Looking for something new and fun to do while traveling this week? Check out the Viator Member-Only Deals available around the globe this week and make the most of your travel budget!

Member-Only Deals provide exclusive access to deeply discounted travel deals you won’t find on any other website, with savings ranging from 20% to 75%! Viator members can enjoy instant, on-the-spot availability – but remember, these travel discounts are date-specific and go quickly – so when they’re gone, they’re gone!

Choose from a wide array of activities each week in destinations from San Francisco to Paris, Rome to Dubai and save money on your next trip – including our Top Travel Deals for the week. Best of all, Viator membership is FREE!

Here are the top Viator Member-Only Deals through February 22, 2012:

Australia

Go sailing on Sydney Harbour!

America’s Cup Sailing on Sydney Harbour – Save 20%: Match Racing on February 16, 2012

Trim the sails, work the winch and take the helm of a state-of-the-art match racing yacht as you sail Sydney Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill and exhilaration of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbor scenery!

Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour from Melbourne – Save 20%: Tour & Lunch on February 18, 2012

Travel through the scenic Yarra Valley and ride the Puffing Billy steam train on a big day trip from Melbourne. The Yarra Valley wine tour takes you through Melbourne to the scenic Dandenong Ranges, with spectacular views of Melbourne’s skyline en route.

Sydney, Bondi Beach and Kings Cross Afternoon Tour – Save 20%: Tour only on February 20, 2012

Capture the essence of Sydney on this afternoon coach tour of the many city sights, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Botanic Gardens before exploring the lively suburbs of Kings Cross, Bondi and Paddington.

Europe

Save 30% on a Pompeii tour!

Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise and Paris Illuminations Night Tour - Save 20%: Eiffel, Cruise, Illuminations on February 16, 2012

Paris is enchanting by night, so take this comprehensive four-hour tour to experience the magic first-hand and discover why Paris is known as the “City of Light”. You’ll visit the illuminated Eiffel Tower, take a one-hour evening cruise on the Seine River and tour Paris’ floodlit monuments at night.

3-Day Isle of Skye Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Save 25%: Guest House Accommodation on February 18, 2012

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Highlands and Isle of Skye on a three-day small group excursion from Edinburgh. In three days you’ll explore some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the Highlands, and visit the second largest west coast island of Scotland, the magical Isle of Skye.

Pompeii Day Trip from Rome - Save 30% on February 20, 2012

Take a break from Rome’s big-city bustle to discover the fascinating history of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius on this full-day guided tour from Rome!

USA

Ride into the sunset!

Parasailing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Save 20%: Single Deluxe Flight on February 16, 2012

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Walt Disney World® Resort while parasailing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The feeling of flying is peaceful and exhilarating – all at the same time!

Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner – Save 20% on February 18, 2012

Leaving your morning free to explore Las Vegas, ride into the sunset on an afternoon horseback riding adventure. Discover lands once used by Indians and legendary cowboys as you spot big horn sheep, jack rabbits and road runners. Your all inclusive horseback adventure includes a cowboy BBQ dinner and roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas.

Atlanta Segway Tour - Save 20%: 10am Departure on February 19, 2012

The Atlanta Segway Tour is the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Atlanta veterans. For beginners, this tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see the sites you’ve read about. For the veterans, you’ll learn new facts and stories about Atlanta that you’ve never heard!

– Viator Travel Team

To take advantage of Member-Only Deals exclusive discounts, simply sign up (or log in) to browse the week’s deals. Look for the ‘Deals’ tab in your next travel destination. When you see the ‘Member-Only Deals’ link, you know the deals are on!

Top Travel Deals of the Week by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

HURRY! Beijing tours on sale for 3 days only! Get 50% off select Beijing and Great Wall Day Trips. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by January 19, 2012 to SAVE 50%! This exclusive offer is available on travel from January 31, 2012 to June 30, 2012 on all scheduled departure times and dates.

Save 50% on Beijing and Great Wall Day Trips!

Great Wall of China Small Group Day Trip from Beijing

Discover the Great Wall of China on this small group tour from Beijing. Travel to the restored Mutianyu section and climb the Ming Dynasty watchtowers for incredible views of the Great Wall and the surrounding countryside. You can descend the wall by toboggan or take in the aerial view by cable car (at an additional cost). You’ll then enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and finish your day with a reflexology foot massage. This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for a personalized Great Wall experience.

