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Huacachina
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Peru

Huacachina

5.7
4.5/5
9 reviews
Huacachinais an oasis town hidden deep in the desert near Ica, Peru, where a pool of water is surrounded by rolling, towering sand dunes. Palm trees line the lakeshore, and a path around the lake connects old-fashioned hotels and restaurants. With only about a hundred permanent residents, it is so small that you can almost see the whole town at a glance. This landscape of lake and sand was once featured on the back of the Peruvian 50-sol banknote. It was a favorite vacation spot for the elite in Peru in the past, and today it has become a base for travelers to experience desert activities. The signature experiences are all on the sand dunes: ride a sand buggy to dive and leap between the sand ridges, then step onto a sandboard and rush down the steep slopes. The activity is a bit like skiing, and beginners can also choose to lie down while sliding.Ica · 3.3km from downtown
Huacachina Lagoon Reserved Zone

Huacachina Lagoon Reserved Zone

4.4
This is an oasis in the desert, offering visitors unique sandboarding and desert off-roading experiences, making it not only a paradise for adventure seekers but also an ideal destination for photographers and nature lovers.Ica · 3.4km from downtown
Main Square of Ica

Main Square of Ica

4.3
Main Square of Ica, located in Ica City, Ica Region, Peru, is the city's cultural and historical center. Surrounded by numerous historical buildings, the square showcases Ica's traditions and cultural heritage. An elegant fountain and tree-lined walkways provide a tranquil setting for leisurely strolls. At the center of the square stands the Church of San Juan, built in the 16th century, a significant religious landmark with a strong Spanish colonial influence. The surrounding area is dotted with cafes, restaurants, and shops offering local specialties and handicrafts. Main Square of Ica is not only a social and recreational space for locals but also a great place for tourists to learn about Ica's history and culture. Each year, the square hosts various festivals and markets, attracting many visitors to experience the local culture and customs.Ica · 1.4km from downtown
Parque De Las Brujas De Cachiche

Parque De Las Brujas De Cachiche

3.5
Ica · 1.7km from downtown
Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren

Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren

3.5
Ica · 1.1km from downtown
Huacachina Oasis

Huacachina Oasis

3.4
Ica · 3.4km from downtown
Seven-headed Palm Tree

Seven-headed Palm Tree

3.2
Ica · 2.2km from downtown
Regional Museum of Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins

Regional Museum of Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins

3
4.0/5
4 reviews
Ica · 392m from downtown
Campo Ferial La Vendimia

Campo Ferial La Vendimia

2.9
Ica · 230m from downtown
Iglesia San Francisco

Iglesia San Francisco

2.7
Ica · 1.3km from downtown

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Las Ballestas
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Peru

Las Ballestas

7.7
4.4/5
27 reviews
Lima · 81.1km from Ica
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Dune buggy in Huacachina

Dune buggy in Huacachina

4.9/5
22 reviews
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42 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Buenos Aires

42 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Buenos Aires

4.8/5
9 reviews
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
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11D10N • Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca

Level 4
11D10N • Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca

Visit Lima, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca on an 11-day tour. | Stay 10 hotel nights with Lima airport pickup on Day 1 and drop-off on Day 11. | Take the Nazca Lines flight and explore Andean landscapes and Inca heritage sites.
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Featured Day tours in Ica

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Ica Pisco & Wine Tasting Tour with Three Winery Visits and Hotel Transfers
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Ica Pisco & Wine Tasting Tour with Three Winery Visits and Hotel Transfers

Duration: 3.6 hrs
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Cañón de los Perdidos Day Tour from Ica with Hotel Transfers & Wine Tasting
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Cañón de los Perdidos Day Tour from Ica with Hotel Transfers & Wine Tasting

Duration: 8 hrs
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1-day tour from Lima to Paracas, Las Ballestas and Huacachina with round-trip transfer
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1-day tour from Lima to Paracas, Las Ballestas and Huacachina with round-trip transfer

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 5 hrs
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Peru lima paracas + huacachina oasis tour (group tour/from 1 person)
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Peru lima paracas + huacachina oasis tour (group tour/from 1 person)

