There are great sand dunes within the city of Iquique (Cerro Dragón) and to the south part of the city as well; they are amazingly fun to slide on with the use of sandboards. Take advantage of the nearby location with public transportation or your car to go sandboarding while at Iquique.
Be part of a pioneer experience on the first fat biking tour in Chile during this 7-hour travel-to-trek adventure. Depart on a 3-hour picturesque drive to your amazingly vast departure point while relaxing in your driver-led vehicle. Float over the sand on a unique adventure in a remarkable setting for almost 10 miles (16km). Ride smoothly among gorgeous dunes that fall from the foothills of the Altiplano to the desert. Most of the route is on soft downhill or flat sand, with no climbing on the dunes. Flow down fast as you watch the beautiful desert in front of you. At the finish point your vehicle will be waiting for you with a fresh snack and natural juices from the nearby local town, where organic fruits grow. The maximum number of people per tour is 4 travelers with a minimum booking requirement of 2 travelers.Transportation, water, day backpack and specialized bilingual guide is included with access to your Mongoose Fat Bike and helmet.
This 4-hour tour begins on the extensive coastal sector, at the peninsula and beautiful beaches and them move toward the historic center of the city with the beautiful architecture of its avenue built from the late 1800s dressed in a lustrous Oregon Pino, highlighting the majestic and imposing Municipal Theater, the Palace Astoreca, Museum to pool the House of Culture.
Know Humberstone and Santa Laura, two of the most important Saltpeter mines in Chile, declared by UNESCO World Heritage Sites.