Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Explore the remarkably preserved Volubilis, once a major African outpost of the Roman Empire Join a Fez family for a dinner of home-cooked fare in their home Meet the women of the Argan Oil Cooperative and see how they extract nutritive oil from this nut Camp in the Sahara under an endless canopy of desert stars Explore Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient desert village on an old caravan route Marvel at the circus atmosphere of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square, bustling with acrobats, performers, and snake charmers Stroll the inviting medina in seaside Essaouira, bustling with crafts shops and fish mongers

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss and get to know the locals Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa’s "Garden of Eden" At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife In the Serengeti, linger at the Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffe

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Exploration of the Yucatan begins at Ek Balam, one of the largest Mayan ruins in Mexico
• In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings
• Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals
• View the impressive Silver Pagoda on the grounds of the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh with its floor of over 5000 shimmering silver tiles and its crystal Emerald Buddha.
• Meet a Cultural Historian for a discussion on Cambodia's heritage and resilient population.
• Stand in awe at the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, designated as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World".
• See the mysterious Bayon Temple, replete with over 172 giant smiling stone faces.

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• Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed International flights Los Angeles-Shanghai, Beijing-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Shanghai-Xian, Xian-Lhasa & Lhasa-Beijing 12 nights First Class accommodations

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, designated a World Heritage Site Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century Spiritual journey to the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine Spend 3 days at a Jungle Resort in Chitwan National Park, adjacent to the Indian Tiger Reserve At Chitwan National Park, enjoy an elephant safari, canoe/boat ride on the river and visit to a Tharu village Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Falls In ancient Patan, "city of fine arts," tour the square filled with Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments Travel to the spiritual mountain kingdom of Bhutan with its extraordinary scenery and striking monasteries In Thimphu, a blend of old and new, observe monks serenely strolling in their crimson robes Join Buddhists performing their daily rituals at the whitewashed National Memorial Chorten Drive to Punakha, ancient capital of Bhutan, pausing to view the astounding snow-clad peaks of Bhutan Visit Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan with its towering whitewashed walls Choose to hike to the world-famous "Tiger’s Nest" on the face of a sheer cliff above the Paro Valley

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss and get to know the locals Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Hand-feed Rothschild Giraffes, an endangered species, at the Giraffe Centre Game drives in Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife Enjoy a lecture and discussion with a Samburu naturalist Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with over 450 species of birdlife Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its spectacular wildlife viewing Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa's "Garden of Eden" At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa’s highest concentration of game In the Serengeti, linger at Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffes Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Visit serene Wat Po, home of the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long
• Exploration of Yangon begins at the majestic hilltop 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's spiritual landmark
• Attend a special performance of the world-famous Myanmar Puppets
• Sunset Cruise along the Irrawaddy River in Bagan, with sweeping views of the city's glistening temples as the sun begins to set