About this experience
Nasca Lines – The Sacred Landscape
The lines are known as geoglyphs – drawings on the ground made by removing rocks and earth to create a “negative” image. The rocks which cover the desert have oxidized and weathered to a deep rust color, and when the top 12-15 inches of rock is removed, a light-colored, high contrasting sand is exposed. Because there’s so little rain, wind and erosion, the exposed designs have stayed largely intact for 500 to 2000 years.
Scientists believe that the majority of lines were made by the Nasca people who flourished from around A.D. 1 to 700. Certain areas of the pampa look like a well-used chalk board, with lines overlapping other lines, and designs cut through with straight lines of both ancient and more modern origin.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- OverFlight From Pisco Airport - Pisco
- Admission Fees | All taxes | Tickets
- Ballestas Island Boat Tour | Paracas Reserva
- Transfers | Transport | 24|7 Assistance
- Professional Tourism guide
- 1H - 35M Flight over the Nazca Lines (Cessna Gran Caravan)
Not included
- Travel Insurance
- Food and Extras
Itinerary and highlights
LIMA TO PISCO
Will pick you up from your hotel located in Lima, to go in a private transportation from Lima city to the south of the city to our destine Pisco Aerodrome. Drive approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Pisco Aerodrome for your flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Flying over these enigmatic “pampas” for approximately 1 hours and 35 minutes, you will discover the huge designs which were drewn maybe hundreds of years ago by some ancient Peruvians.You will be able to observe the most important ones as the monkey, spider, hummingbird and the long perfect Nazca Lines.
The Ballestas Islands are a group of rocky islands located off the Pacific coast of Peru near the town of Paracas, Nicknamed “The Poor Man´s Galapagos”, the islands are a must-see for all wildlife lovers as they’re home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins.
Return to Lima (Once our activities finished we will drive back to Lima City and finally drop you off at your selected Hotel.
Bodega San Nicolás, the producer of “1615” pisco, uses its own vineyards to get its musts or grape juices. Their vineyards have their own history as they are located on the same ancient hacienda belonging to the Jesuits who were in charge of the bodegas and where the first piscos were distilled in the XVII's century.
Meeting and pickup information
- Be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Bring the WhatsApp contact number for coordination; the pickup list is confirmed 24 hours before the tour via email/WhatsApp. What to Have Ready: • Valid passport or ID document • Comfortable hiking clothes and layers • Water bottle and snacks • Camera/phone with full battery • Cash for optional expenses (coca leaves, tips)
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru4Fun Servicios Turísticos EIRL
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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• Valid passport or ID document
• Comfortable hiking clothes and layers
• Water bottle and snacks
• Camera/phone with full battery
• Cash for optional expenses (coca leaves, tips)
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