12-night Highlights of South America – Ocean Cruise and Mountain Views Cruise/Land Package

Start your adventure in style in 'The City of Kings'. With an exciting cocktail of cosmopolitan cool and ancient heritage, Lima is the perfect place to begin your adventure. See colorful murals, bustling cafés, and contemporary art museums in the bright, bohemian area of Barranco. Lima's historical center is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a jewel of Spanish architecture, from colonial-era churches and monasteries to elegant mansions. You can also see Lima's Inca heritage in the ruins of the Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Huallamarca ceremonial pyramids. Known as the food capital of South America, you have a range of choices at your fingertips, from specialty restaurants to can't-miss street food. Try ceviche, Peru's national dish. It is fresh fish marinated in lime juice, onion, and chili.,

Fly to Juliaca and visit the Sillustani tombs. Your day starts with a flight to Juliaca. Once there, you will be taken to the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Inca burial place overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs (also called chullpas) are tower-like structures built by the ancient Colla people, some as tall as 39 feet and big enough to hold entire families. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the shores of the lake in this peaceful and mysterious place. After exploring this archeological marvel, continue to your hotel in Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca. This will be your home for the next two nights.,

Fly to Juliaca and visit the Sillustani tombs. Your day starts with a flight to Juliaca. Once there, you will be taken to the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Inca burial place overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs (also called chullpas) are tower-like structures built by the ancient Colla people, some as tall as 39 feet and big enough to hold entire families. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the shores of the lake in this peaceful and mysterious place. After exploring this archeological marvel, continue to your hotel in Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca. This will be your home for the next two nights.,

Fly to Juliaca and visit the Sillustani tombs. Your day starts with a flight to Juliaca. Once there, you will be taken to the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Inca burial place overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs (also called chullpas) are tower-like structures built by the ancient Colla people, some as tall as 39 feet and big enough to hold entire families. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the shores of the lake in this peaceful and mysterious place. After exploring this archeological marvel, continue to your hotel in Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca. This will be your home for the next two nights.,

Fly to Juliaca and visit the Sillustani tombs. Your day starts with a flight to Juliaca. Once there, you will be taken to the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Inca burial place overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs (also called chullpas) are tower-like structures built by the ancient Colla people, some as tall as 39 feet and big enough to hold entire families. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the shores of the lake in this peaceful and mysterious place. After exploring this archeological marvel, continue to your hotel in Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca. This will be your home for the next two nights.,

On the rolling hills on the Lake Umayo Peninsula sits the pre-Incan burial ground of Sillustani, built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas. The relics of the Colla people of the indigenous Aymara tribe has remained here since the 15th century. 

Fly to Juliaca and visit the Sillustani tombs. Your day starts with a flight to Juliaca. Once there, you will be taken to the Sillustani tombs, a pre-Inca burial place overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs (also called chullpas) are tower-like structures built by the ancient Colla people, some as tall as 39 feet and big enough to hold entire families. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the shores of the lake in this peaceful and mysterious place. After exploring this archeological marvel, continue to your hotel in Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca. This will be your home for the next two nights.,

Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This area is the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

See handwoven islands in South America's largest lake. The sheer beauty of Lake Titicaca will amaze you. Visit the rural community of Llachón, which has spectacular views over the lake. Enjoy a guided kayaking tour on the peaceful, deep blue waters. You will also join a guided walk before joining a local family for a traditional lunch. Then, we will take a boat tour to reach the Uru people on their floating islands, which shimmer golden in the sun. These otherworldly islands are woven from the reeds that grow in the lake. At the end of the day, you can relax and reflect at your hotel in Puno.,

Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This area is the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

See handwoven islands in South America's largest lake. The sheer beauty of Lake Titicaca will amaze you. Visit the rural community of Llachón, which has spectacular views over the lake. Enjoy a guided kayaking tour on the peaceful, deep blue waters. You will also join a guided walk before joining a local family for a traditional lunch. Then, we will take a boat tour to reach the Uru people on their floating islands, which shimmer golden in the sun. These otherworldly islands are woven from the reeds that grow in the lake. At the end of the day, you can relax and reflect at your hotel in Puno.,

See handwoven islands in South America's largest lake. The sheer beauty of Lake Titicaca will amaze you. Visit the rural community of Llachón, which has spectacular views over the lake. Enjoy a guided kayaking tour on the peaceful, deep blue waters. You will also join a guided walk before joining a local family for a traditional lunch. Then, we will take a boat tour to reach the Uru people on their floating islands, which shimmer golden in the sun. These otherworldly islands are woven from the reeds that grow in the lake. At the end of the day, you can relax and reflect at your hotel in Puno.,

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This area is the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Cross the awe-inspiring Andean Plateau. Take an unforgettable journey by bus across the Northern Andean Plateau, or the Altiplano, as it's known. The Altiplano is one of the world's largest and highest plateaus, sitting over 12,000 feet above sea level. The vast plateau extends into Bolivia, northern Peru, and southern Chile. During this full day of adventure, you'll pass through breathtaking scenery and be awed by the imposing Andes. You'll see the famous Pucará bulls perched on rooftops, enjoy lunch by the ancient rock formations of Tinajani, watch for wild llamas and alpacas on La Raya Pass, and marvel at the 15th-century Raqch'i archeological complex. Your journey ends with a comfortable overnight stay in Cusco.,

