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The Nazca Lines and Palpa Lines are one of the top sights in Peru. See areas of both of these groups of massive geoglyphs from elevated viewing platforms on this private tour that gives travelers with limited time the chance to see both formations during one tour. Don't miss the chance to learn more about the woman who spent her life studying and preserving these mysterious and culturally-significant formations.

Discover three of Nazca’s most important attractions on this 5-hour cultural tour. Visit the impressive Cahuachi Pyramids, the ancient ceremonial center of the Nazca civilisation, explore the fascinating Chauchilla Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies, and learn about the remarkable engineering of the Cantalloc Aqueducts, which continue to function today. The tour includes comfortable transportation and the services of one of our best bilingual guides. Entrance fees (18 Peruvian Soles per person) are not included. We offer pickup from any location in Nazca. If you arrive without a hotel, you are welcome to use our facilities, including free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and restrooms. Our office is conveniently located across from the bus station.

The tour begins in a producer of wine and pisco, products that have made the valleys of the Ica desert famous. Then, we will visit the Regional Museum of Ica where we will appreciate the evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica Chincha and Inca. Thereafter is a visit to the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, a dark-skinned saint from Ica, whose carvedimage was made in Spain in the year 1556. On the third Monday of October each year the image is taken from the church and carried through the streets of Ica accompanied by hundreds of devotees. Finally, you will visit Lake Huacachina. Originally an oasis in the middle of the desert, the lake is one of Ica´s major attractions. It is surrounded by large sand dunes and offers a variety of optional services: from good food to an adrenalin-stimulating sand buggy ride through the desert.

Explore the Paracas National Reserve and admire the wonders of this natural peninsula with an amazing ecosystem, with a wild fauna and flora, such a birds and sea lions. Discover this amazing bay located 300 kilometers south of Lima, with incredible desert landscapes and beaches, and be amazed for this gem of nature.

Experience Nazca from a different perspective with a guided walk to the Mirador. Traverse the rugged terrain to get up close and personal with the Nazca Lines, including the awe-inspiring Tree and the enigmatic Hands. Your knowledgeable guide will reveal the stories behind these ancient figures, providing a deeper connection to this archaeological wonder.

Get to know the historic center of Lima, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. And explore the Plaza de Armas, the most beautiful in South America. Explore one of the best museums we have in Peru, for its wide variety of unique pieces worked in gold and silver. Visit Casa Aliaga, a jewel of viceroyalty and republican architecture. Departures available from Monday to Saturday

Live a unique experience with friends or family and visit 25 different geoglyphs from Palpa to Nazca, and on your overflight tour of the lines and Nazca Geogligos 13 more figures, adding a total of 38 enigmatic geoglyphs in an area of approximately 450 kilometers squares

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.

Check out the beaches and wildlife in both the Ballestas Islands in Paracas and the National Reserve, with excellent photo opportunities. Transport to and from hotels in Ica is included, so you don’t need to worry about organizing that yourself. The boat ride, entrance tickets, and your guide are all taken care of, letting you focus on enjoying the outing.

Experience an aerial tour over the mysterious Nazca Lines, where ancient geoglyphs of animals and plants stretch across the Peruvian desert, during this 1-hour flight. From the comfort of a small Cessna aircraft, you'll have a window seat to view these incredible designs, which range from simple lines to intricate figures, such as a monkey, spider, and hummingbird. Each flight includes a Nazca Lines map to help you identify these enigmatic shapes from above.

Adventure on the South Coast: Two Worlds in One Day Looking for an experience that has everything? Experience the ultimate adventure on the coast of Peru. This tour is not only a tour, it is a total immersion in nature and excitement. Your journey begins by sailing to the Ballestas Islands, a natural paradise where you will be surprised by penguins, sea lions and birds in their habitat. An unforgettable sight. And along the way, unravel the mystery of the Paracas Candlestick, a millennial geoglyph engraved in the desert. Then the adrenaline takes over in the oasis of Huacachina. Feel the speed in a buggy as you ride the sand dunes, and dare to sandboard on them. The golden clasp will leave you breathless – a magical sunset over the desert, perfect for capturing the photo of your life. Book now and transform one day into an unforgettable story.

Trace the startling history of Lima, including its Pre-Columbian cultures, colonial era, and contemporary present, during this 4-hour city tour. Explore the city’s Inca history at the Pucllana Pyramid, then discover a range of colonial-era landmarks like the Government Palace and Banco Central de Reserva Museum. You’ll finish with a look at some of modern-day Lima’s top neighborhoods.

Let us take you back some 2000 years ago, when the ancient Nazca flourished in one of the direst and arid deserts in the world. Here, you will be taken to admire the ancient aqueducts of Nazca an ancient irrigation system this system used to collect water from underground water channels and from the Andes mountain, to bring life to the lowlands of Nazca. The aqueducts are considered one of the first hydraulic engineering systems built in the ancient world which enabled them to handle drought strategically and grow crops.

Leaving the traditional tour to the Tambo Colorado, we decided to give an added bonus to the hacienda of San José a unique and incredible tour where you can be amazed with the incredible resiento of the Tambo colorado and its incredible conservation that up to the present keeps it in a super good state and then enjoy a typical lunch.

You can embark on a fascinating tour of one of the traditional wineries of Ica and enjoy the adventure offered by the Huachina desert in Buggies.

This Golden Shadows Trek is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Paracas National Reserve. You'll be mesmerized by the cliffs, the Lord of the Golden Mountain (Kori-Apu), and the stunning sunset. This unforgettable experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and feel the harmony and peace of the Peruvian coast.

Discover the attractions within the city of Ica as well as its famous nearby attractions with this shared tour. Take a tour of Ica to see its main square and church, and try some local candy. Stop at the town of Cachiche to learn about its legendary witches, before heading to the popular Huacachina Oasis. Travel out into the dunes in dune buggies to give sandboarding a try and watch the sunset. Huacachina tourist tax not included.

Live a unique experience with friends or family and visit 13 different geoglyphs in the Nazca pampas, flying over the enigmatic desert with an area of 500 square km and then discover the oasis of America, Huacachina, its desert touring in buggies and sandboarding under the sunset. of the sun.

Explore the natural beauty of Paracas on this tour that combines marine wildlife observation and a scooter adventure. Sail by boat to the Ballestas Islands, where you will have the opportunity to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds in their habitat. Then, enjoy the freedom to tour the Paracas National Reserve by scooter, discovering deserts, stunning beaches and panoramic viewpoints at your own pace. This experience is perfect for lovers of nature and adventure, offering a unique glimpse into the biodiversity and landscapes of the region. - Boating to the Ballestas Islands to see marine fauna. Watch sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds. Explore the Paracas National Reserve by scooter at your own pace. - Ideal for nature and adventure lovers, all in one day.

What sets our tour apart is the perfect combination of tradition, history and authenticity. At the Vista Alegre Winery, you will get up close and personal with the pisco and wine production process in one of Ica’s most iconic wineries, with decades of history that enrich the experience. In addition, you will enjoy a guided tasting of its best wines and piscos in an environment full of charm and tradition. In the family winery, you will live a warm and authentic experience. A traditional family will welcome you to share their cultural heritage with passion. You will learn about the origin of pisco in Peru while tasting pisco, wine and pisco cream, made with the care of those who keep this legacy alive. Both visits offer history, flavor and authenticity. Book now and live the true spirit of Ica!

Your tour combines the best of Paracas in a single, carefully designed experience. You won’t just visit the Ballestas Islands – you’ll experience a journey narrated by experts, with access to unique viewpoints, scenic walks and moments not offered by conventional tours. What makes this tour special is the variety and quality of each stop: from watching penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat, to exploring the Paracas National Reserve on foot and discovering gems like the Pink Lagoon and Red Beach. Each step is accompanied by specialized guides who share stories, flora and fauna data, and cultural details that enrich the experience. In addition, its itinerary is designed to take you to the most iconic places without hurry, with time for photographs, contemplation and a perfect closure: an unforgettable sunset facing the Pacific. - Walk for about 1.5 hours while appreciating the local flora and fauna.

Travelers arriving at the cruise port in Paracas can maximize time on land with a visit to Peru's most famous destination. On this 3-day tour from the port of San Martín in Paracas, travel by plane, bus, and train to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, appreciate the Andean landscape and gain insight into Inca culture

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.

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.