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1-day tour from Lima to Las Ballestas and Huacachina including cruise, off-road vehicle and sandboarding
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1-day tour from Lima to Las Ballestas and Huacachina including cruise, off-road vehicle and sandboarding

Duration: 17 hrs
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1-day round-trip tour from Lima to Las Ballestas and Huacachina with desert sunset viewing
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1-day round-trip tour from Lima to Las Ballestas and Huacachina with desert sunset viewing

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Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset
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Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset

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Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding
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Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding

4.5/5
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Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina tour with buggy and sandboarding
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Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina tour with buggy and sandboarding

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Huacachina: Buggy experience, dunes, and sunset in the desert
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Huacachina: Buggy experience, dunes, and sunset in the desert

Duration: 125 mins
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Huacachina desert glamping with buggy ride, sandboarding & dinner
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Huacachina desert glamping with buggy ride, sandboarding & dinner

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Huacachina SandSki
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Huacachina SandSki

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Buggy and Sandboard Adventure in Huacachina
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Buggy and Sandboard Adventure in Huacachina

Duration: 2 hrs
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Ica-Paracas Tour: Islands, Reserve & Back
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Ica-Paracas Tour: Islands, Reserve & Back

4.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
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Miraflores - Lima: Full-Day Tour of Paracas and Huacachina + Vineyards and Bilingual Guide
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Miraflores - Lima: Full-Day Tour of Paracas and Huacachina + Vineyards and Bilingual Guide

3.0/5
· 1 review
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Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica
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Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica

4.6/5
· 46 reviews
Duration: 8–9 hrs
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Sightseeing tour from Ica to Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
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Sightseeing tour from Ica to Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

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Ballestas Islands boat tour & Paracas National Reserve with hotel transfers
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Ballestas Islands boat tour & Paracas National Reserve with hotel transfers

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Paracas National Reserve ATV or Buggy Tour with Entrance Fees
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Paracas National Reserve ATV or Buggy Tour with Entrance Fees

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Ica Cruises

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71 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Fort Lauderdale

71 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Fort Lauderdale

4.8/5 · 9 reviews
Holland America Line ·
Zaandam3
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From NZD 24,249
24 days · Tahiti · Callao - Peru - Chile - French Polynesia - Papeete

24 days · Tahiti · Callao - Peru - Chile - French Polynesia - Papeete

Seabourn ·
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17 days · San Antonio - Chile - Peru - Ecuador - Panama - Cayman Islands - Fort Lauderdale

17 days · San Antonio - Chile - Peru - Ecuador - Panama - Cayman Islands - Fort Lauderdale

4.8/5 · 8 reviews
Holland America Line ·
Oosterdam3
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From NZD 4,009
32 days · Buenos Aires - South America - North America - Fort Lauderdale

32 days · Buenos Aires - South America - North America - Fort Lauderdale

4.8/5 · 8 reviews
Holland America Line ·
Oosterdam3
Depart from Buenos Aires
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9 days · San Antonio - Coquimbo - Iquique - Arica - Pisco - Callao

9 days · San Antonio - Coquimbo - Iquique - Arica - Pisco - Callao

Azamara Cruise ·
Azamara Journey4
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27 days · Vancouver - North America - South America - San Antonio

27 days · Vancouver - North America - South America - San Antonio

4.2/5 · 3 reviews
Holland America Line ·
Nieuw Amsterdam4
Depart from Vancouver
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42 days · Vancouver - North America - South America - Buenos Aires

42 days · Vancouver - North America - South America - Buenos Aires

Cruise the east and west coasts of South America, and explore deserts, fjords, and polar wonders.
4.2/5 · 3 reviews
Holland America Line ·
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Private Tours in Ica

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2D1N • From Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

Level 42D1N • From Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

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Enjoy a private charter tour with no shared group, hotel pick-up and drop-off, 24-hour concierge service, and dedicated service from both a driver and a guide. · Take a small plane to admire the alien masterpieces from above - the Nazca Lines, wander along Paracas Beach, and take a boat tour to visit Bird Island. · Selected essence attractions, check them all in one visit without any regrets.
From NZD 1,380
22D21N • 22-Day Private South America Tour: Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru with Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines

