Explore the Masphi Reserve cloud forest in adventurous ways of your own choosing and discover the charms of Quito, two destinations recognized by UNESCO for their unique characteristics and historical importance.

DAY 1

On arrival at the Quito International Airport, proceed through Immigration, collect your luggage, and clear Customs. Afterwards, you will meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel near the airport.

Check in is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have your room available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is ready upon your arrival.

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

After breakfast, meet your guide and head towards Mitad del Mundo, a commemorative site built on the equator where you can straddle two hemispheres at the same time.

Visit the Intiñan Ethnographic Museum, which reveals the history, customs, and lifestyle of Ecuador´s pre-Columbian indigenous people. It also offers interactive demonstrations of the area’s geography, magnetism, and natural science.

You will continue to Mashpi Lodge in the western slopes of the Andes. This is truly a destination where nature meets luxury, a boutique hotel designed with plenty of windows to give guests a front-row seat to one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.

Located on a scenic plateau in the heart of a biosphere reserve, Mashpi Lodge features breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest and mountains and the unique ecosystems within them. Every detail, from its architectural grandeur to its sophisticated interiors, allows guests to be deeply immersed in the splendor of nature through its expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows.

Mashpi Lodge is far more than a five-star hotel in an exquisite location; it also provides access to the Mashpi Reserve and a research station that is at the forefront of rainforest protection and education.

You will have the opportunity to join a variety of unforgettable tours including bird watching. More than 400 avian species have been catalogued in the reserve, 35 of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. You can also visit the hummingbird garden, the observation tower, life center, butterfly farm and interactive laboratory. Other options include a day or evening hike and a Sky Bike tour above the forest canopy.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch and get comfortably settled in your room. One of the naturalists will then provide a brief introductory talk about the cloud forest and its conservation, the available activities, and helpful tips about what to wear and what to bring on the excursions.

In the afternoon, if you choose, gather in the lobby, and proceed to the Napa Trail, which cuts through areas where the forest is regenerating large patches of pristine forest. Along the way, you will learn about the ecological succession and the importance of forest conservation for the Chocó region.

This trail also possesses great scenic beauty and is good for bird watching. Towards the end of the trail, you will find a unique forest of iron palm, whose wood is used mostly in the construction of houses. The trail is of moderate difficulty and the guided walk takes approximately two hours.

Upon your return, dinner will be served at the lodge. Mashpi’s gastronomic identity is inspired by the native ingredients and organic items foraged in the forest such as wild garlic and chillangua, a cilantro-like herb. The cuisine is prepared using modern techniques, yet still pays homage to Ecuador’s rich culinary heritage.

The team at Mashpi Lodge have also prepared a series of evening lectures for guests that wish to learn more about the cloud forest ecology. Lectures include “The Secret Wildlife of Mashpi,” “The Camera Trap Project” and “Chocó, a Biological Hotspot.” These lectures will be given by one of the naturalists or a resident biologist.

Every experience at Mashpi is tailored to your interests and ability levels. When you arrive at the lodge, you will see a chart with all the available activities. Adjustments can be made at any time along the way, ensuring that you have the experience of a lifetime.

DAY 3

The below represents a sample of the activities that you may wish to participate in.

Enjoy a 15-minute walk to the Sky Bike and observation tower. The tower presents the protected forest in all its glory. With a height of 30 meters (100 feet), this elevated vantage point allows you to appreciate the complex structure of the forest and the biodiversity of species that inhabit the treetops. To reach the top, you must climb up 162 steps, but the views are well worth the effort.

The Sky Bike makes for an original and exciting way to explore the forest canopy up close. It is designed for two people to use at once, with one person pedaling the bike along a cable stretched between two points in the forest, crossing a gorge above a river between the rocks and trees below. Silent, easy-to-use, and fun, it is an activity that provides a chance to observe the natural world close to the lodge.

The Sky Bike ride takes no more than 10 minutes. It can be a roundtrip adventure, or you may walk back to the lodge along one of the beautiful forest trails.

The Oxibelis trail takes you to a small waterfall and then back to the lodge. Another alternative for those in very good physical condition is taking the Limones trail, which has some steep points, to the San Vicente´s waterfall, after 45 minutes away.

Once you return to the lodge, you will be offered a refreshing natural juice drink and fresh towels before lunch.

In the afternoon, set out for the Howler Monkeys trail and Life Center. Follow the Aulladores trail through the forest where many centenarian trees survive, the copal tree being the most emblematic.

Along this trail your local guide will listen to the sounds in the forest to point out fauna such as tropical birds and howler monkeys. The accompanying naturalist will speak to you about the ecology and conservation of the forest. Both will share their extensive knowledge of forest plants and their uses.

At the Life Center, you will see birds, rodents, and other mammals, most of which visit the fruit feeders along the expansive wooden deck. The Life center is conceived as a place for learning and discovery, but also where guests can be at one with nature.

Inside the Life Center guests will learn more about the butterflies that inhabit the region and see the process of their stages from eggs to larva or caterpillar to chrysalis or pupa to winged wonder. Other points of learning include the species of host plants such as passion flowers, birds of paradise and milk weed used by the butterflies to lay their eggs and feed the larvae. Nearby, there is an area for growing useful plants, bushes, and trees such as banana and plantain, manioc, cacao, hot chili pepper, coffee, and wild raspberries.

Before dinner, you may wish to take part in an invigorating one-hour evening tour. At night the forest is transformed completely, the sounds and smells become more intense, and your senses will be heightened as you follow the guide along the forest path.

Turn off your flashlight and observe the sparkling of fireflies in the woods, listen to the flutter of bats and look for the faint glow of bioluminescent fungi such as foxfire or fairy fire on the ground. Hear the call of owls and night birds and the rustling of the branches above you as the kinkajous, an arboreal mammal related to raccoons, race through the treetops searching for ripe fruits.

Back at the lodge, enjoy a delicious dinner.

DAY 4

The below represents another sample of the activities that you may wish to participate in.

Mashpi Lodge offers a haven to bird enthusiasts seeking to view the species that inhabit the beautiful Choco Bioregion, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

For instance, every morning starting at 6:00am, guests can go to the lodge rooftop terrace where freshly baked snacks and hot coffee, tea and chocolate are set out, along with spotting scopes and binoculars. As the day breaks, the air fills with the sounds of hundreds of birds, many of which are perched in the trees and vegetation in the immediate surroundings of the lodge, allowing guests to often see incredibly rare species without leaving the lodge.

Mashpi’s Dragonfly is an excellent way to witness the reserve’s most exceptional and magical moments. This open-air cable car system carries you across and sometimes even directly through the forest canopy, offering guests a relaxing way to enjoy the reserve from overhead. There are two main stations, six towers and an intermediate station where guests can get on and off if they wish. The guides can stop the gondola at any point to allow visitors to observe any flora and fauna that catches your eye. An entire roundtrip takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Each of the four gondolas can carry up to four guests and one guide.

Lunch and dinner are served at the lodge in between activities.

DAY 5

After breakfast and check out, you will meet our local representative for the nearly 3-hour road transfer to Quito.

Quito was an important trading center long before Spanish colonizers arrived, and one of the best places to see artifacts and art from these pre-Columbian times is Casa del Alabado. This fantastic museum holds a collection representing most of the societies that have ever inhabited the area now known as Ecuador. This exhibition gives you a sense of the artistic and intellectual depth of this land’s inhabitants.

