Viator: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
viator.com
Checked 1h ago · 24 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your Viator purchase there: they split the commission they get from Viator with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best Viator rate right now
Best miles and points
also: 4.5 mi/$ AA miles via American AAdvantage eShopping
Verdict:
13 rate changes in the 49 days we've tracked it. Last moved Aug 25, 2026. Rakuten has held the top cashback rate longest: 18 of 49 days.
True on most portals for Viator:
Cashback
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What doesn't earn
Cash Back will be paid out on completed tours only. Canceled and/or refunded tours will not be eligible for Cash Back, Cash Back is not available if card-linked offers, discount codes, or staff and student discount codes are used. Cash Back is not available on theme park purchases and virtual tours. Cash Back is not eligible for bookings made via Viator Travel Agent Program. Cash Back is not available on gift vouchers or purchases made with gift vouchers. Purchases must be made through viator.com to be eligible for Cash Back (app-to-app sales are not eligible). Purchase must be completed in one session. After landing on the Viator website, ensure that you complete your session without navigating through any other links, clearing cookies if necessary. This will ensure that your booking tracks correctly. Use of coupon/promotional codes not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back.
What doesn't earn
You won't get Cashback on:. Any Gift Card or Voucher redemption. Purchases made with Vouchers or Promo codes not featured on our platform. Taxes, Service charges, Booking fees
Category rates & exclusions
- Online Purchase · most items 8%
Exclusions: - Use of a discount, employee or student code. - Canceled or refunded tours, Tours that are not fully completed. - Theme park purchases, Virtual tours, App purchases. - Purchase or redemption of a Viator gift card. - Purchases not made through Viator.com - Use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback. - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator Travel Agent Program. Terms: - Cash Back is calculated only on the item(s) price and does not include taxes, shipping or other fees. - Cash Back earned cannot exceed the total purchase amount. - To be eligible for Cash Back on all products, you must begin your purchase with an empty shopping cart. - Should your Cash Back fail to track automatically, please submit a Missing Cash Back Claim within 100 days of your order.
Details last checked 6d ago, we’ll re-check soon.
What doesn't earn
If you choose to apply a coupon or deal that is not posted on BeFrugal.com, we are unable to guarantee that you will receive cash back on your purchase. Canceled and/or refunded tours will not be eligible for cashback or points Cash back will be paid out on completed tours only and allow for up to 30 days Virtual tours are exempt No cash back on the purchase or redemption of gift cards. No cash back on sales through the Viator mobile app. Purchases must be made through viator.com in order to be tracked. Any tours or experiences tracked to the Viator Travel Agent Program are not eligible for cash back Cash back is not available on theme park purchases Learn more about Travel Cash Back ×
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What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
What doesn't earn
Rate shown applies to the first $200 of purchase. 2% applies to the additional balance of purchase over $200. Not all purchases qualify. Theme Park experiences are excluded from Cash Back. The use of promo codes may reduce or eliminate cash back.
What doesn't earn
Combine with other offers for an even better deal! Cash back is earned on the qualifying purchase total after any discounts and before any fees or taxes are applied. Purchases of gift cards are excluded. Rewards earnings up to $50.00. Cash back is based on the rate and does not apply to any taxes, service fees, VAT or other costs. Cash back will be paid out up to 45 days after completed stay. Rewards earnings not to exceed $50.00.
Category rates & exclusions
- First Order 5%
- Other Categories · most items 3%
- selected items
- Missing Cash Back inquiry is not available for this merchant. - Coupon codes obtained from sites other than GoCashBack.com may void cash back. - Bulk/Reseller orders are not eligible for cash back. - Orders made with gift cards may not be eligible for cash back. - Orders made from mobile or mobile app may not be eligible for cash back. - All cash back is at the merchant's discretion.
Details last checked 7d ago.
What doesn't earn
* Cash Back is paid after completion of event/travel/tour. * Theme Park Sales, Virtual Tours and Travel Agent bookings are not eligible for cash back. * Usage of a Viator promotion code found outside of Mr. Rebates (including coupons posted on Viator's website, discount, staff or student codes) will void cash back rebate.
What doesn't earn
Viator does not support Missing Cash Back Inquiries.
What doesn't earn
- Exclusions: Some exclusions apply - Not eligible for sign up bonus payout
Airline miles
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
Points
What doesn't earn
Cash Back will be paid out on completed tours only. Canceled and/or refunded tours will not be eligible for Cash Back, Cash Back is not available if card-linked offers, discount codes, or staff and student discount codes are used. Cash Back is not available on theme park purchases and virtual tours. Cash Back is not eligible for bookings made via Viator Travel Agent Program. Cash Back is not available on gift vouchers or purchases made with gift vouchers. Purchases must be made through viator.com to be eligible for Cash Back (app-to-app sales are not eligible). Purchase must be completed in one session. After landing on the Viator website, ensure that you complete your session without navigating through any other links, clearing cookies if necessary. This will ensure that your booking tracks correctly. Use of coupon/promotional codes not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back.
Category rates & exclusions
- New York Tour 8 pts/$
- Completed Tour 8 pts/$
- USA Tour 8 pts/$
Cancelled/refunded tour, duplicate purchase, theme park purchase, purchase with voucher, tours or experiences tracked through the viator travel agent program, or virtual tours
Details last checked 3h ago.
What doesn't earn
Please note the following items are not eligible for the accumulation of Aeroplan points: purchase of gift cards, virtual tours, any tours or experiences tracked to the Viator Travel Agent Programme, experiences which fall within the category of 'Theme Parks', app-to-app sales, purchases made through Card-Linked-Offers.
What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
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What doesn't earn
Exclusions: - Cancelled Tours - Virtual Tours - Theme Park Purchases - App to App Purchases - Tours or experiences tracked to the Viator travel agent program - Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site - Purchases of gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made with gift cards, gift certificates or cash equivalents - Purchases made for resale and bulk orders Special Terms: - Purchases must be made on viator.com. Please note that this merchant can only research missing rewards 60 days after your activity has been completed.
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Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)
Card earn rates are our own notes, not live data. Issuer caps and terms apply, so double-check before counting on one.
Paying with a gift card usually voids the portal's cashback. The discount on the card is your saving instead.
Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Viator's best cashback rate has changed 13 times since Jul 11, ranging 8% to 20%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Airline miles via American AAdvantage eShopping, Cashback via Rakuten, Points via Rakuten (Amex). Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, or 3 mi/$.
Every account sees the last 21 days here. Premium goes back to day one.
Recent changes last 21 days
Common questions
Which shopping portal pays the most at Viator? +
Right now 14% on Rakuten leads, out of 24 portals we track for Viator. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 14% a good cashback rate for Viator? +
14% on Rakuten is within Viator's typical range (8–14%).
Can I earn airline miles or points for Viator through a shopping portal? +
Yes, the top is 14 pts/$ (Amex points) on Rakuten (Amex). Airline and card portals often pay miles or points instead of cashback.
How often do Viator's cashback rates change? +
Viator's best cashback rate has changed 13 times since Jul 11, ranging 8% to 20%.