Nazca Lines Flight + Machu Picchu — Daily Departures, All Year Long
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Who drew the giant figures of Nazca, and how did the Incas build Machu Picchu on a mountaintop? This classic 10-day Peru tour takes you to both mysteries. From Lima, travel south to the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis, fly over the Nazca Lines in a light aircraft and return to the capital. Then fly to Cusco, hike to Rainbow Mountain, explore the Sacred Valley and ride the panoramic train to Machu Picchu — the desert coast and the high Andes in one trip.
Your 10 days at a glance: Lima, the Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, the Nazca Lines, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
A driver meets you in the arrivals hall of Jorge Chávez International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Miraflores, the seaside district perched on cliffs above the Pacific. Rest after your flight, then take an easy walk along the malecón gardens to Larcomar and enjoy your first Peruvian dinner — ceviche, lomo saltado and a pisco sour.
Day 2
With your guide, walk through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Lima: the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs. In the afternoon, enjoy Miraflores and Barranco, and try a pisco sour at sunset over the ocean.
Day 3
Leave Lima early and drive south along the Pacific to Paracas. A boat takes you to the Ballestas Islands, past the Candelabra geoglyph, to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds. In the afternoon, stop at the Huacachina Oasis, a lagoon among some of the highest dunes in South America, then continue to Nazca for the night.
Day 4
A small plane lifts off over the desert and reveals the Nazca Lines: the hummingbird, the monkey, the spider, the astronaut and dozens of straight lines and shapes created by the Nazca culture some 2,000 years ago and protected by UNESCO. After the flight, take the bus back to Lima (approx. 7–8 hours).
Day 5
Fly from Lima to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) and transfer to your hotel. Rest for the remainder of the day, drink coca tea and, in the evening, stroll to the Plaza de Armas to see the Cathedral and the arcades lit up.
Day 6
Leave Cusco before sunrise for the trailhead of Vinicunca. Hike through high valleys where alpacas graze beneath the glaciers of Ausangate until you reach the viewpoint, at more than 5,000 m, where the mountainside is painted in stripes of red, gold, lavender and turquoise. Horses are available for part of the trail. Return to Cusco in the evening.
Day 7
Descend to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the terraces and market of Pisac and the temple fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, board the panoramic train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes.
Day 8
Board an early bus to Machu Picchu and explore the citadel with your guide: its temples, palaces, fountains and terraces, built by the Incas in the 15th century and rediscovered by the world in 1911. In the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and by road to Cusco.
Day 9
Enjoy a free morning in Cusco, perhaps at the San Pedro market or the Inca Museum. Fly back to Lima in the afternoon for your last night in Peru.
Day 10
Free time in Lima until your transfer to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.
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Yes. This classic itinerary spends days 3–4 on the coast (Ballestas Islands, Huacachina and the Nazca Lines flight) and days 5–9 in Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, linked by a flight from Lima to Cusco.
The overflight lasts approx. 30–35 minutes in a small plane and shows you around a dozen figures, including the hummingbird, the monkey, the spider and the astronaut. Flights depend on weather and are best in the morning.
The flights are operated by licensed local airlines regulated by Peru’s civil aviation authority. Small planes bank to both sides so everyone can see the figures; if you are prone to motion sickness, have a light breakfast and bring medication.
There is no airport with regular flights between Nazca and Cusco, so returning to Lima by bus and flying to Cusco the next morning is the fastest and most comfortable way to combine both regions.
Rainbow Mountain is on your second day in Cusco and climbs above 5,000 m, so it is demanding. If you are not used to altitude, we can move it after Machu Picchu or replace it with a gentler excursion; horses can also be rented for part of the trail.
You keep your first afternoon in Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) free to rest, and the Sacred Valley (approx. 2,900 m) and Machu Picchu (approx. 2,430 m) are lower. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol on arrival and check with your doctor if you have a medical condition.
Yes. Departures are daily, all year, and every day of this 10-day itinerary can be adapted: add nights, upgrade hotels, switch to a luxury train to Machu Picchu or add Huayna Picchu. Just tell us in the request form.
The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic flights are quoted separately so you can choose airline and schedule.