Excite with this complete tour flying over the Nazca Lines and be amazed by the ancient culture of the Nazcas people and their impressive glyphs, continue with the tour and< discover the hydraulics that were used in ancient times and that still end with our tour visiting the workshop of Segura and understand how these magnificent ceramics are produced.
Pickup included
At 8:30 a.m., our team will pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb, or hostel. You must bring your physical passport
Upon arrival at the María Reiche airfield, we will go through weight and passport control. Then we will board the plane with our highly experienced pilot and co-pilot, and we will fly for 35 minutes in a zigzag pattern to observe the monkey, spider, hummingbird, condor, pelican, astronaut, tree, whale, and hands. At the end of the flight, we will receive a certificate signed by the pilot.
If you visit the city of Nazca, you will have the great opportunity not only to fly over the lines, but also to explore various attractions such as the Cantalloq Aqueducts, an intelligent system of canal networks and underground vents to capture water in a totally desert environment, which even today, after 1500 years, is still used for irrigation and consumption.
We visited the Emilia pottery workshop, where we learned how the Nazca people used amazing techniques to make their pottery, capturing all their pictographic art and anthropomorphic gods.
We will explore a necropolis of the Nazca culture that flourished 200 years before Christ. We will observe ancient tombs that still contain mummies alongside their textile remains. We will walk with our local archaeologist guide, who will provide us with special details about the Nazca culture.
We conclude our experience at your hotel or bus terminal.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Nazca is a small town in southern Peru, renowned for the famous Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert landscape. This arid region offers a unique blend of archaeological wonders, desert landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage.
Ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert floor, best viewed from the air. These mysterious designs are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ancient underground aqueducts built by the Nazca civilization to transport water across the desert.
A small museum showcasing artifacts and information about the Nazca culture and the famous Nazca Lines.
Roasted guinea pig, a traditional Andean dish.
A traditional earth oven dish with meat, potatoes, and corn.
A sweet, non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn.
This is the dry season with clear skies and cooler temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities and viewing the Nazca Lines.
Peruvian Sol (PEN)
GMT-5
220VV, 60HzHz
Nazca is generally safe, but standard precautions should be taken to avoid petty theft and scams.
Nazca Bus Terminal
Buses are the primary mode of public transport in Nazca. They are affordable but can be crowded.
Available • Apps: None available
Car
A nearby town with its own set of ancient geoglyphs and archaeological sites.
A desert oasis known for sandboarding and dune buggy rides.
Price varies by option