A sightseeing tour of the city will show off some of the reasons why Ecuador's capital earned its honor as the first UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at San Francisco Church and its museum of religious art, and visit bustling Independence Plaza, flanked by the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. Rich in art treasures, fine woodcarvings, and flowering balconies, it is the historical center of Quito.

During the tour, enjoy lunch in a restaurant before checking in to your hotel. After some time to freshen up, you will visit the magnificent La Compañía de Jesus, a baroque-style church adorned with seven tons of gold leaf. Inside, you will find an interior meant to resemble paradise as the gold shines brightly into the church, strategically illuminating the altar.

You will then enjoy an exclusive visit into the heart of the complex, passing through centuries year-old doors and hallways. You will come face to face with the imposing domes of the church, hidden so well that not even most locals have visited. Picture what the city was like hundreds of years ago as you climb up to the domes, where you will be served a cocktail while taking in the unmatched views of San Francisco Square, the Presidential Palace, and the Pichincha volcano.

You will spend the evening at Casa Gangotena, a Relais & Châteaux property located in the center of Old Town. Lavishly renovated, it was once the home of several presidents and is steeped in rich history.

DAY 6

After breakfast, transfer to the Quito Airport for an international flight to Santiago. Upon arrival in Santiago and after passing through Customs, Immigration and luggage claim, a representative will meet you for the transfer to your overnight hotel, the Ritz Carlton or similar. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.

NOTE: Guests are normally allowed to only check 1 suitcase; however, for this program an additional piece has been added to the cost. Therefore, guests can check in free of charge 2 suitcases with a maximum weight 50lbs (23kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15lbs (7kg).

Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

DAY 7

After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to San Antonio, where you will embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre International Airport in Quito.

Once you have gone through Customs and Immigration and collected your luggage, you will be met at the international Arrivals Door and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and meals are on your own.

3:00pm Check in time at the hotel. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests with early flights may wish to book an extra night to guarantee a room upon arrival.

Overnight at the Eurobuilding Airport Hotel or similar

Meet and Greet and Transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Transfer to the Equator

9:30am Visit the Intiñan Museum

10:30am Drive to Mashpi Lodge (2.5-3 hours)

1:00pm Approximate check-in time and lunch

2:30pm Afternoon activities

TBA Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Mashpi Lodge

DAY 3

From 6:30am Breakfast and full day of activities at Mashpi Lodge

TBA Lunch and dinner included

Overnight at Mashpi Lodge

DAY 4

From 6:30am Breakfast and full day of activities at Mashpi Lodge

Dinner and overnight at Mashpi Lodge

DAY 5

AM Breakfast at the lodge

8:00am Transfer to Quito (2.5-3 hours)

11:00am Quito city tour with lunch

Check in at your hotel

5:30pm Walk to La Compañía Church

5:45pm Visit the church including a cocktail and exclusive entrance to see the domes

7:30pm Return to your hotel

TBA Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Casa Gangotena

DAY 6

AM Breakfast at the lodge

10:00am Transfer to the Quito Airport

10:45am Check-in

12:30pm Flight from Quito, Ecuador to Santiago, Chile via Guayaquil, Ecuador (flight details TBA and subject to change, direct flight not guaranteed)

1:23pm Arrival in Guayaquil, change planes

2:39pm Flight from Guayaquil to Santiago, Chile (flight details TBA and subject to change)

9:32pm Arrival in Santiago

You are met after going through Customs, immigration, and luggage claim

TBA Transfer to your hotel

Lunch and dinner on own today, light snacks provided on the flight

Overnight at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel or similar

DAY 7

AM Breakfast at your hotel, morning at leisure

12:00pm Transfer to the port

2:00pm Embark the ship in San Antonio, Chile

NOTE: The program at Mashpi Lodge is not escorted and guests will not be escorted on the flight from Quito to Chile. There will be a local representative on transfers to and from the lodge but the activities at the lodge are run solely at the discretion of the staff at the lodge. You will be given a local emergency contact number should you require any assistance that the team at the lodge cannot assist with. A local representative will accompany guests at the airport and assist with check-in and the group will be met in Chile by another local representative.

Expected Weather:

In the early morning, the weather in Mashpi is usually cloudy around the lodge, with fog rolling in and around the trees and vegetation, significantly reducing visibility. This doesn’t mean that you can´t see birds and animals, though. In fact, birdwatching at daybreak is one of the absolutely best times to see a tremendous variety of bird species and other mammals.

The fog will lift by mid-morning and the sun will start to shine through the clouds, bathing the Choco cloud forest in sunshine. The sun stays out until early afternoon, when clouds start to move in once again, blanketing the forest in shade. There is often a short shower in the afternoon, and once it stops raining it normally clears up again, although it just as often continues to rain softly into the evening. After sunset, the fog starts to roll in again, delicately enveloping Mashpi Lodge until morning.

The coldest it gets at Mashpi Lodge is 64 °F (18 °C), while the warmest it gets is 77 °F (25 °C)

What to Bring:

Quito and Chile:

• A sweater or lightweight jacket for the cooler evening temperatures in old town.

• A lightweight (preferably non-plastic) raincoat as during wet season from October to April becomes rainy mostly in the afternoon and evening.

• Comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels due to the cobbled spots in old town. Sandals may not be comfortable for some sightseeing activities.

• Sunglasses with a strap, sun block and/or hat is highly recommended for the Equator line visit.

Mashpi Lodge

• Hat

• Dar or earth-toned, fast drying long-sleeve shirts, t-shirts, and pants

• Lightweight rain jacket and sweater or fleece

• Comfortable hiking shoes and water shoes with non-slip soles

• Long breathable moisture-wicking sports socks (to wear with rubber boots)

• Bathing suit, hat, sunscreen

• Binoculars, camera and accessories, portable flashlight

•Ziploc-style baggies to keep your items dry when on tour

Note:

The lodge provides: rubber boots, rain ponchos, walking sticks and re¬-fillable water bottles

For evenings in the lodge, they suggest casual attire.

Local Currency:

Ecuador’s local currency is US Dollars

Chile’s currency is the Chilean Peso. MasterCard, Visa, American Express are regularly accepted throughout the country.

Electricity

Ecuador uses 110-volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the US. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type so US travelers will typically not require a converter or adapter. Hotels may be able to provide adaptors however we suggest bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Chile operates on a 220V supply voltage. You will require a power plug adapter in Chile for sockets type C and L which differ from US plugs.

Luggage information

The luggage allowance for the international flight between Quito and Santiago is as follows:

Guests are normally allowed to only check 1 suitcase; however, for this program an additional piece has been added to the cost. Therefore, guests can check in free of charge 2 suitcases with a maximum weight 50lbs (23kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15lbs (7kg).

Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place in both Ecuador and Chile.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for any of the countries visited on this program.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Airbus A319

Hotel addresses:

Eurobuilding Hotel (Airport)

Calle 24 de Septiembre S2-389 Conector Alpachaca, Quito 170907

Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi 150150

Casa Gangotena

Bolívar, Cuenca, Quito 170401, Ecuador

Ritz-Carlton Santiago

El Alcalde 15, 7550655 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

*We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Eurobuilding Airport Hotel in Quito (Deluxe Room) or similar hotel including breakfast

•3 nights at Mashpi Lodge (Wayra Room) including all meals, soft drinks, and activities

•1 night at Casa Gangotena in Quito (Luxury Room) or similar hotel including breakfast

•1 night at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago (Double room) or similar hotel including breakfast

•Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

•English-speaking guides on tours

•Airport assistance in Quito

•Local representatives on transfers

•1 x 250 ml bottle of water per person on each transfer

•All activities at Mashpi Lodge

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

•Porterage at the Quito, Lima, and Santiago airports

•Economy class international flight between Quito and Santiago (direct flight not guaranteed)

•1 additional suitcase per person on the international flight between Quito and Santiago

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals not listed

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, telephone calls, laundry, room service

•Beverages with alcohol

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flight other than what is included

•Visa fees if required

•Spa services at Mashpi Lodge

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $5,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s most remarkable destinations: an open-air wildlife museum that stirs the explorer within everyone. The archipelago, located about 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, is home to an astonishing variety of endemic species — enough to inspire a theory that would change the world — and proves an irresistible destination for adventurers and nature-lovers to this day. On this epic adventure spend two full days exploring the Galapagos and all that is has to offer with the addition of a tour of Guayaquil and an overnight in Lima.

