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K O D I A K , A L A S K A , U N I T E D S TAT E S P E T R O PAV L O V S K - K A M C H AT S K Y, K A M C H AT K A , R U S S I A TOKYO – DAZZLING AND ECLECTIC Begin your journey in a fascinating city bridging centuries of culture. Witness traces of Shogun times at a Sumo tournament, on the kabuki stage or under the cherry blossoms. Explore quiet alleys that snake amongst the skyscrapers, where you'll catch glimpses of Michelin-starred restaurants, famous Japanese pop culture and wooden shanty bars. PETROPAVLOVSK-K AMCHATSKY – MAGICAL AND RUGGED Explore the main cultural center of Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky, perched on the high scenic hills of the Kamchatka Peninsula. This remote Russian town is surrounded by magnificent volcanoes and inaccessible except by sea and air. Take in the onboard destination performance. DUTCH HARBOUR – RICH HERITAGE Known to locals simply as "Dutch," explore a town that was home to the Aleut people for millennia. Learn about the Russian fur trade in the mid-18th century and the United States military bases here during World War II. Absorb the picturesque island setting surrounded by snowcapped mountains. KETCHIK AN – AL ASK A'S FIRST CIT Y Ketchikan was home to the Tlingit long before the arrival of white settlers, as you'll see in the many old and new totem poles that grace the town. Walk in the footsteps of lumberjacks, fishermen, con artists and ladies of the night in this once lawless frontier town, or visit Misty Fjords National Monument, where seaplanes and 4x4 vehicles take you beyond the beaten path. VANCOUVER – CULTURE CAPITAL Extend your stay in this vibrant city with its dramatic setting. Enjoy a feast of fresh-caught seafood or try the famous Asian dining scene. Within minutes of Downtown, you'll find thriving neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. Catch some live music or a theatrical event. KODIAK – OUTBACK AL ASK A Explore magnificent Kodiak - inhabited by Alutiiq natives for seven millennia. Visit the Holy Resurrection Church and the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, where artifacts chronicle the past of the native people. Or join an exciting bear safari by floatplane, perhaps spotting humpback whales during your flight to the Katmai coast. A F E W H I G H L I G H T S O F Y O U R J O U R N E Y 138 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans