Turibus tourist view ancestral Caral

Caral full day from Lima: the 5,000-year-old sacred city

Full day · Pickup & drop-off · Caral entry · Guided visit · Lunch included

Runs every day

Description

Caral, in the Supe Valley, is the oldest city in the Americas, about 5,000 years old. This tour picks you up early in Miraflores or San Isidro and takes you north of Lima to explore it with a guide, entry included. During the visit you walk through the circular plazas, pyramids and residential areas, and learn how this civilization planned its city and its link with astronomy. Afterwards we stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Lima. It runs every day, with pickup between 5:50 and 6:10 a.m., and you're back in Lima between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. It's a long day, made for travelers who want to see where Peru's history begins. Schedule: Every day · San Isidro: 5:50–6:00 a.m. · Miraflores: 6:00–6:10 a.m.

Tour information

Duration

Approximately 13 hours (Full day)

Schedule

Pickup from 5:50 a.m.

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Miraflores and San Isidro

End point

Your hotel, 10 to 11 p.m.

Tour Languages (Bilingual)

Spanish and English

Digital Voucher

On your phone

Included

VIP Climate-Controlled Transport
Live Bilingual Guides
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Regional Lunches and Snacks

Not included

Personal Expenses and Souvenirs
Tips for Onboard Staff
Onboard Restrooms
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Select Participants

Adult S/ 646.00

16 to 64 years

S/ 680.00

Hotel pick-up only. If staying in an Airbnb, please enter the nearest hotel.

Discover the key points

1 The Sacred City of Caral (Admission included):

The Sacred City of Caral (Admission included): We will explore the cradle of civilization in the Americas, a World Heritage Site with more than 5,000

2 The imposing Pyramids and Stone Buildings:

The imposing Pyramids and Stone Buildings: We will walk alongside a specialized guide to admire up close the enormous pyramidal platforms, temples and

3 The Sunken Circular Plazas:

The Sunken Circular Plazas: We will visit these fascinating underground architectural spaces where the ancient civilization held its great gatherings,

4 The Caral Site Museum:

The Caral Site Museum: We will see the archaeological pieces recovered in the excavations, such as the famous flutes made of pelican and condor bones,

5 Typical regional lunch included:

Typical regional lunch included: We will make a stop along the route to enjoy a delicious lunch with the traditional cuisine of the Norte Chico, perfe

General policies

More than 72 h before: If you cancel more than 72 hours in advance, you get a 100% refund.

Between 72 and 24 h before: If you cancel between 72 and 24 hours before, you choose: a 50% refund or a free date change.

Less than 24 h or no-show: With less than 24 hours' notice, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or date change.

Date change: You can change your date once, free of charge, up to 24 hours before. The new date must be within the following 12 months.

Tour already started: A tour that has already started is non-refundable.

Cancellation by Turibus: If we can't operate for reasons beyond your control (weather, road closures, force majeure), we offer a free date change or a full refund.

Timelines: Hours are counted up to your tour's departure time. Send your request to turibus@turibus.pe. Refunds are processed within 20 to 28 business days, depending on your payment method.

Frequently Asked Questions


It's north of Lima, in the Supe Valley. That's why the tour takes the whole day.

Pickup is between 5:50 and 6:00 a.m. in San Isidro and between 6:00 and 6:10 a.m. in Miraflores. You're back between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m.

The Caral archaeological site with a guide: circular plazas, pyramids and residential areas.

Yes, Monday to Sunday.

Yes. The tour runs from 2 people and we'll help you join another group. If the minimum isn't reached, we'll offer you another date or a full refund.

Caral full day from Lima: the 5,000-year-old sacred city

Full day · Pickup & drop-off · Caral entry · Guided visit · Lunch included

From

S/. 646

Per person

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