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. Throughout your cruise, you will visit cities in Ecuador and Peru to experience beautiful beaches and UNESCO sites. You’ll then get to explore Machu Picchu, an incredible archeological mystery.
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.
Discover paradise in Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador
From Puntarenas, we’ll journey to Quepos and Golfito. These two ports are gateways 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 are still handmade to this day. In Puerto Bolivar, we’ll 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. You’ll wander the imposing Ollantaytambo fortress before boarding the Hiram Bingham train to the once-hidden Machu Picchu. Wandering the ruins, develop your own theories about the mountain city’s mysterious rise and fall, whose facts still elude archeologists today. We then travel to Sacsayhuamán fortress, above Cusco, where you’ll behold Incan craftsmanship and architecture at their finest. The adventure comes to an end in the Peruvian capital of Lima, home to a historic center filled with 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
A slice of paradise in Costa Rica
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Day 3Golfito, Costa Rica
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
Voyage 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
Center of the Incan Empire
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Day 12Lima
‘The City of Kings’
Departures
What’s included
Peru/Machu Picchu Land-Program after the expedition cruise
- Two nights at Tambo del Inka Resort, including half board
- One night in Lima, including breakfast
- Three-course lunch and dinner (set menu) on Days 10 and 11, and a packed lunch on Day 9
- Economy flight from Lima to Cusco, and Cusco to Lima
- All transfers and train rides as described in the itinerary, including an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary
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
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
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 can 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.
Practical Information
Sailing with MS Fridtjof Nansen or MS Roald Amundsen
- MS Fridtjof Nansen: Life on board and Practical information
- MS Roald Amundsen: Life on board and Practical information
- Experts in exploration
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