Small Group Beijing City Tour

Get an insider’s view to China’s capital city, Beijing, and see all its top attractions. Feel the buzz of Tiananmen Square, the tranquility of the Temple of Heaven and the grandeur of the Forbidden City on this small group tour. A maximum of 12 participants ensures more personalized attention.

Beijing Architecture and 798 Art Zone Small Group Tour

Be inspired by Beijing’s creativity and artistry on this small group tour of Beijing art and architecture. See the changing history of Beijing reflected through its iconic landmark buildings. Visit a private museum and explore the galleries at the 798 Art Zone.

Sound like a great deal? Then be sure to book by January 19, 2012 to get 50% off these Beijing and Great Wall Day Trips!

Please note this offer is available for new transactions only and cannot be applied to any existing booking.

- Viator Travel Team

Planning a Trip? Browse Viator’s Beijing tours and things to do, Beijing attractions, and Beijing travel recommendations. Or book a private tour guide in Beijing for a customized tour!

Save 50% on Beijing and Great Wall Day Trips by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Stay tuned for the winner!

For the ninth week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Dublin tours!

About the Tour

No trip to Dublin is complete without a tour of the Guinness Storehouse, and a Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket allows you to get in hassle-free without waiting in long lines.

Located in the heart of the legendary St James’s Gate brewery, this production site has been home to the “Black Stuff” since 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a lease for 9,000 years. The Storehouse, a former fermentation plant, has now been remodeled into a visitor center dedicated to the history of Guinness. Ireland’s number one visitor attraction unfolds its tale across seven floors shaped around a giant pint glass which, if full, would contain 14.3 million pints of Guinness.

The highlight of the visit for many is the Gravity Bar, symbolically the “head of the pint”, where one can enjoy 360 degree views across Dublin while savoring a complimentary pint of Guinness.

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to our Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse tour:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket contest will close on December 12, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on December 13, 2011.

Week #9: Win a Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Tour

- Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket for use before December 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 9: Win Tickets to a Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Tour by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Stay tuned for the winner!

For the seventh week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Melbourne tours!

About the Tour

One of the most unique and memorable ways to see Melbourne is while dining on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour. A fleet of these historic trams has been converted into restaurants on wheels while still retaining much of their original charm.

A warm, friendly welcome and a glass of champagne started off the tour. As people began to tuck into the first of several courses, the tram trundled through the city, past the Royal Botanic Gardens, down to the seaside suburb of St Kilda and back, taking in many of Melbourne’s best sights. Not that you would care to notice half the time: dining on the tram is such a novel experience that the real fun is in the eating, drinking and socializing while you let the sights and streets of Melbourne pass you by. Even before the alcohol started flowing people were in an excited and celebratory mood that set the tone for the entire tour.

Considering the tiny galley kitchen, the food was of a high standard and was delivered by courteous and attentive staff who appeared to be having as much fun as the diners! Perhaps the most impressive part of the tour is how many locals choose to go on it to celebrate a special occasion. One Melbourne couple said it was their fifth time. You can’t get a better commendation than that!

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to our Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne contest will close on November 28, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on November 29, 2011.

Week #7: Win a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne

- Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 7: Win Tickets to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Congratulations to Mary Roberts for the winning comment!

For the sixth week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular London tours!

About the Tour

Daunting at first glance, a carefully structured Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London (a circuitous route of more than 300 miles) is a surprisingly relaxing and rewarding way to get the most out of even the briefest vacations to the United Kingdom.

Your first stop is the world’s oldest occupied castle, the aforementioned Windsor, which has been functioning as such for more than 900 years. Though originally constructed to defend Norman rule around London, its walls proved solid enough for the royal family to use them as a refuge during the bombing raids of World War II. Suffice it to say, history and architectural wonders abound.

Then, it’s on to the country’s most mysterious religious and ritual sites, Stonehenge. Its large standing stones and surrounding earthworks are the central aspect of the densest collection of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England.

Your final destination before returning to your hotel are the Roman baths located at the aptly named village of Bath roughly 100 miles west of London. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the baths are the only significant mineral hot springs in the country, and are a great place to bask in the glow of Roman, medieval, and Georgian architecture.

Throughout your trip, you’ll travel in style in first-class luxury coaches. The clever and informative commentary offered along the way by your experienced guides and support staff will likewise keep you informed and entertained.

