Dunes & Vineyards

Description

Experience Ica, a city in southern Peru, known for its stunning desert landscapes, including the famous Huacachina oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Renowned for its rich history, Ica is also a hub for viticulture, producing Peru's finest pisco and wines, and home to fascinating attractions like the Regional Museum and Paracas National Reserve.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

Vineyards of Ica: visit some of the oldest vineyards in America and enjoy the Pisco tasting, distilled beverage with the designation of origin and Peruvian flag product.

Ica dunes: Peruvian coast area that sits on desert plains with geofoam that allows you to practice adventure sports such as sandboarding.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English and Spanish-speaking tour escort throughout the itinerary

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 2 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Ica:

Standard Hotel Category = Villa Jazmin or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Las Dunas or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 2 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared bus Lima/Ica/Lima (Day 1, 3)
  • Shared transfers from and to the bus station (Ica) (Day 1, 3)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Ica city tour, the Regional Museum of Ica, Huacachina Lake, distillery and artisanal wineries (Day 2)

Excluded

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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