oct 2026
A fun morning tour.
Well organized tour. We saw a lot in the 3+ hours (including transportation).
Our guide was great and we stopped for free Churros and trinkets at a souvenir shop along the way. I don’t usually like the “sales” that seem to be forced on these tours, but there was no push to make you feel uncomfortable, just a description of the different kinds alpaca wool.
Got to see the changing of the guard at the palace, explore the catacombs under the cathedral, and great information from our guide.
Well worth my time.
115ivannat, Oct 2026
Beautiful experience
Beautiful workshop, we thought it was going to be brief and the truth is that it was quite comprehensive; they teach you the whole chocolate process from growing it to processing it. They also teach you about the history of the product. Excellent to do as a group, we had an incredible time.
Jason_T, Oct 2026
One of the best things we did in Peru!
We had an incredible time! Abraham and Eddie were both outstanding!! We were picked up and then stopped to grab a quick bite on the way there. The bread was delicious. Driving the dunes and then boarding down them was a blast. Abraham took the time to stretch us out and give us pointers in technique and Eddie drove us on a dune rollercoaster. It’s was an unforgettable experience. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Cruiser35050591794, Jul 2026
Transfers
Excellent service. In addition to the driver, there was Sergio, who accompanied us both upon arrival until our check-in at the
hotel, and upon departure until the entrance after checking our bags, which we found very comfortable and gave us peace of mind.
Jonathan_S, Jul 2026
Great tour BUTTT read below
Great experience BUTTT READ first:
Pros:
- the history tour
- the views of the surrounding islands
- whale sightings if lucky like us
- best views of Lima
Cons
- huge waves that will make most sea sick.
- the foul smell from the bird poop on the islands is very bad.
- they didnt provide goggles or snorkel gear. We were the ONLY people on our boat to see underwater because we actually brought our own luckily. Why they wouldnt provide goggles to all guests is beyond me.
Great tour just come preparred.
duduoliveiraa, May 2026
Amazing
We took a walk in the sacred valley accompanied by guide Walter Diaz. The experience was amazing, especially by the explanations of our guide. There are many historical explanations and demonstrations.
I highly recommend the guided tour by Walter Diaz.
Greg_P, May 2026
Lots of fun with great instructors.
Absolutely awesome trip. We had no previous experience sandboarding, snowboarding, or skiing. We were taught on small hills and graduated to larger hills. By the end we were sandboarding on our own. The guides were great with their instruction, provided snacks, and made sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this trip.
James_P, Apr 2026
Amazing experience.
We had an amazing day sightseeing and swimming with the sea lions. What an amazing experience. Our guide Miguel Angel was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. The seas were a bit rough that day, but it didn't keep us from getting up close and personal with the animals. The sea lions swam right up to our feet. We also saw many birds, penguins and dolphins. We have have been lucky to get a small boat. There were just 8 of us! Some of the larger boats looked to have 30 or more.
edie_m, Mar 2026
A great tour guide made our day in Lima!
What a fantastic day trip! Our tour guide Saul was wonderful. His English was perfect and he was very attentive and professional. We had a great time in Lima. The only suggestion is this day trip should include visiting the Cathedral. All in all Saul made us a very enjoyable day in Lima.
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