Departamento de Ica Travel Forum

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip to Peru in August and I really would like to see the Nazca Lines. Ideally, I'd like to leave from Lima, see the Nazca Lines, and eventually end up in Arequipa, in around 2 days if possible. Does anybody know of tour operators who do this route, or if there's an easy way to arrange it myself?

Thanks a million!
Becky

Hello everyone,

I will be visiting Lima as well as Cusco. What's an easier (shorter) route, Lime to Nasca or Cusco to Nasca?

Thanks a million!

Natalia

Hello:

I am traveling to Peru in 4/2008, and am trouble figuring the safest way to travel between Nazca to Arequipa. Does anyone know of safe and reliable lines that travel between these destinations, or recommend a town or two to stop in en route?

Thanks!

-Trish

Hi, traveling to Peru in April 2008 and wanted to know how best to go about getting a flight over the Nazca lines. I've heard that it's best to book in advance (before leaving U.S.) but I'd like to find a reputable company either way. Have also heard that it's expensive, but it sounds worth it. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

yo, i am gonna try this sandboarding thing out and i was wondering if this is like most things in peru and i am going to have lots of options when it comes to who i can hire to take me out on a sandbuggy?

Which bus company is the best and safest on these route? Do you have a schedule and duration?

Are there a lot of tourist who have a problem on this route with the attitude?

Does anyone know of a Nazca Flyover which leaves from Lima and returning to Lima without any other stops or transfers.

The closest I can find is a flight from Lima that transfers to another flight over the Nazca Lines followed by a tour and then a return flight to Lima. I would like to find a way just to make the flyover and directly back to Lima airport. Thanks for any advice.

Hello.

Is it possible to do Sand boarding in Nazca? So far, I've only read about sandboarding in Ica, although I think I've read that Nazca is very near the Cerro Blanco? Will it be too difficult for beginners?

Otherwise, is there any affordable one way "package" available which brings me from Lima to Ica for Dune buggy rides and then ends in Nazca, all in one day?

Thanks.

I know this was some time ago, but do you remember how much it cost for the boat tour? I'm planning on heading down to Paracas in December.
Cheers

I recently lost a cd that i had burned in an internet cafe in Huacachina that had all my peru pics on it,they did have the pics on their hard drive and i was looking to see if i could have them forwarded to me at daddymacjeff2002@yahoo.com,I dont think there are to many such places in Huacachina
thanks
jeff

Does anybody have the correct telephone number for the Casa De Arena Hostel? I have been trying to book us a room for our stay but having trouble finding their correct phone number or email. The phone#/emails I found for them on the web don't work.

Anybody who has recently stayed there might help me out with their contact information. Or even any information on how to book a room in advance would help too.

Thanks.

Can you help us? Visiting Peru in June and July 2006. Saw a Cruzdelsur tour,but it has expired, and we don't seem to be able to book any other. We want to go from Arequipa to Nazca (preferably overnight bus, stay one night in Nazca with a fly-over, and go on to Ica,or Pisco,(?) because going on to Huancayo next. Prefer not to go to Lima only to return via the same route to Huancayo. We don't mind paying for an Arequipa,Nazca,Lima tour and getting off ourselves before reaching Lima. but, all on-line tours seem to be beyond our scope. Has anyone done a similar trip? Mahlalo (Hawaiian for Thank You)

I am sure it shouldn't matter since we need the hotel just for a night. However, if given a choice, what would others recommend for an overnight stay in Nazca - Hotel Alegeria or Hotel Nido Del Condor?

From what I could find, both are budget hotels in the same price range. Though I would still like to hear any personal experiences people might have had with either of them.

Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

What are my transportation options to Ica from Cusco? How often the buses run to Ica and how long does it take? Is it better to do it by train? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hi,
I am planning to go from Lima to Cuzco via Nazca, to see the lines in January 06. The only viable option I have found until now is taking a bus to Nazca, sleep there, do the overflight, and continue on with the Cruz del Sur 8.pm. service to Cuzco, which takes 14 hours.

