Ica City Tour
The tour starts on the road to Ica Regional Museum, which has an important collection of pre-Hispanic artefacts from the Ica, Paracas, Nazca, Wari and Inca cultures that have been exhibited in different parts of the world.After that you will visit a producer of wine and pisco, products that have made the valleys of the Ica desert famous. Thereafter is a visit to the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, a dark-skinned saint from Ica, whose carvedimage was made in Spain in the year 1556. On the third Monday of October each year the image is taken from the church and carried through the streets of Ica accompanied by hundreds of devotees. Finally, you will visit Lake Huacachina. Originally an oasis in the middle of the desert, the lake is one of Ica´s major attractions. It is surrounded by large sand dunes and offers a variety of optional services: from good food to an adrenalin-stimulating sand buggy ride through the desert.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Regional Museum of Ica Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, Cuadra 8 s/n, Av. Ayabaca, Ica 11001, Peru
This museum brings together important pieces of the different pre-Hispanic cultures that occupied the area: Paracas, Nasca, Wari and even Inca.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Santuario del Senor de Luren, Calle Ayacucho, Cuadra 10, Ica 11000 Peru
The Lord of Luren was a dark-skinned Saint from Ica, whose carved image was made in Spain in the year 1556. Every year a procession takes place in his image which is accompanied by hundreds of devotees.
Stop At: Oasis of Huacachina, Urb. Sebastian Barranca L- 19, Ica 11000 Peru
La Huacachina is a famous lagoon in the middle of the Ica desert that forms a unique oasis in the region. It attracts various types of migratory birds and it is part of the community's oral tradition.
Duration: 40 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult."
"Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator."
"The visit to the Lord of luren sanctuary will be panoramic."
"Ica Regional Museum not available on Mondays"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
- Pick-up from hotels located in Ica. Not valid for Viñas Queirolo Hotels, Hacienda San Juan and Caravedo
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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