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Explore, fly over the famous Nasca and Palpa Lines 1h. 40 min. and visit the Huacachina Oasis on a day trip from Lima.

Highlights

• Fly over the famous Nasca and Palpa Lines on a small plane 1 h 40min
• Learn about the local wine planting and harvesting at a vineyard
• Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a restaurant in Ica
• Experience the thrill of sandboarding in the Ica desert

Description

5:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb to head to Pisco Airport, located in Paracas (the trip takes approximately 3.30 hours). Would you like to fly over the famous Nazca and Palpa Lines? Upon arrival at the Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport at the scheduled time, we will begin an activity that unveils the fascinating mysteries of Peru’s most famous geoglyphs. We will board a small aircraft for a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines. During the journey, you will admire from the windows the 19 most important geoglyphs in the area, including the Whale, the Astronaut, the Monkey, the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Spiral, and the Condor. In addition, during the flight, the pilot will share some of the stories and theories surrounding this archaeological site, considered by many as one of the most fascinating in the country. We will continue flying over the Pelican, the Flamingo, the Hands, the Tree, and many others. To finish, we will also see those located in Palpa, such as The Traveler and The Royal Family. You will be amazed! After approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes in the air, we will land at the meeting point where you will receive a flight certificate. Next, we will head for about one hour to a traditional vineyard in Ica, where we will learn about the planting and harvesting of grapes, and enjoy some tastings. Afterwards, we will have a delicious local lunch. Finally, we will visit the Huacachina Oasis for an adrenaline-filled adventure riding buggies and practicing sandboarding in the Ica desert. We will also witness a beautiful, magical, and unforgettable sunset. At the end of the day, we will return to Lima full of joy and positive energy.

Includes

Private transportation with air conditioning. Pickup from hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro, and downtown Lima. English and Spanish-speaking guide. Flight over the 19 enigmatic Nazca and Palpa lines. Wine and pisco tour. English-speaking pilot. Flight certificate. Excursion to Huacachina with buggy and sandboarding. 1 hour and 40 minutes flight. Tour to Ballestas Islands including entrance fees and taxes. Lunch in Ica. Snack (fruit with cookie and cereal).

Important Information

• Private transportation from Huacachina with a stop at a restaurant/vineyard on the way to Nazca. The maximum weight allowed for the Nazca Lines flight is 95 kg (209 lbs) per person. If this limit is exceeded, the airline will apply an additional charge of approximately 70–80 USD per person (according to the airline’s policy). This activity is not recommended for people with heart conditions or for pregnant women. Please be ready at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund