Paracas and Nazca Lines Full Day

Lima, Peru

16 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private transportation
Ballestas islands tour in Paracas.
Overflight to the lines from the Nazca aerodrome,

Airport/Departure Tax
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The meeting will be at the hotel reception.

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Islas Ballestas

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Nasca Lines

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Daniel_D

Nazca is amazing and the tour was excellent! Our driver Miguel was 5 stars ! The stop to visit Ballestas island was very interesting! Daniel

Reviews

4.5

based on 14 reviews

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Lobos del mar

Shobha_A, Feb 2025

My experience with Paracas , oasis and dune buggy ride was unique n unforgettable Ceviche was very freshn delish Sadly we could not go for Nazca tour tour was cancelled due to bad weather but I was able to see candalabra n it was amazing

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Paracas, the oasis, and the dune buggy ride! Fresh ceviche is definitely a delight that makes the visit even more special. We are sorry that you couldn’t take the Nazca tour due to the runway being affected by the landslides from previous days. However, we’re glad you got to see the Candelabra, an impressive wonder. We hope you have the chance to return in the future and complete your adventure. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Nazca and Ballestas

Horacio_D, Dec 2024

This is a spectacular tour. Yes, it is very long. Long hours driving for "little" excitement, but absolutely worth it. Miguel was awesome driving and providing details. He assisted me the entire trip and was great in every aspect.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour to be spectacular and worth the long journey. It's true that it's a lengthy trip, but the unique experience and sights of Nasca make it unforgettable. We're especially glad Miguel made your trip enjoyable and provided excellent service. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering great experiences. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!

A Lot of "Butt Time." May Not Be the Best Option

Bryan_M, Nov 2024

Everyone who visits Peru must see the Ballestas Islands and the Nazca Lines. But this tour may not be the best option. There is no way that the tour can be completed anywhere near the advertised 16 hours; it took us from 4:45am until 10:15pm...18.5 hours. That's without a stop for lunch and no leisure time at all. The trip from LIma wold be a long haul anyway, but this itinerary is unnecessarily tiring. Using the Nasca Airport instead of the Pisco Airport (near Paracas) for the Nazca Lines flight added more than 430km (267m) to the car ride. I've previously done a tour with identical activities, but using the Pisco Airport made that one about 3.5 hours shorter, and still allowed for a leisurely lunch and shopping in Paracas. The two activities (Ballestas boat tour, Nazca flight) take a total of about 2 hours. With this tour, you'll spend the remaining 16.5 hours sitting in a car. That's a lot of "butt time." THE GOOD: Private transportation. Miguel did a great job driving us safely, and his son Ricardo served as translator. We enjoyed the conversation along the way. They did the best they coud, given the itinerary. (My previous tour used public buses for travel between Lima and Paracas.) THE BAD: Lo-o-o-o-ng day: 900km (560m). MY ADVICE: Be sure the tour you choose does the Nazca flight from Pisco...not Nazca. The planes are bigger (12 passenger vs 7 passenger) and the airport is better organized. The flights are virtually identical. You'll be back in bed in Lima much sooner.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry the itinerary didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the long travel times and have taken note of your recommendation to depart from Pisco airport. We understand how valuable it is to optimize time during a tour like this. We’re glad to hear that, despite the inconveniences, you were pleased with the private transportation and the service provided by Miguel and Ricardo. They always strive to offer a safe and enjoyable experience. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will use it to improve our services and offer more comfortable and efficient options in the future. We hope to welcome you again on one of our other tours!

Amazing experience

Daniel_B, Sep 2024

Amazing experience. Was able to see all of the geoglyphs from above and take great pictures of them. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed capturing great pictures of the geoglyphs from above. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

Excellent

Daniel_D, Aug 2024

Nazca is amazing and the tour was excellent! Our driver Miguel was 5 stars ! The stop to visit Ballestas island was very interesting! Daniel

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you, Daniel, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you had an excellent experience in Nazca and that Miguel provided 5-star service. It's great to hear that you also enjoyed the visit to Ballestas Island. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us soon!

Great experience!!

Bart_P, Jul 2024

This is a perfect tour for people who want to fly from Nazca airport to see the lines and get back to Lima in the same day. We wanted to take a flight from Nazca so that we can have a closer look of the lines. It is far from Lima but well worth it!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for sharing your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour perfect for seeing the Nazca lines and returning to Lima on the same day. It's great to know that you enjoyed the closer look from the Nazca flight and felt the journey was worthwhile. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you join us for more adventures in the future!

Important notes about 1 day trip from Lima to Nazca.

Deborah_B, Jun 2024

Kind of far to do in one day with Peruvian infrastructure. Also, our sole driver (who we thought was great and felt safe with) was behind the wheel for about 14 hrs. Saw Ballestas Island in winter so a little disappointed in variety of birds. But open air boat ride was fun. It was a long ride from there to Nazca to see lines. Only 1 trip around lines that took 30 minutes. We thought the write up said it would be 55 minutes. So disappointed there as well. Overall though we are glad for the experience and what we got to see between Lima and Nazca.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you felt safe with our driver and enjoyed the boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, even if the variety of birds was less than expected due to the season. We apologize for the long travel time and any confusion regarding the duration of the Nazca lines flight. We will review the tour descriptions to ensure accurate information is provided. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us improve our services. Despite the challenges, we’re pleased that you appreciated the overall experience and the sights between Lima and Nazca. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide an even better experience. Safe travels!

Overall much better and faster than the bus but beware of going by yourself

Alexander_N, Apr 2024

We made great time in the morning and I had a personal driver. It wasn’t clear that I’d be completely alone and not with a group of other travelers. Be mindful if you don’t speak any Spanish or romance languages. My driver was excellent but no one will speak English until possibly the boat tour (mine was in Spanish) and maybe your pilot. Wasn’t a problem for me specifically but it might be for others who only speak English. As organized as this travel agency is, it can’t really help you at the Nazca airport. They certainly play favorites with the larger groups and other agencies. I ended up waiting two hours to get on despite being early. In the end this costs you several hours of travel time because you hit traffic on the way out. I think all going well we would have been home by 8-8:30pm with the day starting at 5:00am. I got back around 10:30-11pm because my driver was so good at making up for lost time. There is no doubt this is much better and faster than taking the bus which I’ve heard from other travels usually takes a full 24 hours to get you back to your place. Overall it’s absolutely beautiful to see paracas and the lines. The whole trip gives you a far better understanding of Peru outside of Lima.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of Paracas and the Nazca lines, and that your driver provided excellent service. We apologize for any confusion regarding the tour format and the language barriers you encountered. We appreciate your understanding and will strive to communicate these details more clearly in the future to ensure all travelers are well-prepared. We regret the wait time at the Nazca airport and the resulting delays in your schedule. Your comments about the preferential treatment for larger groups are noted, and we will work with our partners to improve this aspect of our service. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide an even better experience. Safe travels!

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