Cultures of South America – Pacific Coast Expedition
Cultures of South America – Pacific Coast Expedition
16-day expedition cruise from Valparaíso to Colón, including the Atacama Desert and the tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia
Ancient sites and vibrant cities
From UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, journey to pretty La Serena and the sun-soaked delights of Iquique and Arica. In Paracas, you can observe the biodiversity of the Ballestas Islands before enjoying a guided tour of history-rich Lima and discovering the ruins of ancient kingdoms in Trujillo.
Travel through the Panama Canal
Discover colorful Puerto Bolívar and explore the home of the Panama hat in Montecristi. After traversing the Equator, you’ll experience vibrant Afro-Colombian culture in Bahía Solano before crossing from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea through the famed Panama Canal.
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Day 1Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso, a UNESCO gem
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Day 2La Serena, Chile
Stunning La Serena
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Day 3At sea
Relax at sea
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Day 4Iquique, Chile
Iquique and the Atacama Desert
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Day 5Arica, Chile
Sunny Arica
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Day 6At sea
Clear skies, cool climate
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Day 7Paracas, Chile
Ballestas and Nazca
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Day 8Lima, Peru
Ancient and modern Lima
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Salaverry, Peru
Trujillo and Chan Chan
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Day 10At sea
Science and leisure
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Day 11Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador
Bountiful Puerto Bolívar
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Day 12Manta, Ecuador
Made in Montecristi
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Day 13At sea
Relax at sea
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Day 14Bahía Solano, Colombia
Afro-Colombian culture
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Day 15Panama Canal
Travel through the Panama Canal
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Day 16Disembarking in Colón
Disembarking in Colón
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- Stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* in the Aune restaurant
- Fine-dining À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note that Wi-Fi and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel, and streaming is not supported.
Onboard activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, small library, and advanced biological and geological equipment
- The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
- Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
- The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and an indoor gym
- Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
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 will be on hand to assist you.
Notes
- 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
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
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2022 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 318 (200 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 276 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 11,647 T |
Length | 374 ft |
Beam | 66.3 ft |
Speed | 13 knots |
The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of her time, and the achievements of her Arctic and Antarctic expeditions are the stuff of legend. In this spirit, the comfortable surroundings and advanced technology on today’s MS Fram – which was fully upgraded in summer 2022 – make her exceptionally well suited for modern expedition cruising.
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