Peru · NAZCA LINES FLIGHTS
The figures only read from the air, and the aircraft only fly in the morning. These 15 compare departures from Nazca, Pisco and Ica on flight length, how many figures you actually see and what happens when the wind grounds them.
Fly from Nazca Airport in a shared six-seat aircraft and see 14 major Nazca geoglyphs in about 35 minutes. Hotel or bus-station pickup, airport transfer, English or Spanish assistance, and return shuttle are included. Bring your passport, cash, and motion-sickness medicine.
“Amazing experience, definitely with it! Professional and safe! Best way to see all the Nazca Lines”
Leave Lima before dawn for Ballestas Islands, a Nazca Lines flight over the Palpa Desert, and Huacachina Oasis. English-speaking guides such as Miguel, Aymen, Sergio, and Christian B help manage this long day. Transport, boat ride, flight, and Lima hotel pickup are included.
“The tour was wonderful and the tour Guide Alfonso Choji was great. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He made me interested in visiting Peru again ( I live in Australia - the longest flight possible). If I can give stars to this tour and tour guide I will put 10 stars out of 5. Thanks a lot”
Leave Lima at 6 a.m. with a private guide and driver for the Nazca Lines flight, a pisco and wine tasting with lunch nearby, and a Huacachina dune buggy and sandboarding session. Guides such as Ronald and Felipe add history and help adjust the day to your group.
“Ronaldo the tour guide and Carlos our Driver were wonderful. Ronald was very in And Carlos is a great driver”
Leave Lima around 3:30 a.m. for a full day with a Ballestas Islands boat ride, a flight over the Nazca Lines, and Huacachina’s dunes. Guides such as Aymen, Sergio, Gabriela, and Ruddy have led past departures. Expect shared boats, a small plane, long drives, and optional sandboarding.
“Our tour guide made a extremely long day manageable. Was surprise by the beauty of Ballestas Islands . Only down .I wish we had more information and history of the Nazca line specially in the flight we only got names”
Leave Lima before dawn for Paracas, cruise to the Ballestas Islands for sea lions, penguins, and seabirds, then fly from Pisco over the Nazca Lines in a 12-seat Cessna Caravan. Guides handle each transfer, but expect a very long day, extra airport fees, sharp turns, and possible delays.
“This makes for one very long day, but the organization of everything from transportion to tickets is spot on. This company really had it together. I was impressed. Yes, it is rather pricey and could be done cheaper. However, for the convenience of everything already put together for you and having someone to help along the way. Is definitely worth it. Glad I chose this tour.”
Leave Lima before dawn for a Nazca Lines flight, then ride a dune buggy and sandboard at Huacachina Oasis before sunset. An English or Spanish guide, including guides such as Frendy or Sonya, handles the long day, transport, and local context. Meals and two aerodrome fees cost extra.
“The tour day was very long, and was well worth the effort. Sonya was an informative and friendly guide. The Nazca Lines flight is not for the faint of heart or for those who are prone to motion sickness. And the Huacachina buggy ride feels like a roller coaster ride. We saw beautiful places and had a great experience.”
Travel from Lima to Cusco with private transfers, local guides, hotel stays, meals, a Nazca Lines flight, pisco tastings, Sacred Valley sites, and Machu Picchu. Expect a full schedule, some long road days, and altitude concerns in Cusco.
“The content of the trip is outstanding; the Inca information and sites are spectacular. The VIPAC tour guides were outstanding, and we had a personal tour guide for each site we visited. I can't say enough about VIPAC's (the Peru tour company) attention to detail. This is a somewhat physical trip with a very busy schedule complicated by going from sea level to 11,000 feet at Cusco. We struggle with breath and stomach issues the first couple days in Cusco due to the altitude. We did take medicine and wore patches but just be prepared and prepare yourself. The Sacred Valley stops were amazing and of course Machu Picchu is…”
Leave Lima around 4:00 am for a full-day visit to the Nazca Lines and Huacachina Oasis. Fly in a small Cessna over the Hummingbird, Monkey, and Spider, then ride a dune buggy and sandboard. Guides such as Susan, William, Pamela, and Lucas are noted for friendly, informative service.
