Nasca Archaeological Day Trip from Ica
from US$ 72.16 per person
You leave your hotel in central Ica at 6:30 a.m. in private transport. Before Río Grande you stop at the Inca Profile Rock, and from the Palpa viewpoint you see the geoglyphs known as the Paracas Royal Family. In Nasca you visit the house and museum of María Reiche, the German archaeologist who spent her life studying the lines, then climb the viewpoint at km 423.
In the afternoon you walk through Los Paredones and the Cantalloc aqueducts, channels that still carry water, and finish at the House of Ceramics. Lunch is on your own, so bring cash for food and the tourist ticket. It is a long day, best for travelers who want to understand Nasca from the ground.
Highlights
- Private round-trip transport from your hotel in central Ica
- Palpa geoglyphs and the Nasca Lines seen from two viewpoints
- House and museum of María Reiche, the researcher of the lines
- Cantalloc aqueducts: 32 of the 46 found are still working
- Nasca pottery demonstration at the House of Ceramics
Gallery
- Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Schedule
- Departure 6:30 a.m. / back in Ica between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.
- Capacity
- Minimum 2 people
- Minimum age
- No age restriction
- Service
- Private
- Languages
- Spanish
Itinerary
A full day at the archaeological sites of Palpa and Nasca, returning to Ica in the afternoon.
- 6:30 a.m.
Departure to Nasca
We pick you up at your hotel in central Ica and start the drive south.
Inca Profile Rock and Palpa viewpoint
Stop before the Río Grande district to see this natural formation at the foot of the Andes. Then, from the Palpa viewpoint, you see the geoglyphs known as the Paracas Royal Family.
María Reiche house and museum and the Lines viewpoint
You visit the museum of the German archaeologist who devoted her life to studying the Nasca Lines and climb the viewpoint at km 423 of the Pan-American Highway South.
Los Paredones and Cantalloc aqueducts
You walk around the Nasca aqueducts: of the 46 found, 32 still work, an example of ancient hydraulic engineering.
Lunch in Nasca
Time for lunch in town, at your own expense.
House of Ceramics
Demonstration of the techniques used to make the colorful pottery of the Nasca culture.
- 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Return to Ica
Drive back to the city of Ica.
Included
- Pickup at your hotel in central Ica
- Private transport (Ica - Nasca - Ica)
- Tour guide in Spanish (ask for the rate for other languages)
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Visit to all the sites in the itinerary
Not included
- Meals
- Tourist ticket for entry to the sites (adults S/ 24.00)
Safety
- Insured private transport
- Tour guide throughout the tour
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Established routes
Important
- All passengers, without exception, must carry a valid, physical identity document.
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings; keep them with you at all times.
- A passenger who does not show up loses the tour with no refund or rescheduling.
- The route may change due to weather, closures or decisions by the authorities.
- Bring cash for the tourist ticket and meals.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tour include a flight over the Nasca Lines?
No. You see the lines from the Pan-American Highway viewpoint (km 423) and the Palpa geoglyphs from their own viewpoint. If you want to see them from the air, the flight is booked separately.
How long is the tour and when do I get back to Ica?
About nine and a half hours. Departure is at 6:30 a.m. and the return to Ica is planned between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.
What is not included?
Meals and the tourist ticket (adults S/ 24.00) are not included. Bring cash for both; lunch is in the town of Nasca.
Can children come?
Yes, there is no age restriction. With several hours on the road and sun at the viewpoints, bring water, snacks and sunscreen.
What language is the tour in?
The tour guide speaks Spanish. If you need a guide in another language, ask us for the rate.
