Discovery Tours by Gate 1

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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. Your Sossusvlei adventure is marked by towering dunes, surreal landscapes and dazzling colors Rise before dawn to visit the Sesriem Canyon, carved into the rock by the mighty Tsauchab River Travel through a dunes corridor to Deadvlei, a "dead" marsh that sits eerily in a forest frozen in time Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic, known as the adventure sports capital of Namibia Catamaran Cruise on Walvis Bay, a wetland area at the Southern end of the Skeleton Coast Ride in a 4x4 through desert dunes in a barren landscape populated by geckos and chameleons Zoom through the "singing" dunes traveling from the eastern side through to the Atlantic on the west A scenic drive takes you to Damaraland, one of the most dramatic and picturesque areas in Namibia Discover the world-famous rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein Visit a Himba tribe dwelling and learn first-hand about their history, culture and unique traditions Spend three days exploring Etosha National Park, the most important wildlife sanctuary in Africa Meet with staff at the AfriCat Foundation dedicated to conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores

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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

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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. Experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world with its astounding vistas. Walking safari through the exquisite rainforest at Victoria Falls, stopping to see the statue of David Livingstone, the missionary explorer who discovered the Falls. At Chobe National Park in Botswana, board a motorized boat for a magnificent sunset safari cruise. Watch the game up-close at the source of the Savute in Chobe with its plentiful wildlife and over 460 different species of birds. Travel to the lush, green Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta with its huge concentration of animals and birds, designated a World Heritage Site. Twice-daily game activities in the untouched freshwater wetland of the Okavango Delta, at the heart of Botswana’s arid Kalahari desert. Ascend to the top of legendary Table Mountain to see the astonishing panoramic views of the city and beaches below. Enjoy a unique interaction and experience the cultural diversity of the Cape Malay community. Travel through the fertile valleys of South Africa's picturesque wine country, with its magnificent Cape Dutch architecture, stopping for tastings at major vineyards by Wine Tram.

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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. Tour dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology Culinary demonstration led by a professional chef -- learn the art of creating sushi and sashimi Visit the serene Meiji Shrine honoring the first Emperor of modern Japan and his Empress A day of breathtaking natural scenery as you drive to the National Park of Hakone and Mt. Fuji Board the famous Shinkansen, or "bullet train" that takes you to Kanazawa on the Noto Peninsula Travel to the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go, known for its village of gassho-zukuri farmhouses In Kagaonsen, stay at a traditional Ryokan (inn) A walking tour of Takayama’s historic district reveals its traditions dating back to the 9th century Discover enchanting Kyoto, founded in the 7th century, one of the early capitals of Japan Visit Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, residence of Shoguns, and the magnificent gilded Golden Pavilion Experience the cultural heritage of Kyoto at a traditional Tea Ceremony at the Gesshin-in Temple Dinner and traditional Maiko (Geisha) dance performance reflects the core of Japanese culture Travel to the Imperial capital of Nara, with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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• Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed International flights Los Angeles-Beijing, Shanghai-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Xian-Chengdu, Chengdu-Lhasa, Lhasa-Chongqing & Yichang-Shanghai 15 nights in First Class accommodations

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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 to the Irish National Stud Farm where world-class thoroughbreds are reared. Gain insight into the rearing of these champions See the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites Enjoy lunch and conversation with a family at Molanna Farm about life on an Irish homestead Sample an Irish Coffee at the Flying Boat Museum, where it was invented Medieval Banquet in an authentic Irish Castle, complete with fine food, wine and a night of revelry and great fun, accompanied by live music, song and dance View the rugged scenery on the drive to the Cliffs of Moher on the Atlantic coast See the grave of Yeats and join a local family for a "poetry lunch" honoring the great poet At Trinity College in Dublin see the 8th century Book of Kells Tour the famed Guinness Storehouse and sample Ireland's most famous brew

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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. Ride across Mongolia's breathtaking steppe on horseback, like the nomadic tribes that still inhabit this land. Share in the local love of music during performances of throat singing, long song and a shaman dance. Meet a Yak family in their ger and learn about their nomadic life Explore the mysterious "Singing Sand Dunes" at Khongoryn Els by camel and on foot. Learn to make khuushuur fried dumplings during a fun cooking lesson. See Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs, noted for the dinosaur fragments uncovered here in the 1920s. Explore the ancient Mongol capital of Karakorum. Meet a nomadic family when they invite you into their ger, or yurt, for lunch.