Is there any other option?
Is travelling by night bus dangerous? (I have been living in Brazil, so I am a little worried)

I will be in Lima for 3 days for business.
I have one free day and was wondering if it's possible to go to Ica and return to Lima in one day?
Will I have enough time to see anything and visit the nearby desert/oasis??

thanks

We're planning to take a bustrip from Ica to Arequipa(somewhere in november).I've read that there is a nightcoach going to Arequipa which leaves about midnight. I am just wondering if it save to go on the nightbusses (and if it is possible to sleep in them). I also wanna find out if there are any alternatives.
Any help is very apreciated.
Thanx

I am trying to plan my trip in Peru and I can't seem to find an online schedule for the Ormeno Royal Class bus routes. I need to know what time this bus leaves Nazca for Lima. Are there more than one of these buses a day? If so do I have the choice of an early morning bus and an afternoon bus? If anyone knows the time the Ormeno Royal Class bus leaves Nazca for Lima I would greatly appreciate knowing it. Thank you for your help.
Terry

I am trying to plan my trip in Peru and I can't seem to find an online schedule for the Ormeno Royal Class bus routes. I need to know what time this bus leaves Nazca for Lima. Are there more than one of these buses a day? If so do I have the choice of an early morning bus and an afternoon bus? If anyone knows the time the Ormeno Royal Class bus leaves Nazca for Lima I would greatly appreciate knowing it. Thank you for your help.
Terry

can anyone tell me if there are 24 hour petrol stations in/near Ica?
hope someone can help me
thanks

Hi, I will be visiting Ica and hoping to spend the night in a hostel in lago Huacachina - does anyone have any hostel contacts or ideas on how & when to reserve one night this July 2005? I'd appreciate any help, thank-you!

Hi, I will be visiting Ica and hoping to spend the night in a hostel in lago Huacachina - does anyone have any hostel contacts or ideas on how & when to reserve one night this July 2005? I'd appreciate any help, thank-you!

Hello, I am currently planning my trip for May 2005. Does anyone know the bus schedules to Nazca from Ica at night? We wanted to spend the day around Ica and then travel to Nazca later in the evening to then do the Nazca lines overflight the next morning. After that, it is on to Ariquipa by bus.

Any tips would be great!!

Is Aerocondor the only company to fly over the lines from Ica? I know there are several cheaper options from Nazca, but I did not know of the availability in Ica.

Thanks for your help!

Hello all

I am looking at renting a car in Lima and driving to Nazca. How is the road between these two cities?

Thanks!

Hi guys,

I want to fly over Nasca lines from Lima.

Is it possible that I take bus to Nasca from Lima, fly over lines then take bus back to Lima in the same day?

How long from Lima to Nasca? Any details for the bus timeable?

Thanks a lot,

David

Please, can anyone tell me how far it is from the bus station where the Ormeno Royal Class bus stops in Ica to Las Dunas Resort, and what kind of transportation is available/cost?

Las Dunas wants to charge us $8 EACH!!!!! for the transfer.

Thanks!!!

Hi, I have an extra day in Cusco and I really wanted to see the Nasca lines. I've looked for tours that would go there from Cusco, but all I see is day tours leaving out of Lima for US$200 - yikes! I know the actual scenic flights in Nasca run for about $35, but how do I get to Nasca from Cusco? Can I do that in a day? (I know there's 20-hr buses!)

Hello, I am planning on travelling through Peru / Bolivia next year. We are starting in Lima, doing (what sounds like the standard) tour through Cuzco, Machu Pichu, down to lake titicaca, La Paz and then back to Lima.

I am trying to work out if we can fit a visit to Nazca and see the Nazca lines, but the only logical time to do it would be on our journey back to Lima.

Does anybody have any information on how to get to Nazca from La Paz? Is there a bus route / flights etc? Or would we have to travel to Lima then travel back down?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

We will be in San Martin, Peru on a cruise stop for one day, roughly 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Would I be able to arrange transport to and from Ica (Nazca) and fly over the lines without missing my ship's departure? I believe the distance is about 50 miles but I do not know the road conditions or the availability of taxis or busses.