Diverse Cultures and National Parks of Latin America (Northbound)
Diverse Cultures and National Parks of Latin America (Northbound)
Join this expedition to five Latin American countries northbound from Chile to Costa Rica, uncovering ancient pyramids, exceptionally beautiful national reserves, and delicious local delicacies.
Our small ships mean we can take you to where larger ships can’t, giving you a mix of places to explore, from cities to remote islands. At times, due to weather, we may need to change or cancel our plan for that day. Rest assured that this is all part of what it is to be on an authentic adventure in this exotic region.
Chilean cities and Peruvian pyramids
From UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, we’ll journey to neo-colonial La Serena, then to the sun-soaked resort towns of Iquique and Arica. Next it’s Paracas, where you can visit bio-diverse Ballestas Islands before trying the sumptuous cuisine in Lima, the capital of Peru. Then, we plan to land at Salaverry to tour the ancient temple and city ruins around Trujillo.
Paradises in Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica
We stop at Puerto Bolivar and move on to Puerto López to explore Parque National Machalilla on Isla de la Plata. While in Manta, visit Montecristi where classic Panama hats were invented and still handmade to this day. Cebaco Island in Panama is a hidden gem while Golfito and Quepos give access to nearby Costa Rican national parks full of scenic habitats and animal life such as toucans, iguana, sloths, monkeys and a range of seabirds.
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Day 1Valparaíso, Chile
Vibrant hilltop city
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Day 2La Serena, Chile
Neo-colonial and classy
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Day 3At Sea
Relax on board
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Day 4Iquique, Chile
Premier beach resort
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Day 5Arica, Chile
‘City of Everlasting Spring’
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Day 6At Sea
Fresh sea air
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Day 7Paracas, Peru
Birds and brandy
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Day 8Callao / Lima, Peru
Food, glorious food
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Day 9Salaverry / Trujillo, Peru
An archaeologist’s dream
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Day 10At Sea
At your leisure
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Day 11Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
Growing green gold
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Day 12Puerto López, Ecuador
Tropical dry forests and archaeological sites
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Day 13Manta, Ecuador
Sea, sand, surf… and tuna?
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Day 14At Sea
Serenity at sea
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Day 15Cebaco Island, Panama
Beaches off the beaten track
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Day 16Golfito, Costa Rica
From Bananas to Bargains
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Day 17Quepos, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favourite paradise
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Day 18Puntarenas, Costa Rica
End of your exotic expedition
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, infinity pool, panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms, and outdoor running track
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings
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
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
- 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
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
In 2019, Hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.
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