Special Note: Due to the nature of the day trips on this program, it is not suitable for guests who have walking difficulty or utilize a wheelchair. Guests must be able to get in and out of small dinghy boats with little to no assistance. Also, any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

This program begins in Guayaquil, Ecuador therefore your flight must be booked into the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil. Guests will board the ship in San Antonio, Chile and the international flight to Chile is included in this program. The minimum number of guests to operate is 15 guests and there is a maximum of 16 guests for the program.

DAY 1 – February 7, 2025

On arrival at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, proceed through Immigration formalities, identify and collect your luggage and clear Customs.

After Customs clearance you will meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel which is located near the airport.

Check in time is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have your room available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is ready upon your arrival.

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2 – February 8, 2025

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to the airport where you will take a flight to Galapagos.

Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, a Galapagos Naturalist Guide will welcome the group and help with luggage and guidance towards a public bus that will drive towards the Itabaca Channel. Next board a public ferry for a 5-minute crossing of the azure waters of the channel towards Santa Cruz. On Santa Cruz, board a private vehicle just for our group, to transfer to Puerto Ayora on the other side of the island. Make a short stop to see the Twin Craters

Driving through the rural areas of the island, you will experience the agriculture of the archipelago as well as the diversity of its flora. Surrounded by wild landscapes and different species, keep a lookout for the finches that are famous for being the basis of Darwin´s theory of evolution.

Lunch will be served at a local venue in the highlands.

During your visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands, watch the famous Galapagos land tortoises in their natural environment and learn how the private ranches aid to protect these special animals. You can hear their sounds while they are trying to eat the leaves of the trees or crashing through the undergrowth. Tortoises of all different ages and sizes gather here: small young ones with shining carapaces, and older ones which are a little bit more laggard and cracks in their shells showing evidence of a long life. While seeking the giant tortoises, your local guide will share the story of the origin the lava tunnels located at this area. Formed by the lava floods of the volcanoes, they range from the highlands down to the sea level.

Transfer to Puerto Ayora town, where you will enjoy a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and its famous residents within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest. These are the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation, and the National Park administration in the islands. Gain insight into the huge efforts being made by scientists, guides, rangers and park managers to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Charles Darwin Research Station is also part of the "Centro de Crianza Fausto Llerena" which is the breeding center for the tortoises. Tortoises are raised here in the care of researchers and then when ready are re-introduced into their natural environment.

Continue to your hotel for check-in. Dinner is served at the hotel after an exciting and memorable day.

NOTE: please pack accordingly for the flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

DAY 3 – February 9, 2025

Today take a full day boat tour to one of the nearby Islands. The island chosen for the day is subject to confirmation by Galapagos National Park Management much closer to the program operation date. This government institution assigns the island tours based on technical ecological analysis and is dependent on the number of groups visiting the area at the same time. RSSC nor our local ground operator can control which programs are chosen for each day.

Island Tours:

BARTOLOME:

Experience a day in paradise with beautiful white beaches, outer space ambient, clear water, and observe as many native animals start their day.

On the two-hour boat trip breakfast is served while watching the sunrise at sea. There may be an opportunity to observe dolphins and other marine residents very close to the boat in the early hours.

Landing in Bartolome, approximately 300 steps lead up through the moon-like landscape to the highest point of the island. The reward is an amazing view over the islands Santiago, North Seymour, Baltra, Santa Cruz and Rábida. Also in view is Chinese Hat Island, as well as the well-known Pinnacle Rock, which is all that remains of an ancient volcano. The rock is home to a large quantity of sea birds and is the most photographed landscape in the Galapagos Islands.

After changing clothes for a beach visit, board the dinghy-ride for a short ride to Sullivan Bay for snorkeling. Those who don't wish to snorkel may stay on the dinghy to search among the rocks for the diminutive Galapagos Penguin. Back at the beach enjoy some time to relax or swim. The shallow sea invites you to go swimming and snorkeling while we search for Galapagos penguins, sharks, starfish, rays, sea turtles and other exotic and colorful fish. Enjoy the diversity of native residents such as marine iguanas, sea lions, pelicans, and more. After this amazing adventure, lunch is served on the return journey.

SEYMOUR AND BACHAS:

This tour offers the golden chance to get to know Seymour Island and Bachas beach. During the 1-hour boat navigation to Seymour Island, observe the slow awakening of the archipelago as the day begins.

Disembark your boat and board a dinghy for a ride along the rocky coast near a small forest consisting of gray and silver Palo Santo (Holy Stick) trees, which are without leaves for most of the year. Seymour is famous for its large colonies of birds. The unique male frigate birds with their inflated red pouches attract females during breeding season, and the famous Galapagos blue-footed boobies can be observed as well. Other highlights of this excursion are a beach with small cliffs, seagulls, many sea lions, marine iguanas and pelicans, most only an arm's length away.

A freshly cooked lunch consists of two courses and is served on the boat. After lunch, your boat navigates to Bachas beach along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. Take a short hike to the flamingo pond just behind the beach, and afterwards refresh with swimming and snorkeling at this isolated paradise beach with white sand and turquoise waters. Sea lions, rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish may join in our underwater experience!

PLAZAS AND PUNTA CARRION:

Board a boat and cruise to South Plaza Island. The island welcomes travelers with a bright colorful red and green carpet of sesuvio, an endemic plant, spread over the Island, as well as the loud, friendly barking of several sea lion families which have settled down on the shore of the channel between North and South Plaza Islands where your boat anchors. The turquoise water of the ocean juxtaposes perfectly with the white shining beaches and the black lava rocks of the coast.

The hike is easy and goes alongside relaxing sea lions and land iguanas which can be found on most parts of the island. The trail leads to the highest cliff where swallow-tailed gulls cross the air screaming. Here lie the sea lions which could not persist against their competitors climbing up the almost vertical wall. At the same time, tropical birds, blue-footed boobies, and other marine frigate birds glide gently in the wind. We suggest guests bring along binoculars in order to get an extraordinary close view of these animals, as well as the other marine life. The view from the highest point over the ocean and the powerful waves breaking at the cliffs is an experience that visitors will not forget.

Afterwards, the trip continues to Punta Carrion, where lunch is served on board the boat. This is a great spot to snorkel and swim among rays, sharks, and hundreds of colorful tropic fish.

SANTA FE:

Formed by uplifting, rather than by a volcano, Santa Fe is known for having one of the most beautiful coves in all the Galapagos. Some of the island’s endemic species include the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, land iguanas, various types of finches, and the Galapagos mockingbird. The visit includes a hike on a trail past salt bushes where Galapagos hawks as well as the Santa Fe land iguanas tend to roam. Playful sea lions will usually accompany swimmers and snorkelers during beach time.

