Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Valparaíso
Valparaíso- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board as ship sets sail)
Included Activities
- Escorted landing and ship embarkation
- Expedition jacket provided
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride to Cerro Alegre and Concepción
- Explore winding alleyways and colorful houses
- Visit local mercados
- Pre-Program optional activities
Landmarks Valparaíso Cerro Alegre Concepción 
- Day 2
La Serena
La Serena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Coquimbo
- Access to La Serena
Optional Activities
- Visit archaeological sites and churches
- Archaeological Museum visit
- Stroll Avenida del Mar beaches
- Explore Jardín del Corazón
- Shop at La Recova market
- Café and dining in Patio Colonial
- Explore Coquimbo town
Landmarks La Serena Jardín del Corazón La Recova Market Coquimbo - Day 3
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- At-sea lectures from Expedition Team
- Science Center access
- Observation deck access
- Seabird spotting assistance
Optional Activities
- Relaxation on observation deck
- Explorer Lounge & Bar socializing
- Attend Science Center lectures
- Day 4
Iquique
Iquique- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Iquique
- Access to Santa Laura or Humberstone mining towns
Optional Activities
- Explore Iquique on foot
- Visit local cafés and restaurants
- Try traditional mango sour and chumbeque
- Visit La Esmeralda corvette
Landmarks Iquique Santa Laura Humberstone La Esmeralda - Day 5
Arica
Arica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Arica
Optional Activities
- Walk Calle 21 de Mayo and Bolognesi streets
- El Agro market visit
- 15-minute hike up El Morro cliff
- San Marcos Cathedral visit
- Archaeological museum with mummies and Chinchorro culture
- Trek along Playa Corazones
- Explore Anzota caves
Landmarks Arica El Morro San Marcos Cathedral El Agro Market Playa Corazones Anzota Caves - Day 6
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Humboldt Current educational session
- Use of heated infinity pool
- Outdoor track access
- Deck access
Optional Activities
- Relax by infinity pool
- Outdoor track running
- Deck leisure time
- Day 7
Paracas
Paracas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Paracas
Optional Activities
- Boat tour to Ballestas Islands with wildlife viewing
- Paracas National Reserve exploration
- Nazca Lines aerial flight
Landmarks Paracas Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines 
- Day 8
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted access to Lima's historic center
Optional Activities
- Explore colonial churches and monasteries
- Visit Huaca Pucllana pyramid ruins
- Try ceviche and street food
- Dine at gourmet restaurants
Landmarks Lima Historic Center Huaca Pucllana 
- Day 9
Trujillo
Trujillo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Salaverry
- Access to Trujillo and archaeological sites
Optional Activities
- Explore Baroque cathedral
- Visit colonial churches
- View Neoclassical mansions
- See mosaic murals
- Visit Chan Chan ruins
- Visit Moche pyramids of the Sun and Moon
Landmarks Trujillo Chan Chan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon 
- Day 10
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hot tubs access
- Panoramic sauna access
- Science Center lectures
- Library access
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments in wellness center
- Relax from hot tubs and sauna
- Explorer Lounge socializing
- Day 11
Machalilla National Park
Machalilla National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Puerto López
- Agua Blanca archaeological site visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Machalilla National Park
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks Machalilla National Park Puerto López Agua Blanca - Day 12
Manta
Manta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Manta
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dining and tuna specialties
- Playa el Murciélago exploration
- Malecón Escénico shops and eateries
- Museo Municipal Etnográfico Cancebí visit
- Montecristi visit for Panama hat shopping
Landmarks Manta Playa el Murciélago Malecón Escénico Museo Municipal Etnográfico Cancebí Montecristi - Day 13
Crossing the Equator
Crossing the Equator- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition Team lectures
- Science Center access and microscope use
- Neptune's blessing equator crossing ceremony
Optional Activities
- Photography tips and techniques
- Art skills workshops
- Participate in equator crossing ceremony
- Day 14
Cébaco Island
Cébaco Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing on Cébaco Island
- Beach and rainforest access
Optional Activities
- Hike pristine beaches like Playa Grande
- Rainforest trail hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Snorkeling in Gulf of Montijo
Landmarks Cébaco Island Playa Grande Gulf of Montijo El Jobo - Day 15
Golfito
Golfito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Golfito
- Rainforest trail access
Optional Activities
- Piedras Blancas National Park exploration
- Wildlife viewing and trekking
- Kayaking through mangroves
- Beach visits
- Town walks
- Marina viewing
Landmarks Golfito Piedras Blancas National Park - Day 16
Quepos
Quepos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Quepos
- Manuel Antonio National Park access
Optional Activities
- Marina Pez Vela visit
- Water sports at Playa Espadilla
- Rainforest trekking
- Beach relaxation
- Perezoso trail hiking with wildlife viewing
Landmarks Quepos Marina Pez Vela Playa Espadilla Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 17
Curá Wildlife Refuge
Curá Wildlife Refuge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing at Curá Wildlife Refuge
- Rainforest trail access
Optional Activities
- Wildlife refuge trail walks
- Conservation program learning
- Kayak exploration
- SUP (stand-up paddleboard) exploration
- Swimming
Landmarks Nicoya Peninsula Curá Wildlife Refuge - Day 18
Puntarenas
Puntarenas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paseo de los Turistas stroll
- Restaurant and café dining
- Food stall exploration
- Souvenir shopping
- Try batidos and churchills
- Post-Program optional activities
Landmarks Puntarenas Paseo de los Turistas
