Tours/Ica/Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica
Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica
4.9(61)Ica11–12 hours
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR4.8(55)
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At a glance
Duration
11–12 hours
Price from
$180 / person
Location
Ica, Peru
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 61 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Sam Travel Experiences
Description
The Nazca Lines are a unique place in the world, full of mystery and mysticism, wonderful strokes of immense figures and lines, of spectacular perfection.
We will visit the Huacachina Oasis where the huge dunes that surround the lagoon allow visitors to practice one of the most fascinating sports in the area, we are referring to the rides in the famous sand carts and the board sport on sand, popularly called Sandboarding .
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
6:30 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18+)
$180
Child (ages 4–17)
$180
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica
Pickup included
Itinerary
Nasca Lines
Admission included480 min
Our staff will pick you up from the hotel in Ica or from the bus station in Ica, then we transfer you in our tourist vehicle (group service) to the Nasca airport, which is located 150 kilometers from the Ica city center (2hrs 30min).
We will go directly to the Nasca airport which is very close to the city of Nasca.
Later we will start our flight to the Nazca Lines from Nasca Airport (The duration of the flight is between 30 to 35 minutes approximately).
The first figure we will see from the air will be the whale, a great marine divinity located on the east side of the archaeological complex.
In order to observe each figure, our pilot will fly over each design in circles.
At the end of the overflight of the Nasca lines, then we return to the Nasca airport to relax and recover energies. We will be able to use the restrooms and get some drinks for the return trip to Ica.
Finally we will return to the city of Ica (Huacachina), which is 2 hours and 30 minutes away.
Huacachina
180 min
Finally we will go to the Huacachina Oasis, which is located just 5 km from the Ica city center. We will go to our Huacachina office (La Casa de Bamboo) where visitors can make use of the restaurant and restrooms.
In the Huacachina Oasis we can offer free time to visitors (only in case we have enough time and the passengers wish to take a walk voluntarily). In this famous lagoon visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place and walk around in search of beautiful photos.
At 4:00 pm we will start the Dune Buggy excursion from our Huacachina office (La Casa de Bamboo).
The huge dunes that surround the lagoon allow visitors to practice one of the most fascinating sports in the area, we are referring to the rides in the famous sand carts and the table tennis on sand, popularly called Sandboarding. You will also be able to appreciate the sunset at the end of the Dune Buggy tour.
6:00pm (aprox) At the end of the excursion we will transfer our clients to their respective hotel in Ica.
What's included
Included
Tubular buggy ride and sandboard practice in Huacachina
Pick-up from hotels in downtown Ica or Huacachina round trip .
Guided and permanent assistance
Flight over the Nazca Lines from Nasca Airport (Flight duration: 30 ~ 35 min.)
Group transport Ica/Nasca/Huacachina/Ica
Not included
Food and drinks
"María Reiche" Aerodrome (only cash).
Nasca Lines Ticket Tax (cash or card).
Tourist tax ticket in Huacachina (cash only): S/4.00 soles National and S/8.10 soles Foreign
Pickup Locations & Times
In the event that the passenger's Hotel does not appear on the official list of Hotels, passengers are recommended to send the name and location of the lodging to the tour operator, in order to reconfirm the pick-up and in this way we will be 100% sure of the point collection and avoid possible confusion.
The driver of our tourist transport (Ica/Nasca/Ica) is Spanish-speaking, however at Nazca airport we have our Spanish/English-speaking bilingual guides, they will offer assistance to our visitors. In the same way, during the overflight of the Nazca lines, you will have a guide in English and Spanish. Our tour operator will be available at all times to provide any type of assistance via WhatsApp in Spanish and English language.
It is important to know that for holidays in Peru (Easter, National Holidays, New Year's Eve and others) Buggie services will have a reduction in time due to the high demand of passengers on holidays in Peru. The Buggies usually carry out the activity for approximately 1 hour. It is recommended to select the last departure between 5:00pm ~ 5:30pm to be able to end the tour with the view of the sunset between 6:00pm to 6:30pm approx (it will depend on the season of the year).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Ica
No. 7 by number of reviews among 105 tours in Ica
Excurgo comparison of 105 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The flight schedule in Nazca can be affected due to weather conditions, some days there are delays in flights due to fog. In any case, we guarantee that the flight will take place no matter what. We just have to wait for the fog to clear.
