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Discovering Caral, The Oldest Civilization In America Caral and Bandurria
4.8
26 Ratings
Lima
Caral and Bandurria are archaeological complexes that when discovered changed the history as we knew it of ancient Peru and America, both having archaeological complexes approximately 5000 years old contemporary to important cultures such as Egypt, Mesopotamia and China, continues to surprise many experts due to its great development.
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zona Arqueologica caral - After picking you up from the main hotels in the city at 6:00 a.m., we will head north until we reach the archaeological site where the ruins of the sacred city of Caral remain.
Pyramids, temples and astronomical centers with more than 5,000 years old will welcome us to the first city of the Americas. Located in the Supe Valley, Caral was the cradle of the Andean civilization and is considered the third place with the oldest human settlements in the world, behind Mesopotamia and Egypt.
- Albufera Paraiso - Huacho - After getting to know the civilization of Caral up close, you will have an hour of free time to eat before heading towards the area of ​​the Humedales del ParaÃso.
- Bandurria - We will visit the archaeological complex of Bandurria, an old fishing village. In addition to seeing pyramids, mounds and circular areas similar to those of Caral, we will approach a natural viewpoint from which we will obtain a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera ParaÃso.
At the end of the visit to Bandurria, we will start the way back to Lima. The tour ends by returning to the hotels for pick-up at approximately 8:00 p.m.
We will visit the archaeological complex of Bandurria, an old fishing village. In addition to seeing pyramids, mounds and circular areas similar to those of Caral, we will approach a natural viewpoint from which we will obtain a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the Albufera ParaÃso.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned tourist transport
- Entrance tickets to Bandurria and Caral
- Meals including breakfast and lunch
- Guidance by an official tourism guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- From 5 years they pay the full rate
Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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951carlosernestom
Jun 7, 2024
Caral Ruins - Very interesting excursion. Thank the guide River, the guide Diana and the driver Diego for their closeness, and especially for adapting to our circumstances and picking us up at home. Everything is very good and the craftsmanship at a good price and quality.
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Reish20
Jun 5, 2024
It was an incredible visit! - The visit was great, the driver was very cautious and the guide was phenomenal, Caral was an incredible civilization that created many technologies that were later used by other pre-Inca cultures.
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M7725uwenriquef
May 6, 2024
Highly recommended excursion - Highly recommended excursion. Quality and very professional service. Very good lunch. Perfect union between nature and culture
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Anateresar2024
Mar 25, 2024
An unforgettable experience - Grateful for all the attention received. The guide Maria was excellent and very diligent in explaining each important element of the story to us. If you are a lover of ancient civilizations, don't miss this opportunity. I recommend it with closed eyes.
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Alejandrolm9359wp
Mar 14, 2024
Caral in Peru, a civilization as old as ancient Egypt? - If you have time to spare in Lima, this full day excursion is worthwhile. The Caral excavations started just a few years ago, so there is still so much to uncover. You will realize how little is known about ancient Peruvian civilization, pre-dating the Incas by thousands of years. Remember to take your hiking shoes, sunscreen and wind-proof head cover. Be prepared to walk.
We also toured the coastal village of Bandurria, even older than Caral, and even less excavated. Also wonderful views of the Albufera ParaÃso and the Pacific Ocean.
Our bus driver and our tour guide were excellent!
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Jehidyg
Feb 4, 2024
Peru cradle of America - It was incredible to know Caral and its wonderful history, the best thing was that the guide explained everything to us and was very fun. The agency always gives us the necessary attention so that we can get to know different tourist destinations in Peru.
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Paulrr8880kw
Jan 10, 2024
Great - Was great. Very nice and a good route to drive. We got a lot of informations and a nice view to the history of peru.
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Susana
Dec 23, 2023
Caral is a must while in Lima - The tour guide and driver are fantastic. Caral is a place to be admired. We stopped for breakfast and later lunch. Pickup was on time. It is a very long day but worth it. Disappointed that I never got text messages in advance regarding change in pickup time. Luckily I traveled with a friend who had a separate reservation and warned me about the change. All communication was through her which I mentioned to the tour guide was unacceptable. It’s an administration issue and not the guide’s fault. Otherwise it was a wonderful experience. BTW always carry toilet paper and hand gel. Bathrooms clean but no TP
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Danitheteenagewitch
Dec 19, 2023
NOT EVERYTHING IN PERU IS MACHU PICCHU!! - If you want to know the innards of the oldest civilization in America (recorded so far) do not hesitate to miss this tour, it will take you all day but it is worth it. You don't come back the same after visiting Caral and Bandurria.
Furthermore, Mr. Manuel who was our guide is super attentive; good talk, excellent food and recommendations to learn more about Peru. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Kathleen_b
Feb 13, 2024
The guides provided by the National park service were very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. - This trip was interesting and learned a lot about the ancient civilizations; however, the guide was terrible. Breakfast and lunch was included on the ticket as part of the booking details. The guide, Glinka stated we had to pay for all the meals when we arrived to breakfast, which became an additional cost we were not prepared. Also, He was unprepared to pay for admission payment for all of us to get into Caral. We had to pay for one person’s admission and was not reimbursed. During lunch, he brought us to a table and left without helping us order lunch since we did not speak Spanish and specifically asked for an English speaking guide for ease of the day. He left the restaurant and was no where to be found while we ate. We finished, paid our bill and had to wait for him.
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