The Nazca Lines are a series of geoglyphs carved into Peru’s Nazca Desert. Between 500 BCE and 500 CE, the lines were created by making depressions or small incisions in the desert floor, removing pebbles and exposing varied colored soil.
The Nazca lines were built during two periods: the Paracas phase (from 400 to 200 BCE) and the Nazca phase (from 200 BCE to 500 CE). Between 80 to 100 additional figures were discovered using drones in the years running up to 2020, and archaeologists believe there are more to be discovered.
The majority of the Nazca Lines were built over 2,000 years ago by the Nazca civilization, while others obviously predate the Nazca and are thought to be the work of the older Paracas civilization.
While the images dated to the Paracas are frequently humanlike and bear some resemblance to even earlier petroglyphs in the region, the subjects of the Nazca-made lines are generally plants and animals—such as a monkey, a killer whale, a bird resembling a condor, a hummingbird, a pelican, a spider, and various flowers, trees, and other plants—as well as geometric shapes such as triangles
This half day tour is perfect for appreciating the incredible Nazca lines. Due to its great extension, the Nazca lines can only be seen from a plane. During this 35 minute flight, you will spot the most famous Nazca lines. A visit to these famous geoglyphs is highly recommended during your vacation in Peru.
At Sanvil Turismo we offer the best travel packages in the Ica region. Our tour guides are professionals with years of experience guiding treks and tours in Peru. They are experts in the history and traditions of each destination you will be visiting.
You can also check our Nazca City Tour, where you will visit the nearby Pre-inca ruins that surround this enchanting Peruvian desert city. We also offer trips to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, and Arequipa. Enjoy a unique vacation in Peru and explore the marvels of South America with us.
Ica hotel transfer.
9:30 am
Our Nazca lines tour starts early in the morning. We will pick you up from your hotel in Ica at 9:30 am. Then, we will drive to the Nazca airport. After passing the security checkpoints, you will board a small plane to fly over the famous Nazca lines. This flight tour will take around 35 minutes. During the tour, you will spot the most known Nazca lines, such as the Monkey, the Spider, and the Hummingbird.
Due to local weather circumstances, the exact flight start time may change. The typical wait time is 35 to 45 minutes. Depending on the weather and the number of passengers, the plane model for your flight may vary without notice. After the flight tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Ica city.
