Arequipa: Sandboarding Adventure in the Desert

Experience the thrill of sandboarding in the desert near Arequipa. Enjoy a freestyle downhill ride on the dunes, take in views of the volcanic range, and go off-roading through the desert.
Begin your adventure with a drive from Arequipa to the southwest, passing through the Uchumayo Valley. Stop at a small rocky mountain to take in spectacular views of the volcanic range surrounding the white city of Arequipa.

Continue downhill, taking the first turn-off to the left and going off-road through the desert. Pass small dry canyons and wild terrain until you reach a large desert. Finally, arrive at the undiscovered sand dunes.

Receive a safety briefing and some recommended tricks to practice sandboarding. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert snowboarder, the dunes are waiting for you to challenge yourself and slide down, reaching speeds of almost 35 km/h.

Enjoy a freestyle downhill ride on the dunes, standing up, sitting, or belly-style. The only hard part is climbing up to the top of the dune, which takes between 3 and 5 minutes, each time.

Finish with a 15-minute uphill hike to one of the summits and enjoy a spectacular view of the coastal desert and the Andes. Being at the top of the dune will be an unforgettable experience, rewarded with breathtaking wilderness scenery.

After a 2.5-hour adventure practicing sandboarding in a very remote and unique landscape, get out of the desert with challenging off-roading and then a 1.5-hour drive back to your hotel in Arequipa.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.