National Parks of South America & Machu Picchu
National Parks of South America & Machu Picchu
Join this expedition to four Latin American countries southbound from Costa Rica, discovering beautiful national reserves, and delicious local delicacies. Along your voyage you will visit cities in Ecuador and Peru to experience beautiful beaches and UNESCO sites. You’ll then get to explore the biggest archaeological mystery of them all, Machu Picchu.
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.
Paradises in Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador
From Puntarenas we’ll journey to Quepos and Golfito, two ports that 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. We stop at Manta to visit Montecristi, where classic Panama hats were invented and still handmade to this day. And while in Puerto Bolivar we learn about the historical importance of the oro verde for the local economy.
Inca Secrets and Mysteries
After landing in Peru, from Lima you’ll take a flight to the Andean highlands. Admire the imposing Ollantaytambo fortress before boarding the Belmond Hiram Bingham train to once hidden Machu Picchu. Wandering the ruins, you might develop your own theories as to the mountain city’s mysterious rise and fall, the facts of which still elude archaeologists today. We then travel to Sacsayhuamán fortress above Cusco where you get to behold Inca craftmanship and architecture at their finest. Your adventure comes to an end in the Peruvian capital of Lima, home to a historic centre boasting colonial cathedrals and Baroque buildings.
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Day 1Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Beginning of your exotic expedition
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Day 2Quepos, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s favourite paradise
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Day 3Golfito, Costa Rica
From Bananas to Bargains
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Day 4At Sea
Serenity at sea
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Day 5Manta, Ecuador
Sea, sand, surf… and tuna?
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Day 6Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
Growing green gold
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Day 7-8At Sea
At your leisure
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Day 9Callao/Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley
On your way to the Sacred Valley
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Day 10Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu
‘The Lost City of the Incas’
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Day 11Sacred Valley/Cusco/Lima
Centre of the Incan Empire
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Day 12Lima
‘The City of Kings’
Departures
What’s included
Land-Programme Peru/Machu Picchu after the expedition cruise
- Two nights at Tambo del Inka Resort, including half board
- One night in Lima, including breakfast
- 3-course set lunch and dinner on day 10, 11 and packed lunch on day 9
- Return economy flight Lima-Cusco-Lima
- All transfers and train rides as described, including English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees according to 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
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
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
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
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- Experts in exploration
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