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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y AMERIC A'S CUP SAILING Embark on a nautical adventure on board an authentic America's Cup racing yacht on this thrilling excursion. You will be met by your exper t crew and provided with a safet y briefing. A s you glide out into the waters of Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, you will be encouraged to par ticipate as a crew member. Take the helm or, if you are feeling energetic, take charge of the grinders as you assist the crew on board. JUMPING CROCS From Dar win head to the Adelaide River floodplains and cruise along the Adelaide River to witness breathtaking close -up views of one of Australia's great natural curiosities – jumping crocodiles. Your guide will help you keep watch for the tell-tale ripples of an approaching reptile. Then wait for the moment when it leaps out of the water to almost its full body length. It is a sight you will not soon forget. BOROBUDUR TEMPLE Behold an enormous 2,000 -year- old terraced temple that rises, pyramid-like, amid emerald forests and fields. Travel through the "Garden of Java" to reach 9th- centur y Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is remarkable not just for its beaut y but for the symbolism of its design which mimics the shape of a lotus and represents Buddhist views of the cosmos. Enjoy an included lunch before returning to the ship. ULTIMATE HIROSHIMA A full- day exploration of Japan's symbolic cit y of peace. Witness the miraculous, decades-long recover y of Hiroshima and take inspiration from its remarkable restoration. View Atomic Bomb Dome and visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Af ter lunch, sail to the island of Itsukushima and tour its Shinto shrine. Built over water, at high tide the shrine appears to be floating in the sea. TOKYO HIGHLIGHTS Discover the tranquil past and the bustling present on a tour of Tok yo's highlights. Board your coach for a scenic drive to the Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine), then continue to the Imperial Palace Plaza, where you will enjoy a stroll through this spacious pine grove -lined plaza. Af ter lunch, pass Tok yo Sk y tree, the tallest building in Japan. In contrast to its gleaming modernit y, visit Sensō -ji temple built in 645 AD. AL ASK AN LODGE & SEAFOOD Visit one of the oldest fishing resor ts in Alaska, embark on a thrilling jet boat ride witnessing soaring eagles, porpoises and seals as well as other marine life. Your captain will steer your boat to the Silverking Lodge, where you will enjoy an array of waterside ac tivities. Peek through the under water dock camera and obser ve anglers bringing back their catch. Venture back to the lodge for a hear t y seafood feast. BO R O B U D U R T E M P L E , I N D O N ES I A A M E R I C A' S CU P S A I L I N G , AU C K L A N D, N E W Z E A L A N D 18 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com