Top Nazca Outdoor Activities

Get a closer look at Peru’s mysterious Nazca Lines from the comfortable window seat of a small aircraft. Slip on your provided headset to hear commentary from your guide as you fly over 13 of the more than 300 figures spread across 193 sq. miles (500 sq. km) of desert. The UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines are so large and spread out that they can only be properly viewed and appreciated from the air.

Visit the enigmatic Nazca Lines, declared a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994 by UNESCO, highlighted for its historical and cultural value. Take a 30-minute flyover over the main figures that represent a mystery to this day, interpret your own theory and discover the truth behind these mysterious giant figures in the middle of the desert.

The Nazca Lines represent one of the greatest wonders of Peru, and one of the most visited destinations by tourists from all over the world. It is impressive to witness the works of an ancient culture, and it obviously raises certain questions: How could they have been perfectly designed in this great desert? What were the exact purposes? How did such an ancient civilization create such majestic figures? Will the figure of the astronaut mean something special?

The massive Nazca Lines geoglyphs combine culture and art and represent one of the most popular sights in Peru. The best way to appreciate the creativity and scale of the Nazca Lines is from the air. This sightseeing flight travels over 18 different Nazca Lines formations including geometric shapes, animals, humans, and more.

Combine the thrill of a Nazca Lines aerial adventure with a journey into the past as you explore the Cantalloc Aqueducts. Fly over the iconic geoglyphs, then delve into the fascinating underground aqueducts that supplied water to the Nazca civilization. Discover the secrets of this advanced water system and gain a deeper understanding of Nazca's ingenious engineering. Due to the access to the Airplane, the Wheelchair aren't possibles.

IT IS AN ARCHEOLOGY AND ADVENTURE TOUR AT A VERY EXCITING TIME IT IS CARRIED OUT WITH A BUGGY OR ARENERO CART

The best way to admire the enigmatic Nazca lines is by plane. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this plane tour offers you panoramic views of the Nazca lines and has a choice of two tour durations, to suit your budget and the time you have available. An onboard guide provides insight into the potential meaning of the lines, while with round-trip hotel transfers you won't have to worry about finding the meeting point.

Unleash your adventurous spirit on the majestic Cerro Blanco, the highest sand dune in the world, standing at 2070 meters. This half-day sandboarding tour offers a unique opportunity to climb this natural wonder while absorbing breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Nasca Valley. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, receive essential sandboarding techniques before racing down the dune’s smooth slopes. A perfect blend of physical challenge and sandy escapade. Join fellow adventurers in this unforgettable experience amidst Peru's stunning desert landscape.

Step into the pristine wilderness of the Pampas National Reserve, a llama’s sanctuary nestled in the heart of Nazca. . This remarkable conservation center is home to Peru’s vicuña, alpaca, llama, guanaco, and other camelids specially adapted to the Andes’ extreme cold. As you traverse this untouched landscape, prepare to be captivated by the enchanting presence of vizcachas, elusive wild rodents, majestic eagles, and graceful ducks, all part of the reserve’s thriving ecosystem. Keep your eyes to the skies for the awe-inspiring flight of condors, a breathtaking spectacle that connects you with the Andean heavens. Here, in the lap of nature’s splendor, you’ll encounter a tapestry of unique flora and fauna, making every moment an unforgettable journey into the heart of Nazca’s wilderness.

get excited and meet on a flight through the desert of Nazca, being one of the best experiences of Peru

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.

The enigmatic Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca are an invaluable treasure for Peru and the world, seeing from the air these mystical drawings will make you think how and for what were made? Every geoglyph the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Monkey... makes this flight a unique and unforgettable experience.