Lake Titicaca & National Parks of South America
Lake Titicaca & National Parks of South America
Your expedition starts right at the top, 3,810 metres above sea level, at the highest navigable lake in the world – Lake Titicaca. Then, head on to Lima where our ship is ready to take your adventure out to sea to experience coastal cities, islands and highlights through Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica.
South America’s largest lake
Your adventure begins with a night in Lima before flying to Juliaca and on to Puno where your hotel is, right on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here you’ll spend three days exploring the area visiting the colonial-era town Chucuito, the mystical Aramu Muru Gate of the Gods, the pre-Inca archaeological site of the Sillustani tombs and the Uros Floating Islands.
An adventurous expedition
Your adventure gets afloat when you return to Lima and embark on the hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen towards Puntarenas. From here we head to Salaverry, where we hope to go ashore for you to discover the ruins of the Chimú and Moche kingdoms on an optional excursion. Next is the banana port of Puerto Bolivar and then Puerto López, in Ecuador’s only coastal national park. Browse original Panama hats in Montecristi near Manta and enjoy beach life and snorkelling opportunities on Cebaco Island. You’ll also explore lush rainforest in Golfito and have the chance to go to beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos on an optional excursion.
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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
From the lakeside to the seaside
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Day 5Salaverry/Trujillo, Peru
An archaeologist’s dream
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Day 6At Sea
At your leisure
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Day 7Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
Growing green gold
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Day 8Puerto López, Ecuador
Tropical dry forests and archaeological sites
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Day 9Manta, Ecuador
Sea, sand, surf… and tuna?
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Day 10At Sea
Serenity at sea
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Day 11Cebaco Island, Panama
Beaches off the beaten track
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Day 12Golfito, Costa Rica
From Bananas to Bargains
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Day 13Quepos, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favourite paradise
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Day 14Puntarenas, Costa Rica
End of your exotic expedition
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 halfboard
- 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
- 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 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
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.
Practical information
Sailing with MS Roald Amundsen
Before you travel with MS Roald Amundsen
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