Chilean Fjords & Scenic Shores

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.

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco. 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)

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)

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 Cusco 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)

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 Cusco Cathedral, one of the Americas’ finest Spanish colonial churches. Return to your hotel for dinner. (B, L, D)

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)

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)

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.

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 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)

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)

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)