Shore Excursion: 2-Day The Best of Lima from Callao Port
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Embark on a 2-day shore excursion in Lima, exploring the city's fascinating history, Inka culture, and vibrant community lifestyle. Support social projects with your tour booking!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Visit the Inka Pyramids of Pachacamac, City of Kings and Queens and Magic Waters

Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac - We will be pick up from your metting point in Callao Port or the Airport, and travel back in time and visit the most important sacred sanctuary in the central coast of southamerica. Admire its colossal size and be amazed with the panoramic view of their ancient pyramids, fresh breze of the pacific ocean and the green valley below.
It takes about 1 hour to get to Pachacamac, it is an archaeological complex that is a pre-Columbian citadel with adobe and stone palaces, and pyramidal temples. It is located about 31 km southeast of the city center.
We recommend a visit to Pachacamac first, as an introduction to the Inka culture before going to Cusco and Machu Picchu. You will better understand the Inca tradition!
We will continue with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.

Centro Historico de Lima - You will know the most important points of the Peruvian capital and you will learn about its history and the reason why it is called “the City of Kings”. Together with our expert local guide we will take you to immerse yourself in one of the most classic and unique routes of the Historic Center of Lima surrounded by Palaces and Castles. In addition, we will visit San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, Jiron de la Union (main pedestrian street), Government palace (panoramic view), Cathedral (panoramic view), Pasaje Santa Rosa, Convent of Santo Domingo (panoramic view) and the Monastery of San Francisco with its impressive underground Catacombs!

Circuito Magico Del Agua - At approximately 5:30 pm we will have a local dinner and then we will go to the “Magic Water Park”. It is one of the main attractions that the city of Lima has to offer at night. It is considered a highlight by the locals and is a must-see. It is in the Guinness Book of Records for the largest fountain complex in the world, displaying 13 different fountains and many are interactive. All of the fountains are illuminated at night, many with continually changing color schemes. A colorful laser light show synchronized to classical and Peruvian music makes the fountains shimmer and shine as the water flows in unique patterns and shapes.
Finally, we will take you back to your place (hotel, Callao Port or Airport).

What's Included
  • Local snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance tickets to Pachacamac, the Catacumbs and Magic Water Park
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Private transport
  • Professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Just disembarked from a cruise and seeking an alternate way to experience Lima? We’ve got a fantastic itinerary for your brief sojourn in Lima! Unearth the fascinating past of our city, Lima, through our exceedingly unique and comprehensive tours: Delve into the Inca civilization with a visit to the iconic Pachacamac pyramids; furthermore, take in the sights of Lima’s Historic Centre, also referred to as ‘The City of Kings’. And the adventure doesn’t stop there! Gain insights into the communal living style of a significant segment of Lima’s populace, brought up in a joyous atmosphere. Anticipate an abundance of fun on your journey.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that the objective of our company is to back our charitable associate organization, Reciprocity NGO. The revenue generated from our tours is utilized by Reciprocity NGO for the execution of social initiatives designed to enhance the living conditions of communities subsisting beneath the poverty line.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • We recommend to wear confortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and spare battery for your camera
Cancellation Policy