It is mandatory to bring a valid physical passport to the Nazca airport in order to fly over the Nazca Lines.
Passengers weighing more than 90kg ~ 100kg must pay an extra charge in case of excess weight on the plane.
In case of flight delays, we will schedule the Buggy tour in the last shift at approximately 5:00 pm with a view of the Sunset.
Children over 3 years old must pay for their own seat on the flight.
Do not eat heavy meals before the flight to avoid dizziness.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica take?
Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica cost?
Prices start at $180 per person for this Ica experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $180, adults from $180.
Can I cancel Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. In the event that the passenger's Hotel does not appear on the official list of Hotels, passengers are recommended to send the name and location of the lodging to the tour operator, in order to reconfirm the pick-up and in this way we will be 100% sure of the point collection and avoid possible confusion.
The driver of our tourist transport (Ica/Nasca/Ica) is Spanish-speaking, however at Nazca airport we have our Spanish/English-speaking bilingual guides, they will offer assistance to our visitors. In the same way, during the overflight of the Nazca lines, you will have a guide in English and Spanish. Our tour operator will be available at all times to provide any type of assistance via WhatsApp in Spanish and English language.
It is important to know that for holidays in Peru (Easter, National Holidays, New Year's Eve and others) Buggie services will have a reduction in time due to the high demand of passengers on holidays in Peru. The Buggies usually carry out the activity for approximately 1 hour. It is recommended to select the last departure between 5:00pm ~ 5:30pm to be able to end the tour with the view of the sunset between 6:00pm to 6:30pm approx (it will depend on the season of the year). Pickup points include Hostal Curasi.
What languages is Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children over 3 years old must pay for their own seat on the flight.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Nazca Lines and Dune Buggy (Huacachina) from Ica worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 61 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sam Travel Experiences.
Reviews(61)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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J8880MLtatianaa
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible Customer Experience and Straight Up a Scam
This is the worst activity tour I’ve experienced in all my travels. The Nasca portion was led by a straight up disrespectful driver, whom I overheard ill-speaking of the passengers, including me; and he obviously didn’t even care considering he knew several of us spoke Spanish well. Additionally, the tour explicitly mentioned including the Nasca tickets, which all of us even showed the “guide” (again, these people are NOT GUIDES) and their response was simply, no, it doesn’t.
Our “tour guide” for the sand dunes portion showed up late, and didn’t even know where to purchase the entrance tickets. We basically missed the sunset since by the time we made it up the sun was already down. Completely unprofessional couple of ladies that on top of everything decided to do their own photo session with the Buggy BEFORE THE CUSTOMERS EVEN GOT A CHANCE TO. By the time they were done the sun was completely gone.
This ENTIRE TOUR IS A SCAM, IN ADDITION TO A TERRIBLE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. You’re better off arranging a private transport to Nasca and the attraction points by yourself, and it will be cheaper! For the dunes, don’t even bother with them, you’ll easily find nicer drivers AND buggy offerings just walking around the oasis, guaranteed.
I gave it one star because it wasn’t possible to do less than that, which is what it really deserves.
Operator response
Good morning Tatiana, thank you for your comment. We would like to inform you that the flight to the Nazca Lines was fully included. Please remember that flights are subject to weather conditions and sometimes we have to wait for the safety of passengers. However, to avoid a long wait at the airport, we made a stop at a metal viewpoint, the ticket for which is not included in the cost of the service, Entry to the metal tower was voluntary. The Nazca Lines tour was a success with our English-speaking pilots. Unfortunately, our transport arrived a little late to the Huacachina oasis due to traffic, and we took the Huacachina desert tour on the last available slot + sunset. The next day I worked hard to improve the service in Paracas with you, and I am pleased that everything went well in the Islands and National Park. You thanked me for my service and you were able to continue in peace. We are very sorry about the incident with our driver on the day of the Nazca tour. Our drivers are usually very respectful. But I promise we will greatly improve the behavior of our assigned drivers. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠🙌🏻🌟
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surlaroute24
July 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent!
Excellent day in the company of Mr. Samael. We liked the Nazca/Huacachina tour more than anything. Also, it is well designed to condense the must-sees of Nazca and Ica into one day. We recommend it.
