Tours to the Nazca Lines
The Nazca lines are one of the best tourist attractions in Peru. They are immense geoglyphs with zoomorphic, phytomorphic and geometric figures made by the Nazca culture (200 BC – 600 AD) on the coast of Peru. Tours to the Nazca lines offer travel to the Ica region, 419 kilometers by road from the city of Lima. It also includes the flight over the Nazca lines with the company of a specialized guide. All tours offer security during your visit. Live an unforgettable experience on the Nazca lines!
Tours to the Nazca lines
The Nazca lines are located in the Nazca pampas on the desert coast of Peru. A tour to this destination includes everything necessary for a safe visit, including a flight over the most famous geoglyphs in the country. Tours can depart from two tourist destinations: from the city of Lima and from Paracas in the Ica region.
Days | Nazca Lines Tours |
|---|---|
| 1/2 day | Nazca Lines Tour from Paracas Half Day |
| 1 day | Nazca Lines Tour from Lima Full Day |
The Nazca lines and the best tourist destinations in Peru
The Nazca lines are definitely one of the best tourist destinations in Peru. Learn more details about this and other tourist destinations in Peru.
Main tourist destinations in Peru | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Tourist attraction | Location | Attractive | Tour |
| The Nazca lines | In the Ica region, 446 kilometers from the city of Lima. | Geoglyphs in the Nazca desert made by the Nazca culture (200 BC – 600 AD). | Nazca Lines Tour 1 day from Lima / Nazca Lines Tour half day from Paracas. |
| Machu Picchu | In the Cusco region, 1,102 kilometers from the city of Lima. | Stone city in the high jungle of Cusco made by the Inca culture (1,400 AD – 1,533 AD). | Tour Machu Picchu 1 day / Tour Camino Inca 4 days / Tour Machu Picchu by Hidroeléctrica half day. |
| The Colca Canyon | In the Arequipa region, 1,129 kilometers from the city of Lima. | One of the deepest canyons (4,150 meters) in the valley of the same name. | Colca Canyon Tour 1 day / Colca Canyon Tour 2 days / Colca trek tour 2 days. |
| Paracas | In the Ica region, 259 kilometers from the city of Lima. | A natural reserve with a lot of marine flora and fauna on the desert coast in Ica. | Paracas Tour 1 day from Lima / Paracas Tour 2 days from Lima. |
| Máncora | In the Piura region, 1,165 kilometers from the city of Lima. | Paradise beaches, the most beautiful in Peru, with marine fauna, in the north of Peru. | Máncora Tour 1 day with turtle swimming / Máncora Tour 2 days with whale watching. |
Other tourist attractions near the Nazca lines
The Nazca lines are one of the main tourist attractions of the Ica region. In this coastal and desert area of Peru there are other very popular attractions, such as: Paracas, Huacachina and the pisco route. Learn more about these destinations and get excited to explore the Ica region.
Paracas
Paracas is a National Reserve of Peru, famous for the Ballestas Islands for the important marine fauna during your visit, including: sea lions, penguins and a wide variety of seabirds. It is also famous for the Candelabrum, a geoglyph located in the sands facing the sea. It is located 259 kilometers from the city of Lima.
La Huacachina
La Huacachina is a lagoon of sulfurous waters in the heart of the Ica desert. Its beauty lies in its beautiful vegetation, the color of its waters and the enormous desert that surrounds it where you can practice adventure sports. Good quality hotels and restaurants were built around it, making it one of the best tourist destinations in Peru. It is located 307 kilometers from the city of Lima.
The pisco route
The Ica region is famous for its immense vineyards where the best pisco and wine in Peru is produced. The pisco route is a tourist circuit through the main vineyards and factories where you can taste good wine and learn the process of creating this drink (pisco), the most representative of the country. The tour begins in Ica or Huacachina and lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
What services does a tour to the Nazca lines include?
The tours to the Nazca lines offer all the necessary services for the tourist visit: pick-up from the hotel, complete tourist transportation including the plane ride about the Nazca geoglyphs, the company of a professional tour guide and the necessary entrance fees. The service offers maximum travel safety.
- Pick up from the tourist’s hotel.
- Complete tourist transportation (round trip sections).
- Entrance to the Nazca lines.
- Overflight in a small plane with all security measures.
- Final transfer to the tourist’s hotel.
- Professional tourist guide.
The main geoglyphs of Nazca
The Nazca lines are made up of around 350 geoglyphs discovered in the desert. However, investigations continue to discover new figures in the desert. Get to know the most important geoglyphs of the Nazca lines.
- The hummingbird – The hummingbird is the seventh figure during the flyover of the Nazca lines. It is designed on the flat area of the desert. It has a dimension of 96 meters long and 66 meters wide. He has great fame as an icon of Peruvian culture. It is presumed to represent good harvest times.
- The Monkey – The Monkey is also included in the Nazca Lines flyover. According to the worldview of this culture, it represents the constellation of the Big Dipper. It has a dimension of approximately 135 meters. Curiously, it has only nine fingers.
- The condor – One of the iconic figures of the Nazca lines that measures 96 meters long and 66 meters wide (from wing to wing). The condor represented the connection between the world of the living or earthly and the celestial world or the gods. It is also included in the flyover. It is the eighth figure during the tour.
Questions and answers about tours to the Nazca lines in Peru
Are you planning to visit the Nazca lines in the Ica region, Peru? Learn about some of the most frequently asked questions asked by visitors interested in enhancing this fabulous experience.
What does a tour to the Nazca lines include?
The tour to the Nazca Lines includes pick-up from the hotel (from Lima or Paracas), tourist transportation to the airfield, overflight ticket, small plane for professional overflight, tour guide, and return to the hotel.
How long does a tour to the Nazca lines take?
The Nazca Lines tour that departs from Lima lasts 24 hours (Full Day). The tour that departs from Paracas lasts only 2 hours 30 minutes.
Is it dangerous to fly over the Nazca lines?
The tours to the Nazca Lines offer maximum security by performing the overflight with the best and most modern light aircraft, the company of a professional guide and the necessary safety equipment. Travel safe!
What to bring to the tour to the Nazca lines?
The tour to the Nazca lines requires only a backpack with a comfortable jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, snacks, drinks, as well as your documents or cash for extra purchases on the route.
Can I take the Nazca Lines tour on my own?
Yes, you can book the Nazca Lines flyover directly online. However, the tour offers transportation, guide and security during the route, so this second option is the most recommended.
Can I cancel the Nazca Lines tour once the purchase is made?
Cancellation of the Nazca Lines tour is allowed. For this you must send a request by email (to info@machupicchuterra.com). To cancel the tour you must pay a penalty of 25% of the value of the tour (75% refund with a last deadline of up to five days before.
Can I change the date of the Nazca Lines tour once the purchase is made?
Yes, you can change the date of the Nazca Lines tour. To do this you must send a request by email (to info@machupicchuterra.com). The change has a penalty of 10% of the value of the tour with a last deadline of up to five days before.
Where are the Nazca lines starting from Lima?
The Nazca lines are located in the Nazca pampas on the desert coast of Peru, 419 kilometers by road from the city of Lima (approximately 6 hours of travel).
How much does the tour to the Nazca lines cost?
The Nazca Lines tour from Paracas costs $430 while the Nazca Lines tour from Lima costs $270 (booking from 2 people).
What tourist attractions are close to the Nazca lines?
If you visit the Nazca lines, know that very close, in the same Ica region, there are other tourist attractions such as the Huacachina oasis or Paracas.