Caral & Castle of Chancay Tour
Caral + Castle of Chancay Tour
After picking you up at the indicated time at the point of your choice in Lima, we'll head towards the sacred city of Caral following the Panamerican Highway North. On the way, we'll stop for breakfast so you can grab yourselves a bite to eat.
The archaeological site of Caral is almost as old as the pyramids of Egypt! We'll tour the citadel while we tell you details about the civilization that gives its name to the complex and that expanded in this area of Peru between 3000 and 1800 BC.
We'll discover the pyramids of Caral, the amphitheatre, its temples and residential areas. It'll be like travelling back to pre-Columbian times! After exploring the fortress, we'll take a break for lunch in a local restaurant.
With our energy restored, we'll return to the Chancay Castle, built in the middle of the 20th century by order of Consuelo Amat, great-granddaughter of the Viceroy of Peru. Following her trip to Europe, Consuelo decided to build this European-style palace to live in with her family. Today, the complex has been remodelled and converted into a theme park. We'll climb to the highest part of the castle, from where we'll be able to see the place where the Covadonga ship was sunk during the Pacific War.
Finally, we'll start our return journey to Lima and arrive back at the starting point at around 8 pm.
Pickup
The tour includes pickup at the following points in Lima:
- Saga Falabella bus stop: 4:40 am
- Intersection of Javier Prado and ArequipaI: 5:00 am
- Plaza San Miguel : 5:30 am
- Plaza Norte: 6 am
More Information
Duration
16 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Entrance fees
Not included
Food
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Futurismo Group
Corporate name: INVERSIONES PERUANAS JPG E.I.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
