Grand Voyages - 2009 - (Page 35) Shackleton and his men staggered to shore; Deception island, whose flooded volcanic caldera forms a natural harbor into which we sail; and steep-sided lemaire channel (a.k.a., “Kodak Gap”), whose passageway is visible only once you’re nearly inside it. Rounding Cape Horn, we call on Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where the wonders of Tierra del Fuego National Park await. And as we enter the Beagle and Cockburn channels, keep your eyes peeled for seabirds, seals and penguins — this magical realm of islands is wildlife rich. chilean fjords and beyond callao through the canal Onshore adventures Reserve your favorite shore excursions in advance at www.hollandamerica.com for priority processing. See page 52 for complete details. Our extended stay in callao (lima), Peru, allows you to take in the extraordinary sights of Cuzco and Machu Picchu on optional tours. Or explore Lima’s museums filled with pre-Incan pottery, tapestries and gold. Next: salaverry and the splendid colonial city of Trujillo, founded by the Spanish in 1534. Just outside of town lie fascinating temple pyramids built by the Moche and Chimú, the immense mud city of Chán Chán, and the Tombs of the Lord of Sipán — the “King Tut” of the Americas. In manta, Ecuador, share time with children whose school is supported by proceeds from your tour or travel to the enchanting oldworld capital of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site replete with cobblestone streets, colonial mansions and centuries-old churches. A day in fuerte Amador (panama city) offers the chance to ride the isthmus railroad through the jungle or simply watch ships of all origins slip under the arching Bridge of the Americas. Next, we enter the panama canal and begin the dramatic day-long transit — fifty of the most fascinating miles in travel. Two last calls before the ms Prinsendam wends her way home through the Caribbean: First, the pretty, peaceful san Blas islands, home to the Cuna Indians, known for their finely sewn, tropically colored molas; and santa marta, Colombia, where a dazzling collection of gold awaits. But why stop now? From Ft. Lauderdale the ms Prinsendam begins the second of her remarkable back-to-back voyages, this time exploring the best of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Up the whole slim length of Chile we sail to six unique ports, beginning with punta Arenas, from which you may travel into Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. Next follow days of spectacular scenic cruising among the chilean fjords that lace Chile’s southern coast. We’ll pass immense glaciers, snowy peaks, plunging waterfalls and landscapes of intense beauty before putting in to the frontier paradise of puerto chacabuco. Chile’s Lake District is next, where snowcapped volcanoes tower over lake-lined valleys. puerto montt is your gateway for exploring small towns with perfect Bavarian architecture and artisan craft shops. Valparaíso, a classic and colorful working Op p OsiT e port, offers access to the capital city of Santiago and its surrounded wine country. Pisco sours, succulent seafood, fine lapis lazuli, even an original moai from Easter Island awaits in the coastal city of coquimbo, while Arica, “City of Eternal Spring,” offers the chance to tour to Lauca National Park for some of South America’s most stunning mountain scenery. Glimpses of traditional Andean life in Callao (Lima), Peru. A BOV e , le fT TO righ T Seals haul out on the ice to breed during Antarctica’s austral summer. Artisan crafts or European fashion — find both in Buenos Aires. Immerse yourself in colonial splendor in Lima. www.hollandamerica.com 35 Grand South America & Antarctica http://www.hollandamerica.com http://www.hollandamerica.com
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