35-night 2027 World Cruise Segment

As Asia’s premier gateway to China and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong offers a great travel experience. Visitors will find everything from hiking, horse racing and sailing to internationally renowned art galleries and lively art festivals. Some of the best hotels, dining and shopping in the world are found in this metropolis. Hong Kong is one of the world’s great cities and a delightful realm of natural wonders and serene rural villages. With its wealth of cultural attractions, Hong Kong invites exploration and inspires interest to even the most experienced traveler. Sights include Museum of History – which houses a collection of archaeological finds and historic photographs providing an introduction to Hong Kong’s history. Cultural Center is the city’s newest performing arts venue. The Space Museum’s dome, where Omnimax shows and astronomy exhibits are featured, is nearby. Adjacent is the Museum of Art. Stanley Market is an open-air market for browsing and finding bargains in fashions, leather, porcelain, and linens. Jade Market is a specialty market featuring 450 stalls with jade items.

Destination Guide

As Asia’s premier gateway to China and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong offers a great travel experience. Visitors will find everything from hiking, horse racing and sailing to internationally renowned art galleries and lively art festivals. Some of the best hotels, dining and shopping in the world are found in this metropolis. Hong Kong is one of the world’s great cities and a delightful realm of natural wonders and serene rural villages. With its wealth of cultural attractions, Hong Kong invites exploration and inspires interest to even the most experienced traveler. Sights include Museum of History – which houses a collection of archaeological finds and historic photographs providing an introduction to Hong Kong’s history. Cultural Center is the city’s newest performing arts venue. The Space Museum’s dome, where Omnimax shows and astronomy exhibits are featured, is nearby. Adjacent is the Museum of Art. Stanley Market is an open-air market for browsing and finding bargains in fashions, leather, porcelain, and linens. Jade Market is a specialty market featuring 450 stalls with jade items.

Destination Guide

Excursions

2027 Hong Kong Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Hong Kong Island Tour

Meet your guide and enjoy a morning orientation that begins with a walk through a traditional herbal medicine market in the city’s historic Western District. Continue to the Man Mo Temple, built in 1847, the largest temple in Hong Kong dedicated to the gods of War (Mo) and Literature (Man).

Despite the glittering face of urban sophistication, the temple draws crowds of believers eager to appeal for help from the higher powers. From the temple to the top, take a ride on the historic Peak Tram, Hong Kong’s oldest (1888) continuous mode of public transport to the summit of Victoria Peak.

After enjoying the sweeping panorama of Hong Kong’s picturesque harbor to the far hills along the border with China you end your morning with a private sampan ride around Aberdeen’s busy harbor home to the last anchorage of Hong Kong’s Tanka fishermen.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

2027 Hong Kong Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

Xiamen - a city in southern China on Amoy Island - is strategically situated near Quemoy Islands and Taiwan. It is a fishing and manufacturing center. Originally known as Jiahe Yu, the history of the island of Amoy dates back to the 12th century, when agriculture was the way of life. During the 14th century's Ming Dynasty, the island was renamed Xiamen and trade began. Foreign visitors, who were not permitted on the island until 1980, are now welcomed and delighted by the scenic beauty and historical treasures of Xiamen.

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Shanghai is a teeming metropolis of 11 million, bustling with energy, towering skyscrapers, art deco buildings, honking traffic, and shopping crowds. Once here, visitors will find Eastern ways abound: Tai Chi along the Bund, the serenity of exquisite ponds and gardens, and an endless flotilla of sampans edging along the Huangpu River. Explore Shanghai old and new: the busy bazaars and alleyways of the Old Town, Yu Garden, Wuxingting Tea House, Long Hua Temple and more.

Destination Guide

Excursions

2027 Shanghai Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Yu Garden & Old Town Tour

No visit to Shanghai is considered complete without exploring the labyrinth of lanes simply called "Old Town." This is the heart of Shanghai and where it all began. 

Prior to the arrival of the foreign forces that staked their various claims to the city in 1842, the Old Town area was the epicenter of commercial life in Shanghai. Led by your local guide explore this vibrant part of the city that still beats with the heart of commerce. The circuitous lanes and alleys are fronted by shops, market stalls, restaurants, and sightseeing attractions that teem with visitors - organized chaos at its finest. 

