Lake Titicaca, Ancient History & Highlights of South America
Lake Titicaca, Ancient History & Highlights of South America
Enjoy meeting the communities who live on and around breathtaking Lake Titicaca, including the Uru of the floating islands. Kayak Capachica peninsula and go horse riding with locals at Chucuito. You’ll then fly to Lima and embark on a cruise to charming towns and cities along the Peruvian and Chilean coasts, including Paracas, Arica, Iquique and La Serena.
The world’s highest navigable lake
Your adventure starts in Lima, from where you will fly to Juliaca to visit Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world and South America’s largest lake. Here, you'll visit the Uru people’s handmade reed-constructed floating islands, explore the colonial-era town of Chucuito, and see the mysterious Hayu Marca, known as The Gate of the God, as well as the archaeological site of the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Incan cemetery. Then you'll return to Lima for the cruise ruise part of your expedition.
Cruising the coasts of Peru and Chile
You’ll first sail to Paracas. The mysterious geoglyph of a candelabra and the famous Nazca Lines that can be seen here on a choice of optional excursions have left experts scratching their heads for centuries. El Morro cliff in Arica is a great spot for views of the city’s beaches while in Iquique, you’ll head into the Atacama Desert the abandoned mining town of Humberstone. Your last stop before Valparaíso is La Serena with its many colonial-style churches.
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Day 1Lima, Peru
'The City of Kings’
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Day 2Lima/Puno, Peru
Chucuito and mystical Amaru Muro
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Day 3Puno/Uros/Llachón/Puno, Peru
Uros Floating Islands and Kayaking at Llachón
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Day 4Puno/Juliaca/Lima, Peru
Heading back to Lima
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Day 5Paracas, Peru
Birds and brandy
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Day 6At Sea
Fresh Salt Air
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Day 7Arica, Chile
City of Everlasting Spring
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Day 8Iquique, Chile
Chile’s Premier Beach Resort
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Day 9At Sea
Relax on board
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Day 10La Serena, Chile
‘The City of Churches’
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Day 11Valparaíso, Chile
UNESCO’s `Jewel of the Pacific´
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Lake Titicaca/Peru before the expedition cruise
- One night in Lima, including breakfast
- Two nights at GHL Puno Hotel, including half board
- Two 3-course set lunch and one packed 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 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. The order of sights may vary.
Ships
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.
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20 889 T |
Length | 140 m |
Beam | 23,6 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Fridtjof Nansen or MS Roald Amundsen
- MS Fridtjof Nansen - Practical information
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- Experts in exploration
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