Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Valparaíso
Valparaíso- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Pick up expedition jacket
- Meet Expedition Team
- Explore ship
- Embark on expedition cruise
Optional Activities
- Pre-Program exploration of Valparaíso
- Funicular ride to Cerro Alegre and Concepción
Landmarks Cerro Alegre Concepción 
- Day 2
La Serena
La Serena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore La Serena
- Visit neo-colonial architecture
- Discover stone churches
- Visit Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Japanese-inspired Jardín del Corazón
- Shop for handicrafts at La Recova market
- Explore Patio Colonial cafés and eateries
- Explore Coquimbo before boarding ship
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of La Serena Jardín del Corazón La Recova Market - Day 3
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observation from Observation Deck or Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Expert lectures in Science Center on pre-Columbian history, geology, local folklore
- Seabird spotting and identification with Expedition Team
- Day 4
Iquique
Iquique- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed saltpeter mining towns of Santa Laura or Humberstone
- Explore Iquique on foot
- Visit La Esmeralda corvette
Optional Activities
- Guided shore excursion to mining towns
- Relax in café and people watch
- Try local coffee and regional sweets
Landmarks Santa Laura Saltpeter Mining Town Humberstone Saltpeter Mining Town La Esmeralda Corvette - Day 5
Arica
Arica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Arica
- Visit San Marcos Cathedral
- Visit Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- 15-minute hike up El Morro cliff
- Explore Calle 21 de Mayo and Bolognesi streets
- Visit El Agro market
- Trek along Playa Corazones
- Explore caves of Anzota
- Try local treats
Landmarks El Morro Cliff San Marcos Cathedral El Agro Market Anzota Caves Playa Corazones - Day 6
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Observe Humboldt Current marine ecosystem
- Listen to Expedition Team briefings on Humboldt Current
- Use ship facilities: hot tub, sauna, gym
- Day 7
Paracas
Paracas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Paracas
- Visit El Chaco village
Optional Activities
- Boat tour to Ballestas Islands to spot Humboldt Penguins, turtles, pelicans, sea lions, Inca Terns, humpback whales
- Explore Paracas National Reserve
- Fly over Nazca Lines
- Dine at waterfront restaurants
- Try traditional jalea and ceviche
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines 
- Day 8
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lima's historic center
- Visit colonial churches and monasteries
- Visit Huaca Pucllana pyramid ruins
Optional Activities
- Dine at gourmet restaurants
- Try street food and local cuisine
- Try ceviche
Landmarks Lima Historic Center Huaca Pucllana 
- Day 9
Trujillo
Trujillo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Trujillo
- Discover colonial and Baroque architecture
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient Chimú city of Chan Chan
- Explore Moche pyramids of the Sun and Moon
- View longest mosaic mural
Landmarks Chan Chan Pyramid of the Sun (Moche) Pyramid of the Moon (Moche) 
- Day 10
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax in ship facilities: hot tubs, sauna, indoor gym
- Attend expert lectures in Science Centre
- Access onboard library
- Social time with fellow explorers and crew
- Day 11
Machalilla National Park
Machalilla National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Machalilla National Park
- Land at Puerto López fishing village via expedition boats
- Visit Agua Blanca archaeological site
- Explore pre-Columbian Machalilla culture
Landmarks Machalilla National Park Puerto López Agua Blanca Archaeological Site - Day 12
Manta
Manta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Manta
- Visit Museo Municipal Etnográfico Cancebí
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurants
- Explore Playa el Murciélago
- Shop at Malecón Escénico
- Visit Montecristi
- Buy handwoven Panama hats
- Try local tuna in encebollado broth
Landmarks Museo Municipal Etnográfico Cancebí Playa el Murciélago Malecón Escénico Montecristi - Days 13 - 14
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Neptune ceremony crossing the Equator
- Wildlife observation
- Citizen Science Programme participation
- Attend lectures in Science Centre
- Use ship facilities: hot tub, sauna, gym
- Evening stargazing
- Day 15
Panama City
Panama City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Panama City
Optional Activities
- Explore UNESCO-listed old town
- Visit historic district
Landmarks Panama City Old Town
