Diverse Cultures of South America with Lake Titicaca
Diverse Cultures of South America with Lake Titicaca
Board your ship in Chile’s Valparaíso and sail to see the churches in La Serena and the former mining town of Humberstone near Iquique. Soak up the sun in Arica’s desert climate and maybe try pisco grape brandy in Paracas, Peru. You’ll then fly to Lake Titicaca to visit the hand-made floating islands of the Uru people.
Along the coast of South America
Start your adventure in UNESCO-listed Valparaíso where hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen awaits you. Stroll between the many stone churches in La Serena and venture to the deserted mining town of Humberstone in the Atacama from Iquique. In Arica, you can hike El Morro cliff for views over the town while Peru’s Paracas is a good place to try fresh seafood and local pisco grape brandy.
The world’s highest navigable lake
You’ll then say goodbye to the ship and crew and fly to Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America. Located 3,810 metres above sea level and surrounded by mountains, the lake is simply stunning. A boat will take you across the lake to visit the Uru community who live on floating Islands hand-woven from yellow reeds. Meet the locals in the village of Llachón on Capachica peninsula and try your hand at kayaking on the lake. You’ll also explore the colonial-era town of Chucuito, the mysterious site of Aramu Muru, and the pre-Incan tombs of Sillustani.
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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
Chile’s 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/Juliaca/Puno
Towards Lake Titicaca
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Day 9Lake Titicaca (Puno/Uros/Llachón/Puno)
Uros Floating Islands and Kayaking at Llachón
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Day 10Puno/Juliaca/Lima
Chucuito, mystical Amaru Muro and Sillustani
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Day 11Lima
‘The City of Kings’
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Lake Titicaca/Peru after the expedition cruise
- Two nights at GHL Puno Hotel, including half board
- One night in Lima, including breakfast
- Two 3-course set lunch and picnic lunch
- Return economy flight Lima-Juliaca-Lima
- All transfers and train rides as described, including English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee as listed in programme
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
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition Photographers help with your camera settings before landings
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
- The land programme in Peru takes place at high altitudes (the Lake Titicaca´s altitude is around 3,800 metres) and may require a certain level of physical fitness.
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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