Departure times
- Departure from the port: 6:30 AM
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 12 h
- Type
- Private
- Departures
- 06:30
- Meeting point
- Callao Port, Gate 3
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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The experience
Why you’ll love this
For travelers who want more than the usual port day. Leave Callao early for the Supe Valley and the Sacred City of Caral, which flourished more than 5,000 years ago, and explore its monumental pyramids and ceremonial plazas with your private guide. Breakfast on the way and a traditional lunch in Huacho are included.
Tip: share your ship’s name and arrival time when you book so we can follow its schedule.
Highlights · Private
- Explore the oldest city in the Americas
- Private guide and transport from the port
- Breakfast and lunch in Huacho included
- Back at port with time to spare
Step by step
Your route
Callao Port, Gate 3
Your private guide meets you at the main port entrance at 6:30 AM.
Coffee & breakfast
Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and a light breakfast at a selected café.
Supe Valley
Fertile riverbanks meeting the Pacific desert, the cradle of one of humanity’s earliest civilizations.
Sacred City of Caral
A society that flourished more than 5,000 years ago, thousands of years before the Incas.
Pyramids & ceremonial plazas
Monumental pyramids, plazas and temples that reveal Caral’s remarkable urban planning.
Lunch in Huacho
A traditional lunch with local flavors in a coastal town on the way back.
Back to Callao Port
A private transfer back to the port, with ample time before your ship departs.
Everything taken care of
What’s included · Private
- Private transport
- Private official tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Professional driver
- Coffee and breakfast
- Entrance tickets to the Sacred City of Caral
- Traditional lunch in Huacho
- Pickup and drop-off at Callao Port
- All local taxes included
Not included · Private
- Drinks at lunch
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Meeting point
- Meet at Callao Port, Gate 3
- Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191, Callao – Gate 3 (APM Terminals main entrance). Due to port security rules, we can’t pick you up inside the terminal or dock area.
- Taking your cruise line’s shuttle into the city? We can meet you at the shuttle stop instead (Inka Market, Plaza Cívica, Larcomar or another official point). Just share the details in advance.
- If your ship’s arrival time changes, contact us as soon as possible and we’ll adjust your excursion.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- A hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A charged camera or phone
- A portable charger
- A light jacket in the cooler months
- A reusable water bottle
Important information
- This is a private tour for your group only.
- Minimum 2 travelers per booking.
- A 50% surcharge applies on Peruvian national holidays due to higher operating costs and staff availability.
- Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, food allergies, mobility needs or special requests so we can give you the best possible experience.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Clear before you confirm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. This is a private experience for your group only. You’ll receive your confirmation email within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Where do we meet?
At the main entrance of Callao Port, Gate 3 (Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191). If you take your cruise line’s shuttle, we can meet you at the shuttle stop instead.
Will I be back in time for my ship?
Yes. We plan every shore excursion around your ship’s schedule and bring you back to Callao Port with ample time before departure.
How does pricing work?
It’s a private tour, and the price per person drops as your group grows: US$225 for 1–3 travelers, US$180 for 4–6 and US$140 for 7–12.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
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