Huacachina is an oasis surrounded by giant dunes, a few minutes from Ica city. It is the place to ride the desert in a dune buggy, go sandboarding and watch the sunset over the sand.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Huacachina private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Huacachina
- Dune buggy ride
- Huacachina sandboarding
- Desert sunset
- Pisco wineries in Ica
- Paracas and Huacachina in one day
- Boat ride on the lagoon
- Dune photography
- Desert camping night
Everything for your trip to Huacachina
Huacachina tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Huacachina: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Huacachina who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Huacachina tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Huacachina private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Huacachina tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Huacachina tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Huacachina guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Huacachina
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Huacachina tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Huacachina day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Huacachina
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Huacachina
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Huacachina tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Huacachina?
Sunny all year. Afternoons are best for buggies and sunset.
How do I get to Huacachina?
Bus from Lima to Ica (about 4 to 5 hours), then a taxi to the oasis.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Huacachina tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.