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to our Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London contest will close on November 21, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on November 22, 2011.

Week #6: Win a Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 6: Win Tickets to a Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

HURRY! Sydney & Melbourne day trips on sale for 3 days only! Get 50% off select Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens day trips from Sydney AND Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and Yarra Valley day trips from Melbourne. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by November 17, 2011 to SAVE 50%! This exclusive offer is available on ALL scheduled departure times and dates from now until March 15, 2012.

Save 50% on Sydney & Melbourne Day Trips!

From Sydney, see famous natural landmarks and wildlife on the Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Day Tour from Sydney. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, the Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Sydney takes you on a tour through Australia’s oldest wine producing region. Those looking for something more aquatic can discover an unspoiled ocean paradise on the Port Stephens and Nelson Bay 4WD Adventure Tour including Dolphin Cruise.

If you’re traveling to Melbourne, experience one of the world’s most picturesque coastal drives on the Great Ocean Road Day Trip Adventure from Melbourne. See some of Australia’s famous native animals at Phillip Island: Penguins, Koalas, and Kangaroos Day Tour from Melbourne, or visit the Victorian countryside on a Puffing Billy Steam Train, Yarra Valley and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour.

Sound like a great deal? Then be sure to book by November 17, 2011 to get 50% off these Sydney & Melbourne Day Trips!

Please note this offer is available for new transactions only and cannot be applied to any existing booking.

- Viator Travel Team

Planning a trip? Browse Viator’s Sydney tours and things to do, Melbourne tours and things to do, or book a private tour guide in Australia for a customized tour!

Save 50% on Sydney & Melbourne Day Trips by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Congratulations to Erin Farahi for the winning comment!

For the fifth week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular San Francisco tours!

About the Tour

Reopened in 2008 (with a history dating the 1850s) the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) is one of the most famous and forward thinking institutions of its kind. As CAS is one of largest natural history museums in the world (with over 38,000 items in its collection), it is essential that first-time visitors opt for some version of a guided tour to take advantage of the ever-changing array of exhibits dedicated to history, science, and nature, and representing fields ranging from biology to botany, and entomology to paleontology.

Perhaps the best way to beat long ticket lines and equip oneself with the most up-to-date information on the layout and features of the museum is to opt for the Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour recently developed for visitors interested getting the most out of their visit, as well as the highest degree of access that the institution has to offer.

As part of the tour, you’ll gain access to exclusive areas including behind-the-scenes looks at exhibits currently being prepared for intensive scientific study and public access, the “living roof” (CAS is the largest “green” building in the US), the institution’s gem vault, and areas that are specially climate-controlled and secured to protect the items within from damage and theft.  You’ll also visit the Morrison Planetarium and other popular features at CAS included in the regular tours.

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to our Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The  California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour contest will close on November 14, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on November 15, 2011.

Week #5: Win a California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Skip the Line: California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 5: Win Tickets to a California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Tour by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Stay tuned for the winner!

For the fourth week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Thailand tours!

About the Tour

There are not many experiences quite liking riding an elephant. Doing it at a carnival or when the circus rolls in to town is one thing, but doing it in Thailand is entirely another!

On the Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket, you spend an hour on top one of the world’s most respected and majestic animals journeying through the renowned regional jungles. With an insightful and friendly guide taking you around, get ready for an exotic adventure you will not soon forget.

You and your family will be picked up from and dropped off at your hotel in Phuket and driven in an air-conditioned coach to the location where up to four mammoth elephants will slowly stomp their way through the local jungle and hills. As you can see from this video, it’s a photo junkie’s dream – the jungle landscape and excitement of the journey offer a great opportunity to take a few pictures as you learn about the magnificent Phuket jungle.

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to a One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket Tour contest will close on November 7, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on November 8, 2011.

Week #4: Win a One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket Tour

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 4: Win tickets to a One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Congratulations to Sam Sacher for the winning comment!

For the third week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular New York City tours!

About the Tour

Like any big city, New York is easy to get lost in. With more than 8 million people in 5 huge boroughs, NYC is an especially enormous city with tons of famous landmarks and a lifestyle quite difficult to keep up with. If you are going for the first time, and are looking to familiarize yourself as quickly as possible, the New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour will give you the chance to do just that.

