Cultures of South America – Pacific Coast Expedition
Cultures of South America – Pacific Coast Expedition
16-day expedition cruise from Valparaíso to Colón with the Atacama Desert and the tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia
Ancient sites and vibrant cities
From UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, you’ll journey to pretty La Serena and the sun-soaked delights of Iquique and Arica. In Paracas, you can visit the biodiverse Ballestas Islands before enjoying a guided tour of history-soaked Lima and discovering the ruins of ancient kingdoms in Trujillo.
Through the Panama Canal
You’ll discover colourful Puerto Bolívar and explore the home of the Panama hat in Montecristi. Crossing the Equator, you’ll experience vibrant Afro-Colombian culture in Bahía Solano, before heading through the famed Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.
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Day 1Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso, a UNESCO gem
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Day 2La Serena, Chile
Stunning La Serena
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Day 3At sea
Relax at sea
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Day 4Iquique, Chile
Iquique and the Atacama
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Day 5Arica, Chile
Sunny Arica
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Day 6At sea
Clear skies, cool climate
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Day 7Paracas, Chile
Ballestas and Nazca
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Day 8Lima, Peru
Ancient and modern Lima
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Salavveryy, Peru
Trujillo and Chan Chan
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Day 10At sea
Science and leisure
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Day 11Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador
Bountiful Puerto Bolívar
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Day 12Manta, Ecuador
Made in Montecristi
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Day 13At sea
Relax at sea
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Day 14Bahía Solano, Colombia
Afro-Colombian culture
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Day 15Panama Canal
Through the Panama Canal
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Day 16Disembarking in Colón
Disembarking in Colón
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurant Aune
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, small library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science Programme where you can assist with ongoing scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna and indoor gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2022 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 318 (200 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 276 |
Gross tonnage | 11 647 T |
Length | 114 m |
Beam | 20.2 m |
Speed | 13 knots |
The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions.
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