SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 14, 2016) - The holiday gift-giving season is in full swing and the team at Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for tours and activities worldwide, thinks a trip to the mall just won't cut it. Sweaters lose their shape. Cell phones become quickly obsolete. But according to the Viator Holiday Gift Guide (aka Viator.com and the Viator Tours & Activities App), a hot air balloon flight, a private exploration of the Metropolitan Museum and a bespoke French perfume you make yourself are just a few of the extraordinary experiences and lifelong memories that Viator can help slip into the stocking this holiday season.

Ultra Lux
Whether an extra special addition to an upcoming trip or a surprise treat in a nearby city, Viator has a vast selection of exceptional experiences that don't need to be wrapped or shipped and will never be returned.

• Typically reserved for dignitaries and celebrities, the EmptyMet Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which operates before the doors open to the public, is an experience fitting of the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts Catalogue.
• Equally exclusive is the Viator VIP: Sistine Chapel Private Viewing and Small-Group Tour of the Vatican's Secret Rooms, which includes typically off-limits areas and freedom from the often-oppressive crowds in the after-hours setting.
• What could make a trip to Cannes any better? A Private Luxury Yacht Cruise with Personal Skipper added to the itinerary, that's what!
• Make mealtime in Miami a once-in-a-lifetime excursion with a private Seaplane flight with Lunch in the Florida Keys.
• The Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride turns an average trip to Sin City into something dreams are made of, flying high above the famous strip and amazing local landscapes.
  
  

Ultra Local
When thinking about giving the gift of experience, Viator's selection of super local insider experiences in more than 2,000 worldwide destinations is the "etsy-esque" side of destination exploration, providing unique interaction with the culture of a destination in a more intimate fashion, guided by locals keen on sharing their passions.

• Visitors and locals alike can explore the heart of New York City's historic Harlem neighborhood through its music, art, culture and faith during the Private Harlem Gospel Tour.
• Join a local wine expert who shares experience and insights gained serving in some of Spain's 3-star Michelin restaurants with an Evening Wine Tasting with a Sommelier in Barcelona.
• Instead of buying a bottle of perfume, travelers or locals can treat a loved one to a Perfume Workshop in Paris where they learn the secrets of the scents from an industry expert who teaches at the renowned Perfumery in Versailles and create their own delicious signature scent to take home.
• If there's anyone that knows London like a true insider it's the expert black taxi drivers, and a Private Tour in a Traditional Black Cab featuring the city's Hidden Treasures provides perspective on London only a true local can share.
• After exploring the canals and the dazzling tulip fields, travelers can delight their companions with a true insider's experience with a Private Home Dinner and Wine Pairing With Local Chef in Amsterdam.
  
  

For more information on Viator's tours and activities worldwide -- as well as the latest deals, promotions, contests and news -- visit www.viator.com or follow Viator on Facebook (ViatorTours) and Twitter (ViatorTravel).

About Viator
Viator is the leading global tours and activities provider for travelers, delivering online and mobile access to thousands of pre-vetted travel experiences including tours, activities and attractions in more than 2,400 destinations worldwide. Viator's team travel insiders delivers the scoop on the best things to do wherever you travel including more than 1 million verified traveller reviews and photos, exclusive videos and expert travel tips; along with the assurance provided by 24/7 in-house customer support and global low-price guarantee. In addition to the flagship site -- Viator.com -- travelers can book in advance or at the last minute via the Viator Tours & Activities App, and 11 local-language sites for European, Latin American and Asian travelers. Viator also provides tours and activities to more than 3,000 affiliate partners including some of the world's top airlines, hotels and online travel agencies.

Founded in 1995 and acquired by TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) in 2014, Viator is headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas. Travelers can like, follow and find Viator on Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube and explore and book experiences at http://www.viator.com.