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Start Point

from Huacachina

Service

Shared Service

Type

Duration

5 hours

Dinner in the Huacachina Desert

In the middle of the inhospitable Huacachina desert, we will enjoy delicious dishes that you will not easily forget. This activity is special because it has everything you need to spend a different evening. If you would like to find a dinner option outside the traditional bars or restaurants, then dinner in the Huacachina desert is your ideal activity.

In addition to the exquisite meals provided by a private chef, you can enjoy drinks and cocktails in a comfortable candlelit setting, providing a warm, decorative and elegant atmosphere.

As an additional attraction for the more restless, during dinner in the Huacachina desert you can take advantage of a sand buggy tour and sandboarding.

Note: Consider that this is a shared experience. To carry it out, we need a minimum of 4 passengers in total. Check with the sales agent for availability if you are a group is less than 4 people or request the price to do it privately.

Itinerary

Route

Dinner itinerary in the Huacachina desert:

We will meet at Huacachina at 4:15 pm for a buggy ride through the desert. You can also take advantage of this time to go sandboarding before arriving at our destination.

Once our ride is done, we will arrive at a special place to enjoy the evening, where we will have a bonfire, awnings, chairs, cushions and everything necessary to eat in comfort.

Upon arrival we will enjoy a starter with a potato cocktail, accompanied by a “huancaina” sauce, tequenos stuffed with cheese and mini empanadas stuffed with meat.

A welcome toast will be made with a glass of wine or sparkling wine, and unlimited soft drinks and mineral water will be served.

Then we will serve the main course where you will have the BBQ Grill options, 180 grams of fine sirloin (can be replaced by fish or chicken) accompanied by grilled chorizo sausage and golden potatoes. All this will be accompanied by an abundant grilled vegetable salad (with zucchini, bell bell pepper, asparagus, onion and Italian zucchini) and potatoes served in a warmer.

However, the options may also vary depending on the date and the number of people present at the activity.

After you have finished dinner, you can stay by the fire pit enjoying the night view, or chatting with your fellow travelers.

We will return by sand buggy around 21:00 hrs.

Additional Information

Includes

Dinner at the Huacachina desert includes:

  • Waiter service and private chef
  • Sand buggy and sandboarding tour
  • Bilingual guide assistance
  • Grill dinner with choice of meat, chicken or fish.
  • Drinks and glass of wine/sparkling wine per person.
  • Transportation to the lodge
Not included

Dinner in the Huacachina desert is not included:

  •  Transportation from Lima (can be added in the purchase process or by coordinating with Guru Explorers)
  • Lodging
  • Personal expenses
What to Bring

¿ What to bring for dinner in the Huacachina desert?

  • Choose comfortable shoes and light clothing.
  • Passport or ID card.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Audiovisual recording devices (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
  • Cash (local currency).


Considerations

Considerations for dinner in the Huacachina desert:

  • Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not Allowed:

  • Pets.
  • Smoke.
  • Large suitcases or bags.

Not recommended for:

  • People with heart problems, back problems, asthma or high blood pressure.
  • People in wheelchairs.
  • Pregnant women.
Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
  • Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
  • Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

  • More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
  • Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
  • Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
  • Subject to availability.
  • There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

  • Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.
Why choose us

We want to be part of the experience that you will live in the dinner in the Huacachina desert.

If you are still wondering why choose us, we would like you to read 7 outstanding features of our service:

  1.  QUALITY: When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. When it comes to travel, money, time and enjoyment there is a lot to solve and that's what Guru Explorers is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.
  2.  EXPERIENCE: To become Guru Explorers, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We experienced bad and good experiences, finding that in the details is the difference, that's why we know what elements are essential for your trip, we are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!
  3.  TRANSPARENCY: We are here to provide you with the best information and description of our tours. We are not in favor of hidden costs. We provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.
  4.  SAFETY: You trust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.
  5.  FLEXIBILITY: Although we have pre-established packages; we adapt to your needs and make tailor-made plans for you to visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of a Guru Explorers. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate travel, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sporting event in your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.
  6.  PASSION: Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; that makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for you and those you love.
  7.  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism without affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive us or their environment. We create experiences that are more humane and respectful of heritage.

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FAQ

Why go to Huacachina?

Closeness to Lima

Huacachina is located 5 hours by car from the city of Lima. You will find many local tourists who enjoy the adventures that the Oasis offers.

Guaranteed fun

Being a place surrounded by dunes, they become an ideal area for practicing adventure sports and adrenaline; like Sandboarding, tours in tubular carts and walks on the sand mountains of Huacachina.

Spectacular scenery

Huacachina is known worldwide as an "Oasis in the desert", a special place endowed with incomparable landscaping, which has allowed it to gain great global recognition that translates into the visit of more and more people from all over the world.

Where to stay to sleep in Huacachina?

You have two options; stay in the city of Ica or in the surroundings of the Huacachina Oasis. In both cases there are different options such as Airbnb, Hostels, Hotels, etc.

Where is Huacachina located?

The Laguna de la Huacachina is an oasis located just 5 kilometers from the town of Ica and 310 kilometers south of Lima.

How is the weather in Huacachina?

Huacachina's climate is conducive to being visited throughout the year; without impediments.
 Average a temperature of 25 ° C during the Summer and could decrease to 14 ° C in Winter; it is possible to experience cold nights during this season.