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Experience Ica’s Wine and Pisco Tasting with a Dune Buggy Adventure

Explore the best wine cellars and pisco distillery in Ica as you taste local spirits and learn about traditional production in the heart of the city of Ica, then amp up the adventure with a thrilling dune buggy ride across the sand dunes surrounding Huacachina and the iconic Huacachina desert; this combination lets you savor authentic Piscos flavors and experience high-energy off-road excitement in one seamless outing, ideal for sightseeing, food and drink, and adventure bookings through Varoom in Ica.

About this activity in Huacachina

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Taste traditional piscos and regional wines with guided visits to an artisan cellar and the Tacama winery in Ica, learning about production and culture.
  • Experience an adrenaline-packed dune buggy ride across the Huacachina desert, finishing with a picturesque sunset over the dunes.
  • Try sandboarding the local way (lying down) with guidance provided - rental of professional sandboarding gear is available as an optional upgrade.
  • Enjoy seamless logistics with hotel or bus station pick-up and return transfers included so you can focus on the food, drink and desert adventure.

Important Information

  • Includes tastings at El Arrabal and Tacama plus buggy ride, sandboard practice and transfers to/from the bus station or hotels in Ica.
  • Exclusions: meals and accommodation, optional purchases at the Tacama hacienda (cash or card), and a small tourist tax for Huacachina payable in cash.
  • Not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have serious cardiovascular issues; suitable for all other fitness levels.
  • Sandboarding is offered in the traditional prone position; professional standing equipment can be rented on-site if you prefer.

Meeting Point

Meet in the hotel lobby or at the bus station arrival area in Ica for pick-up; at the end of the tour you will be dropped off back at your hotel or the bus station.

Includes

  • Enjoy transfers at the end of the experience - we drop you off at the bus station or return you to your hotel in Ica.
  • Taste local piscos and wines with guided samplings that showcase the region’s flavors.
  • Begin your visit with a warm reception at the bus station or opt for hotel pickup in Ica for a seamless start.
  • Take a buggy ride in Huacachina and practice sandboarding, capped by a memorable desert sunset.
  • Visit the artisan winery El Arrabal to learn about Cultura Pisco and traditional production methods.
  • Tour the Tacama industrial winery to see larger-scale winemaking in the region.

Excludes

  • Feeding and lodging are not included in the experience.
  • Payments at the Tacama hacienda must be made on-site by cash or card.
  • Tourist tax for the Huacachina desert is not included and must be paid in cash.

Other

  • Not recommended if you have spinal injuries - please prioritize your health and safety.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels for general participation in the itinerary.
  • Sandboarding is practiced in the traditional, lying-down style; if you prefer professional sandboarding, you can rent professional equipment optionally in Huacachina.

Customer Reviews

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Based on 10 Reviews
EB D
• Sep 22, 2025 12:48:47 PM
Summary: We had a great excursion with Sam. Two vineyards/pisco factories + a dune buggy excursion all in one busy afternoon. Sam seems to know all of the operators, so everything went smoothly. The dune buggy experience was especially exciting, be ready to bounce like a roller coaster but it driver seemed very skilled, kept everyone safe. A great day in Huacachina/Ica.
Bhand_19
• Sep 20, 2025 10:54:38 PM
Summary: Great day trip. We booked onto this the night before and got very quick response from Sam. We were picked up from our hostel in Huacachina and driven to the first wine tasting. On route he told us an interesting story of how Pisco was discovered. Once the wine tasting was over we were taken to the second vineyard, where we ordered our food ahead of the second wine tasting. Once the wine tasting was over our food was ready. Love the efficiency. Lunch was at a restaurant connected to the second vineyard. The food was tasty, authentic Peruvian and had good vegetarian options. We were then driven back to Huacachina where we did the dune buggy & sand-boarding tour. This was really fun and ended with a view of the sunset. We were able to leave our belongings in the car along the way which made the logistics very easy. The whole day was seamlessly run and we were able to see a lot of different things in a short space of time. Thank you Sam for a great day out!
950jacquelined
• Sep 16, 2025 08:46:19 PM
Summary: We had an amazing day trying full of adventure in Ica with Sam. We visited two wineries, Tacama, traditional and the oldest winery in South America and CulturWine a local vibrant winery. After a delicious lunch at the winery we headed to Huacachina to experience riding buggies and sand surfing in the sand dunes. It was so much fun !and the highlight of our day!! Definitely recommend Sam for your adventures in Ica. His personalized service made all the difference. The communication and organization during the trip was superb!!

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You’ll visit top tasting spots in Ica, including the artisan winery El Arrabal (Cultur Pisco) and the Tacama industrial winery, where you can sample piscos and wines as part of the tour.
The tour includes transfer to the bus station or hotel at the end of the tour, pick up or reception at the bus station or your hotel in Ica, pisco and wine tastings, visits to El Arrabal and Tacama, plus a buggy ride and sandboard practice in the Huacachina desert with sunset viewing.
Sandboarding is practiced in the traditional way-lying down on the board-as part of the experience. If you want to try professional sandboarding, you can optionally rent professional equipment in Huacachina.
The Huacachina dune buggy and sandboard activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels and family groups, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.
Yes. While many inclusions are covered, the Tacama hacienda accepts payment by cash or card and the Huacachina tourist tax must be paid in cash, so bring some local currency.
For your safety, the activity is not recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health. Otherwise it’s suitable for most fitness levels; follow guide instructions during the buggy ride and tastings.