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Diverse Cultures and National Parks of Latin America (Southbound)
Diverse Cultures and National Parks of Latin America (Southbound)
Join this expedition to five Latin American countries southbound from Costa Rica to Chile, discovering beautiful national reserves and delicious local delicacies.
Our small ships can take you to places that larger ships can’t sail, opening the door to a wide range of places, from cities to remote islands. At times, due to weather, we may need to change or cancel our plan for that day. For an authentic adventure in this exotic region, this is par for the course.
Visits to paradise in Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador
From Puntarenas, we’ll journey to Quepos and Golfito, two ports that offer access to nearby Costa Rican national parks full of scenic habitats and diverse animal life, including toucans, iguana, sloths, monkeys, and a range of seabirds. We stop at Manta to visit Montecristi, where classic Panama hats were invented and are still handmade to this day. In Puerto Bolivar, we’ll learn about the historical importance of the oro verde for the local economy.
From Peru to Chile
Our first stop in Peru will be at Lima, a UNESCO capital known for its outstanding cuisine. Next, it’s Paracas, where the Ballestas Islands are teeming with biodiversity. Then we see the sun-soaked resort towns of Arica and Iquique, the old colonial town of La Serena, and eventually the UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, where your expedition will come to an end.
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Day 1
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Beginning of your exotic expedition
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Day 2
Quepos, Costa Rica
A slice of paradise in Costa Rica
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Day 3
Golfito, Costa Rica
Bananas to Bargains
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Day 4
At Sea
Serenity at sea
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Day 5
Manta, Ecuador
Sea, sand, surf, and… tuna?
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Day 6
Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
Growing green gold
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Day 7-8
At Sea
At your leisure
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Day 9
Callao / Lima, Peru
Food, glorious food
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Day 10
Paracas/Pisco, Peru
Birds and brandy
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Day 11
At Sea
Fresh sea air
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Day 12
Arica, Chile
‘City of Everlasting Spring’
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Day 13
Iquique, Chile
Chile’s Premier Beach Resort
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Day 14
At Sea
Relax on board
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Day 15
La Serena, Chile
Neo-Colonial and classy
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Day 16
Valparaíso, Chile
End of your expedition
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in the cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- Fine-dining in À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is 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 fill at onboard water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organizes and guides activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center, which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program, which allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, an infinity pool, a sauna, an outdoor and indoor gym, and an outdoor running track
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
Landing activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers help you configure your camera settings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage 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 ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Year built | 2020 |
Shipyard | Kleven Yards, Norway |
Passenger capacity | 530 (500 in Antarctica) |
Gross tonnage | 20,889 T |
Length | 459 ft |
Beam | 77.4 ft |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Fridtjof Nansen is a next-generation expedition ship, the latest in Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships. She explores some of the most spectacular corners of the globe.
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