The seven-stop 5.5-hour tour gets you through much of greater New York City, covering the 20 most popular destinations, from the Brooklyn Bridge, to the Rockefeller Center, to the Empire State Building. The comprehensive experience comes complete with an entertaining and informative guide who takes you on short walks and on a boat and bus from location to location, maneuvering past the hectic flurry of one of the most sought after and relevant cities in the world.

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to a New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour contest will close on October 31, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on November 1, 2011.

Week #3: Win a New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 3: Win tickets to a New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

HURRY! On sale for 3 days only! Book a Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco at a 50% discount! For this limited time only, you can save 50% on all available tour dates – including the weekends! This deal is only valid for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by October 27 to save 50%! This exclusive offer is available on departure times and scheduled departure dates through March 01, 2012 (excluding December 20, 2011 – January 1, 2012). *

Save 50% on a Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour!

If you love wine, you won’t want to miss the chance to visit the famous Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries on a day trip from San Francisco! You’ll taste wines from North America’s premium wine country, learn how the wines are made, and enjoy lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards.

This tour is great for locals and visitors to San Francisco alike. We take driving out of the equation by including round-trip transportation from San Francisco. We also equip you with a knowledgeable guide to provide insight on the area and wine industry along the way, so don’t be shy about asking questions! Also included is the tasting fee at 3 top wineries in the region – the only decision you’ll have to make is about which bottles you want to bring home!

Sound like a great deal? Then be sure to book by October 27, 2011 to get 50% off this Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour!

*Please note that minimum age for wine tasting is 21. This offer is available for new transactions only and cannot be applied to any existing booking.

- Viator Travel Team

Planning a trip? Browse Viator’s San Francisco tours and things to do, San Francisco attractions, and San Francisco travel recommendations.

Save 50% on a Napa Wine Country Tour! by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Congratulations to Heather for the winning comment!

For the second week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Paris tours!

About the Tour

If you want to see all the world-famous sights that Paris has to offer in one fun-packed tour, the Paris City Segway Tour is your best bet. A Segway tour is a fun, easy and economical way to soak up all this beautiful city has to show. Segways are safe, innovative and easy-to-use and provide a perfect tour option for tourists of all ages, including kids and seniors. Even if you have never used a Segway before, it is super easy to quickly adapt to it, and before you know it you will be zooming all around!

Segway tours give visitors to Paris the perfect combination of enjoying Paris at a relaxing pace while being given a fantastic orientation around the major sights. Cruise effortlessly through the rich parks and romantic sidewalks of Paris with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide to point out all of Paris’s secrets.

The Segway Tour takes you past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Napoleon’s Tomb, and Arc De Triomphe, and touring the city by Segway gives you every photograph opportunity you could imagine!

How to Enter

To enter to win two free tickets to a Paris City Segway Tour:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The Paris City Segway Tour contest will close on October 24, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on October 25, 2011.

Week #2: Win a Paris City Segway Tour

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Paris City Segway Tour for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 2: Win Tickets to a Paris City Segway Tour by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Editor’s Note: This contest is currently closed. Congratulations to Mellissa Williams for the winning comment!

To kick off Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Las Vegas tours!

To enter to win two free tickets to a Las Vegas Night Strip Helicopter Tour:

1. Go to YouTube
2.  Comment on this video telling us, “Why you want to go on this tour” (Note: you must have a YouTube account to comment on a video. If you don’t have one, you can create a YouTube account here for free.)

The Las Vegas Night Strip Helicopter Tour contest will close on October 17, 2011 and a new Holiday Giveaway Video will be posted on October 18, 2011.

Week #1: Win a Las Vegas Night Helicopter Tour

- The Viator Travel Team

Terms & Conditions: This contest is part of Viator’s Ultimate Holiday Giveaway and is subject to the same terms and conditions. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. We are giving away 2 free tickets for the Las Vegas Night Strip Helicopter Tour for use before October 2013. Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Week 1: Win Tickets to a Las Vegas Night Helicopter Tour by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Looking for that ultimate holiday stocking stuffer? Skip the boring tie or gift certificate this year and give your loved one an Ultimate Experience from Viator! Every week for 10 weeks, Viator will give away a pair of tickets to one of our top tours! That’s 10 FREE tours from now until the Holidays.

Win a FREE tour for the Holidays!

How to Enter

Every Tuesday for 10 weeks, we’ll post a video of that week’s free tour. To enter:

1. Watch the video on YouTube.
2. Comment on the YouTube video telling us, “Why YOU want to go on THAT tour”.
3. The best answer receives 2 complimentary tickets to that tour!

