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Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience
5.0(185)Huacachina6–7 hours
VIATOR4.9(21)TRIPADVISOR5.0(164)
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At a glance
Duration
6–7 hours
Price from
$46 / person
Location
Huacachina
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 185 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Sam Travel Experiences
Description
Visit the best wine cellars and distillery of Piscos in the city of Ica and then have fun in the incredible experience in Dune Buggy through the Huacachina desert.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 18–60)
$46
Child (ages 4–17)
$46
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience
Pickup included
Itinerary
Tambo de Tacama
Admission not included60 min
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).
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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).
Admission included120 min
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.
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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.
Huacachina
120 min
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.
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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.
What's included
Included
Transfer to the bus station or to the hotel, at the end of the tour
Tasting of piscos and wines
Tourists reception at the bus station or pick up from the hotel in Ica
Buggy ride and sandboard practice in Huacachina + Sunset
Visit to the artisan winery "El Arrabal" - Cultur Pisco
Visit to the Tacama Industrial Winery
Not included
Feeding and lodging.
"Tacama" Hacienda (efectivo o tarjeta. + S/5.00 soles en días feriados).
Ticket Impuesto turístico en Huacachina sólo (efectivo) Nacional/Extranjero: S/4.00 y S/8.10 soles
Pickup Locations & Times
- 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.
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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.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
185 reviews
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sandboarding is practiced in a traditional way, lying down on the board. If you want to try professional sandboarding, you can rent professional equipment optionally in Huacachina.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience take?
Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience cost?
Prices start at $46 per person for this Huacachina experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM.
How much does Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $46, adults from $46.
Can I cancel Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. - 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.
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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. Pickup points include Wild Rover Huacachina, Hosteria Suiza.
What languages is Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 185 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sam Travel Experiences.
Reviews(185)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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sintiquet2019
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience
We had an amazing experience with this agency! Sam was friendly, helpful, and perfectly on time when picking us up at the hotel. Everything was thoughtfully organized, and visiting the two distilleries gave us a fascinating introduction to pisco. The personalized attention we received at the second distillery made the experience feel especially welcoming and memorable.
After lunch, we headed to the dunes. The adventure was definitely a little thrilling, but it was also incredibly fun and absolutely worth it!
From start to finish, we felt well cared for and enjoyed every part of the experience. I would happily take this tour again and highly recommend this agency!
Operator response
Sintique, thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the excursion to the vineyards of Ica and the Huacachina desert. We wish you a fantastic trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠👏🏻🌟
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L3002DCisabellar
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Strongly recommend- well organized!
Samuel was great! Pick up was very straight forward, and he even helped me exchange money. He was very informative to the history of pisco in Peru and the vineyards were beautiful. The dunes were also very fun—was definitely my favorite tour since being in Peru! Strongly recommend!!
Operator response
Isabella, thank you so much for your rating. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the vineyards of Ica and the Huacachina desert. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🙌🏻🌟
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328rimab
September 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Day 10 in Ica/Huacachina
Magnificent experience. We have spent a wonderful day with Sam. He was punctual, pleasant, very polite and made us feel very comfortable. We recommend it 100%.
Operator response
Rima, muchas gracias por su calificación. Nos sentimos muy contentos de que hayan disfrutado la experiencia en los viñedos de Ica y el desierto de Huacachina. Les deseamos un maravilloso viaje a través de Perú.
Saludos cordiales,
Sam =) 🤠🎿🍷
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L9244ZKnicoleb
August 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Great tour to see the vineyards! Sam was really nice and we enjoyed our day with him.
Operator response
Nicole, thank you so much for your rating. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour of the Ica vineyards and the Huacachina desert. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🙌🏻🌟
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E6177LMgracep
August 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing
Sam was very informative on Pisco and Wine in Ica! Transportation to beautiful wineries and the sand boarding!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your rating, Grace. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour of the Ica vineyards and the Huacachina desert. We wish you an excellent trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 😇🌟🍷
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alexanderefr_np2026
August 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The visit to the vineyards and the experience in the dunes and the desert were excellent
Excellent experience and the attention from the host Samael (Reservas Samael)
Operator response
Muchas gracias por su calificación, Alexander. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron la excursión en los viñedos y el desierto de Huacachina. Les deseamos un excelente viaje a través de Perú.
Saludos cordiales,
Sam =) 🤠🌟🙌🏻
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Alenka Z
July 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Nice experience even we do not drink wine😅
Wonderful dune experience with private driver (back issues) so the driver adapted the drive around the dunes. Amazing sunset-very romantic 🥰
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review, Alenka, we are glad to know that you enjoyed the Vineyards and Huacachina Desert tour. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🎿😄🌟
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210yaneth
July 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best experience ever.
Samael was an amazing tour guy and driver, he guide us through each activity we had that day, the wine taste experience, the buggy and even at lunch time. Me and my daughter had a blast with our buggy driver Armando, he was so kind to help taking pictures of us, and guiding us on the right way to use the sand board, Samael and Armando thank you, we highly recommended this company.
Operator response
Yanet, thank you for your visit. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour of the vineyards in the Huacachina desert with our driver Armando. We wish you an excellent trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🍷🙌🏻
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kamilacL6464DN
July 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So Much Fun!!
This was one of my favorite activities, if not my absolute favorite, that I did on my trip in Peru, the wine tasting was a pleasant experience and the guide/driver Samael was helpful in guiding us through that first half of the experience as well as in teaching us plenty about the history of pisco but the highlight is truly the dune buggy / sandboarding half, it was so much fun and our buggy driver Armando was very skilled and as much of a thrill-seeker as us, some parts of the ride felt like a rollercoaster!! He also made sure we were all safe and comfortable and was very respectful towards us ladies as we learned to sandboard. He even let our whole group take pictures on top of the buggy, all while remaining on schedule so that we could watch the sunset from a beautiful spot in the desert. The Huacachina desert is one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen and it is truly a surreal experience to see that overview of the oasis by the end of the day once the sun has set. Unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Kamila, thank you so much for your review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour of the Ica vineyards and the Huacachina desert. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🌟👏🏻
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Magdalena G
July 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great package - highly recommend!
I have to recommend Sam. He was such a great guide! He contacted me before and we arranged everything - the pick up and when we need to come back to the bus station. He was also really helpful with recommending the breakfast spot. Sam started with some history and stories about Pisco and Ica - really interesting and it also gave us background to our next stops.
We started with Tacama winery and then another artisanal winery. Both with tasting of wine and pisco. They were really nice.
Then we drove to Huacachina for the buggy and sandboarding experience. It was INSANE! Be ready to be full of sand and adrenaline.
It was such a great package. I highly recommend doing it with Sam - he took really good care of us.
Operator response
Magdalena, thank you so much for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour of the Ica vineyards and the Huacachina desert. We wish you a majestic journey through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🙌🏻🍷
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