Archaeological Tour in Nasca and Overflight with Transfer from Ica

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About this activity

Take a journey through the desert to discover the enigmatic Nasca Lines, declared a World Cultural Heritage in 1994 by UNESCO. Take a 30-minute flyover over the skies of Nasca to appreciate the main geoglyphs of Nasca that represent a mystery to this day, learn about the archaeological part of the Nasca culture, who left us incredible evidence of hydraulic engineering, very advanced for its epoch. Learn to make ceramics in the Nasca style.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Sam Travel Experiences

Ages: Infants (3–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to a ceramics and textile crafts workshop.
Included: Hotel pick-up in Ica and group transfer Ica/Nasca round trip.
Included: Visit to the "María Reiche" museum.
Included: Panoramic visit to the Inca ruins "Los Paredones" and aqueducts of "Cantalloc".
Included: Visit to a metal viewing point for geoglyph observation.
Included: Transfer to the Airfield and Overflight to the Nazca Lines + certificate.

Not included

Not included: Tourist ticket Lines of Nasca.
Not included: Airport tax
Not included: Tourist admission tickets to the mentioned places (food not included, is optional).

Itinerary

Casa-Museo Mari Reiche

2 hours Admission included

We will pick up all our passengers at their respective hotels in Ica and surrounding areas, then we will transfer to the province of Nasca. Our first stop will be at the María Reiche Museum, where we will learn the story of a German woman who dedicated more than 50 years of her life to the study and conservation of the Nazca Lines. We will also visit her room where she spent most of her life, overcoming difficult moments because she was always alone for most of her life. We will also visualize a mummy in perfect condition which still has its skin and even has its entire body full of tattoos. Finally we will visit the tomb of María Reiche.
Torre Mirador de Las Lines de Nasca

one hour Admission included

Our second stop will be at the Nasca metal viewpoint, where we can appreciate some of the majestic figures of the Nasca Lines (Tree, Toad with hands and Lizard) from a considerable height.
Stop 3

2 hours Admission included

We will move to the Maria Reiche Aerodrome in Nasca, to then proceed to check in, and then make the overflight of the Nasca Lines. Sometimes there are flight delays due to weather conditions (fog), so passengers will have to wait until the aerodrome gives the order to fly. In that free time, passengers can walk around the aerodrome facilities, look at souvenirs and even buy a coffee while waiting for the final flight time. Generally flights start at approximately 9:30am. At the end of the flight, a flight certificate will be given to each passenger.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

Our next stop will be at a Nasca Ceramics workshop, where we will have a class on making Nasca-style ceramics.
Stop 5

one hour

Then we will continue the visit to the Inca ceremonial center called "Paredones", we will make a panoramic visit to these large adobe ruins, which hold very important historical information in Nasca.
Stop 6

one hour

Our next stop will be at the Cantalloc Aqueducts, which are underground water conduits, the underground channels are made of river stone (pebble stone), we will take a walk of approximately 30 minutes to learn the history of their creation and its main functions in the history of the Nasca civilization.
Stop 7

one hour

We will continue our sightseeing tour with a stop at a tourist restaurant in the city of Nasca to recharge our batteries before returning to the city of Ica.
Stop 8

2 hours Admission included

We will return to the city of Ica to drop off all our passengers at their respective hotels in Ica and surrounding areas. End of service.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

and one more pickup point

PICK-UPS ARE FROM HOTELS IN THE CENTER OF ICA OR HUACACHINA, HOWEVER, IF YOUR ACCOMMODATION IS NOT IN THE LIST OF AVAILABLE HOTELS IN ICA, PLEASE INFORM US THE NAME OF YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO CONFIRM WHETHER PICK-UP WILL BE POSSIBLE OR NOT. THIS IS BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY ACCOMMODATIONS THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED IN THE GOOGLE MAPS SYSTEM.

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Using your ticket

It is mandatory to bring your passport for this activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The flight schedule in Nasca may be affected due to weather conditions, some days there are flight delays due to fog. In any case, we guarantee that the flight will take place no matter what. We just have to wait for the fog to clear.
It is mandatory to bring a valid, physical passport to the Nasca airport to be able to fly over the Nasca Lines.
The maximum weight of each flight passenger will be between 90kg ~ 100kg. Passing that weight limit, they must pay a percentage of 01 extra seat on the plane ($70usd). The surcharge will be subject to conditions depending on the weight of the other members, this can be discussed internally with us.
On holidays or festivals, pickups will be in La Plaza de Armas and Huacachina, but the end will be only in the Plaza de Armas.
Children over 3 years old must pay for their seat on the plane for the overflight of the Nasca Lines.
Do not eat heavy meals before the flyover to avoid dizziness.