Sandboarding AM (Shared)
Learn to sandboard on the dunes of Valle de Marte, with equipment, basic instruction and progressive practice in a shared morning experience.
Journey details
This shared morning experience takes you from San Pedro de Atacama to the dunes of the Salt Mountain Range. Upon arrival, the guide provides a safety briefing, explains the basic sandboarding technique and delivers the board and helmet. We begin on gentle slopes to practice balance, braking and body position before progressing to longer descents according to each participant’s confidence. There is time to rest, take photos and enjoy the surrounding desert landscapes between runs. The activity is suitable for beginners and takes place in a small-group format with guidance throughout the session. No previous sandboarding experience is required. The activity takes place in the dunes of Valle de Marte, within the Salt Mountain Range. Entrance fee is not included when booking directly through the website; if you request a quote through our bot or with a Molantur travel advisor, the entrance fee is included in the final quote and managed by Molantur.
Pickup range: 8:00 - 8:30
Returning time: 12:30
Itinerary
Transfer and Safety Briefing: Morning pick-up from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and transfer to the dunes of the Salt Mountain Range. Upon arrival, receive your board and helmet before the safety and technique briefing. Progressive Sandboarding Practice: Begin on gentle slopes while learning balance, braking and body position. Progress toward longer descents according to your confidence and the guide’s instructions. Final Descents and Return: Enjoy additional runs, rest and take photographs of the desert scenery before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.
Recommendations for your trip
Wear comfortable clothes and closed athletic shoes; sandals are not suitable for this activity. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a buff or scarf and at least 1 liter of water per person. Follow the guide’s safety instructions, use the helmet throughout the activity and progress to steeper slopes only when instructed.
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Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure receive an 80% refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable. The activity may be modified or suspended if weather, wind or terrain conditions are not suitable for safe operation.
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Do I need previous sandboarding experience?
No. The activity is suitable for beginners. The guide explains the basic technique and starts the group on gentle slopes before progressing according to each participant’s confidence.
Is the sandboarding equipment included?
Yes. The tour includes a sandboard and helmet for each participant, as well as basic instruction and guidance during the activity.
Is the sandboarding tour physically demanding?
The activity has moderate physical demand because participants must walk back up the dunes between descents. You can rest between runs and progress at a pace appropriate to your condition.
Is an entrance fee required?
Yes. The activity takes place in Valle de Marte, where an entrance fee of $6,000 CLP per person is required. If you book directly through the website, the entrance fee is not included. If you request a quote through our bot or with a Molantur travel advisor, the entrance fee is included in the final quote and managed by Molantur.
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