Discover the Lost City of the Incas. Start your day with a transfer to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Then we board the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, enjoying brunch while the breathtaking Andean scenery rolls past. Estimated to have been built around 1450, Machu Picchu was abandoned during the Spanish conquest. It was hidden by jungle for centuries, rediscovered only in 1911. The Incas left no written records, so mystery surrounds this magnificent stronghold. Enjoy the trails around the ruins, admire the precise Inca stonework, and meet some of the friendly resident llamas. After the day's adventures are done, we head back to Cusco for another relaxing overnight stay.,

Discover the Lost City of the Incas. Start your day with a transfer to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Then we board the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, enjoying brunch while the breathtaking Andean scenery rolls past. Estimated to have been built around 1450, Machu Picchu was abandoned during the Spanish conquest. It was hidden by jungle for centuries, rediscovered only in 1911. The Incas left no written records, so mystery surrounds this magnificent stronghold. Enjoy the trails around the ruins, admire the precise Inca stonework, and meet some of the friendly resident llamas. After the day's adventures are done, we head back to Cusco for another relaxing overnight stay.,

Discover the Lost City of the Incas. Start your day with a transfer to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Then we board the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, enjoying brunch while the breathtaking Andean scenery rolls past. Estimated to have been built around 1450, Machu Picchu was abandoned during the Spanish conquest. It was hidden by jungle for centuries, rediscovered only in 1911. The Incas left no written records, so mystery surrounds this magnificent stronghold. Enjoy the trails around the ruins, admire the precise Inca stonework, and meet some of the friendly resident llamas. After the day's adventures are done, we head back to Cusco for another relaxing overnight stay.,

Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu pueblo, and is located four miles away from Machu Picchu. The city was founded in 1901 as the railroad between Cuzco and Santa Ana was being built, in result, Aguas Calientes became a hub for the railroad’s machinery and home for those who worked it. Today, many people visit the city for its hot springs, or as a great starting point for those headed up to Machu Picchu.

Discover the Lost City of the Incas. Start your day with a transfer to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Then we board the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, enjoying brunch while the breathtaking Andean scenery rolls past. Estimated to have been built around 1450, Machu Picchu was abandoned during the Spanish conquest. It was hidden by jungle for centuries, rediscovered only in 1911. The Incas left no written records, so mystery surrounds this magnificent stronghold. Enjoy the trails around the ruins, admire the precise Inca stonework, and meet some of the friendly resident llamas. After the day's adventures are done, we head back to Cusco for another relaxing overnight stay.,

Explore the center of the Inca Empire. Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, an archeological reference point in South America. You can admire some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture — including the Santo Domingo Church, built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a 15th-century ceremonial compound featuring panoramic views of the city. Other tour highlights include a visit to the Sulca Textiles Museum and a stop at the main square to admire the stunning cathedral, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era. You'll then transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where your ship is waiting at the port of Callao to begin the next part of your adventure.,

Explore the center of the Inca Empire. Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, an archeological reference point in South America. You can admire some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture — including the Santo Domingo Church, built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a 15th-century ceremonial compound featuring panoramic views of the city. Other tour highlights include a visit to the Sulca Textiles Museum and a stop at the main square to admire the stunning cathedral, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era. You'll then transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where your ship is waiting at the port of Callao to begin the next part of your adventure.,

Explore the center of the Inca Empire. Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, an archeological reference point in South America. You can admire some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture — including the Santo Domingo Church, built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a 15th-century ceremonial compound featuring panoramic views of the city. Other tour highlights include a visit to the Sulca Textiles Museum and a stop at the main square to admire the stunning cathedral, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era. You'll then transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where your ship is waiting at the port of Callao to begin the next part of your adventure.,

Explore the center of the Inca Empire. Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, an archeological reference point in South America. You can admire some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture — including the Santo Domingo Church, built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a 15th-century ceremonial compound featuring panoramic views of the city. Other tour highlights include a visit to the Sulca Textiles Museum and a stop at the main square to admire the stunning cathedral, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era. You'll then transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where your ship is waiting at the port of Callao to begin the next part of your adventure.,

Explore the center of the Inca Empire. Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, an archeological reference point in South America. You can admire some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture — including the Santo Domingo Church, built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a 15th-century ceremonial compound featuring panoramic views of the city. Other tour highlights include a visit to the Sulca Textiles Museum and a stop at the main square to admire the stunning cathedral, which dates back to the Spanish colonial era. You'll then transfer to the airport and fly to Lima, where your ship is waiting at the port of Callao to begin the next part of your adventure.,

