Tour Highlights

Take a full-day trip from Lima to explore the mysteries of Nazca. Experience the thrill of flying over the enigmatic Nazca Lines in a small plane. Observe iconic figures from the air such as the Hummingbird, the Monkey, the Spider, and the Astronaut.
Understand the scale and precision of these ancient geoglyphs, visible only from the sky.
Learn about the theories attempting to explain the purpose of the Nazca Lines with expert guides.
Visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an amazing work of pre-Inca hydraulic engineering.
Discover how the ancient Nazca culture managed water in one of the driest deserts in the world.

Tour Overview

Itinerary

Included/ Not Included

Cultural Facts

Tour Overview

Discover one of the most fascinating enigmas of the ancient world with our tour to the mysterious Nazca Lines, located in the desert of the Ica region, south of Peru. These impressive geometric and zoomorphic figures were drawn on the earth over a thousand years ago by the Nazca culture, and to this day they continue to amaze scientists and travelers alike.

The tour offers an unforgettable experience from the moment of takeoff, flying over the desert to appreciate from the air more than a dozen of the most representative figures. This aerial journey is the only way to fully appreciate the design and perfection of these gigantic lines.

Accompanied by specialized guides, you will learn about the main theories regarding their origin and the archaeological details of this World Heritage Site, complemented by a visit to the ingenious Cantalloc Aqueducts. Perfect for history, archaeology, and ancient mystery lovers, this tour combines adventure, culture, and a spectacular view.

Main places you will visit:

Nazca Lines (from the air, flying over the desert).
María Reiche Newman Aerodrome (Nazca).
Cantalloc Aqueducts.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nazca Lines Tour with Overflight

Tour Starts

18h

Tour Ends

4am

10pm

Approximately 04:00 AM – Pick-up from hotel in Lima and departure to Nazca

Very early departure from your hotel in Lima in tourist transportation.
Direct trip to the city of Nazca (approx. 7-hour drive).
Brief technical stops along the way for rest or breakfast (not included).

Approximately 11:00 AM – Arrival at María Reiche Newman Aerodrome – Nazca

Assistance with the check-in process and distribution of flight tickets.
Pre-flight safety briefing.
Preparations for boarding.

Approximately 11:30 AM – Nazca Lines Overflight (approx. 35 minutes)

Boarding the small aircraft (capacity for 5 to 12 passengers).
Observation of the most famous figures:
- The Hummingbird
- The Monkey
- The Spider
- The Condor
- The Dog
- The Astronaut
- The Tree and The Hands
During the flight, the pilot performs maneuvers to view the lines from both sides.

Approximately 12:15 PM – Return to the aerodrome and transfer to a local restaurant

Brief rest after the flight.
Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch (optional and not included).

Approximately 01:30 PM – Guided visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts

Transfer to the Cantalloc Aqueducts (15 min by vehicle).
Guided tour of this impressive pre-Inca hydraulic system.
Exploration of the underground channels, water springs ("ojos"), and stone spirals used for agricultural irrigation.
Explanation of the operation, history, and legacy of the aqueducts.

Approximately 03:00 PM – Return to Lima

Start of the return journey to Lima.
Brief technical stops along the way.

Approximately 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Arrival in Lima

Arrival at your hotel or agreed point in the city.

Included

Hotel pick-up (in Lima).
Transfer to Nazca in tourist mobility (round trip from Lima).
Nazca Lines Overflight.
Visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts.
Tour guide in English and Spanish (for Aqueducts visit and general assistance).

No Included

Airport Tax: S/ 30 Soles (paid directly at Nazca Airport).
Tourist Ticket for Cantalloc Aqueducts: S/ 47 Soles (paid on site).
Meals (breakfast, lunch).
Optional activities (ATV, Canopy mentioned in the description of day 2 of the previous tour, not applicable here but mentioned just in case).

Cultural Facts

This tour will allow you to connect with the engineering and mystery of the Nazca culture:

Nazca Lines: Created by the Nazca culture (approximately between 100 BC and 800 AD), these enormous geoglyphs represent animal figures (hummingbird, monkey, spider, condor, dog), plants (tree), and geometric shapes drawn on the desert pampa. Their exact purpose remains an enigma, with theories ranging from a giant astronomical calendar and religious ritual centers related to water and fertility, to ceremonial pathways. Their large scale and precision, fully visible only from the air, make them a unique testimony and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
Cantalloc Aqueducts: Also belonging to the Nazca culture, these aqueducts are a testament to the advanced hydraulic engineering developed for agriculture in the arid desert. They consist of a network of underground channels (puquios), lined with river stones and roofed with slabs or huarango logs, which captured underground water seepage. The characteristic spiral accesses (“eyes”) were used for cleaning and maintaining the channels. This system allowed the Nazca to develop prosperous agriculture in an extremely dry environment, and some of them are still in use today.
Nazca Culture: Flourished on the southern coast of Peru and is recognized not only for the lines and aqueducts but also for its high-quality polychrome pottery and complex rituals, which included the practice of trophy heads. Their ability to adapt to and modify a desert environment is one of their most important legacies.