Pickup
Hotel or bus station in Nazca
We pick you up from your hotel in Nazca or from the Cruz del Sur bus station, then begin the transfer toward the Usaka Desert.
Adventure tour from Nazca
Usaka Dune Buggy & Sandboarding
Explore the dunes of the Usaka Desert near Nazca in a dune buggy, then try sandboarding on the desert slopes. It is a short, energetic adventure for travelers who want a Nazca-based alternative to Huacachina.
The tour lasts about three hours and usually combines a fast buggy ride, time for sandboarding, and a visit to the ancient adobe ruins of Cahuachi. First-time sandboarders can ride lying down like a sled, while experienced boarders are welcome to try standing.
“Usaka adds a burst of desert adventure to Nazca: fast dunes, sandboarding, and a glimpse of Cahuachi in one compact trip.”
NAZCA FLIGHTS Adventure tour in Nazca
Location
Usaka Desert near Nazca
Tour Duration
About 3 hours
Activity
Dune buggy and sandboarding
Style
Small-group buggy ride
Desert conditions
Expect sun, wind and sand during the buggy ride. Sunglasses or goggles make the experience much more comfortable.
Good for first-timers
Many travelers ride the sandboard lying on their stomach like a sled, which is easier and faster for beginners.
Entrance fee
Bring cash in Peruvian soles for the entrance fee, and wear sneakers or tennis shoes instead of sandals.
How the tour works
Desert
Ride into the Usaka dunes
The buggy route crosses the desert landscape outside Nazca, with open views of the dunes and surrounding valleys.
Buggy
Fast dune buggy ride
Spend about an hour riding up and down the dunes in the buggy, with stops for photos and sandboarding.
Board
Try sandboarding
First-time sandboarders can slide down lying on the board, while travelers with boarding experience can try a more active approach.
Ruins
Cahuachi archaeology stop
The tour can include the ancient adobe ruins of Cahuachi, adding cultural context to the adventure in the desert.
Return
Back to Nazca
After the tour, we return you to your hotel, the bus station, or another convenient point in Nazca.
Included
- Pickup in Nazca from your hotel or bus station
- Transfer to the Usaka Desert
- Group dune buggy ride in the Usaka dunes
- Time to try sandboarding
- Visit to Cahuachi ruins as part of the route
- Return transfer to your hotel or bus station in Nazca
Not included
- Entrance fees, currently paid locally in soles
- Meals
- Tips for your driver or buggy operator
- Pickup from cities outside Nazca
- Professional sandboards with boots and bindings
Bring with You
- Cash in Peruvian soles for entrance fees
- Sneakers or tennis shoes, not sandals
- Sunglasses or goggles for the buggy ride
- Camera, sunscreen and water
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