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. 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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• A full-time schedule of daily people-to-people activities and cultural exchanges, including discussions with locals, visits with artists, musical performances, and more Explore Trinidad, one of the best preserved cities in the Caribbean, with a local historian Hear traditional Cuban music at the Museo de Artes Decorativos, and meet the amazing musicians Learn about Old Havana’s restoration projects firsthand from local city planners and architects Witness Havana’s urban garden farming movement Gain insight into US-Cuba relations during a frank policy talk with an expert Interact with jazz musicians

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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

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 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 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 the magnificent Larco Herrera Museum in Lima with its pre-Columbian masterpieces and stunning exhibition of gold and priceless jewels Stroll the cobbled streets of Arequipa and marvel at the superb examples of Spanish colonial architecture Travel to the dramatic Colca Canyon, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon -- view the flight of rare Andean condors Meet a humble Aymara family and learn about their farming methods, local customs, daily struggles and share a specially-prepared farm lunch Boat excursion to the fascinating floating Uros Islands where the indigenous people of the area - the Uros - live on tiny islands that dot the lake Stand in awe at the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors Discover the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity at the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" Join a traditional Peruvian family for a delectable home-cooked dinner in their home along with an informative cultural exchange

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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