Pisco & Wine Tour
Discover the Finest Flavours of Peru – Pisco & Wine Route Tour from Paracas
Embark on a premium journey through Peru’s acclaimed wine region with our Pisco & Wine Route Tour from Paracas — the ultimate experience for wine lovers. This full-day tour is tailored for those seeking to explore the heritage, flavours, and traditions behind Ica’s most celebrated spirits. Discover the rich legacy of Peruvian winemaking, dating back to the 16th century, when Spanish settlers introduced the first grapevines to the fertile valleys of Ica. Visit two of the region’s most iconic and historic wineries: Tacama, South America’s oldest vineyard, where colonial charm meets modern elegance, and Hacienda Caravedo, the birthplace of the world-renowned Pisco brandy. Here, you’ll sample a refined selection of award-winning wines and artisanal piscos in a setting that blends culture, history, and world-class craftsmanship. Designed to captivate connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike, this wine tasting tour promises an immersive, educational, and indulgent escape into the soul of Peruvian viticulture. A must for anyone seeking authentic, high-quality wine tourism in Peru.
Top Highlights
- Visit two iconic vineyards: Tacama and Caravedo, the heart of Ica’s wine and pisco heritage.
- Taste premium Peruvian wines and artisanal piscos with expert-guided tastings.
- Discover the rich history of winemaking in Ica, Peru’s most famous wine-producing region.
- Enjoy a scenic journey from Paracas to Ica through picturesque desert landscapes.
- Ideal for wine lovers seeking a cultural and flavourful experience near Paracas.
Tour Level: Easy – suitable for all wine lovers and culture enthusiasts.
Duration: Half-day tour – approx. 5 hours.
Departures: Daily from Paracas at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tour Type: Wine tasting and cultural tour.
Service Type: Private Tour.
Enjoy a seamless journey from Paracas with private hotel pick-up at your selected time, travelling comfortably by private car through the scenic Ica Valley (approx. 1h45m drive). Our first stop is the prestigious Tacama Winery, South America’s oldest vineyard, dating back to the 16th century. You’ll take part in the Grand Tacama Tour, a guided experience through the historic hacienda where you’ll learn about its colonial past, architectural charm, and centuries-old wine tradition. Following the tour, enjoy a refined tasting of Tacama’s signature wines. After some free time for lunch at your own expense, we continue to the legendary Hacienda Caravedo, home to the oldest working distillery in the Americas and the world-renowned Pisco Portón. Here, a guided tour will unveil Caravedo’s rich legacy in pisco production, showcasing traditional techniques and modern innovations. You’ll finish with a tasting of their finest piscos before returning comfortably to your hotel in Paracas. This exclusive tour offers a deep dive into Peru’s winemaking and distilling excellence — perfect for travellers seeking quality, culture, and flavour.
Included:
- Private round-trip transport from your hotel in Paracas.
- Guided tour of Tacama Winery – Grand Tacama Experience.
- Wine tasting at Tacama (selection of premium wines).
- Guided visit to Hacienda Caravedo Distillery.
- Pisco tasting at Caravedo (artisanal piscos).
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
- All entrance fees to wineries and distilleries (standard GRAN TACAMA ticket).
Not Included:
- Meals and personal snacks.
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Note:
Please note: Tacama offers two types of entry tickets for the Grand Tour. The Standard “Gran Tacama” ticket includes a guided tour of the vineyard and a classic wine tasting. For a more exclusive experience, you may upgrade to the VIP “Don Manuel” ticket, which includes access to the elegant VIP lounge, a premium tasting session led by a professional sommelier, and a curated selection of fine cheeses and olives. Should you wish to upgrade to the VIP option, kindly inform us in advance so we can provide a quote and ensure availability.
✅ Allowed:
- Taking photos and videos during the tours.
- Bringing a small day bag or backpack.
- Purchasing wine or pisco bottles directly from the wineries.
- Enjoying tastings responsibly.
- Wearing comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
❌ Not Allowed:
- Entering production areas without a guide.
- Consuming outside food or drinks during the winery tours.
- Smoking inside the wineries or tasting rooms.
- Participating in the tour under the influence of alcohol.
- Bringing pets (except certified assistance animals with prior notice).
🎒 What to Bring:
- Cash in soles for entrance fee.
- Sunglasses, hat, and high-SPF sunscreen.
