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With this tour you can enjoy and know the best attractions at Ica. You could exploring new flavors tasting our wines, Pisco and learn about the production process of this. Our principally activity is you take a private ride in our exclusive professional vehicles ROV (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle) over the golden dunes of Huacachina. Our vehicles are safe and you will having all the accessories of security that you need to practice this sport and also don't forget the sandboarding is including.

Enjoy a thrilling adventure amidst the sand dunes near Huacachina during this 3-hour guided sand buggy ride and sand boarding experience. Take a sand-based rollercoaster ride as you motor up the steep 1,640-foot (500-meter) sand dunes by buggy, before zooming back down at high speed. Then strap on a board for a chance to try sand boarding, carving your way down the steep sand banks. You’ll get to try your hand on three or four dunes before finishing your day with a chance to watch a breathtaking desert sunset. Your trip also includes a local guide.

You can embark on a fascinating tour of one of the traditional wineries of Ica and enjoy the adventure offered by the Huachina desert in Buggies.

The tour begins in a producer of wine and pisco, products that have made the valleys of the Ica desert famous. Then, we will visit the Regional Museum of Ica where we will appreciate the evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica Chincha and Inca. Thereafter is a visit to the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, a dark-skinned saint from Ica, whose carvedimage was made in Spain in the year 1556. On the third Monday of October each year the image is taken from the church and carried through the streets of Ica accompanied by hundreds of devotees. Finally, you will visit Lake Huacachina. Originally an oasis in the middle of the desert, the lake is one of Ica´s major attractions. It is surrounded by large sand dunes and offers a variety of optional services: from good food to an adrenalin-stimulating sand buggy ride through the desert.

This full day Nazca Lines flight experience stands out because it combines convenient hotel pickup in Ica, a comfortable scenic transfer to Nazca, and a 35 minute aerial flight over the world famous Nazca geoglyphs, all with professional local support and stunning desert views. You’ll get close up aerial views of iconic figures like the Hummingbird, Monkey, and Spider, with plenty of time for photos and videos. It’s a seamless, unforgettable way to discover one of Peru’s greatest mysteries in just one day.

Explore the natural beauty of Paracas on a tour that takes you to the Ballestas Islands, home to incredible marine fauna and rock formations. From your hotel in Huacachina or Ica, you start the tour to Paracas for an exciting boat trip, where you can see sea lions, penguins and various birds. The tour includes an exploration of the Paracas National Reserve, where you visit Playa Roja and Playa La Mina, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. With time for lunch in Playa Lagunillas, this experience is perfect for nature and photography lovers. - Departure from Huacachina or Ica with transfer included - 1.5 hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands - Visit to the Paracas National Reserve and Playa Roja - Opportunity to have lunch in Playa Lagunillas