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The 15 Best Tours in Ica & Huacachina

33 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Ica is wine and pisco country with a dune oasis on its edge. The 15 below cover the buggies, the boards, the bodegas and the day runs down from Lima, priced and clear on what happens at sunset.

Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding - Pickup from Ica or Huacachina and the start of the ride
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Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding

1.Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour Huacachina sunset trip with an English- or Spanish-speaking driver. You’ll ride a dune buggy over 30-meter dunes, sandboard with help from your driver, stop for oasis photos, and finish with sunset views. Drivers such as Frank, Jorge, and Riccardo have earned praise for their driving and photo help.

“Great experience. Quite thrilling but in a good way! Definitely recommend doing this in Huacachina”

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Professional Sandboard & Sandski Tour in Ica, Peru - Who will enjoy this most
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Professional Sandboard & Sandski Tour in Ica, Peru

2.Professional Sandboard & Sandski Tour in Ica, Peru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Start in Huacachina at 3 p.m. with ski or snowboard instruction, then ride a dune buggy to larger dunes for about four runs. Dito Sand Xsports provides skis, boards, boots, helmets, goggles, wax, instruction, and GoPro photos and videos. The tour suits snow riders and patient beginners.

“This was an incredible experience! Don’t forget to bring a buff to protect your face from the sand. The views and photos were amazing. It was my first time doing this, and Tony’s mentoring helped me stand and slide through the dunes. I tried sandboarding, but the sand skiing looked just as fun as sandboarding. The boogie is super fun!”

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Winery and Pisco Distillery tour - What the guides add to the day
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Winery and Pisco Distillery tour

3.Winery and Pisco Distillery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend five to six hours following Ica’s Pisco Route with a guide such as Sam, William, or Raúl. Visit historic Tacama, family-run Bodega Nietto, and artisan producers, tasting pisco, wine, and cachina along the way. Hotel pickup from Ica or Huacachina is included, with free time for lunch.

“Sam knows a lot about Pisco and the winery's. The tours were excellent. We had a great time and would highly recommend.”

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ICA: Pisco and Wine Route with tasting in 03 Wineries - Starting at Hacienda Tacama
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ICA: Pisco and Wine Route with tasting in 03 Wineries

4.Pisco and Wine Route with tasting in 03 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 3h 30m · from $29

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Ica’s pisco and wine country, starting at Hacienda Tacama and continuing to working vineyards and additional cellars. You’ll learn how grapes become pisco, taste local wines with a sommelier, and finish with regional food. Pickup is available in Ica or Huacachina, with groups limited to 10.

“it was a quite good experience. friendly guiding and much interesting information about production and processes.”

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Glamping in Huacachina Desert - Huacachina Oasis and the high dunes
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Glamping in Huacachina Desert

5.Glamping in Huacachina Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend an evening in the Ica Desert with Huacachina Tours. Ride a dune buggy, try sandboarding and sandtubing, watch sunset, then sleep in a furnished double or twin canvas tent. Dinner, wine, cocktails, breakfast, a morning shower, and a private chef are included. The group can reach 20 people.

“It was such a good experience. As an introvert traveling alone, I really appreciate the fact that they gave me my own solo spot.. I would’ve find it awkward to eat around people I don’t know, yet i had my own table and my own tipi for the appetizer. The desert tour was mesmerizing !! I recommend this tour 100%”

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Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica - Into Paracas National Reserve
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Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica

6.Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Start in central Ica at 6:30 am for a full-day trip to Paracas. A bilingual guide leads the two-hour Ballestas boat ride, including El Candelabro and marine wildlife, followed by Playa Roja, Lagunillas, and La Mina in the reserve. Group transport holds up to 25 people, with lunch and the Paracas tourist ticket extra.

