Private Nazca tour: Three archaeological sites with expert guide

Three thousand years of Nazca in one morning, at your own pace

A private tour of Nazca visits three archaeological sites (Chauchilla Cemetery, Cahuachi Pyramids and Achaco Aqueducts) with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup and entrance to all three included. The guide speaks English and Spanish (Italian, French and one additional language available by arrangement). You set the pace at each stop, and the tour runs four hours from hotel to hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nazca's cultural sites

• Tour Chauchilla Cemetery tombs
• Visit Cahuachi Pyramids complex
• Learn about Nasca aqueducts

The experience

You start from your hotel in Nazca. The guide picks you up and takes you first to Chauchilla Cemetery, where mummies, textiles and offerings over a thousand years old lie in the original tombs. You walk among them and see what archaeologists have uncovered without the crowds that gather at more famous sites. From there you move to Cahuachi Pyramids, an archaeological complex where you explore ceremonial platforms and restored sectors of what was once an important religious center. The final stop is the Achaco Aqueducts, a network of underground canals and puquíos built with techniques so advanced they still carry water today.

What sets this tour apart is the private format and the freedom to linger. An expert local guide accompanies you throughout, sharing the story in a way that makes sense, not rushed, not simplified. You're not moving with a group on a fixed schedule. You spend as long as you want at each site. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so if you're without a car or unfamiliar with the area, the logistics are settled before you book.

What’s included

• Entrance to Chauchilla Cemetery, Cahuachi Pyramids and Achaco Aqueduct.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish (other languages by arrangement).
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Nazca.
• personalized assistance throughout the four-hour tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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 9 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kametsa Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Nazca without a rental car: hotel pickup gets you to all three sites in one morning, and your private guide controls the pace so you can linger at whichever stops interest you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly will I see at Chauchilla Cemetery?

Chauchilla Cemetery holds original tombs where mummies, textiles and ceramic offerings dating back over 1,000 years remain on display. You walk directly among them and observe the artifacts archaeologists have uncovered in place.

How long does the tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs four hours total, including travel between the three sites and time to explore each one. Your guide adjusts the pace at each stop based on your interest.

What are the Achaco Aqueducts and why do they still work?

The Achaco Aqueducts are an underground canal system, puquíos, built by ancient Nazca people using engineering techniques that allowed water to flow without evaporating in the desert. The system was designed so well that sections still function today.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Nazca are included. The guide meets you at your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the tour.