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)