Asia is a hot ticket these days in the luxury travel market—and Viking is meeting the demand in 2025 with six new itineraries in Japan, China, and Tibet.
The new itineraries are for 15 to 22 voyages from September to November 2025 on the Viking Yi Dun—formerly the Viking Sun. They will stop at such iconic destinations as Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an in China; Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang); and Osaka in Japan. The itineraries will continue to highlight rarely-seen destinations and ports in China to which only Viking has access.
“For centuries, these phenomenal destinations in Asia have inspired travelers with ancient history and rich culture,” said Viking chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen, “and we look forward to introducing more of Asia to them in 2025.”
(And indeed, Virtuoso this month reported sales of China itineraries by its luxury travel advisors are up 146%, and Japan sales are 108%.)
New Asia Voyages in 2025 are:
- Jewels of Japan & China (15 days; Beijing to Tokyo) — Including Qingdao, Shanghai, Jeju, South Korea, Miyazaki, and Mt. Fuji, with overnights in Hiroshima and Osaka.
- Classic China Discovery (20 days; Hong Kong to Beijing) — Includes the Great Wall of China; Xi’an’s Terra; and overnights in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Qingdao, Xi’an and Beijing.
- Pearls of Japan & China (22 days; Tokyo to Beijing) — Includes Mt. Fuji; overnights in Osaka and Hiroshima; Miyazaki, Jeju, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing.
- Gems of China & Japan (22 days; Beijing roundtrip) — Includes Qingdao, Shanghai, Jeju, Miyazaki, and Mt. Fuji. Included land package to Beijing and Xi’an.
- 2025 Wonders of China (22 days; Beijing roundtrip) — Includes Shanghai, Tibet (Xizang), the Potala Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Beijing, and the Great Wall of China.
- 2025 Best of China (22 days; Hong Kong to Beijing) —Sail China’s eastern coast to view iconic giant pandas and journey into the Himalayas, Tibet (Xizang), the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.
Viking also is offering a variety of pre and post-land extensions in Beijing, Hong Kong, Guilin, Mongolia, and Tokyo.
The Viking Yi Dun is an identical sister ship to the others in Viking’s ocean fleet. Viking’s ocean ships have 465 staterooms hosting 930 guests, all with verandas; Scandinavian design; light-filled public spaces; and al fresco dining options.