Level 422D21N • 22-Day Private South America Tour: Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru with Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines

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Explore Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru, including Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines. · Travel as a private group with destination transfers and sightseeing transport. · Breakfast depends on the hotel policy, while lunch and dinner remain flexible.
From NZD 23,992
4D3N • From Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

Level 34D3N • From Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

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Exclusive English private tour group, with full professional guide service and flexible itinerary customization. Including empty run fee. · Provide attentive pick-up and drop-off services, with a dedicated person to escort you from the airport to the hotel, ensuring you arrive easily and start a worry-free journey. · Explore the mysterious patterns of the Nazca Lines, admire the spectacular bird habitat on Bird Island, and stroll through the enchanting oasis of Huacachina.
From NZD 2,306
2D1N • Fantastic Journey to Panacas and Huacachina in Peru

Level 32D1N • Fantastic Journey to Panacas and Huacachina in Peru

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Private tours without group sharing, guided by a top guide with engaging explanations, including empty run fee and airport transfer services · From Lima to the bird paradise, and then to the natural wonder of the Huacachina Oasis. · Selected essence attractions, check them all in one visit without any regrets.
From NZD 1,380
9D8N • 9-Day Private Peru Tour: Lima, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca

Level 49D8N • 9-Day Private Peru Tour: Lima, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca

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Visit Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Lake Titicaca on a 9-day tour of Peru. · Stay in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes and Puno, with hotels subject to availability. · Combine road transfers, scenic train journeys and boat excursions on this route.
From NZD 5,963
12D11N • 12-Day Private Peru Tour: Lima, Amazon Rainforest, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Nazca Lines

Level 412D11N • 12-Day Private Peru Tour: Lima, Amazon Rainforest, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Nazca Lines

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Explore Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Nazca Lines in 12 days. · Use local transfers and private vehicles, plus the Ballestas Islands boat trip. · Stay in hotels and rainforest lodgings, with scenic train travel along the route.
From NZD 11,893
2D1N • The most epic Paracas & Huacachina experience ever!

2D1N • The most epic Paracas & Huacachina experience ever!

4.9/5
28 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From NZD 321
32D31N • 5-country South America tour: Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay

32D31N • 5-country South America tour: Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay

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The itinerary includes private car airport transfer service, selected tour guide service, and exclusive private butler service. · Savor the aromatic notes of Argentine yerba mate, and trace the weathered stone walls of Machu Picchu with your fingertips. Cruise toward the thunderous waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu, discover natural beauty in Torres del Paine, and admire the eternally frozen blue ice of Perito Moreno Glacier . · Featured local hotels for a good night's sleep.
From NZD 27,859

Group Tours in Ica

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12D10N • Lima + Cusco + Iquitos

Level 512D10N • Lima + Cusco + Iquitos

Max. 6 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedDeposit acceptedArr. & dep. transfers incl.Family-friendly hotelMini Group
From Lima to the mysterious Nazca Lines, the natural wonder of Huacachina, and the majestic Amazon Rainforest. · Nazca Lines, Paracas Beach, boat tour to Las Ballestas, 2-night stay in the Amazon Rainforest, in-depth Machu Picchu tour. · Includes airport transfer and dedicated service from a driver and an English-speaking guide. A local guide will take you to experience the authentic and comprehensive Peru.
From NZD 11,063
8D7N • Lima Ica Sacred Valley MachuPicchu 8 Days Plus Hotel 3 stars

Level 38D7N • Lima Ica Sacred Valley MachuPicchu 8 Days Plus Hotel 3 stars

5/5
3 reviews
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From NZD 2,151
8D7N • Peru Imperial Lima Cusco Machu Picchu 8 Days 7 Nights

