Honest Nazca Lines Tour from Huacachina Review
TL;DR
Our Nazca Lines Tour from Huacachina was a seamless mix of adventure, history, and jaw-dropping views – here’s everything you need to know before taking this once-in-a-lifetime flight.
Thinking about flying over the mysterious Nazca Lines, but not sure if it’s worth the time, money, or stomach drop? We get it – the logistics sound confusing (Huacachina, Ica, Nazca… wait, how does it all connect?) and you want a smooth, well-organised experience – not a stressful travel day.
After taking the Nazca Lines flight ourselves – from hotel pickup in Huacachina to the final landing – we’ve documented every step: the transfers, the flight, what to expect, and what’s actually included. This guide is for curious travellers and history lovers who want to see one of Peru’s most iconic sights up close.
We’ve been exactly where you are – curious, a little nervous, but absolutely thrilled once we saw those ancient geoglyphs from above. Here’s our honest, firsthand review to help you decide if this once-in-a-lifetime experience is right for you.
Nazca Lines Tour from Huacachina Review
We opted for a flight to the Nazca Lines with transfer from Ica:
Itinerary of the Nazca Lines Overflight
This is the itinerary of the Nazca Lines flights from Ica / Huacachina that we went on:
1. Getting to Nasca Aerodrome "Maria Reiche”
It all started with a very punctual pickup at our hostel in Huacachina. Our driver brought us to the bus terminal in Ica and actually waited with us to make sure we got on the right bus.
At the bus terminal in Nazca, we were picked up by another driver who brought us to the airport.
2. At Nasca Aerodrome "Maria Reiche”
At the airport, our passports were checked. We also had to get on a scale to make sure the plane is balanced out. Furthermore, we paid the María Reiche Airport Tourist Tax (30 soles, cash only) and the Nazca Lines Tourist Ticket (47 soles, cash only).
After some time for a bathroom break, we were led to the airstrip where we could take some pictures of the planes.
3. Flight over the Nazca Lines
We were handed a map of the 17 most important geoglyphs in Nazca and boarded the plane. The plane seats only 6 people, and everybody gets a window seat. We were grouped with a family of 4. After putting on our headphones, the pilot and copilot gave very thorough explanations in English, which continued throughout the whole flight.
Speaking of flight: You might think a flight time of 30 to 35 minutes is short (we sure did), but trust us, it’s enough if you don’t have a super strong stomach.
The pilot points the tip of the wing at all of the 17 most important geoglyphs – twice, so both sides can see them. On a tiny plane, this can feel like quite a wild ride.
After the flight, our driver waited patiently for our stomachs to settle a bit before he brought us back to the bus station in Nazca.
Our Nazca Lines Flight – an Honest Opinion
We are so happy that we booked this tour as it was one of our highlights of half a year in South America.
The organisation was so seamless that we feel like we almost don’t need to mention it.
The flight itself was just amazing. While it was bumpier than we expected, it was everything we hoped for and more. We got to see the 17 most important Nazca Lines as well as a few more. Additionally, we were pointed out other sights like mountains and the aqueducts. We would do it again in a heartbeat – especially Philipp.
What Other Travellers Say About the Nazca Lines Tour
⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 (15 reviews)
Super convenient way to get from Huacachina to Nazca. We were picked up in Huacachina, taken to the bus in Ica and then we were picked up again in Nazca to go to the airport. Samael is very helpful and helped us to catch the bus to Arequipa after the flight over the Nazca lines.
– Laura (see more reviews)
What Does the Tour Include?
The tour we did includes:
- Transfer Huacachina - bus terminal Ica.
- Public bus transport Ica - Nasca.
- Transfer bus terminal Nasca-Aerodrome Nasca - bus terminal Nasca.
- Flight over the Nasca Lines from the Nasca aerodrome. Flight duration is around 30 to 35 minutes.
Not included are:
- María Reiche Airport Tourist Tax (cash only).
- Nazca Lines Tourist Ticket (cash only).
- Transfer from Nasca back to Huacachina.
Conclusion: Is the Nazca Lines Tour from Huacachina Worth it?
Ever since I (Carina) was young, I was obsessed with watching documentaries about the Nazca Lines (fellow Germans might know about Galileo and Harald Lesch). For me, seeing them in real life was an absolute dream come true.
Yes, you can spot some of them from the observation tower, but the whole area spans about 50 km² (19 mi²), with figures as long as 370 m (1214 ft). We strongly believe that they are best seen from the air.
While the plane ride itself was a challenge for our stomachs, we thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, Philipp has been recommending this tour to everyone who hasn’t asked since he liked it so much.
In conclusion, we recommend that you buckle up and enjoy the adventure!
Where We Stayed in Huacachina
To be honest, Huacachina is known to be a bit of a backpacker party place, with the most notorious party hostels being Wild Rover and Viajero. We stuck to one of the few non-party hostels located directly in the oasis, Banana's Adventure Hostel, and can fully recommend it. The rooms are comfy, the staff is lovely, the food is tasty (the included breakfast buffet was the best on our whole half-year trip), the dune views from the rooftops are stunning, and they have a refreshing pool.
The hostel is social, but they turn down the volume of the music in the evenings so that boring people like us can actually sleep, and party goers can move to a party hostel (which is not far away at all).
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