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TOUR REPORT

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

CERRO BLANCO SANDBOARD TOUR - NASCA

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

At 5am pick up from your hotel by the tour guide 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 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.

Sandboard Gear

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.
At 1pm can enjoy 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 sales tax (19% as known IGV)
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift

TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2008
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day ( Nasca region never rain)	CERRO BLANCO SANDBOARD TOUR - NASCA The Highest Sand Dune In The World	Backpacker service (Join group) 1 to more participants US$95 each Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$145 each 3-4 participants US$130 each 5 to more participants US$115 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
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departur
Group size: 8 participants per guide
Booking: We highly recommend make reservation prior you arrive to Peru

All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.

RENT A BOARD PER DAY = US$10 per day
Sorry, we don’t rent our dune buggies (4WD)

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)

RAIN SEASON

Some cloudy days, specially in the morning between July and November.

BEST TIME FOR PICTURES

All year is good for the best pictures between 11am to 2pm. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommend to keep your camera protected by plastic bag, just to take caution with the fines sand flying with the wind over the sand dune.

ADVICE FOR VISITORS

We recommend to make your reservation in advance, with 2 or 3 months prior your arrive to Nasca. We have limit of tour guide running sandboarding tours in this san dunes.

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

CONTACT US
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