Hacienda Tacama
Peru’s oldest winery, with a guided tour and tastings of wine and pisco.
Multi days · 2 days / 1 night
Ica & Paracas: Ballestas, Dunes & Wine
With an official guide and a private dune buggy.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Type
- Private tour
- Departure
- 8:00 AM (day 1)
- Pickup
- Hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro & Barranco
- Overnight
- Huacachina (hotel not included)
- Booking
- Book online
The experience
Why you’ll love this
Leave Lima behind for two unhurried days on the southern coast. Tour Hacienda Tacama, Peru’s oldest vineyard, with lunch among the vines, then ride a private dune buggy over Huacachina’s golden dunes and spend the night by the oasis. The next day, cruise to the Ballestas Islands and explore the desert cliffs of the Paracas National Reserve.
More about this experience
Tip: bring a light jacket for the Ballestas boat ride.
Highlights
- Wine and pisco tour at Hacienda Tacama
- Private dune buggy and sandboarding
- See sea lions and penguins at Ballestas
- Explore the Paracas National Reserve
Service gallery
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Huacachina Oasis
A desert lagoon ringed by towering dunes, made for buggy rides and sandboarding.
Ballestas Islands
Sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds off the Paracas coast.
Paracas National Reserve
Desert cliffs, beaches and viewpoints in one of Peru’s richest marine reserves.
Step by step
Your tour at a glance
Day 01 From the Ica valley to the Huacachina oasis
Pickup at your Lima hotel at 8:00 AM and south along the Pan-American Highway. A visit to Hacienda Tacama with a wine and pisco tasting and lunch among the vines, then the Huacachina oasis in the afternoon, with a private dune buggy, sandboarding and sunset over the dunes.
Pickup at your Lima hotel
8:00 AMYour guide and driver meet you in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco and head south on the Pan-American Highway.
View the full day
Stop along the way
On the roadA pause to stretch your legs and have a coffee before continuing to the Ica valley.
Hacienda Tacama
MiddayA guided visit to Peru's oldest vineyard, with a tour of the winery and a tasting of wines and piscos.
Lunch at the hacienda
MiddayLunch at Tacama, among the vines.
Huacachina Oasis
AfternoonCheck in at your hotel beside the lagoon and free time to walk around the oasis.
Private dune buggy and sandboarding
Mid-afternoonA private buggy ride across some of the highest dunes in South America, with sandboarding for all levels.
Sunset over the dunes
SunsetThe buggy's last stop, high on a dune, to watch the sun go down over the desert.
Night in Huacachina
EveningA free evening at the oasis. Accommodation is not included; we can recommend where to stay.
Day 02 Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve
An early breakfast and the drive to Paracas. A boat trip around the Ballestas Islands, a tour of the National Reserve, lunch by the sea and the drive back to Lima, arriving around 7:00 PM.
Leaving Huacachina
7:00 AMAn early breakfast and the coastal drive to the Paracas pier, a little over an hour away.
View the full day
Ballestas Islands
Mid-morningA shared boat trip to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the Candelabra geoglyph.
Paracas National Reserve
Mid-morningViewpoints and beaches where the desert meets the Pacific, with a stop at Playa Roja.
Lunch
MiddayLunch at a selected local restaurant, facing the bay.
Back to Lima
AfternoonThe drive back up the Pan-American Highway, reaching your hotel around 7:00 PM.
Everything taken care of
What’s included
- Private transport throughout the trip
- Professional driver
- Official tour guide (day 2 tours)
- Shared guided tour at Hacienda Tacama
- Wine & pisco tour at Tacama
- Lunch at Hacienda Tacama (day 1)
- Private dune buggy and sandboarding
- Ballestas Islands boat tour
- Paracas National Reserve tour
- Lunch (day 2)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima
Not included
- Hotel accommodation in Huacachina
- Breakfasts and dinner
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Pickup and return
- Free hotel pickup
- Pickup zones: Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Staying elsewhere? Contact us for a pickup quote.
- Pickup times may vary slightly due to traffic and the number of pickups. We’ll confirm your exact time before the tour.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A charged camera or phone
- A light jacket for the Ballestas boat ride
- Cash or card for souvenirs
Important information
- The Tacama tour and the Ballestas boat trip are shared; the dune buggy is private.
- Ballestas departures depend on weather and maritime authorization. If suspended, an alternative such as a visit to Isla Blanca may be offered.
- Wildlife sightings are very likely but can’t be guaranteed.
- Minimum 2 travelers per booking.
- A 50% surcharge applies on Peruvian national holidays due to higher operating costs and staff availability; your quote already includes it.
- Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, food allergies, mobility needs or special requests so we can give you the best possible experience.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Departure times
- Day 1: pickup around 8:00 AM
- Day 2: departure from Huacachina at 7:00 AM; arrival in Lima around 7:00 PM
Before you confirm
Review your date, travelers and final total before confirming payment. Hotel accommodation in Huacachina is not included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
See current prices by group size in the booking table. Hotel accommodation in Huacachina is not included.
Is the hotel in Huacachina included?
No. Accommodation is not included, so you can choose the hotel that suits you. Ask us for recommendations.
What if the Ballestas boat can’t sail?
Departures depend on weather and maritime authorization. If they’re suspended, we may offer an alternative such as a visit to Isla Blanca.
Where is pickup available?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Staying somewhere else in Lima? Contact us and we’ll send you a pickup quote.
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