Nazca Lines tour: 13 geoglyphs and Cantalloc Aqueducts

See 13 geoglyphs in 35 minutes from the air

A 35-minute aerial tour of Nazca departing from the local airfield takes you over 13 of the most recognizable geoglyphs (the Whale, Monkey, Hummingbird, Spider, Condor, Astronaut, Dog and others), then lands for a ground visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an ancient water system built into the desert floor. The tour includes shared transfer to and from your Nazca hotel and a live guide speaking English or Spanish. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Nazca Lines and Aqueducts

• Enjoy 35-minute Nazca Lines tour
• See The Whale, Trapeze, Astronaut
• View The Dog, Monkey, Hummingbird
• Admire The Compass, Condor, Spider
• Observe Alcatraz, Papagallo, Tree, Hands
• Visit Cantalloc Aqueducts

The experience

Thirty-five minutes is the window in which you see the Nazca Lines from the air. The route covers 13 geoglyphs: the Whale, Trapeze, Astronaut, Dog, Monkey, Hummingbird, Compass, Condor, Spider, Alcatraz, Papagallo, Tree and Hands. From the aircraft you look straight down at the lines etched into the desert floor, some hundreds of meters across, and the guide points out each one as you pass over it. The scale is the thing: ground-level photos cannot show what these figures actually are.

After landing, the tour moves to the Cantalloc Aqueducts, a network of underground channels built centuries ago to move water through the desert. You walk the site with the same guide, who explains how the system works and why it was built here. The aqueducts are still in use, and the engineering is visible in the stone spirals that bring water up from below ground.

Shared transfer picks you up from your Nazca hotel and takes you to the airfield. The vehicle is air-conditioned. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with the group. WiFi is available at the counter before departure.

What’s included

• 35-minute aerial tour of 13 Nazca Lines geoglyphs.
• ground visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts.
• shared transfer to and from your Nazca hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• WiFi at the counter.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aeronasca

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary live from the air and on the ground. If you speak either language, you'll catch the details as the geoglyphs pass below.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the 13 Nazca Lines I'll see on this tour?

The tour covers the Whale, Trapeze, Astronaut, Dog, Monkey, Hummingbird, Compass, Condor, Spider, Alcatraz, Papagallo, Tree and Hands. Each geoglyph is several hundred meters across and visible only from the air.

How long does the flight over the Nazca Lines last?

The aerial portion is 35 minutes. After landing, you visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts on the ground with the same guide.

What is included in the transfer?

Shared transfer picks you up from your Nazca hotel, takes you to the airfield, and returns you to your hotel after the tour. The vehicle is air-conditioned.

Are the Cantalloc Aqueducts accessible if I use a wheelchair?

All areas and surfaces of the tour are wheelchair accessible, including the aqueduct site.