{"id":148,"date":"2025-05-12T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T20:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perucoyana.com\/2025\/?p=148"},"modified":"2025-05-31T08:01:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T13:01:42","slug":"sandboarding-on-cerro-blanco-dune-nazca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/?p=148","title":{"rendered":"Sandboarding on Cerro Blanco Dune (Nazca)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Half day (approx. 7 hours)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start time:<\/strong> 5:00 a.m. from Nazca<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum altitude:<\/strong> 2,078 m.a.s.l.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> High<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Shared or private group<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended age:<\/strong> 14 years and up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel with Peru Coyana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure as you ascend the highest sand dune on Earth: Cerro Blanco, located in the heart of the Nazca Valley. At 2,078 meters above sea level with a slope of over 800 meters, this gigantic dune is the perfect setting for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the way, enjoy a challenging hike with spectacular views of the Andes and desert formations surrounding Nazca. At the summit, get ready for an adrenaline-filled sandboarding session \u2014 suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Slide down its soft slopes and create unforgettable memories with Peru Coyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itinerary Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>05:00 h<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up in Nazca<\/li>\n<li><strong>05:30 h<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival at starting point (Km 28)<\/li>\n<li><strong>06:00 h<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the hike to the summit<\/li>\n<li><strong>09:00 h<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival at the top of Cerro Blanco<\/li>\n<li><strong>09:30 h<\/strong> \u2013 Instructions and sandboarding practice<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:30 h<\/strong> \u2013 Main descent of 600+ meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>11:00 h<\/strong> \u2013 Hike back to pick-up point<\/li>\n<li><strong>12:00 h<\/strong> \u2013 Transfer to Nazca \u2013 end of tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd50 05:00 h \u2013 Pick-up from your hotel in Nazca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our guide will pick you up before sunrise \u2014 the best time to avoid the intense desert heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude90 05:30 h \u2013 Transfer to starting point (Km 28)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a 30-minute drive, we arrive at \u201cKm 28,\u201d located at the foot of the Andes. Here begins the hike to the dune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd7e 06:00 h \u2013 Start of the hike to Cerro Blanco\u2019s summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We ascend natural and sandy trails during a 3-hour hike. Along the way, we\u2019ll enjoy panoramic views of the desert, rock formations, and the vast Nazca Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26f0\ufe0f 09:00 h \u2013 Arrival at Cerro Blanco summit (2,078 m.a.s.l.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a short rest, your instructor will provide a technical briefing on how to use the board, safety guidelines, and basic sandboarding techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc2 09:30 h \u2013 Practice session and descent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slide down the dunes seated, lying down, or standing (for advanced riders). The main descent is over 800 meters \u2014 pure adrenaline!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f 10:30 h \u2013 Hike to the pick-up point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the descent, we walk about 30 minutes through the desert to the location where our transport awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude90 12:00 h \u2013 Return to Nazca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We head back to the city and drop you off at your hotel. End of services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Includes \/ Not Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hotel pick-up in Nazca<\/li>\n<li>Tourist transportation (shared or private)<\/li>\n<li>Specialized guide and sandboarding instructor<\/li>\n<li>Sandboards<\/li>\n<li>Training and practice session<\/li>\n<li>Safety equipment and assistance<\/li>\n<li>Return to your hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Not Included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n<li>Personal water<\/li>\n<li>Tips<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Your Cerro Blanco Adventure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light clothing for hiking<\/li>\n<li>Trekking shoes with thick socks<\/li>\n<li>Hat or cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle (minimum 1 liter)<\/li>\n<li>Small personal backpack<\/li>\n<li>Light jacket for the descent (possible winds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc This tour is perfect for adventurers seeking extreme thrills, nature lovers, and anyone ready to push their physical limits. Cerro Blanco is a hidden gem of the Peruvian desert \u2014 where sport, scenery, and unforgettable experiences come together.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Important Details Duration: Half day (approx. 7 hours) Start time: 5:00 a.m. from Nazca Maximum altitude: 2,078 m.a.s.l. Difficulty level: High Mode: Shared or private group Recommended age: 14 years and up Why Travel with Peru Coyana? Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure as you ascend the highest sand dune on Earth: Cerro Blanco, located in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-adventure"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":632,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}