Buggy, Dunes and Wine and Pisco Tasting in Huacachina

Overview

This excursion combines the discovery of Ica's winemaking traditions with the thrills of the Huacachina desert. The programme begins with a visit to two wineries: the El Arrabal artisanal cellar (Cultur Pisco) and the Tacama industrial winery, where you will taste local wines and piscos. The day continues in the desert with a buggy ride across the dunes, including watching the sunset. You will also have the opportunity to try sandboarding. The service includes pick-up from your hotel or the Ica bus station at the start, as well as the return transfer to these locations at the end of the tour.

Itinerary

1. Tacama

   We will start the Tour with a visit to the oldest winery in South America, currently called "Hacienda Tacama" which uses fine grapes for the production of its wines, pisco and sparkling wines. At the same time they will be invited to the tastings of the various products in each of the wineries. Important Note: On Mondays, the "Hacienda Tacama" has a rest, so the visit to Tacama will be replaced by the visit to the Hacienda Vista Alegre (it is of the same category as Tacama). ___ Iniciaremos el Tour con la visita a la bodega más antigua de Sur América, llamada actualmente "Hacienda Tacama" la cual emplea finas uvas para la elaboración de sus vinos, piscos y espumantes. A la vez serán invitados a las degustaciones de los diversos productos en cada una de las bodegas. Nota Importante: Los días Lunes, la "Hacienda Tacama" tiene descanso, así que la visita a Tacama se reemplazará por la visita a la Hacienda Vista Alegre (es de la misma categoría que Tacama).

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. We will visit the "El Arrabal" Winery estate, where you will be able to learn more about the history of Pisco and Wine, you will also be able to enjoy its majestic environment full of fruit trees, horses and finally you will be able to taste the piscos and artisan wines of this Vitivinicola. It is important to remember that at this point of visit we have a tourist restaurant where all our clients usually have lunch after visiting the vineyard. Food is on behalf of each passenger. ____ Realizaremos una visita al fundo Bodega "El Arrabal", donde podrán conocer más de la historia del Pisco y Vino, también podrán deleitarse con su majestuoso ambiente lleno de árboles frutales, caballos y finalmente podrán degustar de los piscos y vinos artesanales de ésta Vitivinicola. Es importante recordar que en este punto de visita tenemos un restaurante turístico donde todos nuestros clientes suelen almorzar después de la visita al viñedo. La alimentación es por cuenta de cada pasajero.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Huacachina

   We will continue with the tour heading to the Huacachina Oasis where the huge dunes that surround the lagoon allow visitors to practice one of the most fascinating sports in the area, we are referring to the rides in the famous sand carts and the board sport on sand , popularly called Sandboarding. Important note: For "official holidays" in Peru, the duration of the Buggy ride will last approximately 01 hour, on "normal" days it usually lasts 02 hours. ___ Continuaremos con el recorrido rumbo al Oasis de Huacachina donde las enormes dunas que rodean la laguna permiten a los visitantes practicar uno de los deportes más fascinantes de la zona, nos referimos a los paseos en los famosos carros de arena y el deporte de tabla sobre la arena. , popularmente llamado Sandboarding. Nota importante: Para los días "feriados oficiales" en Perú, la duración del paseo en Buggy durará 01 hora aproximadamente, en días "normales" suele durar 02 horas.

   · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

- THE PICKUPS ARE AT THE HOTELS IN THE CENTER OF ICA OR HUACACHINA, HOWEVER, IF YOUR LODGING IS NOT IN THE LIST OF AVAILABLE HOTELS IN ICA, PLEASE LET US KNOW THE NAME OF YOUR LODGING SO WE CAN CONFIRM YOU IF THE PICK-UP WILL BE POSSIBLE OR NOT. THIS IS BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY LODGINGS THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED IN THE GOOGLE MAPS SYSTEM. - THE PICK-UP TIMES FOR TOURISTS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE WILL BE AT 10:30 A.M. - PICK UP TIMES FOR TOURISTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE WILL BE AT 11 A.M. ________ It is important to know that for holidays in Peru (Easter, National Holidays, New Year's Eve and others) Buggie services will have a reduction in time due to the high demand of passengers on holidays in Peru. The Buggies usually carry out the activity for approximately 1 hour.

How to use your ticket

Please provide us with your telephone number and / or email address to contact you and coordinate your trip with us. Sam Travel Experience Mail: reservas@samtravelexperiences.com Whatsapp: +51 956 963 778

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What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travellers with spinal cord problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all physical conditions.
• Sandboarding is practiced traditionally, lying on the board; professional equipment can be rented as an option in Huacachina.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 10 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled in the event of bad weather or insufficient number of participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers without medical contraindications (back, heart, pregnancy).
• Lovers of local wines and spirits.
• People seeking an activity combining culture and thrills.

What makes it different

• Combination of artisanal and industrial winery visits with buggy riding.
• Pick-up and return transfer included from the hotel or Ica bus station.
• Small group limited to 10 people.

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