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Full-Day Private Tour to Caral, From Lima
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A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and you will travel to Northern Lima. After a four-hour trip, you will arrive in Caral, the civilization that created the oldest urban complex (of the same name) in America, which redefined the history of societies when it was discovered that it is 5,000 years old, as old as China, Egypt, Indía and Mesopotamia. Caral shows large pyramids, squares, atriums and altars on which various sacred ceremonies and offerings to deities were performed. After the visit, you will have time to enjoy lunch (by your own) and then return to Lima City.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $756.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
Visit the oldest known city in the Americas on this day trip to Caral! From Lima, travel with your guide to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Caral, an archeological site where you’ll see ancient artifacts and structures like bone flutes, dusty temples and a few sunken plazas. This tour is designed to introduce you to the history and culture of this ancient Peruvian city.
- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full-Day Private Tour to Caral, From Lima lasts about 11h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $393 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 $756. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Children aged 5–10 pay from $390, adults from $393.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. - Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up. Pickup points include Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel, Hotel Esperanza.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Private Tour to Caral, From Lima | 11h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $393 | |
 Caral The First Civilization in America - Full Day From Lima | 12 hours | 4.8 (66) | $120 | View |
 CARAL - Ancient Pyramids tour from Lima - Full Day (Private) | 11 hours | 5.0 (5) | $185 | View |
 Caral, The Oldest Civilization in the Americas:Day Trip from Lima | 12 hours | 4.8 (253) | $139 | View |
 Caral: The First Civilization In The Americas Private Full-Day Tour | 12 hours | 5.0 (14) | $169 | View |
 Caral Archeological Site Private Tour from Lima | 12 hours | 5.0 (3) | $350 | View |
 Private Excursion to Caral Archaeological Site from Lima | 12 hours | 4.5 (19) | $215 | View |
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LimaTours.