Argentina & the Chilean Fjords

Disembark your ship in Valparaíso, Chile, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Upon arrival, a Viking Representative will greet you and accompany you to your hotel. After check-in, spend the evening at your leisure. (L)

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)

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)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito, Ecuador's capital. After checking into your hotel, set out on a guided tour to discover the treasures that have earned Quito the distinction of being one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see why when you visit the historic city center, perhaps peeking inside the Church and Convent of St. Francis or strolling the stately Independence Square. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

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

Disembark your ship in Valparaíso and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, where a Viking Representative will greet you and accompany you to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your 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)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. 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 Cusco Cathedral, one of the Americas’ finest Spanish colonial churches, then head to your hotel. (B, L, D)

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)

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)

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)

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

Disembark your ship in Valparaíso and a Viking Representative will escort you to Santiago, where you will enjoy a two-night stay at 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.

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)

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

Disembark your ship and embark on a panoramic drive to Valparaíso for a walking tour and funicular ride to view the city’s main sights. Rejoin your motor coach and continue your journey to the rolling hills of the Casablanca Valley for a tour of a local vineyard, and learn about Chilean wines as you taste a selection. Enjoy a local lunch, paired with wine, before continuing to your hotel. Check in and spend the afternoon at your leisure, before dinner at your hotel this evening. (L, D)

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Upon arrival, a Viking Representative will greet you and you will head to a local restaurant for lunch. Rejoin your motor coach for a panoramic drive along the Guayas River, before arriving at your hotel. After check-in, enjoy time at your leisure before dinner at your hotel this evening. (B, L, D)

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)

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)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito, Ecuador's capital. After checking into your hotel, set out on a guided tour to discover the treasures that have earned Quito the distinction of being one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see why when you visit the historic city center, perhaps peeking inside the Church and Convent of St. Francis or strolling the stately Independence Square. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

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