Ica: Vineyard Tour With Buggy Ride and Sandboarding

Ica, Peru’s premier wine region, offers a captivating blend of vineyard exploration and thrilling outdoor adventures. This vineyard tour promises a delightful journey through Ica’s renowned wineries and distilleries, where visitors can savor the flavors of locally-produced pisco and wine. But the real excitement lies in the tour’s culmination at the stunning Huacachina Oasis, where an adrenaline-pumping buggy ride and sandboarding experience await. Prepare to be swept away by the stunning desert landscape and the allure of Ica’s vibrant vinicultural heritage.

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Key Points

This 7.5-hour tour takes you on a vineyard and cultural exploration in Ica, Peru, including visits to industrial and artisanal vineyards, Pisco and wine tastings, a buggy ride, and sandboarding.
The tour provides a rundown of Ica’s pisco and wine culture, with opportunities to learn about production processes and sample traditional Peruvian dishes paired with the local beverages.
The highlight of the tour is the visit to the Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy an exhilarating buggy ride through the sand dunes and try sandboarding.
The tour is available in both English and Spanish, and has a flexible cancellation policy, allowing you to reserve and pay later.
The tour includes hotel pick-up from Ica, Huacachina, or nearby areas, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

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Tour Overview

The Ica Vineyard Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the region’s rich winemaking heritage.

Priced from £41.51 per person, the 7.5-hour excursion includes visits to both industrial and artisanal vineyards, where guests can learn about Pisco and wine production and taste a variety of local offerings.

The tour also features a Buggy ride and sandboarding at the scenic Huacachina Oasis, as well as multiple photo stops in the desert.

Available in English and Spanish, the tour provides free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and allows travelers to reserve their spot and pay later.

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Itinerary

The tour begins with pick-up from hotels in Ica, Huacachina, or nearby areas.

Visitors will then:

Visitors will then: visit an industrial vineyard for a guided tour and tasting, head to an artisanal vineyard for Pisco and wine tastings, and enjoy a Peruvian lunch.

Visit an industrial vineyard for a guided tour and tasting
Head to El Arrabal, an artisanal vineyard, for tastings of Piscos, wines, and Pisco creams
Enjoy lunch at Vitivinicola restaurant featuring Peruvian dishes

After the vineyard experiences, the group will travel to the Huacachina Oasis for a thrilling buggy ride through the desert dunes and an opportunity to try sandboarding.

Throughout the day, there will be multiple stops for capturing stunning photos against the desert backdrop.

Vineyard Visits

After the hotel pick-up, visitors first explore an industrial vineyard, where they embark on a guided tour and tasting. The tour provides insights into the pisco and wine production process.

Next, they visit El Arrabal, an artisanal vineyard, for tastings of pisco, wines, and pisco creams. This allows guests to sample a variety of local spirits and wines.

The tour then includes a stop for lunch at the Vitivinicola restaurant, where they can savor Peruvian dishes paired with the vineyard’s offerings.

These vineyard visits offer a comprehensive introduction to the region’s renowned pisco and wine culture.

Pisco and Wine Tastings

Following the vineyard visits, guests enjoy the tasting experiences that showcase the region’s renowned pisco and wines.

The tour includes:

Tastings of a variety of piscos, wines, and pisco creams at the artisanal El Arrabal vineyard.
Opportunities to learn about the production processes of these iconic Peruvian beverages.
Sampling of the local cuisine at the Vitivinicola restaurant, which complements the pisco and wine tastings.

These tastings allow visitors to fully appreciate the flavors and traditions that make Ica’s viniculture renowned throughout the world.

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Lunch at Vitivinicola

As part of the Ica Vineyard Tour, guests enjoy a delightful lunch at the Vitivinicola restaurant, where they savor Peruvian dishes that complement the pisco and wine tastings they’ve experienced earlier.

The menu features a selection of local specialties, ensuring a well-rounded culinary experience. Theres some good traditional Peruvian flavors, allowing them to fully enjoy the region’s gastronomic heritage.

The meal provides a welcomed respite before the next adventure – a thrilling buggy ride and sandboarding experience in the nearby Huacachina Oasis.

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Huacachina Oasis

Once the lunch at Vitivinicola is complete, the tour moves on to the highlight of the day – the Huacachina Oasis.

This unique desert lagoon is surrounded by towering sand dunes, providing an adrenaline-filled experience.

Participants will:

Embark on an exhilarating buggy ride through the dunes
Try their hand at sandboarding, gliding down the golden slopes
Capture stunning photos against the dramatic desert backdrop

The Huacachina visit is the perfect culmination to a day spent exploring Ica’s vineyards and learning about Peru’s rich winemaking heritage.

Buggy Ride and Sandboarding

After the lunch at Vitivinicola, the tour heads to the highlight of the day – the thrilling buggy ride and sandboarding experience at the Huacachina Oasis.

The off-road buggy weaves through the towering dunes, offering breathtaking views of the desert landscape. After the ride, it’s time to try sandboarding. Participants strap on their boards and glide down the steep slopes, kicking up plumes of sand.

The adrenaline-filled activities provide an exhilarating contrast to the serene vineyard visits. Countless photo opportunities against the dramatic desert backdrop make this an unforgettable part of the Ica tour.

Preparation and Restrictions

What should visitors prepare for the Ica Vineyard Tour? The tour involves some moderate physical activity, so comfortable shoes and clothing are a must.

Plus, visitors should bring a hat, camera, and sunscreen to protect themselves in the desert environment.

Certain items and behaviors aren’t allowed, such as smoking in the vehicle, consuming alcohol and drugs, and littering.

The tour isn’t suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, or those with mobility impairments.

Since You Asked

What Are the Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations for the Tour?

The tour offers pick-up from hotels in Ica, Huacachina, or nearby areas. The drop-off location is not explicitly stated, but it’s likely at the starting point or a central location in Ica or Huacachina.

Can I Purchase Additional Pisco or Wine After the Tastings?

Yes, you can purchase additional Pisco or wine after the tastings. The tour includes visits to vineyards where you’ll have the opportunity to buy more of your favorite products following the tastings.

Is There an Age Limit for Participating in the Sandboarding Activity?

There’s no age limit for sandboarding, but it’s not recommended for young children. Participants must be able to climb the dunes and balance on the boards. The tour operator can advise on suitability based on individual circumstances.

Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks on the Tour?

The tour does not allow participants to bring their own food and drinks. All meals and refreshments are provided as part of the tour package. Participants should refrain from bringing outside food or beverages during the excursion.

Is There an Option to Extend the Tour Duration or Add Extra Activities?

The tour duration can’t be extended, but extra activities like visiting more vineyards or extended buggy rides may be available for an additional cost. Customers should check with the tour operator for options to customize their experience.

The Sum Up

The Ica Vineyard Tour offers a unique blend of wine and Pisco tastings, traditional Peruvian cuisine, and thrilling outdoor adventures. Visitors can explore industrial and artisanal vineyards, indulge in local flavors, and cap off the experience with an exhilarating buggy ride and sandboarding at the Huacachina Oasis. This all-encompassing tour provides an unforgettable journey through Ica’s rich viniculture and breathtaking desert landscapes.