FLOREANA:

Navigate to the small town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra located on the Floreana Island (approximately 2.5 hours from Santa Cruz). Upon arrival, take local transportation known as “Chiva” to start a 30-minute ride up to the highlands of Floreana Island. The chiva will ascend a dirt road surrounded by typical dry vegetation which transforms into a lush, green vegetation as you gain elevation. In this area, you will also find some farms with banana, coffee, cacao, and other tropical plantations. The short drive will end at the “pampada” from where you will start a beautiful walk to observe the typical flora of the area. Along the way you will also encounter some giant Galapagos tortoises. Continue to the place known as “Asilo de la Paz” (Peace Asylum), a historical place where the German Wittmer family settled down when they arrived to Floreana in 1932. Observe the caves used as their home before moving to the place which is now known as Puerto Velasco Ibarra. Back in town, enjoy lunch prepared in a small, local restaurant.

Next, walk to “La Loberia”, a beautiful bay. The main attraction is the presence of a small colony of sea lions. There is also a great chance to observe marine iguanas resting on the rocks, and in the waters of the bay we may be able to see marine turtles.

ISABELA:

This morning, sail to the town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island (approximately 3 hours from Santa Cruz). Upon arrival, visit the Isabela Tortoise Breading and Interpretation Center where your guide will explain the different activities developed by the National Park to protect the fragile environment. Here, you will also find Giant Galapagos Tortoises of different species and sizes.

Afterwards, walk to the place known as “Humedales” (Wetlands). The walk follows a well-maintained path from which you can observe this beautiful place composed by lagoons and rocks and surrounded by four species of mangroves and typical trees of the area. In the lagoons you can observe flamingos and migratory birds.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit "Las Tintoreras”, a scenic area where you will find colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions, and many sharks known as Tintoreras (White-tipped sharks) resting in the channels formed by lava flows. Later, you can do some snorkeling, perhaps in the company of sea lions, penguins and marine turtles.

Regardless of the program selected for the day, your trip ends with a late afternoon return and dinner at your hotel.

Please Note:

Boat tours may be shared with independent guests

Boat sailing during the navigable day tour is usually rough and due to sea conditions, may take longer than 2 hours. The islands to be visited are determined at the sole discretion of the Galapagos National Park Management.

DAY 4 – February 10, 2025

This day will be similar to Day 3 but with a different island visited. As with Day 3, the island visited is subject to confirmation closer to program operation. Your day trip ends with a late afternoon return and dinner at your hotel.

DAY 5 – February 11, 2025

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch followed by a panoramic city tour of Guayaquil. Guests will be re-united with any luggage that was stored.

Begin along the architecturally-rich main 9 de Octubre Avenue, and then continue to a favorite destination of the locals – Centennial Park – a green area that honors the heroes of Guayaquil’s Independence. The unusual Bolivar Park, also called “park of the iguanas”, comes next. Here, you will have an opportunity to see the colorful iguanas roaming around the park undisturbed and perching on the treetops!

Continue to the Malecon 2000 along the shores of the Guayas River. Pass by the Civic Plaza, the Moorish Tower, City Hall, and the Rotonda Monument. Drive towards the north passing Santa Ana Hill, which is home to Guayaquil’s oldest neighborhood – the Barrio of Las Peñas. Here the homes have been beautifully restored with brightly colored paints and design details.

After your tour, return to the Guayaquil International Airport for an international flight to Lima.

Upon arrival in Lima, you will go through Customs and Immigration and once you have collected your luggage you will meet a local guide who will walk with you to your overnight hotel which is located inside the airport terminal.

A late dinner will be provided at the hotel.

NOTE: For the international flight between Guayaquil and Lima, guests can normally check in free of charge 1 suitcase with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg).

For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

DAY 6 – February 12, 2025

After an early breakfast, walk back to the Lima Airport check in area for an international flight to Santiago, Chile.

Upon arrival in Santiago, Chile, a local representative will meet the group after customs, immigration and luggage claim, and transfer with you to a local venue for lunch before you proceed to San Antonio port for embarkation. Do note that the walk from the gates to Customs and Immigration can take up 15 minutes depending on your arrival gate.

NOTE: Please pack accordingly for the international flight from Lima to Chile. Guests can normally check in free of charge 1 suitcase with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg).

For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil.

You are met at the international arrival door, after collecting your bags at the carrousel and transferred to your hotel.

3:00pm Check in time at your hotel. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed

The remainder of the day is at leisure and any meals are on your own

Overnight at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed

6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

7:30am Transfer to the airport

7:45am Arrival to Guayaquil’s Airport and check in

10:00am Flight to Baltra (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:59am Arrival to Baltra Airport, meet your Naturalist guide

11:15am Transfer to the Highlands of Santa Cruz

12:15pm Lunch at a local venue

1:30pm Visit giant tortoise ranch

3:00pm Transfer to Puerto Ayora

3:30pm Hotel check in

7:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

TBA Breakfast at your hotel or boxed breakfast (depending on the navigable tour)

TBA Navigable tour

1:00pm Lunch on board or in a seated venue (depends on the visited island)

3:30pm Return back to the dock and transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Arrival to the hotel

7:00pm Dinner at the hotel or at a local nearby restaurant - TBA

Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 4

TBA Breakfast at your hotel or boxed breakfast (depending on the navigable tour)

TBA Navigable tour

1:00pm Lunch on board or in a seated venue (depends on the visited island)

3:30pm Return back to the dock and transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Arrival to the hotel

7:00pm Dinner at the hotel or at a local nearby restaurant - TBA

Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 5 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed

6:00am Breakfast at your hotel

7:00am Transfer to the Baltra Airport

8:00am Arrival at the Baltra Airport - check in

10:05am Flight to Guayaquil (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:56pm Arrival to Guayaquil Airport, reunited with any stored luggage

1:15pm Meet your guide and transfer to lunch venue

1:30pm Lunch at local restaurant

2:45pm Depart for panoramic city tour of Guayaquil

5:20pm Return to the airport for check-in

8:40pm Flight to Lima (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:35pm Arrival to the Lima Airport and walk to your airport-based hotel

11:00pm Check in at hotel and late dinner

Overnight at the Costa del Sol Airport Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 6 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed

4:45am Breakfast at the hotel or boxed breakfast - TBA

5:15am Transfer to the airport and check in procedures

8:30am Flight to Santiago, Chile (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:00pm Arrival in Santiago, Chile

2:30pm Meet your guide after customs and luggage collection

3:00pm Transfer to local venue for lunch

3:30pm Lunch

4:30pm Drive to the Port of San Antonio

5:30pm Arrival at the pier for embarkation

Ship is scheduled to depart at 7:00pm

Expected Weather:

The Galapagos Islands have a subtropical climate regulated by the cold Humboldt Current and the warm El Nino current. Weather varies during the year. From December until May temperatures range from the low 80°s (26 C°) to the high 90°s (32°) (with possibilities of rain). From June to September temperatures vary from the low 60°s (15 C°) to the high 70°s (21°). This is the garua season (mist in the mornings). From October until December temperatures range from the 70°s (15 C°) to the 80°s (26 C°) (dry season).

What to Bring:

It is not necessary to carry much to the Galapagos, pack light and pack smart. Lightweight, fast drying materials are recommended.

Light loose pants, shorts, shirts (short and long sleeved)

Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

Shoes: you will have dry landings (step directly from the dinghy onto dry land) and wet landings (wade to shore from the dinghy through shallow water). You can either bring one pair of “hybrid” shoes that are good for walking and getting wet or one set of footwear for getting wet (sandals or water shoes) and one pair to bring ashore in a backpack for hiking.

