Combine winery visits and pisco tastings in Ica with an adrenaline-charged dune buggy and sandboarding sunset at Huacachina. This half-day to full-day outing pairs cultural tasting with raw desert scenery.
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You step out of the van and the desert opens like a warm hand — wide golden slopes rolling toward the low, glassy oasis of Huacachina. The morning is vineyard-scented: sun warming weathered adobe and trellised vines that have been coaxed from coastal sands for generations. In this combined tour you move from planted rows to wind-swept dunes, tasting pisco and estate wines before the dunes claim the light.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness for walking vineyard paths, brief climbs on dunes, and participating in light physical activities like sandboarding.
Wildlife
History
Ica’s vineyards grew from colonial-era haciendas; pisco production became a regional hallmark as Spanish grape varieties were adapted to coastal soils and local techniques.
Conservation
Water use and soil salinization are ongoing concerns—many producers practice measured irrigation and some conservation techniques to preserve both vineyards and the fragile desert-oasis ecosystem.
Reserve your spot on the Experience in the Desert and Tours in the Ica Vineyards today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before the dunes
Bring and drink water throughout the day—desert heat and wind accelerate dehydration, especially after tastings.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sturdy shoes protect feet in vineyard rows and while hiking on hot, shifting sand.
Protect skin and eyes
High SPF sunscreen and wraparound sunglasses cut glare from both vine leaves and sand surfaces.
Listen to drivers and guides
Qualified drivers control dune runs; follow safety briefings for sandboarding and buggy seating.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Strong coastal sun and reflective sand make regular reapplication necessary.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Useful for vineyard tours and stable footing on dune slopes.
Sunglasses with UV protection
Reduces glare during tastings and on bright dunes.
Light wind layer
A thin jacket or windbreaker helps when temperatures drop at sunset.
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