If you are looking for things to do in Ica, the first option is a focused desert adventure built around sandboarding and sandskiing. The other two choices add broader sightseeing or a vineyard-and-dunes combination for travelers who want a different pace.
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Dedicated dune adventure
Begin with the featured experience and use the shorter alternatives only if its format does not match your day.
The Featured Tour and Two Alternatives
Read the first row as the main recommendation; the other rows are quick alternatives for different schedules or traveler preferences.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated dune adventure | Travelers who want a shorter, activity-first desert experience centered on sandboarding and sandskiing | ★ 5.0/5 | 42 reviews | Approx. 2 hr 45 min | Includes guide/instructor support throughout the activity. | View on Viator |
 City plus dunes day | Travelers who want a longer day that combines Ica city sights, a winery stop, and Huacachina activities | ★ 5.0/5 | 17 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Includes hotel or bus-station pickup in Ica. | View on Viator |
 Wine and sunset dunes | Travelers who want pisco and wine tasting paired with a sunset buggy and sandboarding experience | ★ 5.0/5 | 15 reviews | Approx. 6 hr–7 hr | Includes pisco and wine tasting at two vineyard settings. | View on Viator |
Inside the Featured Experience
This photo-led review focuses on the leading experience, who it suits, and the details worth checking before booking.
Most focused option for a pure desert-activity outing
Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru
Best for: Travelers who want a shorter, activity-first desert experience centered on sandboarding and sandskiing
This experience is built for travelers who want the dunes to be the entire focus. It centers on sandboarding and sandskiing with professional instructors, making it a straightforward choice for beginners or experienced riders who want guidance in the desert. The inclusion set is practical: equipment, helmets, boots, board gear, taxes, and photos and videos are confirmed. The pace is compact rather than full-day, and the itinerary notes an afternoon meeting, equipment test, buggy transfer, and a return after sunset or dusk. Private transportation and meals are not included, so it suits people who prefer a focused outing over a bundled sightseeing day.
Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru
- Includes guide/instructor support throughout the activity.
- Covers equipment, helmets, boots, and board gear.
- Adds photos and videos during the experience.
Two Alternatives Worth a Quick Look
Open this alternative on ViatorCity plus dunes day
Best for: Travelers who want a longer day that combines Ica city sights, a winery stop, and Huacachina activities
Open this alternative on ViatorWine and sunset dunes
Best for: Travelers who want pisco and wine tasting paired with a sunset buggy and sandboarding experience
How to choose your Ica itinerary style
Choose the first product if you want the most direct desert activity and do not need extra sightseeing. Pick the second for a fuller day with city and winery elements, or the third if you want tasting stops paired with a sunset dune experience.
Direct dunes session
Meeting, equipment test, buggy transfer, and sunset return
City, winery, and dune circuit
Ica sights, winery visit, Huacachina, buggy ride, and sandboarding
Winery visit plus sunset desert run
Tasting-focused start, then a timed sunset buggy and sandboarding segment
Before choosing the featured tour
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Ica booking checklist
- Check the confirmed inclusions and exclusions carefully, especially for transport, meals, and local fees.
- If your plans depend on hotel or bus-station pickup, verify that the selected product explicitly includes it.
- Treat the listed timing as the structure of the experience, but confirm details again before booking if your schedule is tight.
Ica tour questions answered
Which option is the most activity-focused?
The first product is the most focused on dune activity, with sandboarding and sandskiing as the core experience.
Which tour is best if I want more than just the dunes?
The second product is the most varied because it adds Ica city stops and a winery visit before the dune portion.
Which option works best for a scenic sunset plan?
The third product is the strongest match if you want tasting stops first and a sunset buggy-and-sandboarding segment later in the day.