Small backpack to carry on land visits for your camera and water

Plastic bag to keep your camera or photographic equipment dry

Snorkeling gear (not essential)

On board the day trip boats, snorkeling gear will be available for all passengers. If you use a fin size smaller than 6-7 or larger than 10-11, please bring your own as these sizes may not be available.

Wetsuit (not essential)

Any required medications and seasick tablets if you are prone to motion sickness on boats

Binoculars

Insect repellent

Local Currency:

Ecuador’s local currency is US Dollars / Lima’s local currency is the Sol

Electricity

Ecuador uses 110 volts, 60 cycle electricity, same as in the USA. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. In Lima, 220V. In case needed, hotels may be able to provide adaptors however we recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information

Flights Guayaquil – Galapagos – Guayaquil - Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in.

For this reason, excess luggage can be stored in Guayaquil while in the Galapagos.

Flights Guayaquil to Lima and Lima to Santiago - Guests will be able to check in up to 2 suitcases with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg) each. Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on these flights, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in.

The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase per flight and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag per flight. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.

Make sure all luggage has your name on it and don’t forget to bring with you to the Galapagos any documents, medications and valuables.

Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: 877-231-5131

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place in Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Please note that passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after completion of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. Guests should check with their local Embassies for the countries visited on this program for any Visa stipulations for their nationality and ensure that proper documentation is obtained if necessary.

Tourist Card (Chile)

A 90-day tourist card is issued to all arriving visitors (normally during the flight to Santiago or upon arrival). Please keep this tourist card with your passport as you may be required to turn this in when leaving Chile. Do not lose this piece of paper.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

To / From Galapagos - Airbus A319

To Lima and Santiago – Airbus A319, A320 or Boeing 787

Accommodations:

Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel

Av. Francisco de Orellana Mz. 111, Guayaquil 090512

Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel

Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350

Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel Lima

Av. Elmer Faucett SN, Lima 07031, Peru

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel or similar hotel – Deluxe room

•3 nights at the Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel – Run of House room with full board in Galapagos (from lunch upon arrival day to breakfast on departure day)

•1 night at the Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel in Lima or similar hotel – Standard room

•Airport assistance in Guayaquil, Lima and Santiago

•Naturalist Guide (provided by the Galapagos National Park) to accompany and guide in the Galapagos Islands

•1 x 250 ml bottle of water per person on each transfer in the mainland

•2 course set-menu lunches with 2 soft drinks in the Galapagos Island during the daily boat tours

•3 course set-menu dinners on Days 2, 3, 4, and 5 includes 2 soft drinks and 2 alcoholic drinks (house wine or local beer to choose from)

•3 course set-menu lunches on Days 2, 5 and 6 includes 2 soft drinks and 2 alcoholic drinks (house wine or local beer to choose from)

•All activities mentioned in the itinerary

•Porterage at the Guayaquil, Lima, and Santiago de Chile airports

•Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil Transportation with air-conditioning

•Economy class flights per the itinerary (direct flights not guaranteed)

•One additional piece of checked luggage (max 50 lbs / 23 kg) per person on the flights from Guayaquil to Lima and Lima to Santiago

•Local escort to accompany the group throughout the program

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals or beverages not listed in the itinerary

•All items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, laundry & curio shop purchases

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Overweight or excess luggage fees above what is included

•Visa fees if required

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $6,899 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Explore the natural wonders in two national parks in Chilean Patagonia, a picture-perfect landscape of ancient glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine lakes that you can experience in a variety of ways. Plan your own experience in gorgeous Torres del Paine, where options include a trek to the national park’s iconic granite towers and a breezy photo safari to the most panoramic viewpoints.

Special Note: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Due to the types of activities on this program, guests should be in good physical health. This program is not available for guests who require use of a wheelchair, walker or can or have any other mobility restrictions. Please see walking difficulty levels for each optional tour on Day’s 3 and 4.

DAY 1

After proceeding through immigration and customs at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, a local guide will meet you at Exit 3 in the international terminal T2 and will assist in your transfer to The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel for a 3:00 pm check-in.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with meals on your own.

Before retiring for the evening please make sure to separate any luggage that you will leave in Santiago while you are in Patagonia. Any luggage left behind will be stored at the hotel and delivered to the ship on Day 5. It will be loaded on board for you. Please ensure that any luggage to be stored is properly labeled with your full name and suite number on the ship. Please remember to bring any valuables and medications with you to Patagonia.

Instructions on where to bring your luggage in the morning will be provided in your Welcome Letter.

DAY 2

Following breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. Flight details are not confirmed yet; however, typically the flight takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Once you arrive at the Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas airport, a staff member from The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel, will greet you and assist in your transfer to the hotel.

Following check-in, you will have time to relax, freshen up and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you will tour the cold storage plant adjoining the hotel. The plant once stored goods such as meat and wool that would later be exported to Europe. When constructed more than a century ago, it was the most important cold storage plant in all of Patagonia and it has since been declared a national monument.

Much of the plant’s antique machinery is still intact including the boiler rooms, condensers and blacksmiths’ forges. The dock on the waterway that leads to the sea is also original.

A bit of leisure time follows, during which you might luxuriate in the hotel’s spa (at own cost) or read and hear about the excursions that will be available over the next few days. You may discuss the options over dinner at the hotel before retiring for the evening.

DAY 3

Note: all excursions are weather dependent. The navigation is shared with other guests from the same hotel.

Following breakfast in the hotel’s Desayunador restaurant, which overlooks, Señoret Channel, you will depart from the hotel dock and cruise toward the Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers. Along the way, you may observe colonies of sea lions and other animal species as wildlife is abundant.

You will disembark in the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, the largest such park in Chile. After a short hike, you will reach the closest viewpoint of the Serrano glacier, which is part of the Southern Ice Field. You will have plenty of opportunities to snap photos as the guide describes how glaciers form and change over time.

Continuing on, you will cruise to the front of Balmaceda, a hanging glacier whose ice flow abruptly ends at the edge of a mountain precipice. It will be quite the sight.

Lunch follows at a working ranch, where you might horseback ride or hike before returning to the hotel by early evening. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure other than having dinner at the hotel.

Note: you may encounter walking on gravel and dirt terrain, difficulty is basic. Less than 1km of walking.

DAY 4

Note: as there are different options to visit Torres del Paine, depending on the level of difficulty, guests may need to share the van with other guests from the same hotel. Also, in case guests wish to take another excursion offered in the daily menu, they can do so, and they will share with other guests of the same hotel.

Tour selections are made while you are at the hotel. We cannot take selections in advance.

After a hearty breakfast at Desayunador, you will head for Torres del Paine National Park to begin a full-day excursion that the group will have chosen.

The options include:

• Photo Safari

This activity is for those who would like to experience the highlights from scenic viewpoints. You will stop to see the iconic granite peaks and pristine lakes such as Nordenskjo¨ld, Sarmiento and Pehoe´. While trekking, you will learn about the area’s fauna and flora and prehistoric geological formations. Short hikes will bring you to Salto Grande waterfall and the beautiful Laguna Azul lake.

Includes guide, transportation, lunch, snacks and park entrance fee. Difficulty: Basic. Almost no walking is involved, only at one of the stops where there is an option to do a short hike of 30 minutes (around 1.5 km/1 mile), but without inclines.

