Nazca Lines flights?

Question

What companies run flights over the nazca lines in Peru?

Answer 1

The best way to see the lines is from a small plane. These depart from nearby Nazca, and also from the town of Ica, which is slightly farther away. Costs of a fly-over vary, but are not too expensive: from Nazca, the overflight costs about $50. A two-day, one-night tour from Lima to the area, including the flight, runs about $200-$250. A cheaper but less satisfying option is to take the highway into the desert (by bus or taxi) and visit the three-story observation tower, which affords decent views of three of the lines. There are a variety of hotels in Ica and Nazca, including some nice ones at the Huacachina Oasis.

If you plan to view the Nazca Lines from the air, beware that the chartered planes fly in a zig-zag in order to obtain the best possible views; as a result, they can be airsick-inducing, so take the proper precautions. The flight is worth it, though, as the views are far superior to the viewing tower and the trip by road is long and poorly maintained

Answer 2

When you get to Nazca beware of people trying to sell you hotels rooms, trips etc etc. The town is small but you can easily pick up a flight for under $100. If you wait until you get there it will be cheaper.

There is a mummified cemetery close by and we got a trip to there thrown in. ( I can't remember the name but very interesting).

You really do not need more than 1 night in Nazca as unfortunately it is a dirty dump full of too much machismo.

Loved the lines but if you do suffer from travel sickness, take a bag, water and tissues! I managed not to hurl until I reached the ground!

The planes turn to the left and right which is what induces the sickness. If I remember there are 11 lines to see and by 4 I was feeling pretty rough!

Have fun and if you are going to Nazca to go on to Ica and try sandboarding, it is fabulous fun.