Peru's Pisco & Wine Country
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Port
General San Martin (Pisco), Peru
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$229.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximatley 7½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Journey into the heart of Peruvian wine country to learn about Pisco -- Peru's most famous spirit -- and to sample the local cuisine. A delightful horse show pays tribute to the skills of both horse and human.
The Ica Valley is an oasis known by Peruvians as the Land of the Sun, thanks to its many warm, rain-free days. The valley is blessed with Pacific Ocean breezes, soil not unlike the best wine-growing regions in France, and vines fed by glacial water from the surrounding Andes Mountains.
At Tacama, one of the oldest vineyards in the Americas, you'll see the wine-growing process and learn about Tacama's history and architecture. Tour the lush vineyards, visit the historical hacienda and head to the cellar to taste three classic wines (red, white and sparkling), led by the sommelier. A locally produced cheeseboard accompanies your tasting.
Visit Hacienda La Caravedo, the oldest working distillery in the Americas (established in 1684). See how the highly-regarded Pisco Portón is crafted by hand in small batches using artisanal distilling techniques. Meet the makers and taste five different types of Pisco.
Sit down to a delicious lunch of local cuisine accompanied by a Peruvian Paso horse show. Paso horses have the smoothest gait. Watch a stunning equestrian demonstration set to the rhythms of marinera -- a traditional form of music that combines Peruvian, African and Spanish influences.