The Old Town is built around the elegant Yu Garden, a Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) period garden that was built by a wealthy official for his parents. Explore the lanes, linger in the garden, and end your visit with a tea appreciation class in a local tea house. Tea is China's most treasured beverage and like the French with wine, the Chinese prize the different grades and varieties attributing many health benefits to them.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

2027 Shanghai Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

Shanghai is a teeming metropolis of 11 million, bustling with energy, towering skyscrapers, art deco buildings, honking traffic, and shopping crowds. Once here, visitors will find Eastern ways abound: Tai Chi along the Bund, the serenity of exquisite ponds and gardens, and an endless flotilla of sampans edging along the Huangpu River. Explore Shanghai old and new: the busy bazaars and alleyways of the Old Town, Yu Garden, Wuxingting Tea House, Long Hua Temple and more.

Destination Guide

Excursions

2027 Shanghai Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Yu Garden & Old Town Tour

No visit to Shanghai is considered complete without exploring the labyrinth of lanes simply called "Old Town." This is the heart of Shanghai and where it all began. 

Prior to the arrival of the foreign forces that staked their various claims to the city in 1842, the Old Town area was the epicenter of commercial life in Shanghai. Led by your local guide explore this vibrant part of the city that still beats with the heart of commerce. The circuitous lanes and alleys are fronted by shops, market stalls, restaurants, and sightseeing attractions that teem with visitors - organized chaos at its finest. 

The Old Town is built around the elegant Yu Garden, a Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) period garden that was built by a wealthy official for his parents. Explore the lanes, linger in the garden, and end your visit with a tea appreciation class in a local tea house. Tea is China's most treasured beverage and like the French with wine, the Chinese prize the different grades and varieties attributing many health benefits to them.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

2027 Shanghai Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

Shanghai is a teeming metropolis of 11 million, bustling with energy, towering skyscrapers, art deco buildings, honking traffic, and shopping crowds. Once here, visitors will find Eastern ways abound: Tai Chi along the Bund, the serenity of exquisite ponds and gardens, and an endless flotilla of sampans edging along the Huangpu River. Explore Shanghai old and new: the busy bazaars and alleyways of the Old Town, Yu Garden, Wuxingting Tea House, Long Hua Temple and more.

Destination Guide

Excursions

2027 Shanghai Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Yu Garden & Old Town Tour

No visit to Shanghai is considered complete without exploring the labyrinth of lanes simply called "Old Town." This is the heart of Shanghai and where it all began. 

Prior to the arrival of the foreign forces that staked their various claims to the city in 1842, the Old Town area was the epicenter of commercial life in Shanghai. Led by your local guide explore this vibrant part of the city that still beats with the heart of commerce. The circuitous lanes and alleys are fronted by shops, market stalls, restaurants, and sightseeing attractions that teem with visitors - organized chaos at its finest. 

The Old Town is built around the elegant Yu Garden, a Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) period garden that was built by a wealthy official for his parents. Explore the lanes, linger in the garden, and end your visit with a tea appreciation class in a local tea house. Tea is China's most treasured beverage and like the French with wine, the Chinese prize the different grades and varieties attributing many health benefits to them.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

2027 Shanghai Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Hong Kong — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.
**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

Korea's "museum without walls" is akin only to China in its depth and cultural wonder. From Pusan, you can journey to the ancient Silla capital of Kyongju, a dynasty which reigned in Korea for almost a thousand years. Today this small provincial town is virtually a museum without walls, dotted with many splendid ruins. Nearby, the forested mountains and valleys shelter hundreds of beautiful Buddhist shrines including the renowned Sokkuram Grotto, and Tongdosa and Pulguksa Temples. Pusan is also a shopper's mecca and Korea's vital southern link to Japanese and American trade.

Destination Guide

Hiroshima in southwestern Honshu has grown rapidly as a commercial city, and after 1868 it was developed as a military base. Every August 6 since 1947, thousands participate in multidenominational services in the Peace Memorial Park built on the site where the bomb exploded. After the war the city was largely rebuilt, and commercial activity gradually resumed. Visit the Peace Park but also explore Miyajima Island and its colourful shrines and mysterious forests.

Destination Guide

Excursions

2027 Hiroshima Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Start your tour at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to the memory of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. Drive through the park and see iconic landmarks such as the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome), which stands as a poignant reminder of the devastation caused by the bombing.

Drive to Hiroshima Castle, a reconstructed castle that serves as a symbol of the city's resilience. Although the original castle was destroyed during the bombing, the current structure offers insights into Hiroshima's feudal past and provides panoramic views of the city from its observation deck. Drive to Shukkeien Garden, a beautiful Japanese garden located near Hiroshima Castle. Take a leisurely drive through the garden's winding paths, scenic ponds, and lush landscapes. While you may not have time for a stroll, you can appreciate the garden's tranquility from the car.

