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.
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 stop to have nice picnic in the shade of some threes in the middle of the desert.
After five or six hours of adventurous 4x4 expedition and hot sandboard we return to the hotel in Arequipa.
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2010 | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day |
AREQUIPA 4x4 DESERT TOUR $105 USD Per Person Full 4x4 And Sandboarding Expedition - Half Day Guided Tour |
Backpacker Service Not Applicable Private VIP Service (Private 4x4 & Guide) 2 participants $105 USD each one 3-4 participants $90 USD each one 5 to more participants $75 USD each one |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD discount only with valid green ISIC card |
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| 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 VIP service | ||
