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From Huacachina: fly over the Nasca Lines, visit ancient aqueducts, a traditional pottery workshop, and the panoramic viewpoint, all on a tour full of history and mystery.

Highlights

• Flyover of the enigmatic Nasca Lines
• Visit to the ancient Cantalloc Aqueducts
• Traditional pottery workshop with local artisans
• Panoramic view from the Lines viewpoint

Description

Get ready for an unforgettable day full of history, mystery, and living culture in the heart of the Peruvian desert. This experience will take you from the mystical desert environment to the skies of Nasca, where the secrets of one of the world's most enigmatic civilizations await you. We will start early in the morning when our private transport picks you up and we head south. The journey takes you through a breathtaking landscape of dunes, desert pampas, and small agricultural oases, giving you your first glimpse of the unique beauty of the Peruvian coastal desert. After a few hours on the road, we will arrive at the María Reiche Aerodrome, where we will prepare you for the long-awaited flight over the Nasca Lines. After a brief safety briefing, you will board a light aircraft with panoramic windows. As the pilot performs gentle turning maneuvers, you will be able to clearly see the figures traced in the sand: the Hummingbird, the Monkey, the Spider, the Condor, the Astronaut, and many more. From the air, these lines take on a magical dimension: they are large, precise, and mysteriously aligned, a legacy that remains unsolved. After landing, the adventure continues on land with a visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts. This ancient underground hydraulic network, built by the Nazcas over a thousand years ago, still works and supplies local communities. You'll walk among its characteristic spiral channels as you discover how this civilization mastered the art of making the desert bloom. Then, we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. You'll have free time to enjoy the regional cuisine (not included), with traditional options and vegetarian dishes available. After lunch, we'll visit a traditional pottery workshop, where a local family keeps the ancient techniques of Nasca pottery alive. They'll show you how they make pieces with natural pigments and symbolic motifs. You can participate in a small hands-on demonstration or simply observe and learn from these guardians of tradition. Before returning, we will stop at the Nasca Lines Viewpoint, a tall metal tower from where you can see the Tree and Hands figures from the ground. It is an excellent complement to the flyover and will allow you to appreciate how these lines blend into the landscape from another perspective. Finally, we will begin the return journey as the sun sets over the desert. We will arrive back at the starting point in the evening, with unforgettable memories of a day rich in culture, history, and ancient mystery.

Includes

Private round-trip transportation from Huacachina 35-minute flight over the Nasca Lines Airport taxes and assistance at the airfield Entrance to the Cantalloc Aqueducts Guided visit to a traditional pottery workshop Stop at the Nasca Panoramic Viewpoint Professional local guide (Spanish/English) Personalized assistance throughout the tour

Important Information

• Important before booking: All passengers must present their original passport or ID card. The flyover is weather dependent; in case of cancellation, the flight will be rescheduled or refunded. Children from 2 years old must pay full price; recommended for ages 5 and up. Minors must travel with an adult. Some airlines may request body weight for distribution in the plane. Not suitable for people with severe vertigo, serious heart problems, or women in advanced stages of pregnancy. Wear comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Lunch is not included, but there is free time to eat. The airport tax is included in the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund