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Our Africa voyages bring you the unforgettable opportunity to experience the Big Five on thrilling safaris, imaginative
cultural encounters, a taste of South Africa’s wine country in the Cape Winelands and much more. From the vibrant
countries along the West African coast to Cape Town’s Table Mountain, the many personalities and landscapes of this
continent will fill you with wonder. Meanwhile, Asia beckons with ancient traditions, natural wonders and mystery,
captivating travellers for centuries. The futuristic, neon-lit, buzzing streets of Tokyo seamlessly co-exist alongside sacred
pagodas and temples, highlighting the Far East’s intriguing blend of the ancient and modern. Our voyages in Asia immerse
you in the iconic wonders but also leave room for the discovery of the unexpected.

Shore Excursion Spotlight
Shore Excursion Spotlight

GO LOCAL TOUR OCEANIA EXCLUSIVE GO LOCAL TOUR

Nha Trang, Vietnam SMALL GROUP TOUR Walvis Bay, Africa
Life on the River Aqaba, Jordan Life of the Namib People
Immerse yourself in daily life around Magnificent Petra & Visit a Namib Desert village and
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the Cái River that spills into the sea Wadi Rum Adventure interact with the indigenous Topnaar
at Nha Trang. n Tour the spectacular Nabataean city of people that live there.
n Meet local craftsmen and observe them Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site n Learn about the Topnaar culture
building traditional wooden fishing boats carved out of red sandstone hills. while enjoying a cup of mint tea in
at a shipyard. EVENING EXCURSION n Access Petra through a breathtaking a village home.
Cruise the Cái River for a more rural Tokyo, Japan narrow gorge and appreciate time on Discover how critically important the
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perspective of river life as you pass Tokyo Geisha Performance & Dinner your own to explore the Outer Siq and !nara melon is to the Topnaars’ survival
small villages, farms and rice paddies. n Savour a kaiseki-style dinner that will the magnificent Treasury. at a local factory that processes it for
n Pause for photos at a shrine that a be meticulously prepared and n Venture into the barren yet sublime use in vitamins, cosmetics, sunscreen
fisherman built to honour a Good beautifully presented. landscapes of Wadi Rum, a UNESCO and vinaigrettes.
Samaritan whale. n Appreciate the prodigious artistic World Heritage site, aboard an n View historical architecture in the resort
talents of geishas, including singing, off-road vehicle. city of Swakopmund that reflects the
dancing and playing a traditional three- n Relish a satisfying buffet lunch at city’s colonial years.
stringed Japanese lute, during a thoughtfully selected hotel and
an authentic performance. dinner under tents at an entrancing
Bedouin camp.

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