- Comfortable clothes for warm and windy conditions.
- Refillable water bottle.
- Camera or smartphone.
- Light snacks (optional).
- Windbreaker or light jacket.
This tour is designed as a round-trip experience in private transport, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. You will be collected directly from your hotel in Paracas, or if preferred, you may meet us at our Paracas office (please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure). The scenic drive from Paracas to the vineyards will be with a professional driver, while our expert local guides will meet you at each winery to lead the guided tours and tastings.
Both Tacama and Caravedo are nestled at the foothills of the Ica valley and surrounding mountains. Occasionally, roadworks, maintenance, or unforeseen local events may limit direct access to the wineries. In such rare cases, we will adjust the itinerary to include alternative visits such as artisanal bodegas or a brief excursion to the Huacachina oasis, where guests may opt for a short dune buggy experience. Our priority is to ensure your day remains enriching, enjoyable, and filled with authentic Ica flavour.
Optional One-Way Travel
If you wish to do the tour as a one-way journey and plan to continue your travels from Ica — especially if you’re travelling with luggage — please let us know in advance. We will be happy to arrange a spacious and comfortable vehicle to ensure a smooth transfer and pleasant experience. Early notice helps us organise the best mobility solution for your needs.
To ensure smooth coordination and real-time updates during the tour, it is strongly recommended that you have WhatsApp installed and accessible throughout the day.
This tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers arriving at San Martín Port, as the timings and logistics do not match cruise schedules. Please note that this is a land-based tour with fixed departure times and we are unable to offer custom pickups from the port.
For the best experience, we recommend this tour for visitors who are staying overnight or arriving independently in Paracas.
Your tour is confirmed immediately upon booking, and you will receive an official confirmation by email or WhatsApp. We accept all major credit and debit cards and offer secure online payment options for your convenience.
You may cancel or reschedule your tour up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time at no additional cost. If you fail to show up on the day of the tour (No Show), no refunds or rescheduling will be offered.
We are committed to providing flexibility and transparency, ensuring your experience in Paracas is enjoyable, safe, and fair under all circumstances.
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What Our Customers Say
Our clients consistently praise our tours for their professionalism, punctuality, and exceptional service. Many highlight the knowledgeable bilingual guides, the comfort and safety of our boats, and the unforgettable wildlife sightings. With thousands of positive reviews, travellers recommend us as the top choice for Paracas tours, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free experience every time.
Trevor Berceau2025-06-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did the half day tour, starting with a boat tour of the islas ballestas, and then going on a driving tour through the reserve. The whole tour was excellent. The boat tour was good and we saw many types of birds, penguins, sea lions, and dolphins. the driving tour through the desert far exceeded expectations. Olenka was an amazing guide, she did a great job explaining things at every point along the way, adapted the tour to our interests, and was great at engaging our whole family. She had excellent English and a lot of knowledge about the area, both geography and history. I highly recommend this trip. Hugo Desjardins2025-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service de José, réponds très rapidement et nous avons passé une très belle excursion sans imprévus. Michelle Castaneda2025-06-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. JD Travel did an amazing job coordinating this Nazca flight/transfers. Jose went above and beyond to make sure we could participate in this activity. It did not disappoint! The flight time was moved by the airline and Jose made every effort to help us with this change. I could not recommend this activity or JD Travel more. Jose is the best! Martin Kollmann2025-06-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an outstanding experience organized by a skilled local entrepreneur and his team. Thank you, Jose for the hospitality! Delia Spiegl2025-06-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100 % recommendation friendly tour guide, everything well organised Felix2025-06-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful & friendly! Helped us organize direct transport from Paracas to Huacachina. Highly recommend JD 🙏🏽 Edwin Cannon2025-05-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Archeological dig sites at Huaca del Sol and Luna (moon) Chan Chan were fascinating. It's amazing that these painted petroglyphs have been buried for centuries. They appeared like they were just carved. Chan Chan stone carvings as well. I particularly was fascinated by the Luna Pool (moon pool) where worship was conducted towards the Moon God and often times involved human sacrifice. Your tour was the only tour to conclude at the Peru surf capital Playa de Huanchaco (Huanchaco beach). The Sombrero restaurant was fabulous drinking juice carafes, eating shrimp and watching surfing. What a wonderful day. T J2025-05-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good tour guides and tour. The owner is very helpful and I had a nice chat with him. Highly recommended! Spoorti Shivamurthy2025-05-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jose and his team were fantastic. All the guides were knowledgeable, especially Augustino in Machupicchu. Jose takes personal attention to all the activities and our experience. Extremely clean vehicles for all transfers. Highly recommend his company for your Peru trip.
