Pair a hands-on pisco and wine tasting with an hour of dune-bashing at Huacachina. This short tour combines cellar time at a traditional bodega with a buggy and sandboarding session in the desert oasis.
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A warm wind pushes the sand into small ridges as the buggy snarls up the face of a dune; below, the green of the Huacachina lagoon glints like an out-of-place jewel. You step out, grit at your boots, and follow the laughter of other riders as guides point to sweeping desert curves and the distant brick rows of vineyard terraces.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires getting in/out of buggies and short climbs on soft sand
Wildlife
History
Ica's viticulture dates to colonial times when Spanish varieties were planted; over centuries local producers refined pisco distillation and sweet liqueurs unique to the valley.
Conservation
Huacachina is a protected conservation area with a modest entrance fee to fund basic management; stay on permitted tracks and follow guides to minimize erosion and disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Mini Tour Ica: Winery and Dunes today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring cash for park fee
The Huacachina Conservation Area charges a small one-time cash entry (S/3.60) that is not always included—carry small Peruvian soles.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sand can get hot and buggy rides are bumpy—closed-toe shoes with grip protect toes and make climbing dunes easier.
Protect against sun and sand
Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses reduce glare and sand exposure during the dune portion.
Book morning or late afternoon
Dune sand firms and temperatures are milder outside mid-day, making sandboarding and photos better.
Sunscreen
High-SPF protection for long sun exposure in the desert.
summer
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from hot sand and provides traction when sandboarding or climbing dunes.
Sunglasses and hat
Reduces glare and helps keep sand out of your eyes during buggy runs.
summer
Light packable jacket
Useful for cooler early mornings or breezy evenings around the lagoon.
winter