“The tour was an absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide, Pamela, was very kind and informative about all the different land marks we visited to.”
From Ica, you’ll fly 30 to 35 minutes over the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines, then return for a Huacachina dune buggy and sandboarding ride. Guides including Sam, Jorge, and Irving provide help with timing, taxes, and transfers. Bring your passport, a light bag, and protection from blowing sand.
“Irving came on time. He is very outgoing and answered all the questions we had. We could not have had a better operator. After seeing the beautiful Nazca lines, he took us for lunch to a very good restaurant. Then we went for the dune buggy experience and sandboarding. It was sooo much fun!”
Meet at GET2PERU.COM across from Nazca’s bus station, receive a flight map and safety briefing, then board a six-passenger aircraft. Your English-speaking pilot or co-pilot points out 18 Nazca figures through headsets. Transfers, luggage storage, Wi-Fi, and bus-terminal help are included.
“Juan Carlos was great, very informative, explaining what to expect during the flight and giving tips on how to avoid feeling sick. The flight itself was very good, we saw all the different figures. Would recommend this flight very professional and felt very safe.”
Leave Lima at 6:00 am for a private drive to Pisco and a shared flight over the Nazca Lines, then ride a private dune buggy at Huacachina. Guides such as Manuel, Athenas, and Alex are praised for attentive service and useful cultural insight. Expect a full day with many hours on the road.
“Very long car trip but feel it was worthwhile to see the Nazca lines. Guides were very professional and did their best to provide an enjoyable visit.”
Start with Lima pickup and a three-hour ride to Pisco Airport for a Cessna 208 Caravan flight over the Nazca Lines. Then ride Huacachina’s dunes by buggy, sandboard, taste wine and pisco near Ica, and return to Lima with guides such as Rosie or Alexandra.
“We got a text the night before confirming our pick up at 5am. Alexandra met us out side our hotel and the driver (Kemsi, I think his name was) came a few minutes later to pick us up. The car had bottles of water for us and breakfast. Alexandra told us our itinerary for the day on the way to the Oasis. On our journey she guided us through the history and geography of Peru. She was very knowledgable and answered all the questions we had. At the oasis we took a tour around before heading up to the sand dunes where we went for a drive in the buggies…”
Travel from Nazca to Cahuachi, the great ceremonial center linked to the people who created the Nazca Lines. Guides such as Carlos and Alex explain the pyramids and local traditions, then you visit Museo Textil Killaqmaky. The textile stop is more demonstration than hands-on workshop.
“My guide was really nice and knowledgeable about the pyramids. A great experience”
Travel from Nazca to Chauchilla Cemetery with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, see mummies over 1,000 years old, learn about Nazca burial customs, and finish at a local pottery workshop. Guide Alex may lead your visit, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
“Super visite, un guide super sympa qui donne toutes les explications nécessaires et du temps libre. Muchas Gracias”
Travel south from Lima with bilingual support from Peru Hop guides such as Joss, Jacquie, and JP. See the Nazca Lines by small aircraft, cruise to sea lions and penguins, ride Huacachina’s dunes, visit a pisco vineyard, and explore Paracas and ancient aqueducts.
“I have been on a lot of tours as a solo traveler, and this one was honestly probably the best one yet. The 2 main issues with tours I find usually are - 1) lack of flexibility, and 2) lack of coordination/communication. The Peru hop team has somehow managed to tackle both extremely well. The unique format where you can choose between a lot of flexible options are awesome (I am sure this adds a lot of logistical work for the team, which is highly appreciated). Also, special shout out to the genuinely amazing tour guides Joss, Jacquie and JP who were pro-active and clear with all communication, and made…”
Pick a ruin, a summit, a dune or a kitchen.
