Caral

Embark on an awe-inspiring expedition through the fascinating archaeological marvel of Caral, where the echoes of an ancient civilization come alive. Enjoy a hassle-free pickup from multiple key locations in Lima. Be picked up from your hotel in Lima and travel to Caral, the cradle of civilization in the Americas. Understand the importance of a seamless travel experience right from the start. Be picked up from Miraflores, one of Lima's most vibrant districts, the heart of Lima, rich with history, culture, and iconic landmarks, San Isidro, a bustling business and financial hub, and Barranco, known for its bohemian ambiance. For travelers arriving or departing from Lima via Jorge Chavez International Airport, pickup services extend to the surrounding areas. Experience a smooth transition to your destination with reliable and efficient airport pickups.

Explore the ancient sites of Caral, a sacred city, and Bandurria, an ancient fishing village, and learn about each site's history while seeing their ancient buildings with an experienced guide. Begin the day with pickup from the main hotels in the city at 6:00 am, and head north until reaching the archaeological site where the ruins of the sacred city of Caral remain. Marvel at pyramids, temples, and astronomical centers more than five thousand years old, part of one of the first cities of the Americas. Learn about Caral, located in the Supe Valley, which is the cradle of the Andean civilization and is considered the third oldest place with human settlement in the world, behind Mesopotamia and Egypt. Take an hour of free time to enjoy lunch after learning about the civilization of Caral, and then head toward the area of the Wetlands of Paradise. Visit the archaeological complex of Bandurria, an old fishing village. See its pyramids, mounds, and circular areas similar to those of Caral before approaching a natural viewpoint from which there is a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paraíso. End the visit to Bandurria, begin the journey back to Lima, and be dropped off at the same location as pickup at approximately 8:00 pm.

Immerse yourself in the ancient history of this fascinating civilization with our guided tour to this archaeological site. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through time, providing you with valuable information and answering all your questions. Discover how the inhabitants of Caral lived by exploring the residential complexes. See carefully planned structures that reveal the organization and lifestyle of this ancient civilization. This was also a place with religious significance where important rituals were carried out. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we unearth the secrets of the Caral civilization. Book now and discover Caral's amazing legacy with us.

The tour starts with a pick up from your hotel and head on the Panamerican Highway to the citadel of Caral. During the trip, you will be served some fruits, cookies, and drinks on board for you to enjoy. Since it's a long drive and a private tour, stops are available during the tour. Before arriving in Caral, admire the beautiful landscapes of the Supe Valley, that is famous for the cultivation of products like avocados, potatoes, onions, strawberries, maracuyas, chili pepper and many more. Later, there will be a guided tour by the citadel where you will observe the great pyramids and the valley of Supe. The pyramids are believed to be built around the year 5000 B.C. You will visit the circular terraces, residential areas, pyramids, amphitheater, and main plazas. This private tour has been prepared to help you understand the history of the culture of ancient Peru. After the tour to Caral, you will visit Huacho, a populated city famous for its delicious dishes such as lomo saltado, rice with duck, seco a la huachana, milanesa de pollo, among many others. You will also visit a typical restaurant in front of the sea and enjoy lunch with dishes and drinks from the region. After lunch, you can choose to explore the beach of Huacho and see how the fishermen of the area work. You will return to Lima at approximately 5:30 PM.

Welcome to an exciting journey from Lima to the mysterious Sacred City of Caral! The day starts with hotel pickup in Lima, followed by a fascinating approximately 4-hour journey to Supe. During the trip, there will be a break to stretch legs and grab a snack. Once in Supe, depending on the season and river conditions, crossing it by car to reach the ruins of Caral may be possible, or heading to the pedestrian bridge to take a Tuc Tuc to the sacred city. Upon arrival, a local guide will be waiting to lead an engaging tour of the ruins, lasting approximately 1 hour. The mysteries and history behind this ancient civilization, considered one of the oldest in the Americas, will be uncovered. After exploring Caral, the journey back to Lima begins, with a stop at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch included in the tour. Finally, you'll be transferred back to your hotel, with unforgettable memories of this archaeological adventure in the Sacred City of Caral.

