2022 Update
Huacachina is located close to the city of Ica, just 4 hours south of Lima. The small oasis can only be reached by land with the following 2 options for those traveling:
Peru Hop is the only direct bus to Huacachina, with buses going from Lima to Huacachina and Cusco to Huacachina, as well as from Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, etc., saving you the hassle of taking a taxi with all your bags from and to Ica.
If taking a public bus, you would need to take a bus from Lima to Ica or Cusco to Ica. Once in Ica, you would need to find a local taxi to then take you to the oasis of Huacachina. To leave Huacachina, you would need to do the same.
The Lonely Planet currently states that this is the only way to get to Huacachina, but actually Peru Hop buses have direct entry to the oasis, like previously mentioned, due to having the necessary license.
Find The Perfect Pass To Get To huacachina-guide-testThis tiny village is home to less than 1,000 local people, but every day fresh influxes of travellers arrive to do one of THE must-do activities in Peru… sandboarding down the famous Huacachina dunes! The local guides take travellers on a tour of these dunes on incredibly powerful (and safe!) dune buggies, flying over large humps in what seems to be a never-ending desert of sand. This in itself is awesome, but it gets even better as the travellers have the option to sandboard down some of these huge dunes! This can be exciting as well as nerve racking and often you will end up with a face full of sand but it’s nothing a quick shower won’t fix! Snowboarding is world famous, but sandboarding is thrilling, faster and much much cheaper… an absolute must do for anybody who visits Huacachina.
As well as Huacachina, Ica is also famous for its Pisco and wine vineyards. Pisco is the national drink of Peru, and Ica is often called the home of Pisco. We take you to a Pisco Vineyard tour where you will discover the history of Pisco, see how it is made, as well as getting to try a few samples of this deliciously refreshing drink. Peru is very proud of it’s Pisco and you simply cannot come to Ica without having a few glasses of Pisco!
The incredible view of the sunset from the sand dunes is one you should not miss if you make it to Huacachina. Climb up the dunes on foot or catch the sunset at the end of a dune buggy tour.
If you take a public bus and get off in Ica, be VERY careful about what taxi you take to Huacachina. Many taxis in Ica have been known to take people to hotels that they have deals with, or try to scam tourists in other ways, so take extra care if you do have to take a taxi from Ica to Huacachina.
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Excellent for:
Why guests love it:
Spacious hotel
Quality service
FoodDescription:
An airy 3-story, coastal-style hotel that’s modern with a welcoming rustic touch makes this hotel the largest in Nazca.
Facilities:
Central patio, restaurant, bar, breakfast included, ideally located in the city.
Peru Hop deal:
Up to 28% OFF
Excellent for:
Why guests love it:
Sun loungers
Chill-out area| Room Type | Normal Price | Peru Hop Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 165 Soles PR | 135 Soles PR |
| Double/Twin | 205 Soles PR | 172 Soles PR |
| Triple | 240 Soles PR | 194 Soles PR |
| Queen | 205 Soles PR | 172 Soles PR |
| King | 225 Soles PR | 188 Soles PR |
| PR: per room |
Description:
Ample and comfortable colonial mansion with private rooms around a central chill-out garden and great facilities.
Facilities:
Ensuite rooms, social room, cafeteria and sun loungers in the garden, terrace. Buffet breakfast included.
Additional:
Discounts on cooking activities. Early check-in available for 30 soles if space available. Free luggage storage.
Peru Hop Deal:
Up to 28% OFF for Peru Hop passengers
Up to 50% OFF
Excellent for:
Why guests love it:
Great value
Buffet breakfast| ROOM TYPE | NORMAL PRICE | PERU HOP PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLE P/B | 70 USD PR | 35 USD PR |
| DOUBLE P/B | 90 USD PR | 46 USD PR |
| TRIPLE P/B | 100 USD PR | 60 USD PR |
| SUITE | 100 USD PR | 60 USD PR |
| PR: per room P/B: private bathroom |
Description: Good, mid-range option located in central Plaza de Armas
Facilities: Private rooms, buffet breakfast included.
Peru Hop Deal: Up to 50% OFF for Peru Hop passengers
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