Discover extraordinary wildlife and ancient mysteries. Among Peru's most notable attractions are the Nazca Lines and the Ballestas Islands, both of which are accessible from Paracas. Known as El Chaco, the town has an array of restaurants along the main shorefront where you can enjoy traditional jalea — fried seafood with salsa criolla (Creole sauce) and yuca root. Just offshore are the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands. On today's boat tour, look for Humboldt penguins, turtles, pelicans, sea lions, Inca terns, and humpback whales as you cruise around the islands. You can also explore the Paracas National Reserve, with its otherworldly yellow sand dunes and red beaches. Another option is to fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, etched in the Peruvian coastal desert — an experience on many people's bucket lists.,

The Paracas Bay is best known for the area known as "The Galapagos of Peru" or the Ballestas Islands Wildlife Reserve. The sea bird colonies and marine mammals that inhabit these barren and desolate islands are some of the most spectacular in the world, including the Guanay, Red-legged and Neotropic Cormorants, the Peruvian and Blue-footed Boobies, the Peruvian Pelican, several species of tern and gulls, including the Inca Tern, and several species of petrel. There are also breeding grounds of South American fur seals and sea lion as well as a small colony of Humboldt penguins. Other interesting wildlife less frequently seen on trips to the Ballestas includes sea turtles and albatross. On the way to Ballestas, you will be able to see the candelabra in the coastal sand dunes - one of the many giant petroglyphs that dot the landscape.

Rich marine life produced by the Humboldt Current. As we cruise towards Chile, we'll sail through the Humboldt Current. The cold-water climate here creates conditions that sustain an incredible abundance of marine life, including vast shoals of anchovies, mackerel, and sardines. Your Expedition Team will tell you more about the Humboldt Current's importance to the marine ecosystem. Visit the Science Center to find out more. Your Expedition Team will tell you more about its importance and impact on the marine ecosystem. You'll also have plenty of time to relax in the hot tub, work out in the gym, and take in stunning views and stimulating breezes from out on deck.,

Enjoy Arica's hikes, history, and cuisine. Arica experiences a year-round desert climate and is classed as one of the driest cities in the world, unusual for a place by the ocean. No wonder the city is popular with sunbathers and surfers. On the lively streets Calles 21 de Mayo and Bolognesi, you can try local treats and peruse the El Agro market. Take a 15-minute hike up the remarkable El Morro cliff for glorious views, or visit San Marcos Cathedral, designed by Gustave Eiffel. See mummies and learn about Chinchorro culture at the archeological museum. You could also stretch your legs on a trek along Playa Corazones or explore the Caves of Anzota.,

Discover the history of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humberstone. Our cruise continues to bustling Iquique, a flat city of promenades lined with palm trees. We'll visit the abandoned saltpeter mining towns of Santa Laura and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humberstone in the arid Atacama Desert. Back in Iquique, explore this cosmopolitan oceanside city on foot, or simply pull up a chair in a café and do some people watching. While you're there, enjoy a delicious coffee or a traditional mango sour and chumbeque, a beloved regional sweet. You can also pay a visit to La Esmeralda, a four-masted corvette from the 19th century that has historical significance.,

Relax and reflect on your journey so far. Your expedition cruise down South America's Pacific coast continues towards La Serena in Chile. By this stage of your journey, you'll have struck up friendships with your fellow explorers after finding interests in common and sharing a passion for nature. Chat the day away in the Explorer Lounge & Bar and recall the best parts of your expedition cruise so far. Of course, the Expedition Team will continue to deliver insightful lectures in the Science Center. You can also delve into the books in the onboard library if you want to learn more about a particular subject.,

Explore the 'City of Churches' and Serena Beach. Docking at the port of Coquimbo, we'll head to Chile's second-oldest city, La Serena. La Serena is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches all along Avenida del Mar and beyond. Bursting with classical architecture, there are around 30 carefully restored stone churches to discover, and you can visit the Archeological Museum to marvel at pre-colonial artifacts. Take a stroll through the city's manicured public gardens, like the Japanese-inspired Jardín del Corazón. You can also shop for handicrafts at La Recova market. Down the picturesque lane of Patio Colonial, near Balmaceda, you'll find relaxed cafés and eateries. Before boarding the ship, leave some time to explore Coquimbo.,

Coquimbo is near the northern port city of La Serena and one of Chile’s regional capitals. It lies between the Atacama Desert and the central valley, rich in agriculture and is an important distribution center for fruit from the Elqui Valley. Some of the elaborate woodwork handcrafted on the buildings here by early British and American settlers still remains and these wooden buildings are among Chile’s most interesting historical structures. From here you can visit the resort town of La Serena (cathedral and churches), the mountain-topTololo Observatory and the Elqui Valley.

Valparaíso is the glorious finale to your expedition. Your South American Pacific coast expedition cruise ends in Valparaíso. Known as the 'Jewel of the Pacific', this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is built on steep hillsides overlooking the ocean. It's well worth spending time exploring before you fly home. It's an exhilarating maze of winding alleyways and barrios, colorful houses, and mercados packed with local produce. It is intriguing and sure to leave an impression. Take it all in on a funicular ride up to Cerros Alegre and Concepción. Your cruise may have come to an end, but not necessarily your adventure. If you're hungry for more, join an optional post-program.,