Operator response
Carl, thank you so much for your rating. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Nazca Lines Overflight and Huacachina Desert tour. We wish you an excellent trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠✈️🙌🏻
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judithgY8294IW
May 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Excellent experience, everything very safe and well organized. The driver and guide were super friendly.
Operator response
Judith, muchas gracias por su calificación. Nos sentimos muy contentos de que hayan disfrutado la excursión en las Líneas de Nazca y el desierto de Huacachina. Les deseamos un excelente viaje por Perú.
Saludos cordiales,
Sam =) 🛩️🤠🌟👏🏻
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Soren K
April 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Organization was very smooth. Everyone involved super friendly. Buggy Tour in the dunes definitely the highlight. This was just too amazing!
Little even better: a little more explanation on what happens after what, e.g., we missed the chance to tip out driver bc we thought we would see him again and he would also do the buggy tour with us. =/
Operator response
Sören, thank you so much for your rating. We are very happy that you enjoyed the Nazca and Huacachina desert excursion. We wish you a majestic trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) ✈️🤠🌟🎿
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Vacation40953159318
February 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So beautiful, so amazing, so exciting
This tour was amazing! However, the airplane ride over Nazca made me feel a little nauseous because it turned a lot. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, though. The sand buggy ride in Huacachina was also great. It was really thrilling! Just be careful — you’ll get very sandy.
Operator response
Koshiro, thank you very much for your rating. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the excursion to Nazca and Huacachina. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) ✈️🤠👏🏻
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soniapF7458ZV
January 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
Wonderful all day. Jorge picked us up to take us to the nazca lines, and it was great the trip with him, then he took us to eat and the lagoon, which was a lot of fun to throw us down the dunes
Operator response
Sonia, muchas gracias por tu calificación. Nos alegra mucho que hayan disfrutado la excursión en Nazca y Huacachina. Les deseamos un maravilloso viaje por Perú.
Saludos cordiales,
Sam =) ✈️🤠🌟
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Patricia_C
January 4, 2026 · via Viator
Nazca Geoglyphs and dune buggy trip!
The operator picked us up really early from our hotel and took us directly to the Nazca Lines Airport. While we waited for our turn to fly, we explored the nearby shops. When they called our names, we were five passengers, the pilot, and the copilot. Please note that they do not allow large backpacks in the small planes. You can only bring one small purse or bag. This is to avoid overloading the plane with unnecessary weight.
The flight over the geoglyphs was amazing! The pilot helped us find each figure and explained each one to us. He also told us about their history and the surrounding area. Afterwards, the pilot took some time to take pictures with us and the plane.
After the flight, we were taken back to Ica and the meeting point for the dune buggy trip. Our group had about 12 people in it and we were dropped off at the bottom of the dunes of Huacachina. We walked up to where our dune buggy was located and took off from there. The ride was a lot of fun, with lots of fast turns, going up and down the dunes, and even flying over the dunes a couple of times! We then did some sand boarding down a few different dunes, which was also a lot of fun! Finally, we drove over to a clearing from where we watched a spectacular sunset. Throughout the dune buggy trip, we had a lot of opportunities to take pictures and videos. The operator even let us climb over the dune buggy for some cool pictures. We were glad to have brought our ski goggles, which protected our eyes from the sand a lot better than sunglasses would have. Yes, you finish the day with sand everywhere in your body, but that is a tiny price to pay for such a spectacular and fun experience!
Highly recommend this combo tour!
Operator response
Patricia, thank you so much for your rating. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Nazca and Huacachina excursion. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) ✈️🤠👏🏻
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Sofi_V
December 10, 2025 · via Viator
An amazing experience....
An amazing experience. Everything went smoothly and we had a great time. Would recommend for anyone interested.
Operator response
Sofia, thank you so much for your rating. We are very happy that you enjoyed the excursion to Nazca and Huacachina. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) 🤠✈️👏🏻
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434shanak
October 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day!
Had an amazing day! Great value for all the activities you get to do. Sam was super helpful coordinating transportation!
Operator response
Shana, thank you so much for your rating. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour of Nazca and Huacachina. I wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) ✈️🎿🤠👏🏻
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Discover30978215016
September 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great!
It was my first trip to Peru, but thanks to this guide, I had the best experience!
Thank you very much.
Operator response
Takaki, thank you so much for your rating. We're so glad you enjoyed the Nazca tour. We wish you a wonderful trip through Peru.
Best regards,
Sam =) ✈️🤠🌟
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