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TREKKING AND CAMPING TOUR AT CERRO BLANCO SAND DUNE 2070M - NASCA

Camping Under Starry Sky On The Highest Sand Dune In The World - 2 Days Adventure

CERRO BLANCO SAND DUNE is located between the Coastal and the high Andes, considerate the highest sand dune in the world. Cerro Blanco (2070m) is the only sand dune surrounded by the brown and rocky mountain, two large valley located on the south and north side. In the Incas time was considerate sacred place where they did offering to the “Apus” (mountains), today Cerro Blanco is a perfect sand dune to practice Sandboard, Dune Buggy, Paragliding, Atv´s tours, Downhill mountain bike, trekking and camping on the sand slopes. We are the first travel agency running adventure tours supporting the environment, flora and fauna of this dune.
Climbing The Highest Sand Dune In The World - Cerro Blanco 2070m - Nazca

Climbing The Highest Sand Dune In The World - Cerro Blanco 2070m - Nazca

CERRO BLANCO SAND DUNE TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: NASCA - TREKKING TO CERRO BLANCO BASE CAMP (2070M)

At midday (12M) pick up from your hotel or from bus stop or airport of Nasca and journey following the road to Cusco.
Firstly, we will drive through the upper countryside of Nasca, passing great landscape along the Tierras Blancas River, and golden mountains worked by gold hunters.
After 40 minutes we will arrive to the trailhead, from this point we will start our adventure for about 3-4hrs to the summit of the Cerro Blanco Dune.
The first part of this trekking goes through small hills and canyons, to the base of the dune. This part of the way up is considered gradually easier section, because the trail is on solid terrain with great contrast of natural color contrast around the dune.
The second section of this trek, will be on the sandy section for the next 2hrs until the camping zone at 2000M of altitude. Those 2hrs will be the hardest part of the trek but awarded by great sceneries, and luckily decorated by the flight of the Andean Condors.
Finally, we will arrive to the camping place, set up the tents, and then practice of Sandboard at the top with great sunset over the surrounding mountains.
Diner included with starry sky on the middle of nothing and breathing serenity and silence on the highest sand dune in the world.
Camping At Cerro Blanco Dune

DAY 2: CERRO BLANCO SANDBOARDING - NASCA

Today we invite you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain sunrise accompanied by greatest peaceful, this will be other highlights of this adventure.
At 7AM we have breakfast with greatest views of surrounding views, and luckily again we will see the flight of the Andean Condors.
After packing all our tents, we will practice sandboarding on the small dune sections trying several techniques of the board until we are ready to go downhill Sandboarding.
Around 9AM we will start the downhill sandboarding on the longest route for about 1hr, until the bottom of the dune. You feel the adrenaline and amazing falls getting some sand showers…. Very very ;-) experience.
Around midday we will be at the lowest section of the dune, 1hr of trekking along driest canyon until to find our transport and 30min of drive to your hotel in Nasca and end of service (B).
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CERRO BLANCO TREKKING AND CAMPING INCLUDES

Pick-up from hotel in Nasca.
Private transfer from Nazca to trailhead.
Trekking guide.
Camping gear (Tents and sleeping pads).
1 dinner and 1 breakfast.
Sandboard for each participant.
Porter Service, is available only for PRIVATE SERVICE.
Drop-off at customer hotel in Nasca.

TREKKING AND CAMPING AT CERRO BLANCO DUNE
DATE	TOUR	COST IN US DOLLARS
Any day (Contact us)	TREKKING AND CAMPING TOUR AT CERRO BLANCO SAND DUNE 2070M - NASCA Camping Under Starry Sky On The Highest Sand Dune In The World - 2 Days Adventure	Group Service (Join a group) 1 to more participants $155 USD each Private Service 1 participant $300 USD 2 participants $420 USD 3 participants $570 USD 4 participants $680 USD 5 to more participants $169 USD each
Prices stated above are without International bank transfer fees and are subject to change without notice, except that prices for an order that has been accepted.
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: 12 participants per guide.
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Soft and alcoholic drinks.
Sleeping bag, this can be hired in Nasca, for $7 USD.
Porter service to carry all camping gear and boards (Group Service).
Lunch on the first and second day.
Drinking water and snacks.
Hotel in Nasca.
Tip for guide and camp staff.

