Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11–12 hours
- Price from
- $204 / person
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- PERU CARAL TOURS SAC
- Meeting point
- The driver will contact the passengers at the front desk of the hotel or if they were in a house, the contact will be in the front door of the house. Our driver will be easily identified as he has a photocheck with his name.
Description
Visiting Caral you will experience the first cradle of civilisation emerged in about 5000BC, these ancient people with bountiful food on hand in the rich ocean, rose at around the same time as five other major civilisations in the world. They built stone pyramids here, for instance, at exactly the same time that the Egyptians were building their much more famous counterparts. If this new advanced culture was not famous for art or ceramics, it was its architecture that was its strength. The same grand pyramids and temples of worship that are still partly standing around. You will discover this fascinating place in a private car that will pick you up from your hotel and with a bilingual guide from Lima, who will translate what the authorized guides in Caral will explan during the tour. Then you will visit Bandurria Bandurria an early coastal fishing settlement featuring the first evidence of a ceremonial stone architecture.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12–70)
- $204
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $276.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Miraflores Boardwalk
You will appreciate the beauty of the Malecon de Miraflores in front of the Pacific Ocean.
En un recorrido aproximado de 4 horas, podran apreciar la carretera Panamerica la cual une por el norte desde Alaska hasta Argentina por el Sur. Para opcional para refrescos
Zona Arqueologica caral
Caral is located near Peru’s central Pacific coast. It’s about a 4 hours drive from Lima, the guided walking tour there is about 1 or 1.5 hr, and as such this tour is offered as a full-day adventure. The city site of Caral is almost 5,000 years old, making it the oldest city in the Americas. It spreads over 150 acres and includes plazas, residential buildings, temples, pyramids, and an amphitheater. During the tour, you’ll enjoy seeing the main pyramid, the courtyards and amphitheater. The views of the surrounding valley are impressive.
Bandurria
After enjoying a delicious Peruvian lunch, 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 get a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera Paradise.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
You will have lunch in a tipycal peruvian restaurant in Huacho and could enjoy a good ceviche!
Not included
tips
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the passengers from any hotel or address as we provide a private service.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
How it compares in Lima
- Starting price $204 is 16% above the typical $175 for tours of similar length in Lima
Excurgo comparison of 1,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day take?
Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day cost?
Prices start at $204 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $276. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Can I cancel Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day 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. We pick up the passengers from any hotel or address as we provide a private service. Pickup points include Novotel Lima San Isidro.
What languages is Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Caral Sacred Citadel Full Day worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PERU CARAL TOURS SAC.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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