Spend a day tasting wine and pisco at Tacama—South America’s oldest commercial vineyard—then race across Huacachina’s giant dunes in a dune buggy and sandboard at sunset. This full-day from Lima combines history, hands-on tasting and high-adrenaline desert driving.
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A morning in the Ica Valley opens with sun striking low stone and rows of vines—Tacama’s terraces spread out like a working map of colonial agriculture. You arrive at the oldest commercial vineyard in South America (est. 1546) to walk between gnarly vine trunks, taste structured desert wines and the clear, fruity pisco that Peru made its own, and learn the basics of vinification from a local guide.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
15 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking on flat winery grounds and brief climbs on sand dunes.
Wildlife
History
Tacama dates to 1546 and represents one of the earliest colonial agricultural enterprises in Peru; the winery remains a working producer of wine and pisco.
Conservation
The Ica Valley is an irrigated agricultural zone in an arid region—water use is tightly managed and visitors should avoid wasting water and stick to marked paths to protect fragile dune vegetation.
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Sun protection is essential
The desert sun is strong year-round—use high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses for both the vineyard tour and dune session.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sturdy shoes protect on vineyard paths and during brief dune walks; avoid flip-flops for the buggy and winery grounds.
Manage motion sensitivity
If you get car- or motion-sick, take preventative medication before the dune buggy portion—rides include steep drops and quick turns.
Carry small cash
Bring local currency for optional snacks, tips, or small purchases at Tacama or Huacachina kiosks.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin during daytime vineyard touring and dune activities.
Closed-toe hiking or trail shoes
Provides traction on vineyard terrain and when climbing dunes briefly.
Light windbreaker or fleece
Evenings in the desert cool quickly—layering helps for sunset photography.
winter
Small daypack with water bottle
Keeps essentials and extra water (though bottled water is often provided) close at hand.