14 reviews of Nazca Lines Air Tour and Ballestas Islands Full-Day Trip from Lima

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by JUDITH D, April 2013

It was such a long day but well worth it. A visit to the Ballestas Islands and the flight were well coordinated. Lunch was supplied and the bus trip was excellent, so comfortable with snacks supplied. Maybe take something to settle your stomach before the flight as you are doing alot of turns to enable you to see all the lines. A great experience.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Brenda W, February 2013

So wonderful I may not even need to see Galapagos.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by mark s, December 2012

Although it is a long coach journey, the coach is very comfortable and you can sleep. Simple meals are provided on the coach. The Ballestas islands have amazing wildlife and we also saw whales while on that trip. There are good views of the Nazca lines (worth seeing) and the lunch was good as well.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Janet S, October 2012

This is a fantastic one-day trip from Lima to see the Nazca Lines. I was traveling by myself and every detail was taken care for me. The bus ride to Pacaracas was great for sleeping until you got there. I was met by a guide as soon as I disembarked at the station. The Ballestas Islands are amazing with how close you get to the wildlife. Then I was taken to the airport for my flight to see the Nazca Lines which were incredible! After the flight, off to a beautiful resort for lunch poolside, looking at the ocean. Then I headed for the bus back to Lima. Incredibly well organized and a perfect way to add the Nazca Lines when you don't have much time.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by lfn1015, October 2012

Had to get up really early for this trip but was worth it! Ballestos Islands were great and Nazca more exciting than I had expected. Great trip!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Rose Ann R, August 2012

This was a wonderful tour. It began at 3:00 a.m. but you had plenty of time to have a sleep on the bus. The bus was very comfortable. Everyone was given a pillow and a blanket. We were also given a snack with a hot drink both going and coming back. The Ballestas Islands are worth while seeing. We saw sea lions, penguins and a variety of different kinds of birds. We were very fortunate to get the first flight of the day to see the Nasca Lines. We even left a little early so there was no waiting around. I felt very safe on the 12 seater plane. I would, however, recommend taking some motion sickness pills before boarding as there were about 5 people using the bags while viewing the lines. You have to be quick when taking your pictures or you may not get all of them . Good idea if you are with someone to have them sit across from you so if you miss a picture on your side the other person has a chance to get it from their side. As we were coming back from the lines and minutes before landing a sand storm came up. This would have postponed the rest of the flights until the storm was over. We felt very lucky to be on the early flight. After the flight we went to a new modern hotel and were given a great 3 course meal. While the day was long it was well worth it. The price may seem expensive but we were given an hour and forty minutes of flying time. Think of what you pay on a commercial flight! Would recommend this tour.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Stephanie S, June 2012

Although this was a long day, I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in seeing the Nazca lines. The islands were a nice added bonus to the trip. The bus from Lima down to Paracas was really comfortable and they fed us breakfast. Then, on the bus home from Paracas, the bus fed us again. Also, after we flew over the lines, we stopped off at a beautiful resort (I believe it was called the Hacienda) for a nice lunch. If you are scared about flying over the lines, don't be. I am usually the one freaking out on commercial flights.. and was really nervous about this flight...but I really didn't flinch much on the little plane. It was nice and stable - very little turbulance, just be ready to hold onto something when the plane banks from the left to the right side so passengers can get a view of the lines. All in all, no one got sick on the plane.

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Tishers, June 2012

I was told by tour companies that it was impossible to do both the islands and Nazca in the same day from Lima, well Viator has them beat!! We were able to fit it all in, although it is a long day, I think 16 hours, it was a great day as well, with time for naps!! The description states that only lunch is included on this tour, but you get two meals on the bus rides to and from Paracas, and the lunch is an amazing 3 course experience at an amazing Ocean front resort in Paracas, the food and view were soo amazing! Have the crab appetizer, still dreaming about it!! The bus ride out there is a few hours, but so comfy, the seats lean back, there are leg rests and yes a bathroom on board. From there you get on a speed boat to the islands and then you go to Nazca before the lunch, but both of these things are not to miss items, and who knew there were penguins in Peru!! Would do again in a heart beat!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Reviewed by Britt B, USA, June 2012

Don't miss it. A very comfortable bus ride to Paracas. The guides for Viajes Pacifico have a five year schooling b4 becoming certified. First rate service both on ground and in the air. Plenty of photo ops, however, you have to be fast with the shutter. Awesome tour , learned a lot about the history from the pilot. I highly recommend it. Britt

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Rhonda H, April 2013

Enjoyed the tour. The bus was comfortable and able to sleep on way down. Air conditioning was broken but scenery was nice on return trip. THe island trip was INCREDIBLE. Had to wait a while on plane to Nasca and then cramped for time for lunch. Had to get lunch to go and eat on bus.....but ok and food was good. The overview flight was totally awesome and the pilot was amazingly talented. I would recommend trip for sure!

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by jjmunton, March 2012

Wow, this was quite a day. The bus ride from Lima was long, but very comfortable. They say the tour begins at 4am, but we had to be picked up at 3am. We were able to sleep on the bus. Ballestas Islands were amazing. The Nazca lines breathtaking. All the guides were informative and professional. Please take motion sickness medicine for the plane trip to see the lines. Half the group carried full sick bags from the plane. All and all a good day, but a very long day.

4 star rating: Recommended

Reviewed by Caroline C, October 2011

Brilliant tour if you don't have time to spend travelling down the coast to see the Ballestos Islands or the Nazca Lines. It was an unforgettable day with two great trips! Do be flexible though - the schedule changes a lot with a fair bit of waiting around followed by rushing around at times!

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by Dennis Y, December 2012

Ballestas island was great. Nazca line was short and wasn't able to see since I was in the middle seat of the plane.

3 star rating: Worth doing

Reviewed by johanne a, February 2011

dear sir, it was very nice trip, however for ballestas comments, 90% were in Spanish and the rest in english. when given in english the boat has already started moving and it ws difficult to hear or ask questions. as for the Nazca lines, it was very limited information, and i have to say not so easy at times to take pictures without being so sure where to look. but thank you very much for organizing great tours like this.

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