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Marvels of Ecuador, Peru, and the Panama Canal
 
Lima, Peru to Colón
Wed Jan 7, 2026 - Sun Jan 18, 2026,
 11 days
 on Star Pride
?All-inclusive from
$5,678
?Cruise Only From
$4,699
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The best on land brought to you by the best at sea. Get to the heart of local cultures with Windstar shore excursions. You don't want to just dip a toe in local culture, you want to dive into the deep end, and that's exactly what Windstar shore excursions are designed to do. All of our excursion are created to provide authentic local experience - the kind travelers like you are looking for. And with more than 2,500 excursions to choose from, you can experience your destination in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a history buff, or someone who loves to get to know the faces behind the many places we travel.

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Wed Jan 7
Lima, Peru
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Lima has worked at becoming more than the gateway to Machu Picchu, but also a tourist destination in its own right. Declared the unofficial gastronomical capital of South America, it is the only city to have two restaurants ranking in the top 10 of the World’s Best Restaurants. Find the Historic Center, declared a UNESCO site, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, the Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palacio de Torre Tagle, and the National University of San Marco, the oldest continuously functioning university in the New World.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Lima, Larco Museum with Transfer to AirportCulture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$119
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Lima, Larco Museum with Transfer to Windstar HotelCulture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration2 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$119
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Lima Walking Tour & Casa Aliaga with Transfer to AirportEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$125
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Lima Walking Tour & Casa Aliaga with Transfer to Windstar HotelEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$125
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Thu Jan 8
Lima, Peru
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Depart:3:00 PM
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Lima has worked at becoming more than the gateway to Machu Picchu, but also a tourist destination in its own right. Declared the unofficial gastronomical capital of South America, it is the only city to have two restaurants ranking in the top 10 of the World’s Best Restaurants. Find the Historic Center, declared a UNESCO site, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, the Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palacio de Torre Tagle, and the National University of San Marco, the oldest continuously functioning university in the New World.
Fri Jan 9
Trujillo, Peru
Arrive:1:00 PM
Depart:10:00 PM
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Salaverry is located near the city of Trujillo, founded by the conquistador Diego de Almagro in 1534. Trujillo is known for Peru’s traditional dance, the marinera.  It retains much of its colonial charm and the colonial center is home to the majestic bright yellow Trujillo Cathedral and the blue Casa Urquiaga contrasting with the vivid green and brown terrain of the Andean foothills. Another site to see is the Iturregui Palace boasting Italian marble statues. West of Trujillo is the pre-Colombian Chimu archaeological site of Chan Chan, a vast adobe complex.
 
Sat Jan 10
AT SEA
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Sun Jan 11
Machala, Ecuador
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:8:00 PM
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2 Available
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Located in the fertile lowlands near the Gulf of Guayaquil, Machala is said to be the banana capital of the world as well as coffee and cacao. More locals escape here than tourists, and Machala has a diverse culinary scene. The downtown area is very walkable with wide sidewalks and generous amounts of flowers and greenery. The impressive Machala Cathedral is located in the popular Parque Juan Montalvo. Not far away is the Petrified Forest Puyango with the largest array of fossil trees in the world, some measuring over 6 feet in diameter and nearly 50 feet long.
2 Shore Excursions Available
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Machala, Gourmet Banana Plantation ExperienceCulture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$375
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Machala, Puyango Petrified ForestCulture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Walking | Wildlife
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$219
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Mon Jan 12
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Arrive:7:00 AM
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5 Available
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The modern city of Guayaquil is known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Sprawling along the Guayas River is the exciting new Simon Bolivar promenade lined with museums, restaurants and shops. See the Las Penas neighborhood full of colorful houses, Santa Ana Hill where the stairs are lined with cafes and art galleries that lead up to the Santa Ana Chapel, a lighthouse with 444 stairs. Parque Seminario is where to find over 100 iguanas roaming the park.
 
5 Shore Excursions Available
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Guayaquil, Cacao Hacienda Experience with LunchCulture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration5.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$225
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Guayaquil, Cerro Blanco Forest Trails with Deluxe PicnicEssentials Collection | Hiking | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking | Wildlife
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$169
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Guayaquil, Beyond Ordinary: 3-Day Galapagos Adventure, Northbound, Double occupancyBeyond Ordinary Collection | Expedition | Hiking | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Snorkeling | Walking | Wildlife
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$3,499
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Guayaquil, Ecuadorian Market & Rooftop Cooking ClassCulture | Dining | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration6.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$175
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Guayaquil, Beyond Ordinary: 3-Day Galapagos Adventure, Northbound, Single occupancyBeyond Ordinary Collection | Expedition | Hiking | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Snorkeling | Walking | Wildlife
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$4,299
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Tue Jan 13
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Depart:2:00 PM
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The modern city of Guayaquil is known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Sprawling along the Guayas River is the exciting new Simon Bolivar promenade lined with museums, restaurants and shops. See the Las Penas neighborhood full of colorful houses, Santa Ana Hill where the stairs are lined with cafes and art galleries that lead up to the Santa Ana Chapel, a lighthouse with 444 stairs. Parque Seminario is where to find over 100 iguanas roaming the park.
 
Wed Jan 14
Manta, Equador
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:11:00 PM
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Manta is a modern urban hub, with beautiful beaches, high rises, and amazing fish. In fact their giant tuna statue welcomes visitors, as a reminder of the delicious tuna and other seafood dishes found here. It is a foodies delight for tasting not only amazing tuna ceviche, but also squid, lobster and South American-style tapas. Check out the impressive collection of ceramics from the Manteno-Huancavilca culture at the Archaeological Museum of the Central Bank of Manta. The well-known picturesque Montechristi is only about 20 minutes away.
Thu Jan 15
AT SEA
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Fri Jan 16
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Sat Jan 17
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Sun Jan 18
Colón
Arrive:7:00 AM
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5 Available
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Explore the inner workings of the Panama Canal, head into the jungle to meet with Embera Indians, or take an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy.
5 Shore Excursions Available
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Colon: The Old & the Modern Panama with Transfer to Airport Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$159
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Colon, Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to Airport Sightseeing | Walking | Essentials Collection
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$159
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Colon: Agua Clara Visitor Center with Transfer to HotelEssentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$159
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Colon: The Old & the Modern Panama with Transfer to Hotel Sightseeing | UNESCO | Essentials Collection
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$159
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Colon, Conicerge Collection: Embera Village & Agua Clara Expansion Visitor Center with Windstar Hotel Transfer Culture | Dining | Boating | Walking | Concierge Collection
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$345
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