The Highest Sand Dune In The World - A Full Day Adrenaline
At 5am pick up from your hotel (in our private four wheel drive) 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 25 / 28 Cº 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.
At 11am time for best part of this trip!!! Time to feel the Cerro Blanco adrenaline in our body and 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 cant describe exactly how it feels, you need to get your own sandy experience... Come on!!!
At 12pm one hour later, some people may still be on their way down after many amusing falls… We wait and then travel as a group back to Nasca City.
At 1pm time to enjoy a lovely swimming pool and the best restaurant in the city. This is the end of our service.
Included
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Private transfer by van from Nazca to the trailhead
- Boards according height of each participants
- Snack (fresh fruit and energy bars) and lunch will be served after come back to Nasca
- Swimming Pool can be used after lunch
- Personal porter to carry your boards or gear (only private VIP service)
- Sadnaboarding tour price include government sale taxes
- PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2008 | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day ( Nasca region never rain) |
CERRO BLANCO SANDBOARD 2070M - NASCA The Highest Sand Dune In The World |
Backpacker service (Join group) 1 to more participants US$85 each Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$135 each 3-4 participants US$120 each 5 to more participants US$105 each |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$20 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
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| Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departur | ||
| Group size: 8 participants per guide | ||
| Booking: We highly recommend make reservation prior your arrival to Nasca | ||
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxe.
RENT A BOARD PER DAY = US$10 per day
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Hotel in Nasca
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Breakfast, we recommend to buy some food day before to departure because many of hotel don’t have breakfast till 7am
- Personal porter to carry your boards or gear (with backpacker service only)
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Small Backpack
- 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
