Ica Traditional City Tour from Paracas

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On this guided-tour from Paracas, we’ll take you down to the city of the eternal sunshine to discover the traditional sites of Ica and its surroundings, such as the plaza de Armas and its colonial architecture, to taste delicious tejas and chocotejas (traditional deserts); visit the new temple of the Lord of Luren; and get a tasting of wines and piscos made from Ica grapes, where exquisite liquors are produced with a unique tradition.

At the end of the Ica city tour, you’ll enjoy an exciting and unique adventure along the enormous dunes of Huacachina on board a 4×4 buggy driven by a professional driver who will take you through the highest dunes where you’ll have incredible spots for photos of Huacachina sunsets – definitely a magical place for all adventure seekers who search for unique experiences at southern Peru.

Itinerary

12:00 pm: Pick-up from selected hotel in Ica.
1:30 pm: Arrival at Cultur, an artisanal winery producing exquisite pisco wines and other grape-based liquors with deep local tradition. Free time for lunch at a recommended nearby restaurant.
3:30 pm: Visit to Ica main square, which preserves its original surroundings, and the renewed Luren Church rebuilt after the 2007 earthquake.
3:50 pm: Visit to a local store to taste traditional desserts such as tejas and chocotejas.
4:30 pm: Arrival at Huacachina and guided visit around its beautiful lagoon surrounded by palm trees and high sand dunes.
5:00 pm: 4×4 buggy ride across the sand dunes and amateur sandboarding experience while enjoying an incredible desert sunset.
6:30 pm: Return to the meeting point in Huacachina and drive back to Paracas.
8:00 pm: Drop-off at selected hotel in Paracas.

Includes

Private transport.
Guided visit to Cultur artisanal winery.
Pisco and wine tasting.
Visit to Ica main square and surroundings.
Visit to Luren Church.
Visit to Rosalia artisanal tejas and chocotejas dessert store.
Guided visit to Huacachina Oasis.
4×4 buggy ride and amateur sandboarding in shared service.
Permanent support.

Important Information

Distance from Paracas to Ica is 70 km (42 miles).
Sunblock, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, and light clothing are necessary for the Ica city tour.
Average temperature in Ica is 28°C (75°F); however, it can get chilly and windy over the Huacachina sand dunes when the sun begins to set.
Ica city tour from Paracas lasts approximately 8 hours.
Participants must be 18 years old or older to take part in tasting activities.
All participants must walk to the Huacachina base camp where the buggies are parked before starting the dune ride activity, which is operated as a group tour.

from

US$. 80

per person

Outstanding experience. Had a ton of fun on the dune drive. Guide was very kind and attentive.

We had a fantastic experience flying over the Nasca Lines! Everything was well-organized, and the flight went smoothly from start to finish.

We had a great time on this tour! Our dune buggy drivers adjusted to our needs-my kids wanted to go fast and I wanted to go slow and they accommodated. They were super skilled and kind. Everything was taken care of for us. They made it easy and fun!

Eder era el mejor proveedor de servicios en nuestras vacaciones en Perú! Tengo que decir que cambié de opinión muchas veces sobre las actividades que queríamos reservar y él siempre estaba allí pacientemente haciendo todo lo posible para hacernos felices.

Eder y Ramón thanks a millón! Tour to paracas reserve in buggies was brillant anda Ramón the Best guide! Muchas gracias, muy profesionales y amables.

Fantastic experience! My wife and I went buggying in the Paracas National Reserve and it was a one of kind experience. Thanks to our guide Richard, we were able to discover this beautiful landscape. As a plus, Richard took great pictures of us! Definitely recommend using Watukuy Tours.