Tour Details For Nazca Aqueducts Tour

Discover the Ingenious Engineering and Rich Heritage of the Nazca Civilization

Embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore the remarkable feats of the ancient Nazca people. This half-day tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the sophisticated hydraulic systems, administrative prowess, and artistic traditions that allowed the Nazca civilization to flourish in the arid Peruvian desert.

Departure & Return Location

Nazca, Peru.

Departure Time

Monday to Sunday

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Highest Altitude

520 m or 1706 ft

Places Visited

Cantalloc Aqueduct (Nazca)

Price Includes

Private roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Nazca
Entrance fees to the Cantalloc Aqueducts
Bilingual tour guide (Spanish/English)

Price Excludes

Meals and personal expenses
Gratuities for the guide and driver

Cantalloc Aqueducts Tour

Additional Tour Information

Pricing is based on two people. Single occupancy is another price.
Please ask us about special group discounts if travelling with 5 or more people.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking
Tour does not have fixed departures, you can choose your own start date
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
If you are a senior or traveling with small children please ask us about our private tours.
Peak season surcharges may apply during Peruvian holidays.

Cancellation Policy

As the Industry leader in customer service we provide you with the flexibility to change your travel plans – with the assurance that you’ll have options to re-book when it suits you. As long as you notify us about changes to your travel plans at least 24 hours* before your scheduled departure, you can pick new travel dates or an entirely different trip, with no change fees. We offer:

Flexible Payments
Partial Deposits
No Change Fees*
Secure Online Payment
Guaranteed Departures

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*Domestic/International Airlines may have their own fees. Day tours can be cancelled for a full refund at least 24 hours before tour start time. Multi day tours, treks and tour packages need to be cancelled at least 40 days before departure for full refund.

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Nazca Aqueducts Tour - Itinerary

Begin your cultural journey with a hotel pickup in the city of Nazca, where you’ll be greeted by your knowledgeable local guide. Your first stop is the Cantalloc Aqueducts, one of the most impressive hydraulic feats of the Nazca civilization. Constructed over 1,500 years ago, these subterranean aqueducts feature spiral-shaped stone entrances and underground channels that still supply water to the arid region today. Walk through these ingenious constructions, learning how the Nazcas harnessed nature’s forces to survive and thrive in the harsh desert climate.

Next, head to the Paredones archaeological complex, a former Inca administrative and ceremonial center. As you explore its sun-baked corridors and carefully aligned stone structures, your guide will reveal how this site served as a strategic point for communication and governance during the Inca expansion into southern Peru. It’s a powerful example of the blending of Nazca and Inca cultures over time.

Nazca Aqueducts

To complete your cultural immersion, you’ll visit a local pottery workshop, where skilled artisans keep ancient Nazca traditions alive. Watch as they demonstrate the centuries-old techniques used to recreate Nazca-style ceramics—vibrant pieces adorned with symbolic motifs and stories. It’s a perfect moment to connect with the artistic soul of the region and even pick up a handcrafted memento.

After a morning filled with history, engineering marvels, and living traditions, you’ll return to Nazca with a deeper appreciation for the legacy of this remarkable desert civilization.