Where will these videos get posted?

1. Viator’s Facebook Fan Page
2. Viator’s Twitter
3. Viator’s Travel Blog
4. Viator’s YouTube Channel

Find Out What Tour We’re Giving Away this Week…

• [WEEK 1] October 11 – October 17, 2011:  Win 2 Tickets to a Las Vegas Night Helicopter Tour
• [WEEK 2] October 18 – October 24, 2011:  Win 2 Tickets to a Paris City Segway Tour
• [WEEK 3] October 25 – October 31, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour
• [WEEK 4] November 1 – November 7, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket
• [WEEK 5] November 8  – November 14, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a California Academy of Sciences Behind the Scenes Platinum Tour
• [WEEK 6] November 15 – November 21, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London
• [WEEK 7] November 22 – November 28, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne
• [WEEK 8] November 29, 2011 – December 5, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to an Illuminated Rome Night Tour with Dinner 
• [WEEK 9] December 6, 2011 – December 12, 2011: Win 2 Tickets to a Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Tour
• [WEEK 10] December 13 – December 19, 2011: Win Tickets to an El Dorado Canyon and Gold Mine Trip

- Viator Travel Team

Official Rules / Terms & Conditions:

By entering this contest you agree to comply with all terms and conditions specified below and agree to comply with all conditions specified in  YouTube’s Terms of Use. 

This contest will start on October 11, 2011 and will run for 10 weeks. Our staff will pick the entry that we think best answers the question above. Just to be clear, we are giving away 2 free tickets for each week’s featured tour (as listed above). Airfare, taxes and any other expenses not specifically listed above are not included. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold or redeemed for any cash value.

Any personal information collected, in connection with the Contest, will be used and collected in accordance with Viator’s Privacy Policy, not YouTube’s Privacy Policy. YouTube is not a sponsor of this contest and has no responsibility or liability regarding the conduct or administration of the Contest.

Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

HURRY! On sale for 3 days only! Book a Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Ticket and Small-Group Tour at a 50% discount! For this limited time only, you can save 50% on ALL Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour dates. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by September 29 to save 50%. This exclusive offer is available on ALL departure times and every scheduled departure date between now and March 31, 2012.

Save 50% on ALL Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour dates!

For four reasons, this Eiffel Tower tour is the very best way to experience Paris’ top attraction. Number one, you get skip-the-line access to the first two levels of the Eiffel Tower, meaning you don’t have to wait in lines that can be two hours long! Number two, you’ll have an expert tour guide who will entertain you with hilarious and interesting stories about the crazy stunts, movies and history that have taken place at the tower. Number three, it’s a small-group tour, meaning you won’t be shuffled around as part of a large group. Number four, this tour includes access to the Eiffel Tower’s summit on the third level – not all tours allow access to this spot, which boasts the tower’s most epic views of Paris. If you want to visit the Eiffel Tower, this is absolutely the most valuable way to do it.

Remember – you must book by September 29, 2011 to save 50%.

*Please note that this offer is available for new transactions only and cannot be applied to any existing booking.

- Viator Travel Team

Planning a trip? Browse Viator’s Paris tours and things to do, Paris attractions, and Paris travel recommendations, or book a private tour guide in Paris for a customized tour!

Save 50% on ALL Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour dates! by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog

Looking for something new and fun to do while traveling next week? Check out the Viator Member-Only Deals available around the globe next week and make the most of your travel budget!

Member-Only Deals provide exclusive access to deeply discounted deals you won’t find on any other website, with savings ranging from 20% to 75%! Viator members can enjoy instant, on-the-spot availability – but remember, these deals are date-specific and go quickly – so when they’re gone, they’re gone!

Choose from a wide array of activities each week in destinations from San Francisco to Paris, Rome to Dubai and save money on your next trip – including our Top 10 for the week. Best of all, Viator membership is FREE!

Here are Next Week’s Top 10 Viator Member-Only Deals:

UNITED STATES

Las Vegas, Nevada

Experience the Best of Las Vegas at Night! – Save 20% on September 14, 2011

During the Las Vegas Lights Night Tour, you’ll see the Strip at its best – lit up to eternity! Las Vegas comes alive at night, when the lights of the casinos dazzle the dark sky. Your knowledgeable guide on the Las Vegas Lights Night Tour will take you to the best spots for snapping photos and give you insider tips that only locals know.

