Panama Canal & Colonial Highlights with Machu Picchu
Panama Canal & Colonial Highlights with Machu Picchu
Your expedition with us begins in Colón where we transit the famous Panama Canal to the Pacific Ocean. We then head south where you get to 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, the mighty Machu Picchu.
The Panama Canal
Pass through the Panama Canal before sailing south to Manta and the nearby Panama-hat weaving town of Montecristi. Maybe visit a banana plantation in Puerto Bolivar on an optional excursion before we sail further south to Salaverry in Peru. Strong currents may make our stop here a challenge, but if we do get ashore, you may have the opportunity to join optional excursions to the ruins of the ancient Chimú kingdom and the Mochican temples of the Sun and Moon.
Inca Secrets and Mysteries
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 1Colón, Panama
Gateway to the Panama Canal
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Day 2Panama Canal
Connecting two oceans
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Day 3At Sea
Welcome to the Pacific
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Day 4Manta, Ecuador
Made in Montecristi
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Day 5Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
‘Banana Capital of the World’
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Day 6At Sea
Better Photos
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Day 7Salaverry, Peru
Ancient kingdoms
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Day 8Callao/Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley, Peru
On your way to the Sacred Valley
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Day 9Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley, Peru
‘The Lost City of the Incas’
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Day 10Sacred Valley/Cusco/Lima, Peru
Centre of the Incan Empire
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Day 11Lima, Peru
‘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 11, 12 and packed lunch on day 10
- 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 (On MS Roald Amundsen)
- 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
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna and indoor gym. Outdoor gym, outdoor running track and infinity pool on MS Roald Amundsen only.
- 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 (only on MS Roald Amundsen)
- 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 | 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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