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The Nazca Lines are giant figures and lines drawn in the desert of South Western Peru by the ancient Nazca civilization - 200 BC to about 600 AD. The drawings were created on such a large scale that the shapes can only be seen from the air. There is a variety of theories surrounding their purpose. Graves and ruins of their civilization have been found near the lines.
The area of the Peruvian desert in which the Nazca Lines were drawn is parallel to the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. The desert is not sandy but made of dark red surface stones and soil with lighter-colored subsoil beneath. The lines were created by clearing away the darker upper layer to reveal the lighter subsoil. As to the purpose of the Nazca Lines.It seems incredible that such simply-made drawings have survived for so many hundreds of years and some have seen a mysterious element to this. But there is also a natural explanation: the surface is made of stone, not sand, and the climate of the area is such that there is practically no erosion. The Nazca people chose an excellent place for an enduring monument.
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"We had the most incredible time with our Guide, Jose Luis! We cannot express our thanks to the Pachamama Team enough! Thank you for making our trip so memorable!"
Jean & Paul, Jan 2019
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Pick Up Time from Hotel in Lima: 5am (Private Service)
Pick Up Time from Hotel in Nazca: 8am (Private Service)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Lima or Nazca by our representative and then will board a private vehicle. We will travel along the Peruvian Coast directly to the city of Nazca. The car ride to the city of Nazca from Lima takes about 5 hours and allows you to travel on good comfort and also to stop at some places of interest along the way.
In order to ensure our flight over the Lines, you will be first driven to Nazca, and once there you will take a flight over the Nazca Lines. Prior the flight you will watch a video film about the Nazca Lines that will allow you get a better understanding of the Nazca Lines. This interesting documentary lasts about 40 minutes and involves serious information about the Nazca Culture, as well as the figures you will see from the air. For this aerial tour, you will board a small Cessna single-engine aircraft (Station air, Sky hawk or Skyline type), which has spacious room for 5 people, each person with a window seat. After the video, our English speaking pilot will proceed to give you a briefing about this air tour and also will give each participant a map of the archaeological zone that shows all the figures you will see from the air. Among the figures, you will see an impressive representation of a monkey, a whale, a spider, a hummingbird, a parrot, a condor, geometrical shapes and hundred of straight lines crisscrossing the Nazca desert.
After the flight, you will be transferred to a traditional restaurant in Nazca where you will have lunch(included). Later on, we will drive back to Lima, visiting along the way the Nazca Lines Observation tower to see 2 of the famous Nazca Lines.
Below are some wonderful additions to add onto your time in Nazca!
The most popular excursion from Nazca, the Chauchilla Cemetery Tour, 30km south of Nazca, It will satisfy any urges you have to see ancient bones, skulls and mummies.
In order to survive Man has always been smart to adapt to seemingly impossible conditions to live and on this occasion, the Nazca people have had to find a way to have access to water in this arid desert climate of Nazca.
The Pampa Galeras National Reserve is the largest vicuña reserve in the world. Enjoy breathtaking views of this area from vicuñas declared a National Reserve.
GROUP SERVICE : US$ 20 per person
PRIVATE SERVICE
US$ 165 in total for 1-6 persons
US$ 215 in total for 7-13 persons
** You have a Private Vehicle and Private Driver at your disposal for the tour **
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Professional English speaking Guide·
Professional Driver
Collection from Hotel in Cusco with group and private service (return to hotel included with only private service / group service ends Plaza de Armas)
Transportation
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees to be paid locally on the tour (BoletoTuristico required)*
The Cathedral (Soles 25 per person)
Koricancha (Soles 15 per person)
Gratuities
Boleto Turistico*
For the City Tour it is essential to purchase the BOLETO TURISTICO. This tourist ticket is valid for 10 days and allows you entry into the 16 various sites in Cusco City and the Sacred Valley. The cost of the ticket is 130Soles for Adults and 65 Soles for Students with valid ISIC Student Card and it can be purchased at the first site of entry. You cannot purchase single entrances to sites! There is also a 1 Day BOLETO TURISTICO which is 70 Soles. We recommend the 10 Day ticket if you are visiting both city and valley sites. Extra needs to be paid at The Cathedral(Soles 25 per person) and Koricancha (Soles 10 per person).
A few snapshots from our amazing travelers!
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