
Machu Picchu & National Parks of South America
Machu Picchu & National Parks of South America
Let us take you on an adventure that begins in the Peruvian capital of Lima and then goes to the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu and other famous Inca sites in Cusco. You’ll return to Lima to meet your ship and explore selected highlights along the coasts of Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica.
Inca-mysteries
After a night enjoying the many charms of Lima, you’ll fly to Cusco and visit the fortress of Sacsayhuamán on a hill overlooking the former Inca capital. You’ll also go to another impressive fortress at Ollantaytambo before boarding the Belmond Hiram Bingham train that takes you up to ‘The Lost City’ of Machu Picchu. There’ll be time to to see more of Cusco including its cathedral and convent, built on top of an Incan palace and temple.
Four countries and cultures
You’ll now fly back to Lima to continue your adventure at sea towards Puntarenas. Weather permitting, we first hope to go ashore in Salaverry, allowing you to visit the ruins of an ancient city and temple pyramids on an optional excursion. From here, we’ll go to Puerto Bolivar where bananas are exported by boatload. Wonder at the dry forests of Parque Nacional Machalilla , and meet Panama hat weavers in Montecristi near Manta. Next up are the stunning beaches on Cebaco Island, waterfalls in Golfito, and Manuel Antonio National Park as an optional excursion in Quepos.
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Day 1
Lima, Peru
'The City of Kings’
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Day 2
Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley
'Navel of the World’
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Day 3
Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Scared Valley
‘The Lost City of the Incas’
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Day 4
Sacred Valley/Cusco/Lima/Callao
Centre of the Incan Empire
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Day 5
Salaverry / Trujillo, Peru
An archaeologist’s dream
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Day 6
At Sea
At your leisure
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Day 7
Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
Growing green gold
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Day 8
Ecuador
Tropical dry forests and archaeological sites
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Day 9
Manta, Ecuador
Sea, sand, surf… and tuna?
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Day 10
At Sea
Serenity at sea
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Day 11
Cebaco Island, Panama
Beaches off the beaten track
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Day 12
Golfito, Costa Rica
From Bananas to Bargains
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Day 13
Quepos, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favourite paradise
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Day 14
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
End of your exotic expedition
Departures
2023
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What's included
Included in your voyage
Expedition Machu Picchu/Peru before the expedition cruise
- One night in Lima and two nights at Hotel Tambo del Inka, including breakfast
- 3-course set lunch and dinner on Day 2 and 3, and packed lunch on Day 4
- Return economy flight Lima-Cusco-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
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
MS Roald Amundsen
Year built | 2019 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards |
Passenger capacity | 528 (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
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MS Roald Amundsen - Practical information
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Experts in exploration
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Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board
Before you travel with MS Roald Amundsen
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