The 2 Best Nazca Tours for 2025 by Fertur Peru. Book Now!

The Nazca Lines, etched into the desert plains more than 2000 years ago. Maria Reiche, who devoted her life to studying and protecting the lines, believed they were astronomical signposts. Book your Nazca tours today with Fertur!

Several of the figures point toward the solstice. The giant monkey corresponds to the Ursa Major constellation, she found.

Many scientists now believe that several of the geometric figures indicate the location of life-giving water in aquifer channels deep beneath the bone-dry desert floor.

You can ponder this question from a birds-eye vantage point in a soaring plane, one of the world’s most enduring, enigmatic riddles: Why were giant iconic Nazca Lines etched timelessly into the desert plateau?

Booking your flight over the Nazca Lines with Fertur provides a chance to engage with this ancient puzzle from an exceptional perspective. Each curve and line of the geoglyphs below tells a part of a story yet to be fully understood.

For those fascinated by history, culture, or simply the enduring mysteries of ancient civilizations, a flight over the Nazca Lines offers an experience that is both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating.

Nazca Tours 2025: Flight over the Nazca Lines

Nazca Full Day

If you only have one day to spare, this Nazca excursion is for you. Depart from Lima’s Cruz del Sur bus station. Then switch to a small plane to fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines.

Includes:

Transfer Hotel / Lima´s Bus Station
Bus Ticket Lima /Nazca/ Lima by Cruz Del Sur Bus
Over flight Nazca Lines
English-speaking guides

Nazca 2 Days – 1 Night

Overnight lodging in Nazca and wake up fresh to experience your fly-over above the Nazca Lines – one of the world’s most enigmatic sites. Learn about the ancient Nazca culture, the story of Maria Reiche, who dedicated her life to unraveling the mystery of the figures etched into the desert plateau, and the most recent scientific theories about their origin and purpose.

Includes:

• Transfer Hotel / Lima´s Bus Station / Hotel
• Bus Ticket Lima /Nazca/ Lima by Cruz Del Sur Bus
• Transfer Bus Station / Nazca Hotel / Bus Station
• Over flight Nazca Lines
• 01 Night in Nazca + Breakfast
• Certified English-speaking guide

Nazca Lines FAQs

Are there weight restrictions to fly over the Nasca Lines?

Yes, since 2011 the prop planes used for the fly-overs of the Nazca lines have a stipulated weight limit. Passengers whose weight exceeds 209 pounds (95 kilos) must pay the full 100% fare for an additional seat.

Who built the Nazca Lines and why?

The Nazca Lines were built by the Nazca culture, an ancient civilization that inhabited the region. While the content does not specify why they built them, it highlights the significance and complexity of these geoglyphs, suggesting they held important cultural and spiritual meaning for the Nazca people.

Can the Nazca Lines be seen from the ground?

Yes, certain images such as the hand and the tree can be viewed from a 39-feet tall lookout tower, providing a grounded perspective of these remarkable geoglyphs. However, to truly appreciate the scale and complexity of the Nazca Lines, a small plane flight over the desert plains is recommended.

What are five interesting facts about the Nazca Lines?

1. The Nazca Lines cover an area of approximately 135 miles.
2. They date back to the 6th century A.D.
3. The designs include animals, plants, and geometric shapes.
4. They were created by removing the top layer of reddish-brown pebbles to reveal the lighter soil beneath.
5. Some of the best-known figures include the hummingbird, the monkey, and the spider.

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