ATV riding in Ica: Pisco tasting and sunset dunes

Two hours of buggy riding and sandboarding as the sun drops behind the Ica dunes.

A six-to-seven-hour experience in Ica combining pisco and wine tasting at Hacienda Tacama with a guided two-hour buggy ride and sandboarding session at Huacachina at sunset. The tour includes pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, and protective instruction for sandboarding. Lunch is at your own expense, and the Huacachina tourist tax is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tacama Vineyard2h
2. Canyon of the Lost2h

Pisco tasting and desert adventure

• Visit Hacienda Tacama vineyard
• Explore Fundo El Arrabal and learn pisco production
• Take a break and prepare for dune adventure
• Ride buggies on dunes at sunset
• Go sandboarding with guide

The experience

The day starts at Hacienda Tacama, South America's oldest estate, where you taste pisco and wines while learning how both industrial and artisanal production methods shape the flavor. On Mondays, the visit shifts to Hacienda Vista Alegre, which follows the same tasting format but with different history. After the hacienda, you move to Fundo El Arrabal to explore the "Cultur Pisco" program: you learn how pisco is made, walk through groves of pecan trees and other crops unique to the region, and have time to rest before the afternoon's main event. The estate has a traditional restaurant if you want lunch before heading out.

At 4:00 PM (or 4:30 PM during summer and autumn when the sun sets later), you climb a small dune to board the buggies. Your guide explains what you need to know and stays with you throughout. The ride lasts two hours across the natural landscape of Huacachina's dunes, described as a natural roller coaster, and you'll have time to photograph the sunset. After the buggy portion, you move to sandboarding on various dunes. The guide teaches proper technique and supervises multiple runs so the activity stays safe. On public holidays and long weekends, the buggy portion adjusts to one hour due to demand, though the full experience still covers the same ground.

Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. You can buy protective gear at Fundo El Arrabal if you want it (optional). Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Pickup from your accommodation.
• pisco and wine tasting at Hacienda Tacama (or Hacienda Vista Alegre on Mondays) with instruction on production methods.
• access to Fundo El Arrabal's "Cultur Pisco" program.
• two-hour guided buggy ride across Huacachina's dunes at sunset.
• sandboarding instruction and multiple runs.
• a live guide in English or Spanish throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.18

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Desert Oasis Expeditions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want pisco tasting and sandboarding in one afternoon: the 4:00 PM start times the dune buggy ride to catch the sunset, and pickup from Ica or Huacachina is included.

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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: Child (under 18).

What exactly happens during the buggy ride at Huacachina?

The buggy ride lasts two hours across the sand dunes of Huacachina, starting with a climb up a small dune to board. Your guide explains the experience and stays with you throughout as you ride across the natural landscape, then you move to sandboarding on various dunes where the guide teaches technique.

Do I need experience to sandboard, or will the guide teach me?

The guide teaches proper sandboarding technique and supervises multiple runs, so no prior experience is needed. It's designed as a safe and fun activity for all fitness levels.

What's included in the pisco tasting part of the day?

You visit Hacienda Tacama (or Hacienda Vista Alegre on Mondays) to taste pisco and wines while learning about both industrial and artisanal production methods. You also explore Fundo El Arrabal's "Cultur Pisco" program to see how pisco is made and walk through pecan groves and other crops grown there.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in Ica or Huacachina?

Pickup is included in the tour. A guide in English or Spanish will collect you from your accommodation. Let the operator know your location when you book.

When does the sunset buggy ride start, and does it change by season?

The buggy experience starts at 4:00 PM, but between summer and autumn when the sun sets later, departure shifts to around 4:30 PM. The two-hour duration stays the same regardless of season.