Nazca Lines Overflight: See the Geoglyphs from the Sky

Rise above the desert and watch the ancient geoglyphs unfold beneath you

A 35-minute overflight of the Nazca Lines from a small aircraft, departing from Nazca airport with hotel or bus station pickup included. A bilingual pilot in English and Spanish narrates the hummingbird, monkey, spider and other geoglyphs as you circle above the desert. The flight operates between 9 AM and 4 PM. Weather delays are possible and result in rescheduling or a refund.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nazca Lines aerial flight experience

• Pick up from hotel or bus station
• Security and identity verification at airport
• Board plane for Nazca Lines flight
• Fly over Nazca Desert to see figures
• Listen to bilingual pilot explanation

The experience

How do you actually see the Nazca Lines? From the ground, they're invisible. Just lines in the dirt. From the air, they resolve into figures that have puzzled archaeologists for centuries. This tour picks you up from your hotel or the Nazca bus station and takes you to the airport, where you'll clear security and board a small plane. Once airborne, you spend 35 minutes circling the geoglyphs while the pilot (speaking both English and Spanish), points out the hummingbird, the monkey, the spider and others, some over 2,000 years old.

The flight window runs from 9 AM to 4 PM, and bad weather can push your departure to another day or trigger a refund. Passengers over 110 kilograms are required to purchase an additional seat due to airline safety rules. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour includes a flight certificate to take home and the ride back to your hotel or bus station when you land.

What’s included

• Hotel or bus station pickup and drop-off.
• 35-minute overflight of the Nazca Lines.
• bilingual pilot commentary in English and Spanish.
• flight certificate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunside Peru Tours

Is this one for you?The bilingual pilot means English speakers follow the commentary without strain, and Spanish speakers do the same: no translation lag, no missed detail. Book this if you want the geoglyphs explained as you see them, not summarized after landing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly will I see from the plane during the Nazca Lines overflight?

The hummingbird, monkey, spider and many other geoglyphs carved into the Nazca Desert floor, some dating back more than 2,000 years. The pilot circles each figure so you can observe them from different angles during the 35-minute flight.

Does the tour include transportation to and from the airport?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel or the Nazca bus station. The pilot will also guide you through security and identity verification at the airport before boarding.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?

Flights operate between 9 AM and 4 PM, and weather delays can occur. If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, you'll be rescheduled for another day or offered a full refund.

Are there any weight restrictions for passengers?

Passengers weighing more than 110 kilograms must purchase an additional seat due to airline safety measures. Infants can sit on an adult's lap.