Itinerary
- Day 1
Colón
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore the expedition ship
- Meet the Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Optional Pre-Program to explore Panama
- Visit local hot springs
- Experience local restaurants
- Explore handicraft industry
Landmarks Panama Canal 
- Day 2
Panama Canal Transit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transit Panama Canal with Expedition Team commentary
- Explore Gatun Lake section
- Wildlife observation (crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, sloths)
Landmarks Panama Canal Gatun Lake - Day 3
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team talks in the Science Center
- Citizen Science projects participation
- Wildlife observation (whales)
- Access to hot tubs
- Use of Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Stargazing from deck
- Day 4
Montecristi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Equator crossing ceremony
- Visit Montecristi town
- Explore archaeological museum in Manta
Optional Activities
- Purchase handwoven Panama hats in Montecristi
- Visit San Marcos Church
- View colorful street art and murals
Landmarks Equator - Day 5
Puerto López
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Puerto López fishing village
- Stroll beachside streets
- Visit local restaurants and cafes
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching trips
- Visit Machalilla National Park
Landmarks Machalilla National Park - Day 6
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team talks in the Science Center
- Wildlife identification with Expedition Team
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Access to deck and ship facilities
- Day 7
Trujillo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Peruvian dance performance included)
Included Activities
- Explore Trujillo city
- Traditional Peruvian dance performance on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Chan Chan archaeological site
- Explore Moche pyramids of the Sun and Moon
Landmarks Chan Chan Moche Pyramids of the Sun and Moon - Day 8
Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lima's historical center
Optional Activities
- Visit Huaca Pucllana pyramid
- Explore colonial churches and monasteries
- Sample Lima's specialty restaurants
- Try ceviche and street food
Landmarks Huaca Pucllana Lima Historical Center 
- Day 9
Paracas
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Ballestas Islands with wildlife viewing
- Explore Paracas National Reserve
- Flight over Nazca Lines
- Dine at El Chaco restaurants
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Nazca Lines Paracas National Reserve 
- Day 10
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team talks on Humboldt Current
- Access to hot tubs
- Use of gym facilities
- Deck access for wildlife observation
- Day 11
Arica
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Arica city
- Visit local markets
Optional Activities
- Hike El Morro cliff (approximately 15 minutes)
- Visit San Marcos Cathedral
- Explore archaeological museum with Chinchorro mummies
- Trek along Playa Corazones
- Explore Caves of Anzota
Landmarks San Marcos Cathedral El Morro - Day 12
Humberstone
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Humberstone UNESCO site
- Explore Santa Laura mining town
Optional Activities
- Explore Iquique city on foot
- Visit local cafés
- Try regional specialties (mango sour, chumbeque)
- Visit La Esmeralda corvette
Landmarks Humberstone La Esmeralda - Day 13
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lectures in the Science Center
- Access to Explorer Lounge and Bar
- Use of onboard library
- Day 14
La Serena
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore La Serena city
- Visit beaches along Avenida del Mar
- Visit Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit stone churches
- Explore Jardín del Corazón gardens
- Shop at La Recova market
- Visit cafés at Patio Colonial
- Explore Coquimbo
Landmarks Jardín del Corazón - Day 15
Valparaíso
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Valparaíso city
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Cerro Alegre and Concepción
- Explore local alleyways and barrios
- Visit mercados and markets
- Optional Post-Program
Landmarks Cerro Alegre Concepción 
