Explore with Viking—South America

Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires, where you will be met by a Viking Representative and escorted to your hotel. After check-in, you may spend time relaxing or exploring the city at your leisure. Perhaps visit La Boca or the fashionable Recoleta, famed for its cemetery. Or dine on delicious Argentine meats, accompanied by wine from the famed Mendoza region. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Buenos Aires so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 - Buenos Aires

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Day 1 - Lima

Fly to Lima, where a Viking Representative will greet you and accompany you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to explore the Peruvian capital at leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Lima so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 - Sacred Valley of the Incas

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, embark on a scenic drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After checking in to your hotel, spend the day taking in panoramic views of the Andes as you acclimatize yourself to the high altitude and enjoy a delicious Peruvian lunch. Remain at your hotel for dinner this evening. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in the Sacred Valley of the Incas so you can make the most of your visit. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Machu Picchu

Travel to Ollantaytambo and visit its Incan fortress before embarking on a first-class rail journey to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in the spectacular views as your carriage winds through the valley, passing snowcapped peaks and archaeological ruins. At Machu Picchu, discover the ancient temples, houses and sanctuaries of the Inca Empire. After tea and time to explore the stonework and terraced fields, return to Ollantaytambo by train, and onward to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Cuzco

Today, set out into the scenic Sacred Valley to Ccorca, the “Village of Flowers.” Enjoy a warm welcome from your hosts, then immerse yourself in daily life. Learn about local traditions as you tour this charming Peruvian village and observe demonstrations of textile making and centuries-old farming techniques. After lunch, continue to Cuzco and check in to your hotel. This afternoon, you may choose to explore this ancient UNESCO-listed city independently or relax at your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Cuzco

Take a guided tour of the first capital of the Inca Empire. Begin at the Sacsayhuamán fortress and admire the ancient construction techniques. Next, visit what is possibly the Inca Empire’s most sacred site: Koricancha, or the Temple of the Sun. Here, view the Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo that was built on its foundations. Complete your tour at the Cuzco Cathedral, one of the Americas’ finest Spanish colonial churches. Return to your hotel for dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Santiago

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight to Lima, and onward to Santiago. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Viking Representative who will accompany you to your hotel. This evening, savor dinner with your fellow guests. (B, D)

Day 7 - Santiago

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and set out into the rolling hills of the Casablanca Valley for a tour of a local vineyard, and learn about Chilean wines as you taste a selection. After lunch, depart with your wine gift and transfer to your awaiting ship to begin your cruise. (B, L)

Day 1 - Santiago

Fly in to Santiago, where you will be met by a Viking Representative and escorted to your hotel. After check-in, you can spend time relaxing or exploring the city at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Santiago so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 - Santiago

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Take in the many sights of this vibrant city, such as the Palacio de la Moneda—the presidential palace—and the beautiful cathedral in the Plaza de Armas. Or visit the National Museum of Fine Arts, then explore nearby Santiago Metropolitan Park and climb to the summit of San Cristóbal Hill for panoramic views of the city below. In the evening, perhaps try some empanadas, a traditional Chilean favorite. (B)

Day 3 - Santiago

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer your ship to begin your cruise. (B)

Day 1 - Santiago

Arrive at Santiago airport, where you will meet your Viking Representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and lunch, relax or start to explore the city on your own. Stroll the charming streets and plazas of the Old Town or take the funicular to gaze upon the sweeping vistas from atop San Cristóbal Hill. This evening, you will enjoy an included dinner. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Santiago so you can make the most of your visit. (L, D)

Day 2 - Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Check out of your hotel this morning and head to the airport for your flight to Rapa Nui, where you will receive a warm welcome, complete with traditional Polynesian flower leis. After check-in and lunch at your hotel, begin your exploration of the island and the Indigenous Rapa Nui culture. View the ceremonial site of Tahai, with its altars and monolithic statues, and the seven well-preserved, ocean-facing moai of Ahu Akivi. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Set out to the Rano Raraku Volcano, the site of the quarry where all moai were sculpted; around 400 of them were left in various stages of completion. View the restored platform of Tongariki at Hanga Nui Bay, then after lunch, visit the archaeological site of Vinapu; its construction mirrored techniques used during the Inca Empire. See the ahu and prostrate moai, then see the remains and statues at Akahanga and stroll along Anakena beach. This evening, dine at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Santiago

