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Leave your Nazca hotel for a light aircraft overflight of the desert geoglyphs, with about 30 minutes in the air above lines, animals and geometric figures that are hard to grasp from the ground.
Pickup from your Nazca hotel takes you by air conditioned vehicle to the airfield, with bilingual assistance through check in until boarding. Bring your passport and allow time for airfield formalities before the scenic flight.
Once airborne for about 30 minutes, the route covers desert geoglyphs such as the Hummingbird and Astronaut among lines, trapezoids and other figures etched into the pampa. Typical viewing height is around 2500 to 3000 feet, with shared seating depending on aircraft size.
Land back at Maria Reiche airport and continue to your hotel or the Nazca bus terminal. Optional land tours to sites such as Cahuachi, Chauchilla or Cantalloc can be arranged separately if you want more archaeology after the flight.
Nazca sits in Peru's southern coastal desert, where ancient geoglyphs stretch across arid plains south of Ica. The overflight is the clearest way to understand the scale of figures that look like faint scratches from roadside towers.
Staying in Nazca overnight makes morning pickup simple and pairs well with bus connections along the Panamericana if you are travelling between Lima, Paracas and Arequipa.
No flying experience is required. You should be comfortable in a light aircraft, follow airfield instructions and manage an early or mid morning transfer schedule.
Bring your passport and sun protection for waiting time. Ask the team before travel if you are prone to motion sickness or travelling with young children.
Hotel pickup, bilingual ground assistance and panoramic window seating keep the focus on seeing the lines rather than navigating airfield logistics alone. The roughly 30 minute air block is paced for multiple figure viewpoints when conditions allow.
Return drop off at hotel or bus terminal helps travellers continue south or north the same day without reinventing Nazca transfers after landing.
This outing starts with hotel pickup in Nazca for transfer to the airfield. Confirm your hotel address with the team and bring your passport for check in.
After the flight, drop off is typically at your Nazca hotel or the bus terminal. Be ready in the lobby at the confirmed time.
No. This is a passenger scenic flight. Pilots and crew handle the aircraft while a bilingual assistant supports you from hotel pickup through boarding.
Follow airfield instructions and keep seat belts fastened. Bring your passport for check in paperwork.
Pickup is from your hotel in Nazca. Confirm your address with the team so the air conditioned transfer to the airfield is smooth.
After the flight, drop off is typically back at your hotel or the bus terminal in Nazca.
Air time is about 30 minutes over the Nazca desert geoglyphs, usually at roughly 2500 to 3000 feet. The wider outing includes pickup, airfield time and return.
Allow around four hours door to door depending on scheduling and aircraft load.
Flights typically show a selection of famous figures such as the Hummingbird and Astronaut among lines, trapezoids and other geoglyphs etched into the desert. Exact figures depend on the routing and visibility that day.
Window seats with panoramic views are part of the product setup described for this overflight.
Wear closed shoes, sun protection and bring water and snacks for waiting time at the airfield. Carry your passport for flight paperwork.
Motion sensitive travellers may prefer a light stomach before boarding. Ask the team about practical tips if you are unsure.
No fixed minimum age is published. Children must be comfortable in a light aircraft and follow boarding instructions.
Ask the team before travel for younger guests so suitability can be confirmed.
Flights need suitable visibility and safe operating conditions. If the team needs to adjust, they may reschedule and will be in touch.
Check messages before pickup rather than travelling to the airfield without confirmation.
Yes. Hotel pickup in Nazca and drop off at your hotel or the bus terminal after landing form part of the outing.
Stay in a Nazca hotel when possible so collection is straightforward on the morning of the flight.
Yes. Assistance in Spanish and English is provided through to boarding. Onboard, the pilot and routing focus on viewing the lines.
Ask questions on the ground if you want help identifying figures before take off.
Hotel pickup, transfer to the airfield, the scenic overflight and return drop off form the core package. Shared seating depends on aircraft size.
Personal insurance, tips and optional land tours such as Chauchilla or Cantalloc are separate unless clearly included for your visit.
About the centre
Nazca
Based in Miraflores, Lima, this local operator connects travellers with guided adventures across Peru, from coastal dunes and Pacific waters to high Andean trails and canyon country. The focus is practical logistics, clear local knowledge, and experiences that reach beyond the busiest tourist circuits.
Support runs seven days a week, with a wide catalogue of day trips and multi-day expeditions so guests can match pace and interest. Whether it is a short coastal outing or a longer trek into the mountains, the team plans routes and safety around the conditions of each destination.
Operated by IZI PERU, a partner of adventuro.
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