The famous Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas when lit up at night is a spectacular show- best time to see it!

This approximately 3.5-hour, intimate format tour includes stops at the Sirens show at Treasure Island, the erupting volcano at The Mirage, the famous dancing fountains at Bellagio, the iconic neon “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign and the incredible Fremont Street Experience light show.  You’ll also see City Center, the Manhattan skyline at New York-New York and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas.

San Francisco, California

Pub Crawl in San Francisco’s Famous North Beach – Save 30% on September 15, 2011

Explore some of San Francisco’s best bars on this pub crawl through the vibrant district of North Beach! You’ll discover the legendary and sometimes quirky watering holes that make the city’s nightlife scene so unique. On this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour, stroll the streets of this festive neighborhood and taste local wine and beer, such as Anchor Steam Ale, locally produced since 1896.

You’ll visit places such as an off-the-wall pub decorated with forgotten maritime trinkets and a bar that claims to be the city’s oldest pub and hosts flourishing jazz performances. Later into the evening you can down an espresso in a traditional Italian café that plays classic jukebox music or even serenade the house at a local karaoke bar! Don’t miss the chance to end your day by the bay in true San Francisco style!

New York City, New York

Cruise the Hudson River to Scenic Bear Mountain – Save 35% on September 17, 2011

Escape NYC and take a leisurely cruise up the Hudson River to historic Bear Mountain. You’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise each way, and have three hours to enjoy Bear Mountain’s natural beauty and attractions. You’ll sail past the Palisades, Grant’s Tomb, the George Washington Bridge and the Cloisters before cruising up the Hudson River.

Cruising up the Hudson River is fun and the beautiful fall foliage at Bear Mountain tops it off!

This trip is especially gorgeous in the fall, when the trees lining the river put on a spectacular display of russet and gold. Plus, every Saturday in October is Oktoberfest in Bear Mountain, with dancing, music and food. Highlights you can explore during your 2-hour visit include Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower, the merry-go-round and pavilion.

CANADA

Vancouver, British Columbia

See Beautiful Vancouver on a Private Tour! – Save 20% on September 15, 2011 (1:30pm departure)

You’ll want to book this one quickly, before the opportunity is gone! Grab a friend and see Vancouver your way, on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour of the city’s major attractions and highlights. Your personalized half-day tour starts with private pickup from your hotel and your group will be the only people on the tour. What could be a better way to discover Vancouver?

First Nations totem poles at Vancouver's Stanley Park, important to the local indigenous culture

Highlights of beautiful metropolitan Vancouver on your tour may include Stanley Park – with great views and stops at displays of totem poles by indigenous First Nations carvers; Chinatown, the second largest in North America; Gastown, Vancouver’s earliest business district, lovingly restored with shops and galleries to visit; Granville Island, an art and fashion mecca with a great indoor food market; and Vancouver’s entertainment and business districts, where the city’s fashionable people are seen.

EUROPE

Paris, France

Oh La La – A Parisian Chocolate & Pastry Tour! – Save 20% on September 12, 2011

Combine your love of chocolate and cakes with your passion for the City of Lights! This interactive chocolate and pastry tour of Paris combines French gourmet specialties with an afternoon walking tour (in English) so you won’t need to feel too guilty. This small group tour ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide, an expert food connoisseur who will take you to visit at least three pastry shops, a bakery and three chocolate shops in various Paris neighborhoods.

The big smile is thanks to a visit to this wonderful Parisian chocolatier. Mmm...delicieux!

The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes an overview of French culinary habits, a description of any seasonal events taking place at the time of your tour and an introduction to selected specialties in the main shops. You’ll learn how these specialties are produced, how to choose the best chocolates and pastries, and how to prepare your own treats.

Zurich, Switzerland

Spend a Day in the Breathtaking Swiss Alps – Save 20% on September 14, 2011

Need a real mountain fix? Here is another way to see and experience more of the mountains – better yet, the famous Swiss Alps!  Set off on a Swiss alpine adventure encompassing gorges and glaciers on this full day, guided coach tour from Zurich. Sit back as your coach ventures over Brunig Pass (1008 meters) to the Bernese Oberland (highlands). Walk along a secure footbridge to get an impressive view of Aare Gorge, then ascend through wild landscapes to Grimsel Pass (2165 meters).

