Ica: Private City Tour & Wine Tasting
ID: GYG413811-750543
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover extraordinary Ica on this private city tour. Enjoy a tour of a chocolate factory, have a delicious wine tasting, see the sights of this traditional city in Peru, and more.
The tour begins in a producer of wine and pisco, products that have made the valleys of the Ica desert famous.
Then, we will visit the Regional Museum of Ica where we will appreciate the evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica Chincha and Inca.
Thereafter is a visit to the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, a dark-skinned saint from Ica, whose carvedimage was made in Spain in the year 1556. On the third Monday of October each year the image is taken from the church and carried through the streets of Ica accompanied by hundreds of devotees.
Finally, you will visit Lake Huacachina. Originally an oasis in the middle of the desert, the lake is one of Ica´s major attractions. It is surrounded by large sand dunes and offers a variety of optional services: from good food to an adrenalin-stimulating sand buggy ride through the desert.
Highlights
- Taste the traditional delights of Peru as you explore Ica on this guided tour
- Learn about the origin of the tasty Pisco Sour, the flagship drink of Peru
- Visit the Regional Museum of Ica
- Visit the gorgeous Lake Huacachina, an oasis in the middle of the desert
- Go to the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren and see his famous statue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup from hotels located in Ica (not valid for Viñas Queirolo Hotels, Hacienda San Juan and Hacienda Caravedo)
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb)
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru as sales taxes are not included in the above total
• Tasting in the winery only for adults aged 18 ages and over
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Pickup is from hotels located in Ica (not valid for Viñas Queirolo Hotels, Hacienda San Juan and Hacienda Caravedo).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
