Private Caral & Desert Experience - Archaeology + 4x4 Dunes

Lima, Peru
Duration11h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This experience combines archaeology, open desert landscapes, and light adventure in one curated private day.

Unlike standard Caral tours, you’ll transition from guided exploration of ancient pyramids to private 4x4 access inside a protected desert ecosystem — offering both cultural depth and scenic outdoor immersion.

History. Landscape. Light Adventure.

What's included

  • Snacks and bottled water
  • Private 4x4 vehicle
  • Photos and videos
  • First aid kit
  • Complete sledding equipment
  • Local breakfast
  • Company certified by the tourism minitry
  • Local Bandana
  • Tour leader / Instructor
  • Local interpreter in Caral
  • Lunch
  • Health insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

What to expect

  1. Lima
    3h
    Private hotel pickup in Lima.
    We depart north toward the Supe Valley, home of the Caral Archaeological Site — the oldest civilization in the Americas.
  2. Ciudad Sagrada de Caral
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a guided visit through the pyramids and ancient structures of Caral.

    Your local interpreter guide will explain the history, architecture, and significance of this 5,000-year-old civilization.

    This is a walking cultural experience through preserved archaeological zones.
  3. Huaral
    2h
    We stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the route before returning south toward Ancón.

    Food not included unless specified in booking.
  4. 3h · Admission ticket included
    After the cultural visit, we enter the protected desert of Lomas de Ancón in our private 4x4 vehicle.

    Enjoy panoramic dune landscapes followed by a light sandboarding or sand sledding session adapted to your comfort level.

    This portion of the day focuses on scenic immersion and relaxed adventure.
  5. Lima
    1h 30m
    After the desert session and photo opportunities, we return to Lima in our private vehicle.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If staying at an airbnb, please provide address withing the 20 miles radius of lima, peru

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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