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 throu...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
OverFlight From Pisco Airport - Pisco
Admission Fees | All taxes | Tickets
Ballestas Island Boat Tour | Paracas Reserva
Transfers | Transport | 24|7 Assistance
Professional Tourism guide
1H - 35M Flight over the Nazca Lines (Cessna Gran Caravan)
Travel Insurance
Food and Extras
Nazca Lines Scenic Flight – Unforgettable Day Tour, from Lima
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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 throu...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
OverFlight From Pisco Airport - Pisco
Admission Fees | All taxes | Tickets
Ballestas Island Boat Tour | Paracas Reserva
Transfers | Transport | 24|7 Assistance
Professional Tourism guide
1H - 35M Flight over the Nazca Lines (Cessna Gran Caravan)
Travel Insurance
Food and Extras
Itinerary
1
Lima
LIMA TO PISCO
Will pick you up from your hotel located in Lima, to go in a private transportation from Lima city to the south of the city to our destine Pisco Aerodrome. Drive approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
3 hours
2
Pisco
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Pisco Aerodrome for your flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Flying over these enigmatic “pampas” for approximately 1 hours and 35 minutes, you will discover the huge designs which were drewn maybe hundreds of years ago by some ancient Peruvians.You will be able to observe the most important ones as the monkey, spider, hummingbird and the long perfect Nazca Lines.
1 hour
3
Islas Ballestas
The Ballestas Islands are a group of rocky islands located off the Pacific coast of Peru near the town of Paracas, Nicknamed “The Poor Man´s Galapagos”, the islands are a must-see for all wildlife lovers as they’re home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins.
2 hours
4
Pisco
Return to Lima (Once our activities finished we will drive back to Lima City and finally drop you off at your selected Hotel.
3 hours
5
Bodega 1615
Bodega San Nicolás, the producer of “1615” pisco, uses its own vineyards to get its musts or grape juices. Their vineyards have their own history as they are located on the same ancient hacienda belonging to the Jesuits who were in charge of the bodegas and where the first piscos were distilled in the XVII's century.
