About this experience
Leaving Lima behind, you'll depart on a full-day tour to the Ballestas Islands and Nazca Lines. Visit the famous Ballestas Islands where you'll have the opportunity to observe the sea lions and birds in their natural habitat prior to continuing south to Ica. Then, board a small Cesna aircraft for a scenic air tour over the enigmatic Nazca Lines for an aerial experience of a lifetime! This full-day tour from Lima is a must-do when visiting Peru.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What is included
- Speed boat to Ballestas Islands
- Private van Lima/Paracas/Lima
- Expert local guide
- Flight over the Nasca lines by Aerodiana from Pisco airport
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Overflight Fee, Nasca Lines
- Airport tax Fee, Pisco
Itinerary and highlights
Early in the morning we will be transferred to the bus station to depart to Paracas. On arrival, welcoming reception and transfer to pier to embark on a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands. The “Chandelier” a giant figure marked in the sand in the style of the Nazca lines can also be seen on our way to the islands. On the islands you will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans, Humboldt penguins and other sea birds.
At the coordinated time, we will head toward to airport of Pisco to fly over the Nazca lines, huge drawing that can only be seen from the sky and which represent several insects and animals like a monkey, hummingbird, condor or a spider. The origins are unknown, while many think it is a big astronomic calendar. Lunch at local restaurant. At the arranged time, departure bus to Lima and hotel transfer.
Meeting and pickup information
- This activity includes roundtrip transfer from districts of Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and Magdalena.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VIPAC Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old. The windows on the aircraft are slightly elevated.
- The aircraft is a 12-seat Cessna Caravan with a total weight limit of 800 kilograms. Passengers will be weighed at the airport prior to boarding.
- The tour combines a bus ride from Lima, a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, and a flight from Pisco Airport. Please note that motion sickness is possible.
- At the airport, passengers must pay the airport usage fee and the Nazca Lines overflight permit fee.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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