“tijdens onze boottocht hebben we verschillende dieren zoals zeeleeuwen, zeehonden, pinguins, pelikanen, gieren en anderen gezien. Onze gids stond steeds paraat om de nodige uitleg te geven over de de eilanden en de dieren. In de namiddag hebben we het nationaal park van Paracas bezocht en sloten we onze activiteit af met een lekkere verse vis die ze ter plaatse gevangen hadden”

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Cañón de los Perdidos Excursion - The first view from Mirador del Cañón
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Cañón de los Perdidos Excursion

7.Cañón de los Perdidos Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Ica or Huacachina into the Ocucaje Desert to see Cañón de los Perdidos, a 150-meter-deep, 1.5-kilometer-long gorge shaped by water and wind. The tour includes hotel or bus station pickup, a guide, transport, a canyon walk, and stops for food and drinks. Guide Maribelle has received special praise for her care and energy.

“Everything fine except that the transport was somewhat awkward for the ride. They took us to a pisco cellar that didn't come on the itinerary.Auto-translated”

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Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica - Fog, flight delays, and how they affect your afternoon
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Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica

8.Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $180

Travel from Ica to Nazca Airport for a 30 to 35-minute flight over the Nazca Lines, then return to Huacachina for dune buggy rides, sandboarding, and sunset views. Sam Travel Experiences provides hotel transfers, group transport, and assistance with airport and tourist taxes. Bring your physical passport and only a small bag on the plane.

“The whole day was an awesome experience. Our driver Jorge was outstanding, he was patient picking us up and was so kind. His driving was smooth and safe. After an amazing plane ride viewing the Nazca Lines, he took us to a nice restaurant for lunch. Then he drove us to Huacachina where we met up with Sam and did dune buggy/sand-boarding. Over all it was an awesome experience, one we will never forget. Book this excursion if you want to support the local tourism industry look no further, book this one!”

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Huacachina: Sandboarding and 4x4 Desert Adventure - The 4x4 ride through Huacachina’s sand
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Huacachina: Sandboarding and 4×4 Desert Adventure

9.Sandboarding and 4×4 Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22

Meet your English or Spanish speaking guide at Huacachina Oasis, then ride a 4x4 tubular vehicle into the dunes. Your driver shows you basic sandboarding technique before you slide down several sandy slopes. The outing lasts one to two hours, includes equipment and entrance fees, and is limited to 10 people.

“Bei Ankunft in der Agentur herrschte erst einmal etwas Verwirrung. Man hatte uns wohl nicht erwartet (haben aber auch erst ein paar Stunden zuvor gebucht). Man geht dann durch den Ort zum Eingang der Dünen und weiter zu den Buggys. Insgesamt hat die Aktivität genau eine Stunde gedauert, also mit Wartezeit, Fussweg, Fahrt zum Aussichtspunkt, Pause, Sandboarding, Rückfahrt.”

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From Ica | Huacachina : Canyon de Los Perdidos | Full Day - The Ica pickup and the long road south
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From Ica | Huacachina : Canyon de Los Perdidos | Full Day

10.From Ica | Huacachina : Canyon de Los Perdidos | Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

Travel by minibus from Ica or Huacachina into the Ocucaje Desert, where a bilingual guide leads you through Canyon de Los Perdidos. Expect fossil beds, saltpeter deposits, colorful rock layers, waterholes, a sandy canyon walk, and a short pisco and wine tasting. The ride is long and rough in places, but the canyon feels wonderfully remote.

“Great experience visiting the Cañón de Los Perdidos, and actually walking inside the canyon, the guides were very helpful assisting everyone getting around. The only thing to improve is that the transport arrived an hour later than what we arranged. Still, totally worth it experience, recommend!!”

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One-Way Shuttle Transfer: Huacachina to Nazca - A three-hour road connection with little fuss
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One-Way Shuttle Transfer: Huacachina to Nazca

11.One-Way Shuttle Transfer: Huacachina to Nazca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $20

Take a one-way shuttle from Wild Rover in Huacachina to Nazca in about three hours. You will leave at 7:00 am and reach Nazca around 10:30 am. An English-speaking guide is available, and guide Lui has helped passengers arrange Nazca flight details, even when flights were booked elsewhere.

“Very nice service from Huacachina to Nazca. Good driver, comfortable van and easy transfer. The tour guide spoke great English and made everything very understandable.”

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Sandboard and SandSki Experience in Huacachina - Learning the First Sandboard or Ski Runs
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Sandboard and SandSki Experience in Huacachina

12.Sandboard and SandSki Experience in Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Meet near Huacachina at 2:40 PM for equipment and a short briefing, then ride a dune buggy to the sand hills. With an instructor guiding you, try sandboarding or sand skiing over several runs, with photos and videos along the way. Finish with sunset in the dunes and return around 6:30 PM.

“This was the highlight of our two week trip to Peru! We chose this company because they specifically mentioned they do sand skiing in addition to sandboarding. They do ask that you have some snow skiing history, since it’s a bit harder than sand boarding. I’m no where near an expert at skiing and I was able to manage just fine. Our group of 7 had mixed skills but it was so fun to cheer each other on and watch the progress over the 6-7 runs that we did. Our guides were phenomenal at taking photos and videos of us as we went, we didn’t even have to ask. The…”

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From Huacachina: Ballestas and Paracas Reserve - GROUP TOUR - Port delays and large groups
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From Huacachina: Ballestas and Paracas Reserve – GROUP TOUR

13.Ballestas and Paracas Reserve – GROUP TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

From Huacachina or Ica, you’ll ride to Paracas for a two-hour speedboat trip past the Candelabro and Ballestas Islands, then visit Paracas National Reserve viewpoints including Playa Roja and Istmo. Guide Luis and the driver may lead the day in English and Spanish, though group language balance can vary. Lunch, drinks, and park fees cost extra.

“Prise en charge à l’hôtel aller-retour (départ 7h retour 16h), le guide luis et le chauffeur était très sympathique (anglais et espagnol), nous avons eu l’occasion de faire un tour en bateau et apercevoir des pingouins et lions de mer, plusieurs arrêts pour admirer les paysages de la côte dans la réserve naturelle. Pour finir avec un repas au bord de l’eau. Nous recommandons pour une journée découverte à Paracas”

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Dune buggy in Huacachina - The buggy ride across the desert
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Dune buggy in Huacachina

14.Dune buggy in Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

From La Casa de Bamboo in Huacachina, your driver takes you across the desert in a buggy for up to 10 people. You’ll stop for photos, learn sandboarding on a tall dune, and may catch sunset on the 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. departure. Sam Travel Experiences supplies the equipment, with a small cash fee paid locally.

“Bumpy ATV ride, beautiful sunset view, thrilling sand surfing experience and finally night time view of Huacachina….Must do trip. Just be careful at sand surfing.”

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Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru - Key points before you book
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Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru

15.Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Meet the SandSquad team in Huacachina at 2:45 pm for a small-group sandboarding or sandskiing lesson. Your guide provides boots, helmet, board, and instruction, then takes you by buggy to several dunes. Jhayr, Luis, and Renny are among the team members praised for patient coaching, strong photography, and well-timed sunset runs.

“Such an awesome experience 10/10!! Staff very lovely and professional! Great equipment! Highly recommend for everyone!”

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New in Tours in Ica

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★ 3.1Tacama Winery and Pisco Tasting Tour with Hotel PickupFrom $353 reviews
★ 5.0Ica | Huacachina: Desert Glamping | Night Under the StarsFrom $2954 reviews
★ 4.7Ica / Huacachina : Canon de los Perdidos – Ica’s Hidden GemFrom $754 reviews
★ 4.3Sandboarding and Dune Buggy Tour + SunsetFrom $187 reviews
★ 5.0Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis & Nazca Lines TourFrom $6255 reviews
★ 4.0From Ica or Huacachina: Tour to Tacama Vineyard and Artisanal Winery.From $254 reviews
★ 3.9From Ica || Full Day Excursion to Los Perdidos Canyon ||From $504 reviews
★ 3.8From Ica or Huacachina: Day Trip to NazcaFrom $1025 reviews
★ 4.7From Ica | Buggy excursion through the Huacachina DesertFrom $403 reviews
★ 3.4CITY TOUR ICA-HUACACHINA+BUGGIES IN PRIVATE CAR FROM PARACASFrom $1004 reviews

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