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OFF-ROADING & SANDBOARDING TRIP ON THE DESERT OF AREQUIPA

Full Day Off Road, Sand Ski, Birdwatching, Sun And Beach

Sandboarding tour is a fast growing actitivity around the globe and has strong roots in Peru, Australia, Japan, and Germany and is said originated in Egypt and China over a millennia ago when people used to skid down sand dunes during festivals. Boards range from 100cm to 160cm depending of if the pilot is looking for air, tricks or carves.
Both beginners and expert snowboarders can enjoy Sandboarding. The basic are easy to pick up and on a lot of the tours offer variety of dunes to choose from with different gradients.
Waliking on the dunes of Peru

Our top locations include the highest sand dune in the world Cerro Blanco 2070m near Nasca city and combined Sandboarding and dune bugging tour in the smaller dunes at La Huacachina de Ica and the coast of Camana.
Our organized tour included experience guide and porters to carry your personal items.

BEWARE WITH FAKE WBSITES AND UNTHORIZED TOUR GUIDES

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS is only recognized and authorized by the Peruvian government to offer Sandboarding (sand ski) and 4x4 tours on the dunes of Arequipa since 2008.
There is an illegal COPY of websites offering the same Sandboarding tour without warranty - Without having a physical office registered and authorize to offer any tourist service in Peru.
We recommend you take your precautions and denounce the existence of this service offered by tour guide lured to reports made "good service" on tripadvisor.com - This person has made an impersonation of our company name and services as tour itineraries of sandboarding, ATV tours, Biking tours, etc.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS is only responsible for the service you perform through our website (www.peruadventurestours.com) or by e-mail (peruadventurestours@hotmail.com) or through our physical office in Arequipa.

AREQUIPA SANDBOARD TOUR ITINERARY

At 7AM we pick up all participants from their hotels and then travel by private transport to the southwest of Arequipa by the highway to Tacna.
During the travel we pass the Uchumayo Valley and from there we drive up to small rocky mountain from where you can appreciate spectacular view of the volcanic range surrounding the white city of Arequipa.
Downhill driving to the southwest we will take the first turn-on to the left and we continue driving and finally arrive to the bottom of the first sand dune as known G.
Off road tour on the desert and drive up to the top and the sand dunes and practice of Sandboard - Free style ride downhill. After 30 minutes of practice we will continue driving along the plateau and crossing small green valley in the middle of the driest desert of Arequipa arrive to the second dune as known GG. Our 4x4 trucks will drop us to the top of the Sand dune, we drive into wild terrain get spectacular view of the Andes and the desert of Arequipa.
4x4 wheel drive tours in Peru

Finally we continue driving along dirt and abandoned road looking to find the best way up to the top of the third highest Sand dune as named GGG. This dune offer nice view and largest way for nice downhill on the boards.
There we practice the ancient favorite sport of the Egyptians, today is known as Sandboarding. This sport is available for everyone, experience or beginners are welcome to practice downhill on the boards.
After 2 hours of Sandboard on the dunes we continue driving to visit the Pacific Ocean, located 40 minutes away from the dunes. We enter to Cocachacra and then to Chucarapi Valley, following the Tambo River and the visit the Mejia Lagoons National Bird Sanctuary, located just next of the sea. This bird reserve is one of the favorite places for bird watching lovers in Arequipa. Two hour of walking recognizing this reserve we go to the beach and then you can taste seafood for lunch.
Plenty time to enjoy the beach and around 4pm return to the hotel in Arequipa.
Sandboarders

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SANDBOARD TOUR IN AREQUIPA INCLUDES

Professional English speaking tour guide
4x4 transport (whole trip)
Boards according height of each participant
Lunch will be served after visit the reserve of Mejia Lagoons
Personal porter to carry your boards or gear (only Private Service)
Drinking water during the sandboard activities
Entrance to Mejia bird Sanctuary
All prices stated above are subject to change
Exchange rate $1 USD = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily)

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

PRICE FOR OFF-ROADING & SANDBOARDING TRIP ON THE DESERT OF AREQUIPA
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day	OFF-ROADING & SANDBOARDING TRIP ON THE DESERT OF AREQUIPA Full Day Off Road, Sand Ski, Birdwatching, Sun And Beach	Group Service 1 or more participants $140 USD each Private Service (Private van/guide) 1 participants $290 USD each one 2 participants $215 USD each one 3 participants $199 USD each one 4 participants $180 USD each one 5 to more participants $165 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only All prices stated above are subject to change
Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request
Group size: up to 4 participants per each 4x4 truck and tour guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa - Take Private Service.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance insurance
Hotel in Arequipa
Alcoholics or soft drinks
Breakfast
Tip for guide and camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (if you are planing to swim in the beach).

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