Drive through Hondori Shopping Street, one of Hiroshima's main shopping districts. Admire the bustling atmosphere and vibrant storefronts as you pass by shops, restaurants, and cafes. If time permits, you can make a quick stop to explore the area on foot and grab a snack or souvenir. Drive past or make a quick stop at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located within Peace Memorial Park. Although a 4-hour tour may not allow for a full visit, you can drive by to see the exterior of the museum and learn about its exhibits documenting the atomic bombing and its aftermath.

Drive along the coastline of Hiroshima Bay, enjoying views of the Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding islands. Admire the scenic beauty of the bay and the city skyline as you make your way along the waterfront. As your tour comes to an end, make your way back to your starting point in Hiroshima. Along the way, you can drive through other neighborhoods or scenic areas to soak in the beauty of the city's landscape.

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

2027 Hiroshima Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition — Complimentary Private Car & Driver Options

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

Beppu is one of Japan's most famous and most touristy hot spring resorts. It is a good place to try out different types of hot springs including sand baths. In addition, there are a few spectacular hot springs, called the "Hells of Beppu", which are for viewing rather than bathing.

Nagoya is located at the head of Ise Bay on the south eastern coast of central Honshu. Sights of interest include Nagoya Castle (1610 rebuilt 1959), one of the largest of the Edo period, Tokugawa Art Museum, Citizen Hall, Aichi Cultural Centre, Chunichi Hall, and Misono Theatre. You can also visit the zoological and botanical gardens in Higashiyama Park. Further afield, the Atsuta Shrine and the Grand Shrine of Ise are the oldest and most highly esteemed Shinto shrines in Japan.

Destination Guide

Yokohama is located on the southern part of Honshu Island, on the western shore of Tokyo Bay, and is our gateway to Tokyo. It has excellent harbour facilities and is one of the leading ports industrial centres of Japan. There are numerous shrines, temples, and Christian churches and a number of beautiful parks. A small fishing village in 1854, Yokohama was almost totally destroyed in 1923 by an earthquake. Gradually reconstructed the city is now among the most modern in Japan. It was heavily bombed in 1945, during World War II.

Destination Guide

Yokohama is located on the southern part of Honshu Island, on the western shore of Tokyo Bay, and is our gateway to Tokyo. It has excellent harbour facilities and is one of the leading ports industrial centres of Japan. There are numerous shrines, temples, and Christian churches and a number of beautiful parks. A small fishing village in 1854, Yokohama was almost totally destroyed in 1923 by an earthquake. Gradually reconstructed the city is now among the most modern in Japan. It was heavily bombed in 1945, during World War II.

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Sendai is known nationwide as a modern city that has developed a beautiful landscape in harmony with nature. The Hirose-gawa River runs through its center and lush zelkova trees line its streets. The center of the city, especially, is so full of greenery, with its trees and parks that it is called “City of Trees.” Sendai has many universities and is also well-known as an academic city with contributions to the development of the high-tech industry. Sendai also values history and culture. In Sendai, many traditional events, including the Tanabata Matsuri Festival, continue to this day. In addition, Sendai International Music Competition and Street Jazz Festival, are also popular artistic performances.

The fan shaped city Hakodate was once an island but now straddles a sandbar linking it to the mainland. Sites worth visiting include Mount Hakodate (cable car), the Old Public Hall, the Russian Orthodox Church and Goryokaku Fort. Nearby is the Onuma Quasi-National Park and Mount Komagatake.

A city for all seasons, Aomori attracts visitors from afar for its beauty and events. In the spring, Hirosaki Castle Park is one of Japan’s most famous sites for viewing the cherry blossoms. The Nebuta Festival is held in the summer time and is one of the largest and most colorful summer events in Japan. Lake Towada is famous for the changing of her leaves in the autumn, and the winter months bring glorious snow for skiing, skating and snowboarding. Aomori is also home to the largest outdoor Buddha’s in Japan – weighing over 220 tons.

Kushiro offers visitors a variety of attractions to enjoy including the Fisherman's Wharf MOO. It's unique architecture and location make it a perfect place for photos. The complex also houses many restaurants and excellent shopping. Kushiro also has one of the largest zoo's in Japan, a Wetland, and Marsh Observatory with luscious walking trails.

