Shore Bet. While on land, guests can assist in fieldwork like identifying migratory patterns of rare birds or helping scientists collect samples of needed materials from the field. Additionally, curious travelers can take a camera or field microscope alongside the expedition leader to frame landscapes untouched by human hands.

Local Life. Viking’s onshore experiences are designed to showcase real local living. Examples include culinary tours through Budapest’s market halls or afternoons at a Viking-sponsored elementary school in rural China.

The World at Work. Viking puts you right in the middle of local action, including watching the inner workings of a windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands, or meeting the team behind wine cellars carved into cliffs of the Wachau Valley. Learning how to truffle hunt with a French farmer and his dog? Oui!

Privileged Access. Guests enjoy exclusive entry to global cultural icons. Visit rare art collections with before- and after-hours access to renowned museums, discover private homes and palaces closed to the public, and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime ballet, opera, and musical performances.

Inclusive Expeditions. Snowshoe over polar landscapes, kayak through far-flung waterways, or take a Zodiac to watch wildlife in their pristine habitats. Your gear is provided so all you have to do is show up with a curious mind.

Intellectual Insight. Before you’re even wheels up, destination-specific photography tips and filmographies are available to prepare for your trip. Once onboard, Viking’s unique enrichment program includes daily briefings and stimulating, expert-led lectures.