After breakfast, set out to enjoy the views over the crater lake of Rano Kau. Afterward, you will visit the ceremonial village of Orongo, the place of the birdman cult, and pause to take in the vistas of the surrounding rocky islets. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, meet your Viking Representative who will accompany you to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner and a restful overnight stay. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Santiago

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your awaiting ship to begin your cruise. (B)

Day 1 - Lima

Disembark your ship in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires, where you will take your connecting flight to Lima. Upon arrival, a Viking Representative will greet you and accompany you to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Lima so you can make the most of your visit. Enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner at your hotel this evening. (D)

Day 2 - Cuzco

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the first capital of the Inca Empire. See the Sacsayhuamán fortress and admire the ancient construction techniques. Visit Koricancha—the Temple of the Sun—one of the Inca Empire’s most sacred sites, and view the Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo that was built on its foundations. Admire Cuzco Cathedral, one of the Americas’ finest Spanish colonial churches, then head to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Sacred Valley of the Incas

After breakfast, set out into the scenic Sacred Valley to Ccorca, the “Village of Flowers.” Enjoy a warm welcome from your hosts, then immerse yourself in daily life. Learn about local traditions as you tour this charming Peruvian village and observe demonstrations of textile making and centuries-old farming techniques. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel for dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Machu Picchu

Travel to Ollantaytambo and visit its Incan fortress before embarking on a railway journey to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO Site. Take in the spectacular scenery as your carriage journeys through a winding valley, passing snowcapped peaks and archaeological ruins. At Machu Picchu, discover the ancient temples, houses and sanctuaries of the Inca Empire. After tea and time to explore the terraced fields, you will return to Ollantaytambo by train, and onward to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Lima

After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Lima. Transfer to your hotel and check in, then enjoy the rest of the day to explore the Peruvian capital at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll past the city’s colonial architecture and through stately museums, and immerse yourself in Lima’s old-world charm. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Lima so you can make the most of your visit. (B)

Day 6 - Lima

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Day 1 - Quito

Upon your arrival at Quito’s airport, transfer to your hotel, where you will meet your Viking Tour Director. For the remainder of the day, relax or explore on your own. Quito bears the distinction of being one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see why when you visit the well-preserved historic city center, perhaps taking a peek inside the Church and Convent of St. Francis or strolling the stately Independence Square. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own.

Day 2 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will visit a wildlife reserve famous for its conservation and breeding programs for the endangered Galápagos tortoises. Later, stop at the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. After your tour, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner. (B, L, D)

Days 3 & 4 - Galápagos Islands*

Today and tomorrow, you will explore two uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Cruise and make stops with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geologic formations as well as their amazing flora and fauna. Then, return each evening to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Please note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 5 - Santiago

After breakfast, transfer to the airport on Baltra Island for your flight to Guayaquil, and onward to Santiago . Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own and a restful overnight stay. (B, L, D)

*Please note: Due to limited availability, alternative flight schedules to may be required, with an overnight stay in Lima.

Day 6 - Santiago

This morning, check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the pier in nearby Valparaíso, where you will board your ship and commence your cruise. (B)

Day 1 - Quito

Upon your arrival at Quito’s airport, transfer to your hotel, where you will meet your Viking Tour Director. For the remainder of the day, relax or explore on your own. Quito bears the distinction of being one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see why when you visit the well-preserved historic city center, perhaps taking a peek inside the Church and Convent of St. Francis or strolling the stately Independence Square. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own.

Day 2 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will visit a wildlife reserve famous for its conservation and breeding programs for the endangered Galápagos tortoises. Later, stop at the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. After your tour, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner. (B, L, D)

Days 3 & 4 - Galápagos Islands*

Today and tomorrow, you will explore two uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Cruise and make stops with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geologic formations as well as their amazing flora and fauna. Then, return each evening to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Please note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 5 - Quito

After breakfast, transfer to the airport on Baltra Island for your flight to Quito. After checking into your hotel, join a city tour to explore the city’s famed landmarks, including the Baroque facade of La Compañía Church, the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. You will also visit El Panecillo to view the Virgin of Quito statue. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel and a restful overnight stay. (B, L, D)

Day 6 – Quito & Santiago

This morning, after a hearty breakfast, check out of your hotel. Later today, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, and onward to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 7 - Santiago

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and set out toward the rolling hills of the Casablanca Valley for a tour of a local vineyard, and learn about Chilean wines as you taste a selection. After lunch, depart with your wine gift and transfer to your awaiting ship to begin your cruise. (B, L)