Coastal Adventure: Costa Rica to Peru

Board Scenic Eclipse in the early afternoon to set off on your journey.

This morning, you awake in a tropical paradise, Isla Tortugas. Remote and pristine, it is a dreamy start to your Costa Rica adventure.

On arrival at Curú National Park, visit the Curú Wildlife Refuge. You'll be introduced to a variety of wildlife that thrives here, including up to 200 species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys, sloths, and anteaters.

Whether a wildlife lover, thrill-seeker or budding chef, today there is an array of activities that will suit you. Take a boat ride through the mangroves and learn about this unique and fragile ecosystem, or join a guided hike through the trails of the Extravaganza Rainforest. Experience a fun and informative tour of local cuisine, or if you would like some adventure, fly through the treetops of the Titi Canopy or take surf lessons in Manuel Antonio Beach.

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea onboard Scenic Eclipse. There is ample time to rejuvenate. Why not choose a class in one of the fitness spaces or try one of the therapy lounges in Senses Spa.

Darién National Park is one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in Central America and is only accessible by water on a small ship. A natural bridge spanning the two Americas, it houses a myriad of habitats, ranging from rocky coastlines and sandy beaches to mangroves. It is one of the few remaining examples in the world of a protected area inhabited by humans.

Sitting on Colombia’s Pacific coast is the lush tract of Utría National Park. From coral reefs and mangroves in the marine realm to tropical rainforest and rocky beaches where sea turtles come to lay their eggs, few places in the world encompass the diversity of Utría’s ecosystems.

Choose to experience a mangrove swamp on walkways that wind through this fragile ecosystem, or visit Playa Blanca and take the opportunity to explore one of the white beaches of the Colombian Pacific coast at the leisure. For more active exploration, opt to venture into the rainforest with a local guide to see an amazing wealth of plant and animal life, or kayak the calm waters of Utria and witness the great wealth of bird and other animal life in this rich habitat.

Relaxation beckons: soak up the sun or spot marine life from the decks. 

Today explore Isla de la Plata, a small island off Ecuador’s central coast. Part of Machalilla National Park, the uninhabited island features beaches, headlands, and shrubland. It’s known for its many marine birds, like the blue-footed and masked boobies.

The relaxation continues. Try a game of bridge or canasta in the Observatory Lounge, or tempt your palate with a wine tasting.

Salaverry is the gateway to the cultural capital of Peru, picturesque Trujillo and the amazing ruins of Chan Chan.

Discover the sacred adobe temples, the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon or explore the amazing World Heritage-listed site of Chan Chan. Alternatively, choose to tour the charming colonial city of Trujillo and the Archaeological Museum.

Or marvel at the grace and elegance of the Peruvian Paso horse in a charming display of these beautiful animals.

Situated just off the coast of Peru, this small island chain is a wildlife refuge home to large colonies of inquisitive Southern seas lions and hundreds of seabirds.

The cruise ends this morning in Callao (port of Lima) as you say farewell to your crew. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight homeward.