About this experience
This tour is designed for those who want to know the best of Ica ¡IN ONE DAY!.
The perfect combination of adrenaline, wine tourism and history: discover the Plaza de Armas and the Church of the Lord of Lúren, tour the facilities of the oldest vineyard in South America, and enjoy the incredible dunes of Huacachina.
At a glance
- Duration: 17 hr 30 min
What is included
- Protective helmet for head and eyes
- Tour guide throughout the tour in Ica
- Tourist ticket in Viñedo Tacama "Tour La Hacienda"
- Semi-professional sandboarding board
- Tasting of Pisco, Wine and Spirits Drinks
- Group tourist transportation in the city of Ica
- Sport of adventure in ROV private (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle)
- Ticket transport from Lima to Ica and from Ica to Lima
Not included
- Lunch during the tour
Itinerary and highlights
The tour begins at the bus station, the trip from Lima to Ica lasts 4 hours 30 minutes.
Upon arrival in Ica, the guide will be waiting for you at the bus station to start the activities.
It is mandatory to present your passport original before boarding the bus.
We'll pick you up at the Ica bus terminal, and depending on your arrival time, you'll have free time to eat, have a snack, or stretch your legs.
At 10:50 a.m., we'll board the tour bus to begin our city tour.
We'll start with the Plaza de Armas and the former Casa Márquez.
Brief explanation about Mr. de Lúren, patron of Ica.
We'll visit Peru's first vineyard, established in 1540 by winemaker Francisco de Carabantes. We'll tour the classic winery, learn about its modern facilities, and we will learn
the wine and pisco production process. Finally, we'll taste each of its iconic beverages.
Every Monday, the Tacama vineyard does not accept visitors; in that case, the visit is made to another winery of similar quality.
We last stop is in the lagoon Huacachina where you can take pictures, walk around or buy souvenir.
The starting point will be our office in Huacachina. Here, we will board the UTV and receive the necessary instructions.
The dune tour lasts approximately 60 minutes, ideal for admiring the magical dunes of Ica.
During the tour, we will make three stops: the first at a medium-sized dune for sandboarding, and the second at the "Patrick" dune, ideal for those seeking more adrenaline. Finally, the last stop will be to admire the beautiful Oasis of America; we will have time to take photos and admire the beautiful landscape.
At the end of our tour, we'll head to the bus terminal for the return trip to Lima. It's mandatory to present your original passport before boarding the bus.
Meeting and pickup information
- Transportes Peru Bus this is an alternative. This depends on the availability of seats.
- Transportes Cruz del Sur is an alternative. This depends on the availability of seats.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Your Trip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At moment of aboard the bus you should present your original passport or identity card.
- Everyone monday, the vineyard TACAMA does not attend visitors, in that case, it is replaced by a winery of similar category.
- The service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather and/or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- The Itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, to ensure the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety. In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour.
- The Huacachina adventure activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal problems, heart problems, or pregnant women.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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