4 Caral Tours from Lima Worth Booking

1.Caral, Oldest Civilization of America: Private Day trip from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $192Our pick

Travel from Lima to Caral in a small group of up to 10, with private transport, snacks, water, and a guided visit to Peru’s 5,000-year-old ceremonial city. Guides such as José explain the pyramids and temples, while the return includes lunch in coastal Barranca.

“The tour company did not pick us up from the hotel. So we never went to Caral. There is no explanation of what went wrong. I would rather not give any star in this situation.”

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2.Caral The First Civilization in America – Full Day From Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $120Best value

Leave central Lima around 7am for Caral, the 5,000-year-old city in Peru’s Supe Valley. Walk among pyramids, temples, sunken plazas, and active excavation areas with a guide such as Leonardo or Saul. The 12-hour trip includes transport, admission, and a local lunch stop, but lunch costs extra.

“Learning about the brilliance and creativity of the first and succeeding settlers of the region is fascinating. As the excavation of the sites continues it will be interesting to learn more about the stories of the people of Peru. This experience is a gift of learning for me.”

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3.Discovering Caral, The Oldest Civilization In America

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Lima to Caral, the Americas’ oldest known civilization, on a small-group day trip with air-conditioned transport, an official guide, breakfast, lunch, and entrance included. The 16-hour outing visits Caral’s pyramids and plazas, with guides such as Ricardo reported as friendly and helpful.

“One of is the best tours we had. The driver Diego and the guide Ricardo did a great job helping us get breakfast and lunch. Ricardo is knowledgeable and friendly. You will not regret this trip.”

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4.Caral Full-Day Private Excursion with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 11 hours · from $250

Travel from Lima to Caral in a private van with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit pyramids, plazas, homes, and the amphitheater, then eat northern Peruvian dishes by the sea in Huacho. Guides such as Alexandra and Michael add useful context during the long drive.

“The on site guides didn't speak English and so our guide translated which was awkward. It would have been more enjoyable for us to read the bilingual information signs posted each structure of note.”

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