Level 38D7N • Peru Imperial Lima Cusco Machu Picchu 8 Days 7 Nights

4.5/5
2 reviews
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From NZD 2,077
8D7N • Peru Signature: 8-Day Tour – Cusco, Huacachina & Machu Picchu

Level 38D7N • Peru Signature: 8-Day Tour – Cusco, Huacachina & Machu Picchu

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 3,315
13D12N • Peru

Level 413D12N • Peru

Max. 15 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedDeposit acceptedArr. & dep. transfers incl.Group Tours
Travel from Lima to the Amazon Rainforest, visit culturally rich Cusco, and cross the Andes to reach the mysterious and tranquil Puno. · Complimentary Inca scenic train experience, complimentary rainforest piranha fishing experience · Driver and English-speaking tour guide service; let a local guide help you discover the authentic and comprehensive side of Peru.
From NZD 9,193
8D7N • 8 Days Ica Nazca Sacred Valley Machu Picchu From Lima

8D7N • 8 Days Ica Nazca Sacred Valley Machu Picchu From Lima

5/5
6 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 1,618
8D7N • 8-Day Tour of Traditional Peru

Level 38D7N • 8-Day Tour of Traditional Peru

5/5
4 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 2,051
8D7N • Wonders of Peru in 8 days Lima, Ica and Machu Picchu with flights

8D7N • Wonders of Peru in 8 days Lima, Ica and Machu Picchu with flights

5/5
1 review
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 2,742
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Free things to do in Ica

Huacachina

Huacachina

5.7
4.5/5
9 reviews
Ica · 3.3km from downtown

What travellers say about Ica

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기이냥7 April 2023
5.0
I went boating in the desert oasis and took pictures with the sandy desert in the background. It felt like I was in the Arabian kingdom and like Aladdin. It was so great.

Huacachina

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M25***4013 April 2021
4.0
The museum has a very inconspicuous facade. If it weren't for the guide, I would have thought it was just a house with a large courtyard or a government agency. When we walked into the museum, most of the exhibition rooms were dimly lit. The lights were turned on after we entered. Obviously, there were not many tourists visiting.

Regional Museum of Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins

Trip Moments in Ica

paracas
“Paracas National Reserve 🇵🇪 — Where the Desert Meets the Ocean Imagine a place where golden desert cliffs meet the deep blue Pacific Ocean, where dramatic coastlines stretch toward the horizon, and where nature paints the landscape in shades of red, gold, and turquoise.”@Rojoni · paracas · 11 days ago
huacachinaoasis
“Huacachina Oasis, Peru 🇵🇪 — A Green Paradise in the Golden Desert Imagine discovering a beautiful green lagoon surrounded by enormous golden sand dunes.”@Rojoni · huacachinaoasis · 9 days ago
Our Peru Itinerary! 🦙

Our Peru Itinerary! 🦙

“We flew directly from Santiago to Cusco and stayed two nights there before our Salkantay Trek.”@eexplorewith.g · peru · 13 days ago
Peru 🇵🇪 — A Land of Ancient Wonders and Breathtaking LandscapesPeru is a remarkable destination

Peru 🇵🇪 — A Land of Ancient Wonders and Breathtaking LandscapesPeru is a remarkable destination

“Peru 🇵🇪 — A Land of Ancient Wonders and Breathtaking Landscapes Peru is a remarkable destination where ancient civilizations, dramatic mountains, colorful landscapes, and extraordinary natural beauty come together.”@Momin Hossain Sheikh · peru · 11 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Ica?

Don't miss these attractions in Ica: Huacachina, Huacachina Lagoon Reserved Zone, and Main Square of Ica. If you like Day tours, try Ica Pisco & Wine Tasting Tour with Three Winery Visits and Hotel Transfers. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina tour with buggy and sandboarding.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Ica Pisco & Wine Tasting Tour with Three Winery Visits and Hotel Transfers, Cañón de los Perdidos Day Tour from Ica with Hotel Transfers & Wine Tasting, and 1-day tour from Lima to Paracas, Las Ballestas and Huacachina with round-trip transfer. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Ica is around NZD 29.33 – NZD 225.38. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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