Beginning at the southernmost tip of the Americas and working north, explore the western coast of South America. Stop in beautiful and historic cities as you make your way towards Central America and the Caribbean.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Ushuaia and board Le Boreal between 5:30 and 6:30 PM. Settle in to your cabin and familiarize yourself with the ship and her crew.
Day 2-4: Cruising around Cape Horn and the Beagle Channel
This port of call depends on weather conditions.
Your first contact with the land at the end of the world will be the Cape Horn promontory, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2005. Known to sailors simply as "the Horn," the summit of this spectacular cliff has a sculpture in the shape of an albatross to honour all those who have perished trying to sail around it. A unique experience awaits you on your cruise through the Beagle Channel. Explore the magnificent scenery of the Tierra del Fuego (literally "land of fire") National Park.
Day 5: Puerto Natales, Chile
Puerto Natales appears at the end of the Ultima Esperanza Sound. An ideal point from which to cross the Andes, the town is in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park and the Andean scenery here is breathtaking.
Day 6-7: Cruising the Heart of the Chilean Channels
Spend two glorious days discovering the Chilean Channels at the foot of the Darwin Cordillera mountain range and venture right into the heart of this maze of fjords to see the glaciers which tumble into the sea at the end of them. Sea lions, fur seals and dolphins are completely at home in the unspoiled grandiose nature of this region.
Day 8: Tortel, Chile
This small Patagonian village with its curious architecture – houses on stilts linked by a maze of piers, walkways and endless stairs which make up the roads – clings to a hillside in total isolation amidst the glaciers, lakes, forests and mountains. This is a unique opportunity to meet the locals who are always very welcoming to Le Boreal passengers.
Day 9: At Sea
Take advantage of on board amenities or simply enjoy the view as you sail the open ocean.
Day 10: Puerto Montt, Chile
Located on Latitude 40 degrees South, this lovely region boasts an incredible concentration of volcanic cones, like Lanin or the spectacular snow-capped Orsono volcano, as well as lush natural flora.
Day 11: Castro - Chiloe, Chile
To the north of the Magellan Strait is a large island called Chiloe, which is very different from the rest of the country. Not just because of the gentler countryside but because of its mixed cultural heritage. Castro is the capital of this island, which is home to around 150 churches famous for their striking architecture - sixteen are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Day 12: At Sea
Take a much-needed rest while cruising the ocean as you prepare for the next stops on your adventure.
Day 13-14: Valparaiso, Chile
The port city of Valparaiso, meaning "paradise valley," is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the central region of Chile. Dominated by 44 hills forming a natural amphitheater overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaiso is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its delightful funicular railways and colorful hillside dwellings, this is one of the most charismatic and historic ports in South America.
Day 15-16: At Sea
As you cruise the open ocean, keep an eye out for bird life or marine mammals. Explore the ship or just take some time to relax with your favorite book.
Day 17: Iquique, Chile
Located between the sea and the desert, the town of Iquique takes pride in its outstanding historic center. In this legacy of the wealthy "White Gold Rush," find former residences with finely wrought facades and colorful buildings that bear witness to this opulent period.
Day 18: Arica, Chile
Known as the City of Eternal Spring, Arica is much admired for its rich golden sandy beaches and historic sites. From here you will have the opportunity to explore the Lauca National Park, a renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Day 19: Matarani, Peru
The small fishing port of Matarani is cut off between desert and mountain and offers a chance to visit the lovely colonial town of Arequipa, who's brilliant white houses of volcanic stone have earned it the nickname "the white town." The Santa Catalina Convent is well worth visiting, home to a community of Carmelites for over 400 years, now open to the public.
Day 20: San Juan Marcona / Nazca, Peru
An excellent optional excursion offers you the unique opportunity to fly over the famous Nazca lines. Enigmatic and mysterious, many wonder about their origins: are they an astronomical calendar or ritual paths dedicated to the gods? No one knows as this magical place has guarded its secret since the 1930s. Three-hundred fifty giant geometric shapes include figures such as a spider, a monkey and a bird carved into the ground by the world’s oldest, pre-Incan civilization.
Day 21-22: Callao - Lima, Peru
An exciting modern metropolis, Lima also offers fine examples of colonial architecture and many museums, including the famous Gold Museum. From here you have the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu, Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.
Day 23: Salaverry / Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo's historic colonial residences, the Iturregui Palace and Place d’Armes, have helped the city retain much of its former charm. Not far from here you will find the Chan Chan site, the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas which once stored large quantities of gold, silver and valuable pottery.
Day 24: At Sea
From the ship deck, watch the landscape change as you sail Northward.
Day 25: Cruising Rio Guayas - Guayaquil, Ecuador
Port details pending.
Day 26: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Port details pending with a possible disembarkation.
Day 27-28: At Sea
Enjoy the open ocean as you prepare for the Central American leg of your journey.
Day 29: Quepos, Costa Rica
Port details pending.
Day 30: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Port details pending.
Day 31: At Sea
Take advantage of on board amenities or simply enjoy the view as you sail the open ocean.
Day 32: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Port details pending.
Day 33: Corinto, Nicaragua
Port details pending.
Day 34: At Sea
Take advantage of on board amenities or simply enjoy the view as you sail the open ocean.
Day 35: Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Port details pending with a possible disembarkation.
Day 36: At Sea
Take advantage of on board amenities or simply enjoy the view as you sail the open ocean.
Day 37: Fuerte Amador, Panama
Port details pending.
Day 38: Crossing the Panama Canal
Enjoy the day from the deck as you pass through the historic Panama Canal locks and begin the Caribbean leg of your voyage.
Day 39: Holandes Cayes, Panama
Port details pending.
Day 40: Catagena, Colombia
Port details pending.
Day 41: At Sea
Take advantage of on board amenities or simply enjoy the view as you sail the open ocean.
Day 42: Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Off the Venezuelan coast lie the leeward Dutch West Indie islands. Wonderfully evocative names and white sandy beaches await you in Curacao, lying at the foot of Mount Christofel.
Embarkation possible at Curacao.
Day 43: Los Roques, Venezuela
Port details pending.
Day 44: St. Georges, Grenada
The capital of Grenada, St. George lies at the end of a beautiful bay. A particularly picturesque little town wrapped round the port, St. George has retained colonial era red roofed pastel-colored architecture. Surrounded by untamed tropical forests, pristine beaches and numerous waterfalls, this is a truly enchanting destination.
Day 45: Bequia, St. Vincent des Grenadines
Port details pending.
Day 46: Marigot & Soufriere, Ste. Lucia
The exuberant unspoiled nature of the vegetation on Ste. Lucia ensures this island’s status as one of the Caribbean’s real gems. Covered in tropical forests and valleys, the island features two distinctive volcanic pitons like two giant cones rising up out of the sea near Soufriere. As you travel through the forest, pause to visit a superb tropical garden and some sulphur springs.
Day 47: Fort de France, Martinique
After an early breakfast on board, disembark in Fort de France on the island of Martinique. Transport to airport to continue your travels.
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Superior Stateroom
8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
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28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Deck 4, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Deck 5, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Deck 6, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Owners Suite
1 suite, 484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone.
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Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
