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A single-day loop from Lima to Ica that pairs vineyard tastings at historic haciendas with high-adrenaline buggy runs and sandboarding at Huacachina. Expect a long day, desert wind, and classic Peruvian piscos.
A single-day loop from Lima to Ica that pairs vineyard tastings at historic haciendas with high-adrenaline buggy runs and sandboarding at Huacachina. Expect a long day, desert wind, and classic Peruvian piscos.
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Operated by GTP Tours Peru · Ica, Ica
You arrive before dawn in a cool Lima silence and, as the highway unspools south, the desert begins to take shape: low scrub, ochre dunes growing taller, the sun sliding a sharpened light across sand ridges. By midday the valley around Ica opens into a palm-ringed mirage — Huacachina — where wind and sand dare you to climb and surf down dunes that can reach 100 meters.
moderate.
15–16 hours.
Moderate fitness: comfortable with long days, short uphill sand hikes, and getting in/out of off-road vehicles.
Most tours provide hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima; confirm your pickup point at booking and be ready at the scheduled time.
Yes—most operators teach basic stance and offer seated or standing options; instructors match runs to ability levels.
Yes — the itinerary includes pisco tastings at haciendas and a plated lunch at Tacama or Cultur Pisco as described.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers, people with serious back or heart conditions, or those unable to handle long days and rough vehicle rides.
Ica’s wine and pisco production dates to colonial haciendas like La Caravedo, founded in the 17th century; viticulture shaped local economy and culture for centuries.
The oasis and dunes are ecologically fragile—stick to marked areas, avoid littering, and support operators that limit dune erosion and respect water use.
GTP Tours Peru operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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