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. Tour Reykjavík, a buzzing city combining cosmopolitan and traditional trends Travel to the picturesque Borgarfjordur region, well-known for its astonishing natural beauty and historical heritage Explore an Ice Cave inside Langjökull Glacier, a once-in-a-lifetime experience Taste “hakarl,” Icelandic fermented shark, at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Farm Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park, dramatic setting for Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth Visit the award-winning Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður, the nearest town to the Arctic Circle View Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods,” one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland Pamper yourself with a soak in the warm geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths, with beautiful views over the Lake Myvatn area Enjoy a whale watching expedition from Húsavík harbor, considered the Whale Capital of Iceland Visit the remarkable geological and historical site of Þingvellir National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour Iceland’s most famous natural wonders in the Golden Circle, including Gullfoss Waterfall and the famous Strokkur Geysir At Friðheimar Greenhouse, learn how pesticide-free tomatoes are grown with geothermal heat Travel along the wondrous southern coast, with its stark black sand beaches and waterfalls, and stunning views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes Attend a unique performance of the famed Icelandic horses Visit the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant and learn about geothermal power production in Iceland Enjoy a soothing experience in the warm and mineral-rich geothermal waters at the Blue Lagoon

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• Our most complete tour of Alaska featuring its most popular attractions, ample wildlife viewing opportunities and rarely visited sites including remote, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. This tour is designed for guests who want to spend part of their time far from the crowds in a small-group setting. Walk with frolicking reindeer through the beautiful boreal forest of the Goldstream Valley Celebrate interior Alaska's people, land, and culture at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center Travel in deluxe Dome Rail to Denali National Park Meet an Iditarod musher and his sled dog team who enlighten you about this legendary race Enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful day in Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour Rafting on the Nenana River reveals picture perfect views and serenity of the wilderness A spectacular flight through Wrangell-St. Elias National Park will take your breath away Hike on the Root Glacier with a professional mountain guide - a unique adventure! Visit the Kennecott Mines abandoned copper mining camp named a National Historic Landmark Travel to Valdez through Thompson Pass, considered the 'snowiest' place in Alaska Cruise on majestic Prince William Sound Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see some of Alaska's famous wildlife up-close! Ascend 2,300 feet by tram to the peak of Mt. Alyeska for stunning panoramic views In Anchorage, meet with a local organization that rescues wild birds and provides medical care At the Alaska Native Heritage Center see authentic dwellings from the regional tribes

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 Walk through the lively Negombo Fish Market where fishing boats arrive with their catch of the day Travel to Minneriya National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to view wild elephants Glimpse into the daily life of the Hiriwadunna people who welcome you with a home hosted lunch Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa, where Kings ruled Sri Lanka over 800 years ago Tour the iconic Sigriya Rock Fortress dating back over 1500 years, rising from the central plains At the inspirational rock sanctuary of Dambulla, view golden temples, statues and wall paintings Tour the gold-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred sites In Kandy, dinner at the home of a local family with specially prepared Sri Lankan specialties Travel to the town of Nuwara Eliya in the center of Sri Lanka’s magnificent tea country Learn about the growing, harvesting and processing of “Ceylon” tea at a Tea Estate factory A Jeep Safari at Yala National Park highlights Sri Lanka’s astonishing wildlife and stunning landscapes Leisure day at fabled Koggala Beach, with its calm blue mangrove-fringed lagoons – a paradise! Tour the colonial town of Galle, with its historic fort built in the 1500s by the Portuguese Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Madu River, passing dozens of islets forested with mangroves

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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. At Stockholm's City Hall, visit the Blue & Gold Halls where the Nobel Banquet is held Visit the unique Vasa Museum to view the Vasa warship, the only preserved 17th-century warship in the world Visit a Dala Horse workshop - meet the craftspeople and watch as this folk symbol is carved and hand-painted Explore the fascinating Maihaugen Open Air Museum, a living museum featuring over 200 buildings from different eras of Norwegian history Ascend by chair lift to the Lillehammer Ski Jump Tower dating back to the 1994 Winter Olympics Enjoy a fun-filled beer tasting and dinner at the Lillehammer Brewery's beer cellar that dates back to 1855 Travel on the thrilling Trollstigen Mountain Road - a day of dramatic and astonishing beauty! Cruise the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord where mountainside farms and waterfalls dot the near-vertical cliffs Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum with its fascinating exhibits and informative audio-visual presentation Travel into the high glacial region on the famous Flam Mountain Railway, a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering Visit Troldhaugen, home of beloved Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, which served as inspiration for his music In Bergen’s lively Fish Market, stop for a tasting of the freshest and most delicious smoked salmon In the tiny village of Torpo view the wooden Stave Church, built during the Middle Ages Tour unique Vigeland Sculpture Park with its astonishing life-size granite and bronze sculptures by Gustav Vigeland In Oslo, visit the Viking Ship Museum to view three 1,200-year-old preserved Viking ships Enjoy a private visit to the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, which celebrates the lives and achievements of Nobel Prize winners