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

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609lynm
Oct 24, 2023
Best of Lima Tour - What an amazing & thorough tour of Lima. Our guide Cesar was informative, entertaining, a ball of energy and extremely interesting. He really went over and above to ensure we had an enjoyable tour and shared his love of Lima with us. We booked a 2 day tour and our pick up was precise & meeting point very convenient. The tour bus was very comfortable & easy to access. On Day 1 we went to Pachacmac archaeological site. The length of time spent here was perfect and Cesar had a thorough knowledge of the area & sites. We then had a Peruvian lunch (included in the price) at a small, vibrant restaurant. After lunch, we returned to Lima for a walking tour of the main sites, the catacombs & were even invited to join the locals in a traditional dance. Dinner at a restaurant was also included (Cesar actually ran across the road & bought me a lemonade as the restaurant had run out) . We were then driven to the Magic Water Circuit & afterwards, Cesar took us around the many fountains within the park. Day 2 was a visit to a local market, fruit tasting & a visit to a shanty town. We were only in Lima for 2 days on a cruise ship, but came away seeing so many sights and such a wonderful knowledge of Lima - thanks to our extraordinary guide, Cesar. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. It is such great value for money, we spent a good time at each site & provided so many memorable experiences. This tour was a real highlight of our whole world cruise.
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Rove16
Aug 31, 2023
Brilliant and Professional Tour Company - I booked our tour from Australia as I felt there was more to offer in Lima than the cruise ship tours. This was the best decision. The tour guides were professional, knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Thank you lovely ladies, Pamela and Lydia, also thank you to the young man who took us to lunch. We took the ships shuttle bus to Larcomar Shopping Centre in Miraflores and Haku Tours were waiting for us. The communication the day before was excellent by Whatsapp. Email is also available. I was given the tour guides phone numbers therefore no stress. The company also contributes/ donations to the Shanty Town people. I am very grateful we visited Shanty Town. Thank you to everyone who works for Haku Tours.
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555margief
Aug 31, 2023
Best Lima Tour - One of the best tours we have been on. The tour guide was fun, informative and enthusiastic to show us his country. Highly recommended this tour
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Kerry_a
Aug 30, 2023
Amazing Haku Tour - Haku Tours Wow !!! ... how fantastic. My highest recommendation EVER. My husband and I had the most fabulous time with our tour guides Pamela and Lydia, who showed us so much of Lima (including Pachacamac) on various tours. We arrived in Lima for our first time ever... on a cruise ship ... not knowing what to expect, but decided not to book tours through the cruise line. Looking on-line, we discovered Haku Tours, who had very good reviews. This was the best decision ever !!! The knowledge and expertise of these two ladies was exceptional. Sincere thanks to Pamela and Lydia. Thanks also to Alejandro... superb. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a brilliant tour experience in Lima. Haku tour company contacted me the day before to confirm times and pick up location.
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248grega
Aug 30, 2023
Highly recommended tour operators in Lima. Brilliant. - Wow !!! ... how fantastic. My highest recommendation EVER. My wife and I had the most fabulous time with our tour guides Pamela and Lydia, who showed us so much of Lima (including Pachacamac) on various tours. Sincere thanks to both Pamela and Lydia. We arrived in Lima for our first time ever... on a cruise ship ... not knowing what to expect, but decided not to book tours through the cruise line. Looking on-line, we discovered Haku Tours, who had excellent reviews. This was the best decision ever !!! The knowledge and expertise of these two ladies was exceptional. Thanks also to Alejandro... superb. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a brilliant tour experience in Lima.
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Janez438
Aug 28, 2023
A tour not to be missed - This tour was an unforgettable experience in culture, history and for us personally a fantastic introduction to Lima. We had the most fabulous tour guide Cesar looking after us on both days. The first day is full on with so much to see with a lot of information to take in! Cesar is very knowledgeable and his English is impeccable. The food was divine. Our wonderful drivers crisscrossed through some pretty dense traffic and always with a smile. We were on a cruise ship and in Lima overnight. This is a perfect tour for new visitors or return visitors. The shanty town tour is a most unique experience which allows you to contribute directly to a very special community with a worthy cause. It was a privilege to meet the local people of Lima.
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Gomertz
Mar 9, 2020
2 days in Lima - Visited Lima in January from our cruise ship.Took the 2 day Lima option.Both days exceeded were great and was one of most interesting tours of our South America cruise.Felipe,our guide, very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for his home city and was able to communicate this so well.The first day was a full one--ancient ruins,local lunch,Lima city walking tour,local tapas and evening light show.The second day was up into the shanty town,buying food in the local markets and then distributing the food to locals.A not for profit organisation who put money back into the community through soup kitchens , homes for disadvantaged and schools.
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Pauline
Feb 14, 2019
Wonderful 2 day tour.... - Outstanding 2 day tour with a wonderful guide and our mini bus was very clean and comfortable. The tour operator was very easy to communicate with and the price of the tour was very reasonable. I have visited this area before so a lot of the sites were repeats but I always enjoy hearing the commentary provided by the guide and this tour was no exception. I would highly recommend this tour operator when visiting Lima.
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Lance_w
Jan 23, 2019
Two great days in Lima - We were promptly met at the port by our guide Johnathan, trainee Stephanie and their driver. The two guides were extremely knowledgeable and congenial. Additionally the driver was of great assistance. We had a couple of items we needed to purchase during the day and the whole team worked hard to ensure we could get them with no problems.My wife and I learned a great amount of information during this tour. Johnathan assigned portions of the information to Stephanie who did a wonderful job. We feel that she will be a great asset to this tour company when she has completed her training. Johnathan was also a great guide for my wife and me as well as instructor for Stephanie.The first day was consisted of touring the significant and historical parts of Lima. The guides were able to answer all of our questions without hesitation. They were also able to avoid the big bus tours which were going on.Day two was a cultural and gastronomic tour. We were able to taste a great many of the local fruits and vegetables followed by a lunch of local cuisine. The tour was set up to provide us with a taste of the three main areas around Lima and it was successful. We would highly recommend this tour to others. Our guide team of Johnathan and Stephanie were wonderful. I wish I could remember the driver's name because he was also a great contributor to our day.
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Dsgwakefield
May 20, 2018
Something special - Visited Lima in March from our cruise ship.Took the 2 day Lima option with tour guide Jean-Paul.Both days exceeded our expectations and turned out to be the best and most interesting tours of our South America cruise.I"m sure this was down to Jean-Paul who had such a knowledge of and enthusiasm for his home city and was able to communicate this so well.The first day was a full one--ancient ruins,local lunch,Lima city walking tour,local tapas and evening light show.The second day was our favourite--up into the shanty town,buying food in the colourful local markets and then distributing the food to locals.A not for profit organisation who plough money back into the community.A don"t miss experience if in Lima.
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