• Trekking to the Base of the Towers

For guests that wish to be challenged by a demanding hike to the closest point of the Torres del Paine towers. The trek takes about 8 hours. It starts at Valle Ascencio, continues by Monte Almirante Nieto to the Refugio Chileno mountain hostel, through the forests of Nothofagus and then on a steep rocky incline before arriving at the base of the towers. If weather conditions and visibility permit, you will see the central, north and south towers.

Includes: guide, transportation, trekking poles, lunch, snacks and park entrance. Difficulty: Advanced. Guests must be in very good physical condition and able to walk long distances over various terrain. Trek is 8 hours and approximately 22 km (14 miles). The total tour duration is approximately 12-13 hours during which you will have an elevation gain of 847 meters (2780 ft).

• The Water Path Trek

You will enter Torres del Paine National Park from the Estancia Lazo cattle ranch on the banks of Laguna Verde. The trek begins on a trail that will unveil spectacular views of the Torres del Paine towers. After walking among lakes and forests of lenga beech trees, you will stop for lunch. Continuing on, you will reach the viewpoint at Toro Lake to enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the park.

Includes: guide, transportation, trekking poles, lunch, snacks and park entrance. Difficulty: Intermediate. You will encounter dirt and gravel terrain with some inclines. The tour duration is around 8-9 hours with approximately 14.5 km (9 miles) of walking total.

Back at the hotel, you will enjoy some leisure time before dinner at The Singular Restaurant.

Note: On Day 3 or Day 4, you will dine on traditional grilled meats at El Asador, a restaurant within The Singular Puerto Bories hotel.

DAY 5

Following breakfast at Desayunador and check-out from the hotel, you will transfer to the airport in Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas. Guides will assist with luggage and check-in for the flight to Santiago.

Upon landing, collect luggage and transfer to the port of San Antonio for embarkation.

Any luggage that was stored in Santiago will be transferred and loaded on the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with updated details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport –

Meet and greet at exit door number 3

Transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Check-in at your hotel. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this

cannot be guaranteed.

Meals will be on your own

Overnight at the Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel, or a similar hotel

*Separate any luggage that will be stored and transferred to the ship

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 - Timing this day subject to flight information

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

TBA Departure for the airport

TBA Flight to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Transfer from the airport to your hotel

TBA Lunch at the hotel

3:00pm Tour the hotel’s cold storage Plant

7:00pm Leisure time at the hotel

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at The Singular Puerto Bories or a similar hotel

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Navigation to the fjords and glaciers

6:00pm Return to your hotel

7:00pm Leisure time at the hotel

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at The Singular Puerto Bories or a similar hotel

DAY 4

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine

6:00pm Return to your hotel

7:00pm Leisure time at the hotel

8:00pm Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at The Singular Puerto Bories or a similar hotel

DAY 5 - Timing this day subject to flight information

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

TBA Transfer to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas airport.

TBA Fly to Santiago (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Transfer from Santiago to San Antonio Terminal to embark the ship

Expected Weather

Santiago: Sunny and dry with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 32°C (59°F to 90°F).

Puerto Natales: Cool, mostly cloudy and windy year-round with temperatures between 0°C to 16°C (33°F to 61°F).

What to Bring

Due to varying weather conditions, bring clothing that allows you to dress in layers. Weather-appropriate clothing such as hats, sunglasses and flat comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Hiking boots and clothing are recommended for the more strenuous tour options.

Local Currency

Chilean Peso

Electricity

220 volts. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage

Guests may bring free of charge 1 piece of checked luggage with a maximum of 20 kilograms / 44 lbs.

One small carry-on permitted per person. The bag must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

You may store at the hotel any excess luggage that you will not require in Patagonia. Any luggage left behind will be stored at the hotel and delivered to the ship on Day 5. It will be loaded on board for you. Please ensure that any luggage to be stored is properly labeled with your full name and suite number on the ship. Please remember to bring any valuables and medications with you to Patagonia.

Guests brining overweight or excess luggage will be responsible for any charges levied by the airline at the time of check in.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any required visas must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel, and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Commercial flights will be used

Hotels

Santiago: The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel

Merced 294, Santiago, Metropolitan región.

Phone: (+56 2) 2306 8800

Patagonia: The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories

Km 5, 5 Norte S/N, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena

Phone: (+56 61) 272 2030

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes:

•1 night in Santiago at The Singular, Lastarria Hotel – Singular King or twin

•3 nights in Puerto Natales at The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories – Singular King or twin

•4 breakfasts

•3 lunches and 3 dinners (Beverages included are soft drinks, aperitifs and wine)

•Entrances and touring fees per the itinerary

•English-speaking guide

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary. Direct flights are not guaranteed

•Storage in Santiago and transfer to the port of any excess luggage not brought to Patagonia.

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so a transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Personal expenses

•Any meals and beverages including Premium beverages not listed above

•Excess or overweight luggage brought on the flights

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Price: $5,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Experience the natural and architectural wonders of Chile by driving through the majestic Andes, exploring cities such as colonial Valparaiso and the capital of Santiago, and by tasting some of the country’s premier wines.

Day 1

After proceeding through immigration and customs at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, your local guide will meet you at the exit number 3 and will take you to your transportation, then directly to your hotel in Santiago.

Check in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed.

The day is at your leisure with any meals on your own.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will board a coach and begin a tour that will include the most important highlights of historical and modern Santiago, including the presidential palace, San Francisco Church and the Plaza de Armas with a visit to the Cathedral.

You will then proceed to the Santa Rita Vineyard, located just 45 minutes away from Santiago. Placed in the foothill zone of Alto Jahuel, in Buin, the vineyard is surrounded by an extraordinary natural environment. The tour will reveal the characteristic wines produced here.

Afterwards, you will pause for lunch at Restaurant Doña Paula. This national monument honors Paula Jaraquemada, who owned the main house of the Santa Rita Estate more than 200 years ago.

The estate was the setting for significant historical occurrences associated to Chile’s independence. General Bernardo O’Higgins and 120 soldiers took refuge there after a battle against the forces of the Spanish crown. The winery’s Santa Rita 120 line of products was named to honor those 120 patriots.

After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Santiago. The evening will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Day 3

After breakfast, you will enjoy a scenic drive towards the Andes mountain range for a tour of Portillo, which is considered one of the best ski resorts of the world. Along the way, you will pass through the fertile Aconcagua Province and stop briefly at the monument to the Battle of Chacabuco, which signifies the independence of Chile.

As you begin your journey into the Andes, weather permitting, you may be able to see Mount Aconcagua in the distance. As you climb higher, you will surely be impressed as the mountainous scenery unfolds and the guide explains the natural history of the Andes.

Portillo is located at high above sea level next to the Laguna del Inca with its emerald green waters. The World Ski Championship was held here in 1966 – the only one held in South America until 1990. You will stop at the lake for photos and to enjoy lunch at a restaurant before returning to Santiago.

Back at the hotel, the evening will be at your leisure with dinner is on your own.

Day 4

After breakfast and check out, you will head towards colonial Valparaiso, which UNESCO deemed a World Heritage site for being an excellent representation of late 19th-century urban development. As you drive through the city’s steep winding streets, you will pass the Parliament building, Fisherman’s Wharf, Plaza Sotomayor and the Naval Academy. You will also ride a cable car to a lookout that presents sweeping views over the city and bay.

