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Contact your local Viking travel advisor, call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit viking.com | 43 2 NIGHTS IN TOKYO Unravel the mysteries of Tokyo, Japan's neon-lit capital steeped in imperial history. Zen-like gardens and Shinto shrines mingle with towering skyscrapers in this bustling metropolis, all while the perfectly symmetrical cone of Mt. Fuji watches over. Embark on a full-day guided tour of Tokyo, where you'll visit the Meiji Shrine, surrounded by a tranquil man-made forest, and explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple, the centrepiece of a historic neighbourhood that will give you a glimpse of old Tokyo. Stroll through the plaza of the Imperial Palace, the private residence of the emperor and his family and savour a traditional Japanese meal. Spend time exploring at your leisure or you may choose to join an optional excursion to visit Hakone National Park or the Tokyo National Museum. 6 NIGHTS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER JOURNEY Journey through British Columbia and Alberta on one of the world's most celebrated rail experiences. Explore the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Enjoy three nights in Vancouver and visit beautiful Victoria. Explore the forest trails and indigenous totem poles of Stanley Park, admire the restored Victorian architecture, galleries, shops and pubs of Gastown and wander Granville Island markets. Take a ferry to Vancouver Island and enjoy a visit to Butchart Gardens, see Fisherman's Wharf, the Inner Harbor and the iconic Empress Hotel. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service for two days of spectacular scenery from Vancouver to Kamloops and onward to Banff. Pass through Fraser Canyon, alpine passes and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885 as you cross the Continental Divide. Explore Banff National Park including Lake Louise and Bow Falls before concluding your journey in Calgary with a farewell celebration.