Visit the Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis, Get ready for a jam-packed day hitting up the Nazca Lines and Huacachina’s desert lagoon.
You’ll fly over ancient geoglyphs like the Monkey, Hummingbird, and Astronaut, then race through dunes in a buggy and try sandboarding. Wrap it up with a killer sunset over the oasis. It’s a lot, but it’s awesome.
🕒 3:00–4:00 AM – Pickup in Lima
Pickup from hotels or Airbnbs in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro.
Drive to Ica (about 3 hours). It’s recommended to eat light and take motion sickness medicine before the flight.
🕖 7:00 AM – Arrival in Ica & vehicle change
Transfer to a private vehicle with a local guide for the trip to Nazca (approx. 3 hours).
Along the way, your guide shares stories about the desert’s history and culture.
🕙 10:00 AM – Nazca Lines flight (30 minutes)
Check in at the aerodrome (passport required — physical copy only).
Enjoy a panoramic flight over the Nazca Lines, spotting geoglyphs like the Monkey, Hummingbird, Astronaut, and others.
Note: The flight may be delayed 1–2 hours due to weather or air traffic.
🕐 1:00 PM – Drive to Huacachina (3 hours)
Head back toward Ica with a pre-arranged lunch featuring traditional Peruvian dishes along the route.
🕔 5:00 PM – Huacachina Oasis visit
Explore the oasis and its lagoon, perfect for photos and relaxation.
Take a guided buggy ride across the dunes and try sandboarding.
End the experience with a stunning desert sunset.
🕗 8:00 PM – Return to Lima
Depart for Lima with arrival around 11:00 PM to midnight.
Bring a snack for the ride back as most restaurants will be closed.
Important Info for Nazca Lines tour
This is a 1-day trip from Lima mixing mystery, desert vibes and some serious fun.
You’ll see the Peruvian Nazca Lines from the sky and chill at Huacachina’s oasis, all in one go.
3:00–4:00 AM: Pickup time.
We pickup you from your hotel or Airbnb in Lima Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro.Pickup schedule is confirmed by WhatsApp 1-Day before.
We drive to Ica for about 3 hours. Pack a snack or eat light; heavy food before the flight’s a bad idea. Take a altitude sickness medicine
7:00 AM: Switch rides in Ica.
From Ica our customers will transfer to a new private vehicle accompanied by a dedicated guide for the approximately 7-hour travel to Nazca.
The long trip is enriched by the guide’s brief narratives about the desert region history and rich culture, enhancing the travel experience.
10:00 AM: Nazca Lines flight.
At the aerodrome you need to show your passport (physical copy, no exceptions). We board a small plane for a 30-minute flight over the Nazca Lines.
From the sky You’ll see the Monkey, Hummingbird, Astronaut, and more, and more drawings that make you wonder what the heck the Nazca people were thinking.
Weather or air traffic might delay us 1–2 hours.
1:00 PM: Head to Huacachina (3 hours).
Our Customers will proceed to the peruvian Huacachina Oasis arriving aprox between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. To optimize time we lunch will be pre-arranged, featuring traditional Peruvian dishes
5:00 PM: Huacachina Oasis.
Upon arrival at the Huacachina Oasis our customers will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque lagoon and its surroundings this trip is ideal for photography or enjoying a refreshing beverage.
You can do a guided buggy ride across the desert dunes also complemented by a sandboarding activitie. The day finish with a scenic sunset viewing at Huacachina, highly recommended for capturing memorable photographs.
8:00 PM: Back to Lima.
We head back arriving to your hotel around 11:00 PM to midnight. Most food spots are closed, so bring a snack for the ride.
Note: Want a slower pace? Ask about our Pisco-based Nazca flight option. Less driving, more relaxing.
Important Info for Nazca Lines tour
Pickup Points
We pick up in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro. Outside these? Arrange a meetup point for a fee. WhatsApp confirmation a day before.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancel 72+ hours before? You’re fine. Less than that? No refund—it’s a “no show.” Reach out to our support for changes; they’re super responsive.
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It’s a wild ride—history, desert thrills, and epic views. The Nazca Lines are like nothing else, and Huacachina’s dunes are a total rush.
Ica region, mainly San José Pampa for the lines and Huacachina for the oasis. Starts and ends in Lima.
October to March—dry, clear, and not too hot (22–28°C). Flights are smoother then.
Weather or air traffic can push things 30 minutes to an hour, sometimes more. Just roll with it.
5 years minimum for flights. The day’s long so kids need asistance
Vegan, veggie, gluten-free, lactose-free—no extra cost. Tell us when booking. Severe allergies? Can’t accommodate those, sorry.
24 hours ahead minimum, 48 in peak season (Jan–Mar). Earlier gets you better flight times.
It locks in your flight, guide, and transport. Full payment upfront ensures no last-minute hiccups.
Your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro. Outside those? Extra fee for a pickup spot.
Optional but a good call. Covers accidents, medical needs, or emergencies like ambulance rides.
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