Afterwards, you will drive to the port of San Antonio for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

Day 1

Meet & Greet at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile

Transfer directly to your hotel in Santiago

3:00pm Check in at the hotel.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Santiago city tour

11:30am Drive to Santa Rita winery

12:20pm Tour the winery with a wine tasting

2:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

3:20pm Free time after lunch

3:50pm Depart for the hotel

4:50pm Arrive at the hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental or similar hotel

Day 3

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart for Portillo

12:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

1:30pm Visit Laguna del Inca

3:00pm Depart for Santiago

6:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental or similar hotel

Day 4

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Drive towards Valparaiso

10:00am Arrive in Valparaiso

Guided visit of the city

11:30am Drive towards San Antonio

1:00pm Arrive at San Antonio´s pier for embarkation

Travel Companions

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Depending on the number of guests booked, the activities on Day 2 and Day 3 may be reversed for half the group in order to accommodate everyone. For this reason, is important that the cruise line is aware (at least 120 days in advance) of any guests you may be travelling with in order to be assigned with the same group. Please ask your travel agent or Regent Reservations Agent to note the land program extension in your booking of anyone you are travelling with.

Expected Weather

December and January are some of the hottest months of the year in Chile with the average daily high around 86°F/30°C and the average daily low around 57°F/13°C

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing that can be layered, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, cameras, chargers and a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.

Currency

Chilean Peso. U.S. dollars are not accepted, however, exchanging currency in Chile is simple, especially if you have clean, undamaged bills. Some merchants will not accept $100 bills.

Electricity

In Chile, the power plugs and sockets are types C and L. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Bring your own universal travel adaptor if you have electronic devices, as the hotels do not provide them.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Accommodations

Mandarin Oriental

President Kennedy Avenue #4601, Santiago, Metropolitan región

Phone: (+56 2) 2950 3088

Program Includes

*3 nights at the Mandarin Oriental or similar including breakfast (Deluxe room)

*2 lunches (including 1 soft drink or water and 2 glasses of wine)

*Transfers

*Tours and wine tasting per the itinerary

*English-speaking guide

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Does Not Include

*Any meals or beverages not mentioned above

*Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

*Gratuities to drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $1,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Experience the natural and architectural wonders of Chile by driving through the majestic Andes, exploring cities such as colonial Valparaiso and the capital of Santiago, and by tasting some of the country’s premier wines.

Day 1

After proceeding through immigration and customs at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, your local guide will meet you at the exit number 3 and will take you to your transportation, then directly to your hotel in Santiago.

Check in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed.

The day is at your leisure with any meals on your own.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will board a coach and begin a tour that will include the most important highlights of historical and modern Santiago, including the presidential palace, San Francisco Church and the Plaza de Armas with a visit to the Cathedral.

You will then proceed to the Santa Rita Vineyard, located just 45 minutes away from Santiago. Placed in the foothill zone of Alto Jahuel, in Buin, the vineyard is surrounded by an extraordinary natural environment. The tour will reveal the characteristic wines produced here.

Afterwards, you will pause for lunch at Restaurant Doña Paula. This national monument honors Paula Jaraquemada, who owned the main house of the Santa Rita Estate more than 200 years ago.

The estate was the setting for significant historical occurrences associated to Chile’s independence. General Bernardo O’Higgins and 120 soldiers took refuge there after a battle against the forces of the Spanish crown. The winery’s Santa Rita 120 line of products was named to honor those 120 patriots.

After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Santiago. The evening will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Day 3

After breakfast, you will enjoy a scenic drive towards the Andes mountain range for a tour of Portillo, which is considered one of the best ski resorts of the world. Along the way, you will pass through the fertile Aconcagua Province and stop briefly at the monument to the Battle of Chacabuco, which signifies the independence of Chile.

As you begin your journey into the Andes, weather permitting, you may be able to see Mount Aconcagua in the distance. As you climb higher, you will surely be impressed as the mountainous scenery unfolds and the guide explains the natural history of the Andes.

Portillo is located at high above sea level next to the Laguna del Inca with its emerald green waters. The World Ski Championship was held here in 1966 – the only one held in South America until 1990. You will stop at the lake for photos and to enjoy lunch at a restaurant before returning to Santiago.

Back at the hotel, the evening will be at your leisure with dinner is on your own.

Day 4

After breakfast and check out, you will head towards colonial Valparaiso, which UNESCO deemed a World Heritage site for being an excellent representation of late 19th-century urban development. As you drive through the city’s steep winding streets, you will pass the Parliament building, Fisherman’s Wharf, Plaza Sotomayor and the Naval Academy. You will also ride a cable car to a lookout that presents sweeping views over the city and bay.

Afterwards, you will drive to the port of San Antonio for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

Day 1

Meet & Greet at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile

Transfer directly to your hotel in Santiago

3:00pm Check in at the hotel.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Santiago city tour

11:30am Drive to Santa Rita winery

12:20pm Tour the winery with a wine tasting

2:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

3:20pm Free time after lunch

3:50pm Depart for the hotel

4:50pm Arrive at the hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

Day 3

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart for Portillo

12:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

1:30pm Visit Laguna del Inca

3:00pm Depart for Santiago

6:00pm Arrive at your hotel

Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton or similar hotel

Day 4

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Drive towards Valparaiso

10:00am Arrive in Valparaiso

Guided visit of the city

11:30am Drive towards San Antonio

1:00pm Arrive at San Antonio´s pier for embarkation

Travel Companions

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Depending on the number of guests booked, the activities on Day 2 and Day 3 may be reversed for half the group in order to accommodate everyone. For this reason, is important that the cruise line is aware (at least 120 days in advance) of any guests you may be travelling with in order to be assigned with the same group. Please ask your travel agent or Regent Reservations Agent to note the land program extension in your booking of anyone you are travelling with.

Expected Weather

December and January are some of the hottest months of the year in Chile with the average daily high around 86°F/30°C and the average daily low around 57°F/13°C

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing that can be layered, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, cameras, chargers and a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.

Currency

Chilean Peso. U.S. dollars are not accepted, however, exchanging currency in Chile is simple, especially if you have clean, undamaged bills. Some merchants will not accept $100 bills.

Electricity

In Chile, the power plugs and sockets are types C and L. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Bring your own universal travel adaptor if you have electronic devices, as the hotels do not provide them.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Accommodations

Ritz Carlton

El Alcalde 15, 7550655 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Program Includes

*3 nights at the Ritz Carlton or similar including breakfast (Deluxe room)

*2 lunches (including 1 soft drink or water and 2 glasses of wine)

*Transfers

*Tours and wine tasting per the itinerary

*English-speaking guide

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Does Not Include

*Any meals or beverages not mentioned above

*Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

*Gratuities to drivers and guides

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Price: $1,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Enjoy one evening unwinding in Chile’s capital city Santiago and then spend the next three wonderfully relaxing days and nights doing whatever you please at the Colchagua Valley’s most extraordinary hotel and winery, where the options include a cooking class, wine tastings, horseback riding and enjoying the boundless amenities.

Note: Due to the number of steps required to access Vina Vik hotel and the bungalow rooms, this program is not available for guests who require the use of a wheelchair.

DAY 1

After proceeding through Immigration and Customs at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, you will meet your driver inside the terminal after main exit, close to gate N° 3. You will then be transferred directly to the Ritz Carlton Hotel or similar.

Check in upon arrival has been included in the cost of the program.

The remainder of the day will be at leisure and meals are on your own.

The hotel is located within walking proximity to a variety of restaurants and bars. Your hotel concierge will be happy to assist with any dinner recommendations and reservations.

Note: There can be up to a 10-12-minute walk depending on your arrival gate to get to Customs and Immigration. Our local team will be waiting for you as you exit the luggage claim area.

DAY 2

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will be met and transferred (2.5-3-hour drive depending on traffic) to the Colchagua Valley, whose name in the local indigenous language means “valley of small lagoons”. The land was originally the home of Mapuche warrior tribes and later marked the southern boundary of the Inca Empire.

Upon reaching Millahue (in the Cachapoal Valley), you will arrive at Viña Vik, an architecturally extraordinary hotel and winery. A visionary blend of wine, architecture, landscape and luxury, this property has always placed innovation and science at the center of everything it does.

Much of the hotel is built into the natural landscape and capped with an incredible undulating titanium roof that can be seen from miles around. From the winery below and when the sun is shining, the roof appears to be made of gold. This stunning feature was built this way to pay homage to the valley which was nicknamed “Lugar de Oro or Golden Place” by the native Mapuche people. Norwegian entrepreneur Alexander Vik, with his keen eye for designing stunning buildings, has truly created a property that is like no other.

The hotel features twenty-two individually decorated and distinctive suites and seven bungalows with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the breath-taking views. Decorated according to individual themes, the suites and bungalows feature exclusive art and design, from elegant pieces of furniture to inspired murals and decorations, as well as exquisite sculptures and paintings. Your luxurious Pura Vik Bungalow includes 360-degree views, a terrace and private hot tub.

Upon arrival, your visit will start with a tour and tasting of the renowned wines of Vik Winery. As you look around the entire property you will see 4,400 hectares of astonishing Chilean wilderness in which only approximately 327 hectares of vines have been planted. This majestic and natural landscape is composed of 12 valleys, each one with its own micro-climate, distinct exposures, all within a wind-tunnel cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high up in the Andes mountains that provide VIK with enormous complexity and exceptional variety.

After your tour of the winery, you will proceed to the hotel for check in and lunch at Mila Mila Restaurant.

Following a short tour to become acquainted with the amenities of the hotel, you will spend the remainder of the day participating in whichever activity you choose.

Throughout your stay, take time to unwind at the cantilevered slate pool that extends out over the valleys and the lake below. (Insider tip: The sunsets are quite spectacular from the pool deck!). Enjoy delicious meals that are served in a variety of settings, from the indoor dining room to the expansive outdoor terraces that look out onto the valley, lake and vineyard or even in their newly opened and rustic “garden to table” BBQ restaurant.

At the spa, you may wish to pamper yourself and indulge in a massage, facial or body scrub using products made from grapes grown on the property (additional cost) and in the evening perhaps enjoy stargazing beneath incredibly clear night skies.

Optional activities that are included during your stay are:

•Orchard tour with seeds and flower tasting

•Wine tasting paired with creamy chocolates

•Mixology class

•Bicycling, hiking and bird watching

•Enjoying the hotel sauna, swimming pool and game room

Additional activities may be available for purchase. Your Vina Vik Concierge will be able to assist in setting up your schedule.

Note: There may be other hotel guests participating in the same experiences.

Later in the day, dinner will be provided at Mila Mila Restaurant.

Another insider tip: Be sure to check out the “art wall” in the restaurant – see if you can spot the RSSC logo and don’t be afraid to add your own personal touch!

Note: There are approximately 25-30 steps up to enter the hotel from the vehicle drop off area. Pura Vik Bungalows at Vina Vik are separate from the main building and along with the 25-30 steps to go down once you exit the main building, there is also a downward sloping brick paved driveway and then approximately 8-10 steps down to reach each bungalow.

Transfer note: For guests who would prefer a quicker transfer, the hotel has a helicopter pad and transfers may be arranged independently from Santiago to the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast, the RSSC group will set out on a horseback ride along trails with immediate views of the vineyard and mountains. On the ride, note how the winery building has been designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape and can barely be seen over the vines depending on your vantage point. After returning, refresh and then proceed to a cooking class activity. This experience includes a visit to the organic vegetable garden, where guests will be able to hand pick the various ingredients that will later be used in the cooking class. The experience ends with a tasting of the dishes paired with Vik’s iconic wines.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. Choose to relax or participate in one of the optional activities. Please consult with the hotel concierge for a list of your included optional activities operating on this day.

Dinner is included at Mila Mila Restaurant.

Note: Horseback ride is not mandatory but is included for our group. The ride is slow and easy around the vineyard with several stops along the way for photos should you wish, therefore previous experience is not necessary. Please check with Reception for meeting location and time.

DAY 4

After breakfast, the day can be spent doing whatever you wish. Please consult with the hotel concierge for a list of your included optional activities operating on this day. We recommend enjoying lunch at the restaurant adjacent to the winery for lunch.

This evening, enjoy a BBQ Countryside group dinner to crown your visit at Viña VIK Hotel.

DAY 5

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, bid farewell to your Vik hosts and drive towards the San Antonio terminal where you will check in for your cruise. Drive time is approximately 2.5-3 hours depending on traffic.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check in for extra nights will be upon arrival. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Meet and greet at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile

Transfer directly to your hotel in Santiago

Check in upon arrival

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, meals are on your own

Overnight at Ritz Carlton Hotel or similar

Meet and greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

From 8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Check out, settle any incidentals

9:00am Departure from Santiago for Vina Vik

12:00pm Approximate arrival at Vina Vik

Tour the winery with wine tasting

2:00pm Check-in and lunch at the hotel

Free time for optional activities

7:30pm Set menu dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Viña Vik Hotel

DAY 3

From 8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

TBA Horseback riding excursion, check with hotel concierge for departure time/location

12:00pm Cooking class

From 2:00pm Lunch at the hotel

Free time for optional activities

7:30pm Set menu dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Viña Vik Hotel

DAY 4

From 8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

Morning and afternoon at leisure for optional activities

1:00pm Lunch at the hotel

8:00pm BBQ dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Viña Vik Hotel

DAY 5

From 8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:30am Drive towards San Antonio Pier

12:30pm Arrival at San Antonio pier for embarkation

Expected Weather

December through February are among the hottest months in Chile with the average daily high around 86°F/30°C and an average daily low around 57°F/13°C. In the Colchagua Valley, the warmest time of year is generally early to mid-January, when highs are regularly around 88.4°F (31.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 55.4°F (13°C) at night.

What to Bring

Light, loose clothing that can be layered, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, cameras, chargers and a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings, jeans or long pants and closed-toe shoes for horseback riding. Although meals are resort casual at Vina Vik, guests typically opt for casual elegant attire for dinner.

Currency

Chilean Peso. U.S. dollars are not accepted, however, exchanging currency in Chile is simple, especially if you have clean, undamaged bills. Some merchants will not accept $100 bills.

Electricity

In Chile, the power plugs and sockets are types C and L. The standard voltage is 220 and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Bring your own universal travel adaptor if you have electronic devices, as the hotels do not provide them.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Accommodations

Ritz Carlton Santiago

El Alcalde #15

Las Condes, Santiago, Metropolitan región.

Phone: (+56 2) 2470 8500

Vina Vik Winery

H-830, Millahue, San Vicente, Región del Libertador Gral. Bernardo O’Higgins, Chile

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes

* 1 night at Ritz Carlton Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe double room)

* 3 nights at the Vina Vik Winery including breakfast (Puro Vik bungalow)

* 3 lunches and 3 dinners (including 1 soft drink or water and 3 glasses of wine per person)

* Transfers

* Tours, optional activities at the winery as listed above and wine tasting per the itinerary

* English-speaking guide

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Does Not Include

* Any meals or beverages not mentioned above

* Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

* Gratuities to drivers and guides

*Optional activities not listed including spa menu

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.

Price: $6,799 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.