Caral in Lima, one-day experience

Day tripLima, Perú

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The one-day tour to Caral is one of the longest but most enriching activities you can do in Lima – Peru. Everything will begin with the pick-up of passengers and the subsequent trip to Caral. During this trip we will be able to appreciate a large number of destinations in which we must highlight Huacho. Huacho is a traditional district that belongs to the Lima region. On this tour we will not only have transportation but also pick-up from the hotels that are within our pick-up area. Likewise, we will have the presence of an expert guide throughout this tour.

Travel time from Lima to Caral is approximately 4 hours, which may vary depending on traffic conditions. It will also be possible to make brief stops to access toilet services or to make last-minute purchases. We will make sure to provide you with the comfort and information necessary to further enrich your trip to Caral. Once in this place, we can take the corresponding tour and get to know its main attractions. Below, we detail more about this tour from Lima to Caral.

General information

Partially refundableCancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a 50% refund.

Duration Check availability for start times.

GuideEnglish, Español

Pickup service includedWait in the lobby of your hotel or at the agreed meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Pickups are available from hotels located in San Isidro and Miraflores.

from175.00 USDby person

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Date

What will you do

We are always concerned about the safety of our travelers. In this sense, once it is the day of the tour, we will stop by your hotel. To do this, you will have to wait in the lobby with your belongings necessary for the trip. It is recommended not to bring many belongings because in the afternoon we will begin the return to Lima. Once we have the entire travel group, we will begin the trip to Caral. During the trip, the guide will give us information about the districts that we will cross such as Chancay, Huacho, Huaura and Supe. Once we are in Caral, a local guide will wait for us and we will begin the tour. In Caral you can see different constructions that date back more than 2000 years. Being considered to date as one of the first civilizations to develop in this part of the world. Finally, and after the tour we will begin the tour. It is estimated to arrive in Lima before 6:00 p.m.

Itinerary

We will begin with the pick-up from 7:00 in the morning.
The trip must start at 7:30 at the latest. For them everyone must wait ready to leave.
The trip from Lima to Caral can take 4 hours.
Some stops will be made to make last minute purchases or use toilet services.
During the trip we will pass through several traditional districts of Lima.
Little by little we will move away from the city and see the Chancay district from our vehicle.
Other districts that we will see will be Huacho, Huaura and Supe. In all these places, we will learn more about these places thanks to the guide.
The guide will also help us with the tour and some translations if necessary in Caral.
Once we are in Caral, we will meet a local guide, who will be in charge of guiding us.
In Caral we will learn about the importance of its history and the main temples that can still be visited.
Among these temples, the Templo Mayor, The Altar of Sacred Fire and the Circular Plaza stand out.
In case we have a little extra time. We will be able to take a brief tour of the Huacho district.
In Huacho, we can visit its Plaza de Armas, the Rotunda and the Huacho Casino.
After that we will begin the return to Lima.
It is estimated that the tour will conclude before 6:00 p.m.

What includes

We will stop by your hotel before starting the tour.
Ideal transportation for the one-day Caral tour.
Tickets ready to be used for the destinations we will visit.
Expert guide throughout the tour.
First aid kit.
Transportation to other places.
Snacks or drinks.
Breakfast.
Lunch.
Tips.
Souvenirs.

Important information

What to bring

Even if the trip is long, the journey will be under the sun and you will have to use sunscreen.
It will be necessary to bring an ID or passport.
For this tour it is necessary to dress comfortably.
If you need medication or similar, you can carry a small backpack.
You can also bring snacks and drinks.
Before starting the tour it is recommended to have breakfast.

Before travelling

Prepare your belongings, such as documents, cameras and others.
You must carry an identity document or passport.
Bring cameras or cell phones with charged batteries.
It is also advisable to carry cash.

It is not recommended:

Carry a large or heavy backpack.
Alter the transportation facilities or the place we visit. In both cases it can have criminal consequences.
Overdressing.

Frequent questions

Can I do this tour as a family?

Yes, it is one of the easiest tours to do, since you will be picked up from your hotel. Likewise, it will have comfortable seats and a fairly spacious travel cabin. Therefore, you can travel without problems with children or older people. In addition, we can make several stops.

Is the trip to Caral very tiring, do you recommend it to people of legal age?

What will we see in the citadel of Caral?

Is it really possible to visit the Huacho district?

What other places will we visit and see during this tour?

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