After picking you up at 9:00 a.m., we will head north until we reach the archaeological site where the ruins of the sacred city of Caral remain. Pyramids, temples and astronomical centers more than 5 thousand years old will welcome us to the first city in the Americas. Located in the Supe Valley, Caral was the cradle of the Andean civilization and is considered the third oldest place with human settlements in the world, behind Mesopotamia and Egypt. After getting to know the Caraline civilization up close, you will have an hour of free time to eat before heading towards the Paradise Wetlands area. We will visit the archaeological complex of Bandurria, an old fishing village. In addition to seeing pyramids, mounds and circular areas similar to those of Caral, we will approach a natural viewpoint from which we will obtain a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paraíso. At the end of the visit to Bandurria, we will head back to Lima. The tour ends returning at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Before making a reservation, please check availability The activity will begin with hotel pick-up at 4:00 a.m. in the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro and downtown Lima. From there, they will be transferred to the bus terminal, where they will board a bus at 5:00 a.m. bound for Barranca. Upon arrival, a guide will be waiting for you at the station. You will have time to have breakfast on your own before entering the city of Caral with the guide. Caral is an important archaeological center with truncated pyramids, temples and astronomical centers more than 5,000 years old. It is the first city in America, located in the Supe Valley, and is considered the cradle of the Andean civilization and the third oldest human settlement in the world, after Mesopotamia and Egypt. After the visit to Caral, you will have an hour at leisure for lunch before heading to Barranca to see Christ the Redeemer. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the Plaza de Armas, also known as the heroic city due to the outstanding defense of its inhabitants during the War of the Pacific. As part of this heritage, you will see the anchor and chain that belonged to the Chilean ship Covadonga. Finally, you will return to the Barranca bus terminal at 4:30 p.m. for the return to Lima, with the conclusion of the tour scheduled for around 8:30 p.m. Last minute reservations may be subject to changes in the tour operation; for availability inquiries, please contact the supplier by email.

After picking you up, we will go to this interesting place discovered in 1994. It has been declared World Heritage by Unesco. It is a complex of impressive pyramids 5000 years old made by the ancient inhabitants of the area. It dates back to the same time as early Egyptian pyramids. It is considered the second oldest city in the world, since no other older site with such a diversity of monumental buildings, with different ceremonial and administrative functions has been found. Get ready to see Caral and its ancient pyramids and learn about its fascinating history! Finally, we go back to Lima City and drop you off al your hotel.

At 6:30 a.m. we begin our adventure to Caral, the oldest city in America, where an expert guide and driver will take you on a comfortable 4-hour trip. During the tour, we will make a brief stop around 8:30 a.m. to rest and buy some snacks. At 10:30 a.m. we will arrive at the archaeological site, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. There, you will be able to explore the majestic pyramids, complex canal systems and ceremonial plazas, witnesses of a civilization that flourished more than 5,000 years ago. Caral, a fascinating enigma, reveals temples, sunken plazas and terraced pyramids that are astounding for their antiquity. The most striking thing is that there is no evidence of war, only art, culture and a deep connection with humanity. At 1:00 p.m. we finish the tour and return to Lima, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not included, price about S/.35 soles). You will be back at your hotel around 6:30 p.m. A unique archaeological experience full of history!

Caral is an archaeological center that houses truncated pyramids, temples and astronomical centers more than 5 thousand years old. Located in the Supe Valley, it is the first city in America and the third oldest human settlement in the world, preceded only by Mesopotamia and Egypt. -We will start the activity by picking you up from the hotels located in the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro and downtown Lima at 4:00 a.m. -We will take you to the bus terminal, where you will board the bus at 5:00 a.m. to Barranca. -Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the station. You will have time to have breakfast on your own before exploring the city of Caral with your guide. -After the visit to Caral, you will have an hour free for lunch before heading to Barranca. -In Barranca, you will visit Christ the Redeemer and have free time to explore the Plaza de Armas, known as the heroic city for the brave role of its inhabitants during the War of the Pacific. In the square, you will see the anchor and chain that belonged to the ship Covadonga of the Chilean squadron. -Finally, at 4:30 pm, we will head to the bus terminal in Barranca to return to Lima, with the tour concluding around 8:30 pm. Last minute bookings are subject to changes in the operation of the tour, for last minute bookings please check availability by email with the supplier before booking (include in the email your contact number with your country code and have whatsapp).