Location: Nazca
Top Things to do in Nazca
What to do and see in Nazca, Ica Region: The Best Archaeology Tours
Taking a light aircraft flight over the plains 200 miles south of Lima is the best way to appreciate the Nasca Lines, the World Heritage-designated geoglyphs etched into the stony desert surface. The creators and meaning behind these startlingly precise abstracts and animal figures remain a mystery, but their 1939 discovery launched a steady swarm of tourists upon this tiny town – accessible via bus from Lima, Cusco and Arequipa.
Restaurants in Nazca
1. 12 Day Highlights of Peru: Lima, Nazca, Colca, Titikaka, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An opportunity to discover the wonders Peru has to offer on bus tour through its coast and highlands; our travel companions? the ocean's breeze, the silent of the desert and the tall mountains home to one of the biggest empires of the continent.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers airport/hotel/airport, City tour, Bus regular Lima-Paracas, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit tour, 1 night accommodation in Lima-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/wharf/bus station-Ballestas Islands motor boat excursion, Bus regular Paracas-Nasca, Transfer bus station/hotel/Nasca airport/bus station, Nasca Lines overflight from Nasca-Bus regular Nasca-Arequipa, 1 night accommodation in Nasca-1 night on board-Daily breakfast, Transfer bus station/hotel, 2 days/1 night Colca Canyon-Transfer Colca/Puno, 1 night in Arequipa-1 night in Colca-Daily breakfast, Uros and Taquile Islands with typical lunch-Transfer hotel/bus station, Puno/Cusco by bus with lunch and visits on route, 2 nights accommodation in Puno-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/hotel/train station/hotel/airport, Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman tour-City tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu excursion-Buffet lunch, 3 nights accommodation in Cusco-1 night accommodation in the Sacred Valley –Daily breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pisco airport tax (USD 5.00 per person), Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person), Flight ticket Cusco - Lima
Reviewed By 1234texas
It is possible to trek into the site, but for most people the train is the option. The trip is about an hour and one half and is wonderful. There is so much to see on the trip that you would like the train tp go slower! For most of the ride, the river will be in clear view, but the mountain views are really spectacular.
2. Maravillas de Lima Huacachina, Nazca & Paracas 02dias/01Noche
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
In this tour you will discover one of the best tourist place near to Lima we will learn about the history of the Nasca Culture, also we will see beautifull landscape and sea animals.
Inclusions: overflight in Nasca, Private transportation, Box Lunch, Lunch, taxes, Ballestas Island, Adventures sport, Buggies and Sanboarding, 1 Night in Ica
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Reviewed By _P5309CM
Good service (attention, transportation, food etc), the nicest communication and super memorable locations/activities. The excursion is a MUST when in Lima. The little things I didn’t think I would enjoy - I DID, like pisco tasting in the end of the day. Thank you so much Lion!
3. Private Tour To Nazca Lines From Lima
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: 24-hour-support, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle with A/C, 30 - 45 minutes Flight over the Nazca LineS
Exclusions: Insurance of any kind, Gratuities
Reviewed By Valerie D
After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!
4. Cahuachi Pyramids
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a visit to the ceremonial center of the Nazca culture, the tour is flexible and can be scheduled from 6 am until 4 pm. Tour takes 3 hours, Takes 45 minutes of a bumpy ride to reach the Cahuachi Pyramids, You will be accompanied by an expert local tour guide-
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By jtsnau
Carlos ensured I got the most out of the Nazca flight by providing a pre-flight presentation on what to expect and what to look for. The flight itself was definately worth every cent. Afterward, I was taken by Juan on a guided tour of the Chauchilla archeological site to see the 2000 year old mummies. Juan was a wealth of knowledge. All in all, a great experience from Get2nazca!
5. Nazca Lines flight And Chauchilla cemetery tour combo
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy the best tour package in Nazca, the flight and the land tour to Chauchilla cemetery. Our service starts in Nazca town including the transfer to the airport to fly the Nazca lines and continue the visit to the necropolis in a guided tour with a local tour guide. The service is in group service.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By john_percival
We were unable to come to Peru due to the pandemic and despite emailing the organisers, we had no reply to our request to defer our experience. I was aware of the no refund policy but other organisers had invoked the force majeure clause giving us the opportunity to rebook our trip when safe. I was even more disappointed to receive our trip vouchers for a trip we couldn’t participate in.
6. 12-Night Peru from Lima: Nazca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno
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3.6 based on 7 reviews
Enjoy a fascinating 12-day tour in Peru, visiting the main attractions including Lima, Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Cusco, Machu Picchu Puno, Titicaca Lake and more. Your tour includes a professional guide and accommodation.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary (3-star hotel), Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Airport taxes and fees (paid upon arrival and departure), Local and international flights, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By StevenM92
I visited with my 19 y/o daughter in JAN 2020. If I were to do this again, I would not do the 8-day, but would book my own accommodations, transportation within Lima, Cusco, and Agua Calliente. I would do a 1 day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco. I would uber it to Otallatambo, and take the train to/from Agua Calliente, to visit Machu Picchu. I would book my own bus service from Cusco to Puno. The bus from Cusco to Puno was supposed to have wifi, and a bathroom, but it did not. I would book a 1 day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno. I did not like the hotels in Lima or Cusco, but really did like the hotel in Puno. It was in a great location. We were often waiting on tour transportation that was running late. There were several occasions that I considered getting an uber, rather than risking missing our next train or flight due to transportation running late. On one occasion, the driver was an hour late picking us up, and he was speeding and dangerously passing cars on the wrong side of the road as it was pouring rain through the mountains. I called out that driver and told him that it was unsafe, and directed him to slow down so that we made it to the train station alive, even if we miss our train. When booking, I thought that Machu Picchu and Lima were going to overshadow everything else. However, the experiences at Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco were a pleasant surprise. I see myself returning to Cusco and the Sacred Valley rather than Lima. This was an amazing experience, but I believe that it would be even better if the same places were visited, but 1 day "tours" were taken of the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.
7. Flight over the Nazca Lines from Nazca (35 min)
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2.5 based on 2 reviews
Join us in this 30-minute flight over the impressive Nasca lines and enjoy an impressive view over the 17 main figures. Our aircraft have two rows of seats with panoramic windows. The pilots will be in charge of giving them the necessary information before and during the flight.
Inclusions: Pick up from hotels and land terminals within the city of Nasca
Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By Chrima
Professional airline, modern planes, friendly pilots and staff. Impressing flight starting from Ica, already the flight across the dessert was great. The lines are even more impressive and they make sure everyone has seen all lines. Not recommended for sensitive people who easily get seasick. We had min 3 people that were vomiting - not really a pleasure for the others.
8. Huacachina Oasis, Winery & Nazca Lines Private Tour from Lima
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in the amazing culture of Ica in Peru. Explore a unique oasis and view the Nazca Lines from above by plane. Enjoy a winery tour and indulge yourself with a traditional Peruvian lunch.
Inclusions: Private Transportation (Minivan or SUV)., Tour Guide on Board., Breakfast Box, Refreshing Drinks & Lunch., Huacachina Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Experience., Flight over the Nazca Lines + Airport Taxes., Winery tour and tasting of local wines and piscos.
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (Available to purchase)., Gratuities (Optional)., Pickup and drop off from/to Lima Jorge Chavez Airport or Port of Callao: US$ 15.00 extra per person.
Reviewed By E6419MQemmah
Excellent tour, the Guide Lucas has the best knowledge of the Culture and his history. Kenyi is an excellent driver too. Entertaining, didactic and safe ????????
9. Chauchilla Cemetery Private Tour
A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and will transfer you to the Chauchilla Cemetery, located at about 30 kilometers from Nazca City, which is an important pre-Inca necropolis. Some sources relate it to the ancient Wari culture and others to the Nazca culture, which fluorished in the area between the 2nd century BC and the 9th century AD. The cemetery shows vestiges of the ancient civilization, as well as fragments of pottery, textiles and mummies. You will be transferred back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off., Touristic transportation, Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish), Admission to Chauchilla cementery.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks and beverages, Personal expenses
Reviewed By ruthandvern
We ordered the tickets through TripAdvisor, feeling confident it was legit. We scheduled a noon flight on the 4th. On the 3rd we got calls from Samantha and tour guide Brady. They said being able to select a time for the flight was "referential only". That we needed to be ready for pick up at 8:15am on the 4th. As a transplant recipient I have a regime of pills, a wait time and eating and said that was why we had scheduled the noon flight so that would not be disrupted. No bending. I truly think our hotel had six people to go and they just decided to make it a single shot. Weather was beautiful all day, no "high winds" advisory they said "may" take place. So customer service was critically lacking and my confidence in booking another TripAdvisor tour diminished. The flight, exactly 30 minutes from plane loading to touch down left three of the six with bags filling through the flight. The 1st officer and "guide" could not be understood in English and we missed the compass altogether. We enjoyed the steep banking. Mixed bag. The flight was with Aerodiana.
10. Cahuachi Ceremonial Center Tour from Nasca
Excursion of 2 hours and a half of duration with daily departures at any time of the day. It includes the visit to the ceremonial center of Cahuachi where they will visit one of the largest ensembles of pyramids and squares built during the pre-Hispanic period. The different buildings had different uses such as the of housing, workshops, free areas and ceremonial spaces. Nowadays it is considered the largest ceremonial center of mud in the world.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance Tickets, Expert tourguide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Joe B
We LOVED this spot...it was the highlight of our trip and we are so glad that we did it! Highly recommend the experience! Our family did not do a guided tour so I can't speak to that. We were in our personal vehicle and drove from Huanuco to Huallay. The drive took about 3 hours and most of it was the Carretera Central, the heavily-trafficked 2-lane highway that links Lima to the jungle side of Peru. We went up to 14366 feet but dropped back down to about 13500ish when we got to Huallay. Huallay is a national park with an exorbitant s/2 (about 75 cents) entrance fee,. There is parking next to the entrance. You can also request a guide for the hikes that they offer...one is a 3-hour route and the other is 5 hours. Our group preferred to just take off on our own...the route is marked fairly clearly and honestly there is a lot of just open plain so it's not hard to get your bearings and head back to the entrance. It was about 40 degrees, I think...our jungle crew was not well equipped--we were in layers with a fleece, tennis shoes, and wool hats and gloves purchased in Huanuco--but we were not too cold. The ground is marshy, so be prepared for damp feet. We also took in thermoses with hot water for mate de coca, as well as snacks. The park itself is amazing! Our kids had a fantastic time climbing and exploring and hiking. Thankfully no one got altitude sickness although we were all developing headaches by the time we left about 4 hours later. We are so very glad that we went!
