Ica, Nazca and Paracas
Ica and Huacachina Full Day
A full day in Ica and the Huacachina Oasis: the historic center, a pisco route winery with a tasting and a dune buggy ride. At 406 m (1,330 ft), altitude is not a concern.
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- English-speaking guides
- Local Cusco agency since 2003, registered with MINCETUR
Pickup from your hotel, the airport or the Ica bus station
Commentary in English, Spanish or Portuguese throughout the tour
The Seven-Headed Palm, the Witches of Cachiche park, the Señor de Luren Sanctuary, the Plaza de Armas, a pisco winery and the Huacachina lagoon
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Ica and the Huacachina Oasis in one day: the pisco route and a dune buggy ride
The Ica and Huacachina full-day tour combines the city’s historic center, a winery on the pisco route and the desert in a single day. It starts with a panoramic tour of the Seven-Headed Palm, the Witches of Cachiche park, the Señor de Luren Sanctuary and the Plaza de Armas.
Next comes a visit to a traditional winery, where they explain how pisco and wine are made and offer a tasting, with an hour of free time for lunch. The day ends at the Huacachina lagoon, the oasis surrounded by dunes, with a stop at a viewpoint and a dune buggy ride through the desert, included in the price.
It costs US$ 75 per person and includes round-trip transfers from your hotel, tourist transport, a professional bilingual guide, the winery tasting and the buggy ride. Since Ica sits at just 406 m, altitude is not a concern at all: it’s an easy destination to combine with the Nazca Lines flight in the same region.
Huacachina, the desert oasis
A lagoon surrounded by palm trees and giant dunes in the middle of the Ica desert, with a stop at a viewpoint to see it from above.
Dune buggy ride
The finale of the day: an off-road ride through the desert, included in the tour price.
The pisco route
Visit to a winery with an explanation of how pisco and wine are made and a tasting of both, plus an hour of free time for lunch.
Ica's historic center
The Seven-Headed Palm, the Witches of Cachiche park, the Señor de Luren Sanctuary and the Plaza de Armas, on a panoramic guided tour.
Itinerary
Your full day, step by step: Ica, the pisco route and Huacachina
- Pickup from your hotelDeparture for downtown Ica to start the panoramic city tour.
- Seven-Headed Palm and Witches of Cachiche parkVisit to two of Ica's most curious places, full of legends.
- Señor de Luren Sanctuary and Plaza de ArmasA tour of the most important monuments in the historic center.
- Winery · Pisco routeVisit to the winery to learn how pisco and wine are made, with a tasting included and an hour of free time for lunch.
- Huacachina lagoonArrival at the oasis in the middle of the desert, with a stop at a viewpoint to see it from a prime spot.
- Desert buggy rideA dune buggy ride to end the day on a high note.
- Back to your hotelReturn transfer and end of the tour.
What does your Ica and Huacachina full-day tour include?
No surprises and no fine print: here’s exactly what the service covers and what you pay separately on the day of the tour.
1 day (full day)
406 m above sea level
Several departure times, depending on the schedule; confirmed when you book
English, Spanish or Portuguese
Included
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel
- Tourist transport throughout the tour
- Professional bilingual guide
- Dune buggy ride in the Ica desert
- Wine and pisco tasting at the winery and constant support
Not included
- Meals
- Entrance fees for the attractions
- Extra drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Note: entrance fees for the attractions and meals are not included in the price. At the winery, you’ll have an hour of free time for lunch. We recommend bringing cash in soles. Before you buy this tour, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the most common questions, so you can book with peace of mind.
Do I need to acclimatize before the Ica and Huacachina tour?
No. Ica sits at 406 m, practically at sea level, so altitude is not a concern at all. But protect yourself from the desert sun and heat, and drink plenty of water.
How difficult is the tour?
Easy. It’s a city, winery and desert tour with short walks. The buggy ride is bumpy, with ups and downs on the dunes, but it takes no physical effort from passengers.
Which tickets do I need to buy separately?
Entrance fees for the attractions, which are not included in the price, as well as meals. Bring cash in soles.
What time does it start and how long does it last?
It’s a full-day tour. We have several departure times, depending on the schedule, which we confirm when you book, with pickup from your hotel, the airport or the bus station.
What should I bring?
Light, cool clothes, a cap or hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (the desert sun is very strong), closed-toe shoes for the buggy, a scarf or buff for the sand, water, cash for entrance fees and meals, and your passport.
How do booking and payment work?
Before you buy this tour, please contact us to confirm availability and the time. Then we agree on the exact pickup point and time with you. We have English-speaking guides.
What happens if the weather affects the departure?
The tour runs practically year-round, since it hardly ever rains in Ica. If strong winds make it unsafe for the buggies to go out, we’ll agree with you on a replacement for that activity or a date change.
How much does the Ica and Huacachina tour cost?
The price is US$ 75 per person. It includes the round-trip transfer from your hotel, tourist transport throughout the tour, a professional bilingual guide, the wine and pisco tasting at the winery, the dune buggy ride through the desert and constant support. Meals and entrance fees for the attractions are paid separately.
Is the dune buggy ride included?
Yes. The dune buggy ride in the Ica desert is part of the program and closes the day, after the stop at the viewpoint over Huacachina. It takes no physical effort: you stay seated with your seatbelt on, though the ride is bumpy, with ups and downs on the dunes.
When is the best time to visit Huacachina?
Any time of year. It hardly ever rains in Ica, and the weather is dry and sunny in every season, with higher temperatures from December to March. What matters isn’t the month but sun protection: a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential in the desert, and bring a scarf or buff for the sand during the buggy ride.
Ready to book or have a question?
Talk to a travel advisor in English. We reply Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).