Pisco Tasting & Buggy Tour: Ica Wineries and Desert Sunset

Three wineries, two hours in the dunes at sunset

A 9 to 10 hour private tour from Paracas visits three Ica vineyards for pisco and wine tastings, then moves to Huacachina Lagoon for buggy rides and sandboarding as the sun sets over the desert. The tour includes private transport from Paracas, a live guide in English or Spanish, an hour of free time for lunch at a country restaurant, and entry to the desert. On Mondays, Hacienda Vista Alegre replaces Hacienda Tacama. On holidays, only the buggy and sandboard portion runs, shortened to one hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vineyards, Oasis, and Desert Adventure

• Visit first vineyard and learn history
• Taste piscos and wines at winery
• Visit oldest winery in Ica
• Tour El Arrabal farm and vineyards
• Taste artisanal pisco and wine
• Visit Huacachina Oasis and learn myths
• Enjoy buggy ride in Ica desert
• Practice sandboarding at sunset

The experience

Nine to ten hours takes you through the wine country of Ica and into the desert in a single day. You start at one of Peru's oldest vineyards (the hacienda dating to 1540 where the first vines were planted in the valley) to learn how pisco and wine are made, then taste both. Two more stops follow at working wineries where you see the artisanal production methods and taste again, with an hour free for lunch at a country restaurant between the tastings and the afternoon's desert work.

The Huacachina Lagoon, known as the oasis of America, sits in the middle of the Ica Desert. You ride in a buggy for two hours across the dunes and practice sandboarding on the slopes, timed to finish as the sun sets. Private transport picks you up from your Paracas hotel and returns you there when the day ends. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with you throughout.

Monday tours visit Hacienda Vista Alegre instead of Hacienda Tacama because Tacama closes that day. If your date falls on a holiday, the winery visits are replaced by the buggy and sandboard portion alone, running for one hour instead of two. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the buggy ride. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Private transport from Paracas to Ica and back.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• tastings of pisco and wine at three vineyards.
• one hour of free time for lunch at a country restaurant.
• entry to the Ica Desert.
• two hours of buggy riding and sandboarding at Huacachina Lagoon timed to sunset.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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 20 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 7.16

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visitemos Perú

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day combining three wineries, the Huacachina oasis, and desert activities (buggies, sandboarding, sunset) with your own vehicle and guide: all on a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What are the three wineries I'll visit on this tour?

The tour includes the oldest hacienda in South America, dating from 1540, where Francisco de Carabantes first planted vines in the Ica valley; one of Ica's oldest wineries that preserves traditional pisco and wine production; and El Arrabal farm, where you learn artisanal methods and taste at the end. On Mondays, Hacienda Vista Alegre replaces the second stop because Hacienda Tacama is closed.

How much time do I spend in the desert, and what do I actually do there?

You spend two hours in the Ica Desert at Huacachina Lagoon, riding in a buggy across the dunes and practicing sandboarding on the slopes. The activity is timed to end at sunset.

Does the tour include lunch, and how much free time do I have?

Lunch is not included, but you have one hour of free time to eat at a country restaurant between the winery tastings and the desert portion.

What happens if I book for a Monday or a holiday?

On Mondays, Hacienda Vista Alegre is visited instead of Hacienda Tacama because Tacama closes that day. On holidays, the winery visits are skipped and only the buggy ride and sandboarding happen, shortened to one hour instead of two.

Is this tour private, and does it include transport from my hotel?

Yes, this is a private tour with pickup and return transport from your Paracas hotel included. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with you for the full day.