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Desert Sandboarding Lesson in Lima’s Protected Dunes

Glide down the dunes.Perfect sessions for group of beginnersGet to know the closest desert protected park of LimaGet your boarding lesson in the closest desert of Lima, mostly on the weekends.Challenge your balance abilities, begin the lesson developing a centered stance.

About this experience

This experience is designed for independent travelers who want a real sandboarding lesson without paying for a full 4x4 tour or private transportation.

Meet us directly and learn proper sandboarding techniques inside Lima’s last preserved dune ecosystem.

Unlike panoramic or off-road experiences, this session focuses on instruction, technique and progressive dune descents with the local community.

✔ Budget-friendly option
✔ Meet-on-site experience
✔ Certified instructor
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Small group atmosphere
✔ Authentic desert setting

Perfect for travelers who want to keep costs low while still enjoying a real desert adventure.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Desert Sandboarding Lesson in Lima’s Protected Dunes
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesSpanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Complete Sandboard or Sled equipment
  • Local Instructor

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

Itinerary and highlights

Learn how to sandboard in Lima’s protected desert dunes with a certified instructor. Designed for independent travelers and backpackers, this lesson-focused experience takes place directly in Lomas de Ancón — no transport included.

Affordable, authentic and beginner-friendly usually in spanglish.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Get to Ancon district and get to Ovalo Chacas (40 km north of Lima Downtown) near the Tambo convenience store. Make sure you are in contact with your instructor or our team.
  • If required transportation we can fix it starting at S/150 soles to help participants not worry about traffic and moving around

Languages and tickets

  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Desert Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
If required transportation we can fix it starting at S/150 soles to help participants not worry about traffic and moving around
Which guide languages are listed?
Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–9; Youth tickets: age 10–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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