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SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y AMERIC A'S CUP SAILING AUCKL AND, NEW ZEAL AND Sail the Hauraki Gulf aboard a former America's Cup yacht, depar ting from Auckland's Viaduc t Basin. Af ter a safet y briefing, join the crew on this exhilarating experience. Take the helm or work the grinders as you reach speeds of up to 12 knots, before returning to your ship at your leisure. OPTIONAL BOROBUDUR TEMPLE JAVA, INDONESIA Cross Java's lush landscapes to 9th- centur y Borobudur, a UNESCO -listed temple rising in tiered form. Its lotus-inspired design reflec ts Buddhist cosmology, with terraces, a central dome and hundreds of Buddha statues. Af ter exploring this remarkable site, enjoy a buf fet lunch before returning to your ship. OPTIONAL TOKYO PANOR AMA JAPAN Enjoy a panoramic drive through Tok yo, crossing the Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba and passing landmark s including Tok yo Tower, the State Guest Houses and Parliament. Pause at the Imperial Palace for a shor t stroll, then continue through the refined Ginza distric t, glimpsing Kabuki-za Theatre before returning to your ship. INCLUDED CROCODILE CRUISE DARWIN, AUSTR ALIA Travel to the Adelaide River floodplains to obser ve salt water crocodiles in their natural habitat. Af ter a panoramic drive through Dar win, board a river vessel for close -up sightings of these power ful reptiles. Watch for telltale ripples as they approach, before returning to your ship af ter this memorable encounter. OPTIONAL HIROSHIMA'S WARTIME HERITAGE JAPAN Discover Hiroshima's recover y on a guided visit to Peace Memorial Park, viewing the Atomic Bomb Dome and cenotaph honouring vic tims. Reflec t on the cit y's histor y before continuing to a local shopping distric t, where you can browse and selec t a meaningful memento before returning to your ship. INCLUDED AL ASK AN LODGE & SEAFOOD KETCHIK AN, USA Travel to Clover Pass Resor t for a jet boat ride. Watch for eagles, seals and porpoises. Visit a family- owned island lodge, stroll through Tongass National Forest, then enjoy a fresh seafood feast. Af ter your meal, you will have free time to browse the gif t shop for the per fec t memento of your visit . OPTIONAL 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 BO R O B U D U R T E M P L E , I N D O N ES I A 22 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com