Day Trips from Lima to Nazca Lines

Day 1: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Paracas Reserve Board a speedboat for a guided excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a wide variety of seabirds. Continue with a private guided visit to this protected coastal reserve, known for its unique meeting of desert and ocean. Enjoy panoramic views, red-sand beaches, and learn about the area’s natural and cultural history. Huacachina Oasis: In the afternoon, head to the famous desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. You’ll have time to relax, take photos, or choose to add an optional dune buggy and sandboarding adventure for an adrenaline-filled experience. Day 2: Nazca Lines Flight & Wine/Pisco Experience Nazca Lines Scenic Flight: Take a small aircraft flight over the Nazca desert to observe the ancient geoglyphs, including figures such as the monkey, hummingbird, and spider. Your pilot will guide you through each formation during this unforgettable aerial experience.

Seeing the Nazca Lines from Lima means a long journey south before you even reach the airfield. Hotel pickup in central Lima leads to an air-conditioned overnight bus, so you arrive in Nazca in the morning, ready to fly over the lines. After the flight, return to Lima by bus, or add a land tour to see the Nazca Lines from the ground.

We are the only travel agency that operates the main destinations in the Ica region. On this tour you will have the opportunity to get to know the enigmatic Nasca Lines. For this we will carry out an overflight in a small plane with capacity for 10 people. After this impressive experience we head to the oasis of Huacachina, a famous place located in the middle of the desert surrounded by impressive dunes where we will have the opportunity to practice adventure sports such as sandboarding and buggies. Finally, we will visit an artisanal winery where we will see the process of making pisco, the national drink of Peru, and we will also taste different varieties of wines and piscos.

Flying over the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines is the best way to grasp the scale of these enigmatic figures. This day tour from Lima lets you make the most of your trip down the coast from Lima by not only including a flight over the Nazca Lines but also a thrilling sand boarding and dune buggy experience in the desert.

Explore the mysterious geoglyphs of Nazca and Palpa on an unforgettable full-day adventure from Lima. Visit the observation towers to admire these ancient desert figures and learn about the history and theories behind their creation. Complete your experience with a breathtaking flight over the legendary Nazca Lines, where you will witness enormous geometric designs and animal figures that have fascinated archaeologists and travelers for centuries. Reserve your spot today and experience one of Peru’s most extraordinary archaeological wonders!

Seeing the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines is a must-do when visiting Peru but typically requires staying overnight in the area. This day tour from Lima is ideal for those who have limited time. You'll get picked up from your Lima accommodation and taken down the coast to Nazca City where you will enjoy a flight over the famed figures created by a pre-Inca civilization.  Your tour also includes dune a dune buggy and sandboarding adventure in Huacachina.

Discover the Mystery of the Nazca Lines – A Journey Above Time Step into the heart of Peru’s desert and soar above one of the world’s most fascinating ancient mysteries – the Nazca Lines. These massive geoglyphs, etched into the arid earth over 2,000 years ago, can only be fully appreciated from the sky – and that’s exactly where we’ll take you. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a curious traveler, the Nazca Lines offer a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the past that will leave you awestruck.

Discovering the enigma of the Nazca lines is something you cannot miss and you will love combining it with a visit to the Ballestas Islands.

With this experience you will only have to travel for 3 hours to the city of Ica and make the flight from there to Nazca, we will avoid traveling from Lima to Nazca for 7 hours! We will arrive to the city of Ica to visit the only Oasis of America called the Huacachina, where we will practice sandboarding and walk in the sand cars, it will be an experience full of adrenaline and adventure. Then we will go to the Ica aerodrome to board the flight to the Nazca lines for approximately 1 hour. Enjoy the view of the 13 figures found in the desert of Peru. After the fly by we will go to a vineyard where the production of pisco and wine is made to have a tasting of these drinks, where we will also have lunch typical of Peru. Enjoy this full day at the best price and with the best service!

We are one of the only operators that visits the main attractions of the Ica region such as the Nazca Lines and the Huacachina oasis. Semi-private services (small groups) Pick up at your hotels or we agree on a meeting point Flexible schedules Professional drivers Bilingual guides Punctuality and commitment in our services. We have a staff committed to their work and who seeks to ensure that the visitor has the best experience during the tour.

The enormous scale of the Nazca Lines means they’re difficult to appreciate from the ground. However, this day trip from Lima ensures you get unrivaled views of the mysterious glyphs by including a scenic flight over the desert, which allows you to see the etchings in their full glory.

Explore two of Peru’s most fascinating sights in just one day, without the hassle of sorting out transportation. Visit the majestic Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary, before taking an aerial tour of the famous Nazca Lines. Look for sea lions and exotic sea birds during your Ballestas visit, then continue south to the Peruvian town of Ica, where you’ll board a Cessna aircraft and fly high above the Nazca Lines.

Our tour service to the Nazca Lines and the Huacachina Oasis stands out for offering an immersive and personalized experience that combines a rich cultural history with impressive natural wonders. Small groups ensure attentive, personalized service, while expert guides provide in-depth knowledge of the mysterious Nazca Lines and unique desert landscape. At Huacachina, guests can enjoy exciting buggy rides and sandboarding, making it an unforgettable adventure. Additionally, its service prioritizes sustainability and responsible tourism, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint while providing a deeper connection to the region's heritage and natural beauty. Comfort and safety are top priorities throughout the trip.

This great experience will take us along the Peruvian coast to visit the Ballestas Islands, the oasis of Huacachina and adventure activities, with a beautiful sunset, combined with an impressive overflight over the pre-Columbian geoglyphs in the middle of the desert.