ATV Riding in Huacachina: Pisco Wine & Buggy Tour from Ica

Pisco tastings happen before you hit the dunes, not after.

A five to six hour tour from Ica combines visits to two working vineyards (Hacienda Tacama and El Arrabal) with buggy rides and sandboarding on the dunes surrounding Huacachina Oasis. You taste pisco and wine at each estate, eat lunch at a restaurant on the El Arrabal grounds (at your own cost), then spend the afternoon driving and boarding across the sand. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group. Pickup from Ica is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pisco tasting and dune adventure

• Visit Tacama or Vista Alegre winery
• Taste wines and piscos
• Visit El Arrabal winery estate
• Learn about pisco and wine history
• Lunch at El Arrabal restaurant (optional)
• Travel to Huacachina Oasis
• Enjoy buggy rides and sandboarding
• Watch sunset over desert

The experience

The tour starts at Hacienda Tacama, the oldest winery in South America, where you taste the vineyard's pisco, wine and sparkling wines. On Mondays when Tacama closes, the operator substitutes Hacienda Vista Alegre, which operates the same way. From there you move to El Arrabal, a second estate surrounded by fruit trees and horses, where you learn the history of pisco production and taste the vineyard's artisanal offerings. A restaurant sits on the El Arrabal property. Most groups eat lunch there before heading to the dunes, though food costs are separate.

The afternoon shifts to Huacachina Oasis, where the dunes that ring the lagoon are the actual terrain. You ride in a buggy across the sand: the standard ride runs two hours on regular days, though it shortens to about one hour on Peruvian public holidays. Sandboarding equipment is provided, and you can try the sport on the same dunes. The full day ends with a sunset view over the desert.

What’s included

• Buggy rides across the Huacachina dunes.
• sandboarding equipment.
• visits to two working vineyards with tastings of pisco and wine.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between sites.
• pickup from Ica.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 9.48

Prices and times updated 18 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ica Discovery Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the wine tastings and vineyard history before you get on the dunes: the morning visits set up the afternoon ride, rather than the other way around. The five to six hour span works for a full day out of Ica, with the sunset finish built in.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long do I actually spend driving the buggy across the dunes?

Buggy rides typically last two hours on regular days. On official Peruvian holidays, the ride is shortened to approximately one hour to fit the day's schedule.

What happens if I visit on a Monday when Hacienda Tacama is closed?

The operator replaces Tacama with Hacienda Vista Alegre, which offers the same vineyard experience and tastings. The rest of the itinerary stays the same.

Do I need to pay extra for lunch, or is it included?

Lunch at the El Arrabal restaurant is at your own expense. The tour includes the vineyard visits and tastings, but food and drinks during the meal are separate.

Is sandboarding equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Sandboarding equipment is included with the tour. You can try the sport on the dunes without needing to rent or bring anything.