Nasca: Ocongalla Aqueduct Sandboarding in the Usaka desert
ID: GYG856026-1351708
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient Nasca culture on a tour from Nasca. Visit the Ocongalla Aqueduct, the Cahuachi Pyramids, and the Usaka Dunes. Try sandboarding and enjoy a buggy ride.
Discover the ancient Nasca culture on a guided tour from Nasca. Visit the Ocongalla Aqueduct, the Cahuachi Pyramids, and the Usaka Dunes. Enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Nasca. Head to the Ocongalla Aqueduct, located 20 minutes southwest of Nasca. See how local farmers still use the aqueduct for irrigation.
Continue to the Cahuachi Pyramids, the ancient capital of the Nasca culture. Learn about the history of the site and the culture that built it.
Next, head to the Profaned Cemetery, where you can see some bone remains and scattered ceramics left behind by grave robbers.
Finally, arrive at the Usaka Dunes, where you can enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience. Watch as your guide performs acrobatics on the dunes. Afterward, return to your hotel in Nasca.
Highlights
- Explore the Ocongalla Aqueduct, an ancient water channel still in use today
- Visit the Cahuachi Pyramids, the ancient capital of the Nasca culture
- See the remains of the profaned cemetery and learn about the Nasca culture
- Enjoy the thrill of sandboarding on the dunes of Usaka
- Experience the excitement of a buggy ride through the desert
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for sand and outdoor activities.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water to stay hydrated.
Camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views and experiences.
Be prepared for an adventurous ride in the tubulars (buggies).
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 4x4 sand cars
- Local guide and professional sandboard instructor.
- Personalized assistance
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets.
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
