Ica: Vineyard Tour with Buggy Ride and Sandboarding
ID: GYG856615-1352615
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Country: Peru
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Ica on a vineyard tour with a Buggy ride and sandboarding. Visit two vineyards and enjoy tastings of Piscos, wines, and Pisco creams.
Embark on a full-day tour from Ica to the Huacachina Oasis. Visit two vineyards, enjoy a wine and Pisco tasting, and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, head to the Huacachina Oasis for a thrilling dune buggy ride and sandboarding experience.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Ica, Huacachina, or nearby areas. Head to the first stop of the day, an industrial vineyard. Explore the vineyard facilities and learn about the step-by-step process of producing Pisco and wine, followed by a tasting of their products.
Next, visit a second artisanal vineyard known as "El Arrabal." Take a guided tour through the facilities, where you’ll enjoy tastings of Piscos, wines, and Pisco creams. Then, have some free time for lunch at the Vitivinicola restaurant, which features a variety of Peruvian dishes, vegetarian options, and local specialties from the Ica region.
After lunch, make your way to the Huacachina Oasis. Stop by the office to check in before heading to a small dune, where you’ll board your Buggy vehicles. Embark on a Buggy excursion and have the opportunity to try sandboarding. Make several stops for stunning photos against the backdrop of the vast desert and towering sand dunes.
Conclude your Buggy and sandboarding experience and return to the office to arrange transportation back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn about the step-by-step process of producing Pisco and wine at a vineyard
- Taste a variety of Piscos, wines, and Pisco creams at two different vineyards
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with a variety of Peruvian dishes
- Feel the adrenaline rush of riding a Buggy through the desert and try sandboarding
- Make several stops for stunning photos against the backdrop of the vast desert
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is recommended to bring comfortable clothes and shoes for the desert adventure.
Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
You might want to bring a camera to capture the beautiful landscapes and moments during the tour.
Lunch is not included in the tour price, so please bring cash or a credit card.
The tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking and sandboarding.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Ica, Huacachina, and nearby areas
- Visit to an industrial vineyard with a guided tour and tastings
- Visit to an artisanal vineyard with a guided tour and tastings
- Free time for lunch at a local restaurant
- Buggy excursion in the desert
- Opportunity to try sandboarding
- Stops for photos in the desert
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and lodging.
- Entrance ticket to Hacienda Tacama S/25.00 soles per adult, S/6 soles per child.
- Tourist tax ticket in Huacachina S/3.60 soles per person.
- PS: On Mondays, "Hacienda Tacama" does not work, instead we will visit another industrial vineyard called "Bodega Vista Alegre". The cost of entry to this hacienda is S/15.00 soles per person. On holidays and festivals, the cost of entering the haciendas increases S/5.00 soles.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
