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R OTO R UA , N E W Z E A L A N D P E A R L H A R BO U R , U S A SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y HONOLULU HIGHLIGHTS & PEARL HARBOUR USA Meet and embark on a scenic drive through Honolulu's Downtown area and Chinatown distric t. Witness Cit y Hall and the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil. Stop at Pearl Harbour, where you will learn about the fateful at tack. At the Visitor Centre, stroll the exhibits that document the events before the at tack and its af termath, including displays of personal memorabilia, dramatic photographs and ar tefac ts. INCLUDED INTRODUC TION TO SAN JOSÉ DEL C ABO C ABO SAN LUC AS, MEXICO The oldest Spanish mission on the Baja Peninsula, San José was an impor tant cit y during the Spanish colonisation. Set out on a guided walk to explore its charming mission, inviting town square and low adobe homes that evoke an old colonial atmosphere. Walk through the main plaza, enjoy the town's ar tistic flair and browse the many ar t galleries before returning to your awaiting ship. INCLUDED GEOTHERMAL ROTORUA TAUR ANGA, NEW ZEAL AND Journey through the scenic countr yside toward Rotorua. Its Te Puia Thermal Reser ve is home to the renowned spouting Pohutu geyser. Your guide will explain this fascinating geothermal phenomenon. Enjoy a traditional Te Puia Māori cultural per formance. Visit the Māori Ar ts & Craf ts Institute for an introduc tion to skills such as car ving, weaving and the creation of flax skir ts. OPTIONAL CROCODILE CRUISE DARWIN, AUSTR ALIA Meet your guide and enjoy a panoramic drive of the cit y of Dar win before heading to the bank s of the Adelaide River. It is home to a great variet y of unique animals and plant life, including salt water crocodiles. These apex predators can reach lengths of more than 21 feet. Board your vessel and drif t along the river for breathtaking, close -up views of these famous crocodiles. OPTIONAL BALINESE ARTS & CR AFTS INDONESIA Immerse yourself in Bali's colourful traditions, arts and crafts during visits to local markets. Drive to Tohpati Village, where the island's fabric dyeing tradition lives on. Continue to Batuan Village for a tour. Visit the village of Kemenuh, where skilled wood carvers will demonstrate a craft once reserved for royal families. OPTIONAL MPONGO PRIVATE GAME RESERVE EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRIC A Board an open-air safari vehicle to set out on a truly spec tacular t wo -hour game viewing experience. Keep watch for zebras, hippos, giraf fes, antelope and the many bird species, while you take in the rolling hills and river valleys around you. Have your camera at the ready to capture some of Africa's majestic wildlife— leopards, elephants, rhinoceros and Cape buf falo. OPTIONAL 220 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com

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