caral expedition

Caral and its 4,000 years stone pyramids is a bit more than 200 Kms north from Lima. But is not the only place to see on its way.
Apart from Caral Pyramids there are many constructions in the valley, people that live from agriculture, ancient citadels as Aspero and Végueta, a Fog Oases in months of Aug-Sep, and a wetland where thousand of birds nest.

CARAL

This is a 2 DAYS TRIP to explore the north of lima

the trip SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1: Leave the hotel at 6:30 am.
Driving north takes 2 hours at least to leave the city.
At 9am we stop for stretch and take a coffee. After then we move to Vichama ancient citadel from the same era of Caral but located close to the sea, at noon we will make a loop around the wetlands of Medio Mundo.
Then, we will move to the valley of Supe, in our way we will drive inside the valley, to finish our day at the hotel. If we are in time we may take a walk nearby to know a bit of countryside people lifestyle.
Return to the hotel.

DAY 2: After an early breakfast we will move to Caral citadel.
We will start the visit at 9am
Back at the hotel at noon we will prepare our stuff to the road back to Lima.
This time we will use a road that crosses the desert to reach the highway around 2pm.
A stop on our way for lunch or snack and continue our way back to Lima arriving around 6 to 7 pm.

what kind of photos we MAY take?

Landscapes, ancient buildings and some birds, insects and flowers, people, and/or local activities.

what lenses are best for this trip?

A wide angle for landscapes (under 24 mm).
A tele if you want to shoot birds or some action (200 mm +).
A macro if you like to shoot flowers, textures and any kind of details.
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter, and a ND16 or ND1000 if we are in a season of sunsets and you want to shoot some long exposure. Tripod recommended.

when is best?

The trip can be done for the whole year.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?

Trekking shoes are recommended.
Basically in summer (Jan-Apr) you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes. Lima coast temperatures are on average 24-32C.
During winter (Jul-Oct) long sleeves and a wind vest for temperatures of 12-16C. Near Caral the weather is a bit dryer and warm than the coastline during the day. Usually, it doesn´t rain too much (except in Aug-Sep) but bringing an extra windvest may be helpful.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is a photo trip in natural and protected areas, we will make stops along the way to hike a bit to take a look around, is not more than 30 minutes each time. In case you are not able to walk too much please tell us to modify the original plan.

RESERVE your photo trip

SEE BOOKING CONDITIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

caral valley

BOOKING CONDITIONS:

Booking procedure:
After pre booking by the web form, or contact us by whatsapp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.

Important:
Save the trip with 50% of the total amount.
This advanced payment is not refundable or transferred if you no show or by any cancellation reason.
The remaining balance must be paid before the begin of the trip.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.

WE DO NOT INCLUDE drinks, personal expenses, travel/accident insurance.
Travelers are fully responsible of their health issues. Some trips require to be in enough shape for hiking at high altitudes or hot/cold areas.

Additionals:
Trips outside Lima city include the transportation.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or extra assistant under request and extra cost.

Conditions:
1. For many days trips is mandatory to ask for a booking within at least 2 weeks before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.