Michelle C2025-06-20Verified Fantastic Tour Provider JD Travel did an amazing job coordinating this Nazca flight/transfers. Jose went above and beyond to make sure we could participate in this activity. It did not disappoint! The flight time was moved by the airline and Jose made every effort to help us with this change. I could not recommend this activity or JD Travel more. Jose is the best! gabrielBZ2025-03-24Verified Precise islands full of pelagic birds and some, unique. Beautiful and essential visit to the Ballestas Islands, you sail 1/2 hour in a speedboat. First you visit the coastal area and see the spectacular “Candelabra” figure made on the ground of the pre-Inca era. Then you're headed to the islands. My interest was to see birds. And my interest was filled. I wanted to see the spectacular Inca terns. The boat handling is fabulous. You are in the Pacific and you have to know how to drive very well because they come very close to the islands. The seascape or rock formations are also unique and spectacular. It's a lovely ride. And absolutely recommended. Yris yaneth M2025-03-10Verified Nice experiences We were given a tour of the skies through the Nazca Lines this is a very important site of interest in Peru is company IZI organizes very well transfers to the airport and flights to see them independently this is a challenge that thrills the view from above the sky enjoying its beautiful landscapes the condor, hands, spider and tree among othersHERBERT SOLORZANO Linda B2025-01-04Verified Don’t miss this! Trip was fantastic and we had logistics issues on our end and they found a way to make the trip happen despite that! Wonderful customer service and the natural beauty of the islands was stunning! fossil12024-12-15Verified Outstanding trip, great value and excellent service Booked the tour about a month before the cruise and the trip could not go any more smoothly. Price was outstanding and was about $200 less per person than the same tour offeered by Princess. Jose and his staff were at the pier as promised and took us for a short drive to the boat in Paracas for the tour bypassing several other groups that were waiting for their boat. His staff was excellent inculding our guide Olinka (sp?) who knew her stuff and was easy to understand. I must confess some apprehension as Princess warned us that independent operators could not enter the port area (false) though they alerted us to the same situation in Lima (Callao). He and his staff met us at the gangway in Paracas as promised. We did not see any independnet operators in Lima. Jose and his saff ushered through the entire boarding process and did the same when our boat returned.The boat carrying approximately 40 people was in great condition and the cpatain did a wonderful job showing us the wildlife and guano fields. He made certain that both sides of the boat had ample opportunity to see the wildlife and take pictures. We had a brilliant sunny day and the canopy on the boat shielded us from the sun.Highly recommended as Jose was responsive to several emails with detailed explanations. At the conclusion of the tours my wife decided to return back to the ship with their return transfer whike I stayed in gthe small town for lunch and shopping. His restaurant recommendation as spot on as well--Muna.My only recommendation to the tour operator is that they encourage people to provide voluntary tips to both the guide and the boat captain. I was surprised that very few people and I mean very few people gave tips.The trip was outstanding and I highly recommend the company--job very well done. If I return, I would book them again for other trips without any hesitation.For those arriving by ship, book them! djackley2024-11-29Verified Paracas and Ballestas Islands A little rough to start off with as the company took us early to the wrong meet up location. 30 minutes later we joined the group. Boat trip was wonderful and the guide spoke in clear English as she described history, birds and sea life of the area and the islands. Great photos and wonderful day. Bring sunscreen and a hat! Linda F2024-11-05Verified This is a must do in Paracas This was definitely a tour that you should take while in Paracas. It was absolutely fantastic, first you sail to the candelabra to take pictures from the boat. They turn the boat so that each side can see it and take pictures. Then you go to Ballestas which was absolutely fantastic. We do recommend you bring a wind breaker since you will get wet.We highly recommend this tour Linda F2024-11-05Verified Great and exciting tour This tour was great, we had an excellent guide. It is a well organized tour with three short stops to take pictures. It is an amazing place to see and the dune buggy was a great way to see it. I highly recommend doing it, take the extended route.