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July 29, 2007
Hi Saul
We had a great tour! Loved the hike and the sandboarding, and the generosity of the guide to lug our boards up there for us. : ) A great way to end a trip to Peru. : )
Sally Allred Locket
United Stated

SANDBOARDING TOUR IN DUNA CERRO BLANCO NASCA - Private Service

The Highest Sand Dune In The World - A Full Day Adrenaline

Peru is a paradise for many small, medium size and huge hill of sand dunes located near of the beaches, near of deep coastal valleys and in the middle of long deserts between the coastline and the highlands – The accumulation or formations of sand dunes is thanks to the speed winds from the west to the east – They form from windblown sand that is initially deposited against an obstructions as bush, huge amount of rock or steep hills – As more sand particles are deposited the dunes grow in size forming rows at right angles to the prevailing wind direction or sand quantity such as Cerro Blanco sand dune (2070m) located in Nasca, Peru.
All the Sand dunes in the world are important ecosystems supporting many populations of rare animals, insects and plants – Peru have picturesque dunes with sky of blue or a full moon, with perfectly contoured shadows of ripples and undulating crests making nicer and amazing sunrise or sunset from summit of the sand dune. Cerro Blanco is the considered the highest sand dune in the world and the favorite for experienced sand boarders to enjoy and flying down – The Sandboard tour don’t require be experience or gloves, scarf or other special equipment.
Peru Adventure Tours is the pioneer tour operator organizing Sandboarding in Cerro Blanco sand dune since 1995 making us very experienced bringing tourists to discover the tallest dune in Peru.

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SANDBOARD TOUR ITINERARY

At 5AM pick up from your hotel in Nasca and transfer in private transport to the base of the biggest sand dune in the world. It is located on the route to Cusco, at the beginning of the highland mountains. In ancient Quechua language Yuraq Orjo means White Mountain and in Spanish means Cerro Blanco (2070m). After one hour driving we reach the closest point to the dunes available via vehicle. From here we start climb up 3 hours, carrying our boards, energy bars, lots of sun block and enough water for drink on the way up to the top. Ancients of Nasca culture considered this a sacred place and made ornament offerings to this sand dune. The highest temperature on the day is 25ºC/28ºC between 9am to 2PM.
At 10AM we arrive at the summit where it is dry, hot, windy and sandy, but offers spectacular views from this white mountain, covering the green Nasca valley. Here we rest, snack and are given Sandboarding instructions. You can practice on the small dune trying several techniques of the board until we are ready to go Sandboarding on the main dune.
Sandboard Gear

At 11AM time for best part of this trip!!! Time to feel the Cerro Blanco dune adrenaline in our blood. Which way first? How long I will be Sandboarding? How I will take pictures? These are just some of the regular questions asked… Do you want to know more? We can't describe exactly how it feels, you need to get your own sandy experience on the highest sand dune in the world... Come on!!!
At 12PM one hour later some people may still be on their way down after many amazing falls… We wait and then back to Nasca.
At 1PM can enjoy lovely swimming pool and lunch at best restaurant and end of service.

IMPORTANT: If you like to do this adventure tour you must need to be in Nasca - We recommend to expend the nigh before in a hotel in Nasca and begin the trip next day until 7AM (Private Service only).
From Lima to Nasca takes around 6 hours by bus.
From Cusco to Nasca travel by overnight bus (14 hrs).
From Arequipa to Nasca also you can travel taking overnight (9 hrs).
Don't exist regular flights from/to Nasca.

SANDBOARD TOUR IN CERRO BLANCO DUNE INCLUDES

Pickup from hotel in Nasca
English-Speaking tour guide
Private transfer from Nazca to the trailhead
Boards according height of each participants
Snack and water (fresh season fruit and energy bars)
Drop-off at hotel in Nasca

PRICE FOR SANDBOARD TOUR IN THE DUNE OF CERRO BLANCO NAZCA
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day from Nasca	SANDBOARDING TOUR IN DUNA CERRO BLANCO NASCA - Private Service The Highest Sand Dune In The World	Group Service (Join group) Not Applicable Private Service (Private guide/van) 2 participants $165 USDeach one 3 participants $140 USD each one 4 participants $130 USD each one 5 to more participants $120 USD each one
DISCOUNT FOR INTERMEDIRIES $5 USD for Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure with previous coordination
Group size: 6 participants per guide. All prices stated above are subject to change.
BOOK HERE: We highly recommend make reservation prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Hotel in Nasca
Tips for guide and camp staff
Breakfast, we recommend to buy some food the day before to depart because many of hotel don't have breakfast till 7AM
Group service don't include personal porter to carry your boards or gear (porter can be hired for $55 USD per day)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small Backpack (30Lt)
Trekking boots will be better also you can take tennis shoes
Sunglasses
Wind jacket for the beginning
Water bottle 3Lt minimum
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Sun block to protect you from the sun (factor 30 minimum)
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Optional: walking sticks or poles

SOURCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE CORRECTLY SANDBOARD

To practice Sandboarding/Sand ski or sand sleds we provide a wood boards design and make by our company – The boards are appropriate to fast downhill on soft and hot surface and the speed depends of the inclination of the Sandhill’s and how much wax you use on the board – As any adventure outdoor activities this also demand good exercise on the way up to summit of the dunes even if this is smaller/taller to enjoy a nice downhill – Usually on the desert the temperature is high than 28°C and we recommend to bring good gear prevent sunburn and of course always water to rehydrate the body. The Snowboards and Skis do not work on dry surface - If you have experience as Snowboarder/skier of course will be more easy to slide down and practice fun tricks on board on the way down.
In Peru there are many sand dunes to practice Sandboarding – Mostly of them are located along the coast line from Tumbes to Tacna, next of the valleys, in the depth of the desert, close to the beaches or oasis – For responsible practice of Sandboarding in a vast region of dunes is recommended to be led by a local guide and not get lost in the desert even if you are a good hiker. For important information about how to practice this challenge sport CLICK HERE...

HOW TO BOOK THIS TRIP WITH PERU ADVENTURE TOURS?

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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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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. Of course 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
. Sandboard Equipment

WEATHER IN DUNA CERRO BLANCO 2070M - NAZCA REGION

The weather around the Cerro Blanco Dune (2070M) usually is sunny and hot up to 35°C on the bottom of the valley – The surface is very dry and soft making hard the way up to the summit if you don’t follow the correct path – Sometimes between February and April are some rain showers on the dune but not every day or all day and this natural fenomeno change the color of the base of the dune (gray to green) and appear pretty strange flowers and cactuses making nicer visit this amazing dune.
For more information about the weather report CLICK HERE…

SANDBOARD RENTAL = $18 USD per day
Sorry, we don't rent our dune buggies (4WD)

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