Private Excursion to Caral Archaeological Site from Lima

Diana, the tour guide, and Kenyi, the driver, picked us up in front of our hotel and took us in a nice car where there already was a filling breakfast waiting for us. On the way to Caral, we learnt a lot about Lima and Peru from Diana, specifically what living there is like and what are some of the major milestones and challenges for this beautiful country. She was also keen to answer our many question and we spent the whole 4 hours to Caral talking. In Caral, Diana translated the Spanish-speaking guide's words magnificently. The weather was pleasant and it wasn't too hot. The visit took about an hour. Diana also told us how Caral came to be and spoke of the complex relationship between the locals and the archeological site. Afterwards, we went for lunch by the coast around 1.30 pm in where Diana recommended ceviche and lomo saltado, which was delicious. Due to the traffic, we only made it back to Lima around 6.45 pm, so we asked Kenyi to drop us at a restaurant where we'd made a reservation prior to the trip, to which he was happy to oblige. Overall, I couldn't recommend this trip more.

Visited Caral Sept 28, 2024, escorted by wonderful guide Alexandra Monzon and amazing driver Victor Urbina. Victor is professional driver, calm in traffic, knows the territory and is safe and couteous to other drivers and pedestrians-- he made our drive worthwhile. Alexandra is a top guide from Vista Adventures, thorough and organized, well versed in history at Caral and throughout Peru so we were able to relate other info from Larco Museum, Machu Picchu and other sites. She fit in seamlessly with the local guide at Caral and quietly interpreted his presentation while filling in extra data. The trip in both directions was relaxing yet full of information, questions and answers -- just what we were looking for. Top rating 5 stars to Alexandra & Victor.

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Excellent capstone experience to our 2.5 week tour of Peru. Alexandra, our guide, used the travel time to synthesize our knowledge of Peru and link it to the Caral site through explanation, graphs, images, etc., referencing things we'd seen at the Larco & Amano Museums in Lima, sites in/near Cusco, etc. She was very thorough, practically giving a masters level survey course in the car. Couldn't ask for a better guide. Our driver, Victor, kept our travel smooth and safe. At Caral, Alexandra presented the informational materials clearly as shown on the static display posters. We tagged along with a local Spanish language guide (required) and Alexandra was good about translating his presentation for my husband as well as clarifying for me some of the Spanish content. We were impressed with the site, the antiquity, the remoteness. Definitely worth the trip after having seen the classic Peruvian tourist sites.

Hidden gem of Peru. 5000 year old pyramids of the original civilization in the Americas. Great bilingual tour guide for the entire day along with the Caral guide who was very knowledgeable of the archeological site.

What an incredible site. More people should visit Caral and this tour is a great way to do so. Jessica was a fantastic guide and so interesting. It was a long drive but the car was very comfortable and Victor was a very safe driver. The site is so old and a wonderful bit of ongoing archeology. It will benefit from more visitors to encourage the community. The tour was great and we really enjoyed it.

Picked us up on time& v friendly telling us about the area & history during the drive. He kept an easy pace as we walked around the ancient city of Caral, telling us the important facts of the history there. We went to lunch in a nearby town about a block from the ocean. Delicious local seafood! Highly recommend!

Our guide and driver were prompt and courteous. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The experience was truly memorable.

The 4 hours journey started with a bus ride from Lima in the morning. It is great place to see as it has 6 or 7 pyramids 5000 years old. At a first glance the structures look uneven and not symmetrical. But being the early pyramids perhaps they did not care if they were not quite symmetrical. It had one amazing design aspect which was the use of organic material like cactus to make the building move so it was earthquake prof. It is discovered 25 years ago and apparently not many tourist goes there,, that is why I think it is an unappreciated dig site. If you are going to Machu Picchu you must visist to where the Incas ancestors come from.

Great guide and driver. Guide provided a lot of information about Lima and Peru. His English was good and did a good job translating throughout the day. Finished the tour with a delicious lunch and a spot to take in a view of the ocean. I would highly recommend!

Great day for archeological enthusiasts. Early start recommended. Snacks and delicious lunch, at local restaurant by the sea, included. Alex, our guide and Miguel, a talented and exceptional driver in lots of traffic, made it a memorable day. Very hot so hat and sunscreen recommended.