Huacachina dune buggy and Ica wine tasting tour with sunset

Ride the dunes at sunset, then taste pisco where it's made

A combined tour of Ica's vineyards and Huacachina's dunes: visit traditional and industrial wine producers, taste pisco and wine, enjoy a meal in Ica, then buggy across the sand and sandboard as the sun sets over the oasis. Runs 6.5 hours with hotel pickup, a live guide in English or Spanish, and modern vehicles with qualified drivers. Minimum two people per booking. Children welcome from age 3.

The experience

The day splits between two things Ica is known for. You start at traditional and industrial vineyards where the producers walk you through how pisco and wine are made, then sit down to taste both. The tasting is followed by lunch at a restaurant in the city: your choice between a filled causa, a typical Peruvian potato and chicken dish, or sautéed loin flambéed with pisco. This part of the tour runs roughly three hours before you head toward the dunes.

The second half centers on Huacachina itself. A qualified driver takes you out in a modern buggy across the sand dunes, and you get time to sandboard down them. The route is timed so you're on the dunes as the sun sets, which is when the light is best for photos. After the buggy ride, you return to the oasis and climb to a high point to look back at the lagoon from above before heading to your hotel.

The whole experience runs 6.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll be in a modern vehicle with a driver who stays with the group throughout, and a live guide who speaks either English or Spanish depending on which you choose at booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• modern buggy vehicle with qualified driver.
• vineyard tour at traditional and industrial producers.
• pisco and wine tasting.
• lunch at a restaurant in Ica with a choice of two dishes.
• dune buggy ride.
• sandboarding on the dunes.
• time at the oasis viewpoint.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years): free · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

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$ 9.46

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AVENTURAS SIN LIMITES PERU

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a pair or small group and want to combine Ica's wine heritage with Huacachina's dunes in a single afternoon. The fixed itinerary keeps both experiences (vineyards and sunset dunes) inside one 6.5-hour window, and the buggy ride suits anyone comfortable with active movement across sand.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (3 to 4 years): free. Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between traditional and industrial vineyards on this tour?

The tour visits both types so you see how pisco and wine production works at different scales. Traditional vineyards use older methods, while industrial ones use modern equipment, and the guide explains the process at each stop before you taste the final product.

Can I sandboard if I've never done it before?

Sandboarding is included in the dune portion and is open to beginners. The driver and guide are with you throughout, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What time of day does the sunset happen on the dunes?

The buggy ride and sandboarding are timed to coincide with sunset, so the exact time depends on the season. The operator schedules the vineyard and lunch portions earlier in the day so you reach the dunes as light fades.

Is lunch included, and can I choose what I eat?

Lunch is included at a restaurant in Ica. You can choose between a filled causa (a Peruvian potato and chicken dish) or sautéed loin with white rice, fries, and a pisco-based sauce.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the 6.5-hour experience.