Nazca, Paracas & Ballestas islands

Scattered over the desert plains south of Lima, are world famous Nazca Lines. These giant animal and geometric figures were etched on the desert sands by Nazca people 1,500 years ago. While they can be partially seen from high towers near Nazca, the Nazca Lines are best viewed from the air.

Day 1
Lima – Paracas

Travel by bus though the arid desert, to Pisco Airport. Board the light aircraft that will take you over the incredible Nazca lines, on the plain of the same name.  You will see the many geoglyphs representing stylised animals and plants, scattered among a great many lines, trapeziums, triangles and spirals cut into the earth and preserved for around 2,000 years. After the flight, transfer to your hotel in Paracas. L D

Day 2
Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima

This morning, take a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. There you can see thousands of birds, seals and other marine mammals in their natural habitat. You can also see the famous candelabra, an image in the desert dating from the Nazca period, that can be seen from the boat.. Later, transfer to the bus station for your return trip to Lima, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. B

Photo a top page by Fabien M on Flickr (Some rights reserved).