Quick answer: Viator does not sell a plain “Viator gift card” on viator.com. The official product is the Global Experiences Card powered by Viator, sold through gift-card retailers (eGifter, Giftcards.com, Newegg and others) in amounts from about $5 to $1,000. It is redeemed on globalexperiencescard.com — not directly at Viator checkout — against Viator’s catalogue of 300,000+ tours and activities, it does not expire, and up to four cards can be combined on one reservation. Third-party “Viator gift cards” from sites like Giftly are simply cash gifts with a suggestion attached; the recipient still pays Viator with their own card.
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The Official Option: Global Experiences Card
| Global Experiences Card powered by Viator | |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Global Hotel Card, Inc. (a Viator partner) |
| Amounts | Roughly $5 to $1,000 (varies by retailer) |
| Where to buy | eGifter, Giftcards.com, Newegg, Cardly (Canada) and other gift-card retailers; email delivery |
| Where to redeem | globalexperiencescard.com — search Viator inventory, enter the 16-digit code and 8-digit PIN at checkout |
| Expiry | No expiry |
| Combining | Up to four cards per reservation; balance payable by credit card |
| Currency | Inventory shown in the card’s currency; usable on experiences in 200+ countries |
| Cancellations | Online at globalexperiencescard.com, within the experience’s cancellation policy |
| Fees | None from eGifter; other retailers may vary |
The name is clumsy but the product is real and useful: it is effectively a Viator voucher that can be spent on almost anything Viator sells — the Hawaii tours above, a cooking class in Rome, a helicopter flight in Dubai. The catch to understand is that redemption happens on the partner site rather than in the Viator app.
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How to Buy One
Search for “Global Experiences Card powered by Viator” on eGifter or Giftcards.com (US), Cardly (Canada) or Newegg. Choose an amount, add a message, and pay; the card is emailed to the recipient, usually within minutes, as a code and PIN. Some retailers let you schedule delivery for a birthday. Check the retailer’s own fees and delivery options — eGifter advertises none.
How to Redeem It
Go to globalexperiencescard.com, search for the destination or experience (the catalogue mirrors Viator’s), select date, time and travellers, and at checkout enter the card’s 16-digit code and 8-digit PIN. If the experience costs more than the card, pay the balance by credit card; if it costs less, the remaining balance stays on the card for next time. You can combine up to four cards on one reservation. The booking is confirmed like any Viator booking, with a voucher by email, and it follows the experience’s normal cancellation policy — cancel within the free window and the value returns to the card.
Why Not Redeem on Viator.com Directly?
Because the card is issued by a partner, not by Viator, and Viator’s checkout does not have a gift-card field. This surprises people. If a recipient tries to enter the code as a promo code on viator.com it will be rejected — they need to use the Global Experiences Card site. If you are giving the card, say so in the message.
Third-Party “Viator Gift Cards” to Understand
Sites such as Giftly sell “Viator gift cards” that are not accepted by Viator at all. They are prepaid amounts the recipient redeems as cash (to a bank account or a prepaid card) with a suggestion to spend it on Viator. They work — the recipient gets money — but they usually carry a purchase fee, and the recipient still pays Viator with their own card. If you want the money to be spendable only on experiences, buy the Global Experiences Card instead.
Viator Rewards Is Not a Gift Card
Viator’s own Rewards programme gives you a credit on eligible bookings that is applied automatically to your next booking and expires after 180 days. It is not transferable and cannot be gifted. Details in Viator promo codes and deals.
Alternatives: Just Book the Experience
If you know the recipient’s dates, booking the actual tour in their name is often the better gift — most Viator tours are free to cancel up to 24 hours before (policy), so if the date doesn’t work you can cancel and rebook. You can also use Reserve Now, Pay Later to hold a spot without paying until two days before.
Quick Checklist
Buy the Global Experiences Card from a reputable gift-card retailer. Tell the recipient to redeem at globalexperiencescard.com, not viator.com. Remind them it does not expire and that up to four can be combined. Avoid third-party cash-style cards if you want the gift tied to experiences. Then point them at somewhere to spend it — our picks for Honolulu and Maui are a good start, or how Viator works if they are new to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Viator sell gift cards?
Not directly on viator.com. The official product is the Global Experiences Card powered by Viator, sold by gift-card retailers and redeemed on globalexperiencescard.com against Viator’s catalogue.
Can I use a gift card at Viator checkout?
No. Viator’s checkout has no gift-card field. Global Experiences Cards are redeemed on globalexperiencescard.com, which books the same Viator experiences.
Do Viator gift cards expire?
The Global Experiences Card does not expire. Check any third-party card’s own terms.
Can I combine gift cards on one booking?
Yes, up to four Global Experiences Cards per reservation, with any balance paid by credit card.
What if the experience is cancelled?
Cancel online at globalexperiencescard.com within the experience’s cancellation policy and the value returns to the card.
Is a Giftly “Viator gift card” real?
It is a cash gift with a Viator suggestion, not a card Viator accepts. The recipient redeems it as money and then pays Viator separately.
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