CARAL, the Oldest Civilization in América

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Lima, Peru

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sacred City of Caral-Supe is an amazing attraction, but it can be challenging to tour on your own in just one day. This guided tour from Lima makes a day trip not only possible, but easy, convenient, and packed with information. Your guide takes you through the museum and ruin site, and comfortable transportation brings you to and from your Lima accommodation without a hitch.

Sacred City of Caral-Supe tour from Lima
Easy day trip when you go with a guide
All entrance fees included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima included

What's Included

Local taxes
Professional guide
All activities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All ticket entrances

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
tips (optional)
Lunch, the meals in this region are $10.00 approximedtly

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick up in all the hotels in Barranco, Miraflores and San isidro

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Zona Arqueologica Caral (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 15 reviews

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Great experience to see a time before it was recorded

Steven_P, Oct 2025

Jordan (guide) and Omar (driver) were fantastic what a great day to see a unique UNESCO world heritage site. It is a long drive but the time flew by with our discussion on history, information or Peru and friendly banter. Stopped for a nice lunch and onto the location. Highly recommend. It is a long day however worth it to see the oldest civilization in the americas.

Amazing Ruins! Great Food! Terrific Experience!

Robert_L, Jul 2025

Amazing experience! Guide Jordan and driver Andres were terrific! They were waiting for us at 6a as we came out of our hotel and drove us in comfort in a minivan we had to ourselves. Jordan shared lots of information about the things we were passing, and about Peru, its culture and history, verbally, and with pictures and videos using his tablet. We stopped at the excellent restaurant, Delpino, a nondescript part of a gas station frequented by locals, both for breakfast on the way to, and lunch on the way back. Jordan's recommendations were perfect: Pan con Chicharron for breakfast, and Loma Saltado for lunch. At Caral we walked through the lovely Bosque Huarango seeing beautiful, exotic birds. Jordan translated as wizened Caral guide Armando, took us 5,000 years back in time for over 2 hours as we walked through the awe-inspiring ruins, and views of the beautiful Supe valley. On the way back, Jordan stopped at a fruit stand and had us taste a variety of local fruits we had never tasted before. All-in-all, an amazing experience thanks to Jordan, Andres, and Kultour Peru!

First, kudos to my terrific and very...

Magoo, Sep 2018

First, kudos to my terrific and very knowledgeable guide Maria and exceptionally patient driver Julio. Most of the travel is on the Pan American highway which is in very good shape as it travels through many communities and hugs the coastline heading north. Somewhat strange was seeing mostly luxury sleeper travel buses and trucks with very few cars. The last 5 Kilometers are very difficult as the road when paved is terribly rutted for almost the entire distance. The tour involves lots of walking and is very limited for physically challenged assistance. I strongly recommend long pants and long sleeve shirt as the area is hot, dry desert environment sitting above a lush green valley. Be prepared for a very long day and an amazing experience. By the way, the photo used for the tour listing was either taken by a helicopter or a drone.

Impresionante

Jorge_P, Apr 2022

Un viaje largo pero Jordan lo hizo uno muy entretenido e informativo. Impresionante cómo esa civilización estuvo oculta por tantos años! Perú es una tierra de muchas riquezas y nuevos descubrimientos!