WHAT YOU NEED TO CARRY/BRING

Day backpack to carry personal things, boards, water, etc.
Windproof jacket for the evening.
Comfortable shoes for hiking on the dune.
Sweater and thermal pants (something warm).
4Lt of water minimum per person.
Headlamp, toilet paper and binoculars.
Sleeping bag, this can be hired for $7 USD.
Hat and sunblock to protect you from the sun.
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc.
Charged phone or camera with battery.
Your personal first aid kit.
Walking sticks or poles.

TEMPERATURE IN CERRO BLANCO DUNE

During the day is very warm, normally the temperature will be 25ºC to 35ºC all year.

HOW TO BOOK THIS TRIP WITH PERU ADVENTURE TOURS?

To visit Peru through one of our tours you must make a reservation in advance.
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You need to fill up the date of the tour? How many people? What level/category of hotel? What type of room? And other specifications will be better and our experienced and professional travel advisor will customize a tour to fit your exact needs.
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Our tip advisor will proposed you the acting tour plan within 24 hours or less, which you can further discuss the entire tour plan to suite your satisfactory. So feel free to express your wants, and take good advantages of your personal travel advisor's experience and advice.
Here you can further discuss all the details of the tour plan until you are totally satisfied with it.
4. Confirm & pay deposit of 50% at booking time
A payment of 50% deposit of the total amount must be paid to us at booking time. The balance is to be paid in full on your arrival date or just before to begin the tour (meeting day). If we receive your booking for less than 10 days prior to the tour start date, might we will ask for payment to be made in full once you confirm the tour, ask for this before you book the tour.
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5. Final Payment & Enjoy your tour
The final payment can be paid in different ways according each tour booked. One way when we meet you at the airport of Lima after your arrive to Peru. Other way is when we meet at your hotel one day before to start the service/tour, we use this method especially for people booking some hiking and climbing tours because we need to check the equipments as tents, ice axe, sleeping bags, etc. Normally the meeting time happens one day before depart between 6 to 8pm at the lobby of your hotel.
The final way is contacting the travelers just few minutes before to begin the service/trip; this can be at the hotel, airport, bus station or in our local offices.
After you confirm the booking form and the first deposit we will e-mail you mentioned how which option we will chose to arrange the final balance of the trip.
NOTE: Some tours can be booked directly in our local offices in Cusco or Arequipa. If there is availability for the requested tour will be a pleasure to fit you on the tour and you can pay the full amount in US dollars cash or local currency (soles). We will help you, we will fit you on the tour ONLY if we have place. Ofcourse we DON'T guarantee any last moment departs. We really recommend making your reservation in advance and we will guarantee depart of the service/tour.
IMPORTANTE: Before you book this tour and arrange the first payment of this tour read our TERMS & CONDITIONS.

RAIN SEASON

Some cloud days between January to March, but no rain because this sand dune is located on the driest coastal area.

BEST TIME FOR CLIMBING

All the year - The best season is between April and July because the slopes of the dunes offer great desert flora and more wildlife as foxes and andean Condors flying around.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS

To have minimum physical conditions and summer clothes. One day before all the climbers will have meeting with the mountain guide at our office or in the hotel, who will give a BRIEFING about this climb and also you can check the quality of the climb gear will be used on the mountain.
PORTER SERVICE will cost $70 USD us dollars per day, to carry your personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, bottle of water, snacks, a fleece or something warm and anything you will need before lunch as porters do not walk alongside you. Your bag will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.

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