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Private Shore Excursion to Caral: The Oldest Civilization in America

Full day

Private Caral Shore Excursion from Callao

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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How would you like to do this tour?

The same route. Choose who travels with you and how to book.

Rates and booking terms

Price per person

TravelersAdult
2–3Your tier$240
4–6$195
7–12$160

Pay in full when you book.

01Date & travelers

Adults12+ years
2
Minimum for this option: 2 participants.

2 adults × $240.00

Estimated total$480.00

No payment at this step.

Cancellation & booking terms

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.

$240per adult · privateBook

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

  1. Callao Port, Gate 3

    Your private guide meets you at the main port entrance at 6:30 AM.

  2. Coffee & breakfast

    Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and a light breakfast at a selected café.

  3. Supe Valley

    Fertile riverbanks meeting the Pacific desert, the cradle of one of humanity’s earliest civilizations.

  4. Sacred City of Caral

    A society that flourished more than 5,000 years ago, thousands of years before the Incas.

  5. Pyramids & ceremonial plazas

    Monumental pyramids, plazas and temples that reveal Caral’s remarkable urban planning.

  6. Lunch in Huacho

    A traditional lunch with local flavors in a coastal town on the way back.

  7. 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

Departure times

  • Departure from the port: 6:30 AM

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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