The scenery on the way to the Gorge in the Swiss Alps is completely postcard-perfect!

Don’t forget your camera when you get to Rhone Glacier, as you explore the fascinating long blue ice tunnel leading to the Ice Room. From here your small group day tour will tackle the Furka Pass, offering spectacular views over the Gotthard Massif. Then discover the Urseren Valley followed by Schollenen Gorge with its legendary Devils Bridge at the base of St. Gotthard Mountain. Your full day guided tour concludes this evening with a coach return to Zurich.

Munich, Germany

Getting around Munich by Segway = Fun! – Save 20% on September 16, 2011

Cruise effortlessly through Munich’s parks and sidewalks as you view the sights by Segway! Aboard the self-balancing, personal transportation device that’s designed to operate in any pedestrian environment, your Munich Segway Tour is limited to a maximum of 5 participants per guide, so you can count on an extremely personal experience.

Lovely Hofgartentempel in Munich is one of many sights to see and doing it by Segway is fun and easy!

Riding a Segway is intuitive and easy to learn. Once you’re comfortable on the machines, your Munich Segway Tour will leave the pedestrian old-city sites to explore Munich from its modest beginnings to the vibrant city it is today. You’ll not only have a great time riding your Segway, but also see what makes this city so unique.

Barcelona, Spain

A Surreal-ly Historic Day: Visit Girona, Figueres & the Dali Museum – Save 20% on September 18, 2011

Discover the Salvador Dali Museum at Figueres and the magical medieval town of Girona on a full-day trip from Barcelona. Figueres and Girona are two of the most famous attractions in northern Catalonia, making your visit to Barcelona complete. In Figueres, hometown of Salvador Dali, you’ll enjoy free time to explore the city. Then you will rejoin your group at the Salvador Dali Museum-Theatre (admission included!), itself the largest surrealistic object in the world and home to many famous works by Dali.

You’ll also visit the beautiful walled city of Girona, where you can enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Jewish quarter – one of the best preserved in Europe. Originally built by the Romans as a fortress, the best way to explore this medieval town is to lose yourself in the alluring labyrinth of narrow streets which still reflect its two centuries of Moorish occupation. Explore the Arabian baths, a Roman building inspired by the Roman public baths – a unique experience away from Barcelona.

The Dali Museum is not to be missed for Salvador Dali fans and is itself a Surrealist work of art

AUSTRALIA & THE PACIFIC

Auckland, New Zealand

Got Speed? Jet Boat in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour! – Save 35% on September 16, 2011 (10am departure)

Feel the wind in your hair as you power down Waitemata Harbour in Auckland in a supercharged jet boat. See Auckland’s iconic landmarks from a different perspective, and experience the thrill of on-water maneuvers like 360-degree spins, fishtails and power brakes for the ride of your life!

Making waves fishtailing on the jet boat in Waitemata Harbour - such a blast!

The jet boat has incredible acceleration, speed and maneuverability and is sure to give you a hair-raising, heart-thumping, adrenaline-charged ride. As you tear down the harbor at speeds up to 62 miles (100 kilometers) per hour, see Auckland’s iconic landmarks and sights whiz past, including the Sky Tower, the Harbour Bridge and the Hauraki Gulf Volcanoes in the distance.

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visit the Mountain Village of Hatta by 4×4 Safari – Save 30% on September 14, 2011

Travel from Dubai in a 4×4 vehicle and journey through a variety of terrain on your way to the mountain village of Hatta, with spectacular scenery across undulating desert and rocky mountain passes along the way. At the Hatta Heritage Village you can learn more about its history, dating back to the 16th century. The town lies on the banks of the Hatta Wadi (dry river beds), which then winds through the mountains revealing lush green oasis and refreshing water pools amongst the deep clefts in the rocks.

Spend some time before lunch to view the panorama landscape of the Hatta rock pools. Depending on the rainfall and season, you may want to take the opportunity to cool off in the refreshing turquoise pools before enjoying a picnic lunch under the shade of palm trees.

Please note: Each Member-Only Deal is only valid for the Time/Option and Travel Date listed above. The general activity details following each Member-Only Deal description may list departure times, inclusions, upgrades or features that are not specifically included in the Member-Only Deal.

 - Viator Travel Team

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Viator’s Top 10 Member-Only Deals for Next Week! by Viator Travel Team from Viator Travel Blog