Gate 1 Travel

Highlights

• Stroll along the U-Bein Bridge
• Tour the amazing Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung Caves
• Visit a local school to interact with children
• Visit Bagan, one of the most unforgettable archaeological sites in the world
• Tour the Bagan-era village of Salay, an active religious center founded in the 13th century

Highlights

• At Trinity College, view the magnificent 8th century Book of Kells
• Visit the imposing 12th century Kilkenny Castle, overlooking the River Nore
• Enjoy a visit to Jameson Whiskey Distillery
• Tour the storied 15th century Blarney Castle, where you will have the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone
• View some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery as you drive to the mighty Cliffs of Moher

Highlights

• Embark on a gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park Take a guided forest trek in search of Golden monkeys in the highland forests of Volcanoes National Park Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife Embark on a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, a bird lover's paradise Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• During the Panoramic Cape Town City Tour, pass by Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grande Parade and view Table Mountain Game drives in magnificent Limpopo Province Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• In the lush tropical lowlands of Ecuador visit a working Cocoa (Cacao) Plantation Visit Guayaquil's Seminario Park, a favorite place of bird watchers and home to arboreal Iguanas Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Explore stunning Tintoreras Islet with its sea lions, turtles, iguanas and whitetip reef sharks Stand before the historic ‘Wall of Tears,’ monument to prisoners who constructed the barrier Hike to Sierra Negra, one of the most active volcanoes on the Galapagos Islands At the Los Humedales complex, see all four species of mangroves found in the archipelago Visit the Turtle Breeding Center - hear about programs to save the iconic Galapagos Tortoises Visit the "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator that marks latitude 0º Enjoy the wonders of nature and the hot steamy thermal springs at Papallacta in the Andes Journey deep into the Amazon, a living jewel with rare beauty and astonishing natural wonders From atop the canopy walkway pause to view amazing panoramas and vibrant colored birds Meet with women at an Interpretation Center to learn more about the Kichwa lifestyle A native guide shows you how to fish for the infamous razor-toothed Piranha - a real challenge! Listen to the symphony of frogs and birds on a nocturnal jungle walk by flashlight Discover Quito's historic colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour a rose plantation and learn about Ecuador's major rose cultivation industry †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw Visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest See Matthias Church, that served as the scene of several coronations in Budapest Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Bratislava, capital of Slovakia Take a city tour of Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Travel to the nature lover's paradise of Tortuguero Enjoy time in Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast Boat tour of Tortuguero Canals with possible sightings of turtles, caimans, monkeys and many tropical birds ♦ Kindly plan your arrival flight into San Jose on Day 1 no later than 9:00 pm in order to connect with your transfer to the hotel