Travel across the International Dateline and step forward or backward in time one day.

Kodiak, home to Alaska's largest fishing fleet, offers a taste of Alaska's Russian heritage. Visit Russian Orthodox Church, and the Baranof Museum (located in Alaska's oldest wooden structure, a historic fur storehouse). Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the Kodiak Archipelago, and bird watching is a main attraction. Special wildlife viewing is found at Miller Point within Ft. Abercrombie State Historic Park. During the early summer, gray, humpback, and minke whales can be spotted as they migrate through nearby Whale Passage. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the habitat of the brown bear. Kodiak is home to extensive fishing, hunting and photographic opportunities.

Destination Guide

Seward and its surroundings comprise a land of memorable beauty--saltwater bays, blue glaciers, majestic mountains and alpine valleys. Located on the Kenai Peninsula at the head of Resurrection Bay, the city is one of Alaska's oldest communities, and also one of the most scenic.

Destination Guide

Seventy-five miles long and covering over 1,350 square miles in area, the Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300-foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. You may hear the rumble and see the monumental splash as the glacier breaks off in great ice chunks, known as "calves."

This "Gateway to the Klondike" watched as fortune-seekers headed to Chilkoot and White Pass Trails during Alaska's Gold Rush. Today, feel like a prospector in Skagway, as you walk along its rustic boardwalks and frontier-style storefronts. This cozy town offers a pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of most cities. With classic cars and one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the world, the city retains the flavor of days gone by and remains an important link to Alaska's history. A stroll down Broadway is a must. Highlights include Arctic Brotherhood Hall. Other buildings like the Trail of '98 Museum, Corrington's Museum of Alaskan History and the Alaskan Wildlife Adventure and Museum present different facets of prospecting times. Before hitting famous Chilkoot Trail, there are other well-marked trails to try. Hiking to Lower Dewey Lake is an easy, 20-minutes, and there are more adventurous trails to remote Sturgill's Landing, Upper Dewey Lake and Devil's Punchbowl. The White Pass Scenic Railway and Eagle Preserve Wildlife Quest provide additional options.

Destination Guide

Resting between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Alaska and the biggest city in America - encircling 4,710 square miles on Baranof Island. No symbol shows Russian influence more than the landmark St. Michael's Cathedral. Original artifacts and icons, including the Sitka Madonna, were saved from fire and are on display. Visit Castle Hill, once site of a two-story log mansion known as Baranof's Castle, which overlooked Sitka Sound during the town's fur trading days. Only stone walls and mounted cannons remain from Russia's bloody battles against native Tlingit. Sitka National Historical Park offers information and artifacts relating to the Tlingits, including totem poles as a chronicle of early life on this fertile ground. Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center cares for as many as a dozen bald eagles and other birds at a time. The facility caters to rare wildlife recovering from injuries incurred in the wild. Among the more popular trails is Indian River Trail, which parallels a salmon stream, and the three-mile-long Gaven Hill Trail.

Destination Guide

Wrangell, a hidden jewel in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, is the third oldest community in Alaska and the only community to be ruled by 4 nations: the indigenous Tlingit nation, Russia, Great Britain and the United States. The island is rich in native heritage as evidenced by the rock carvings at Petroglyph Beach as well as the totems seen around town. Walk in the steps of John Muir amidst historic buildings that will take you back to the unhurried pace of yesterday, and enjoy the beauty of the Stikine River and the surrounding wilderness.

Destination Guide

Seymour Narrows is as a segment of the Discovery Passage in British Columbia.  This section is well known for its strong tidal currents which can reach a velocity of up to 15 kn. The Seymour Narrows is well known for the infamous Ripple Rock, which was removed by an explosion back in 1958, and is known to Canada as being one of the countries National Historic Events.

Vancouver is a thriving metropolis surrounded by natural beauty. With parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries and the second-largest Chinatown in North America, Vancouver lives up to its promise of offering something for everyone. With modern buildings set against green, rolling hillsides, this city is breathtaking; no location offers a more spectacular view than Stanley Park - with a zoo, aquarium, totem poles and honking geese. A short walk from the park leads to Robson Street, which offers the town's best window-shopping. Stores with European flavor share the avenue with delicatessens and tea rooms ready to serve. As architectural heart of the city, Robson Square features a central plaza with a food fair and an old provincial courthouse, which now houses Vancouver Art Gallery. Be sure to stop at 8 Pender St. - "the narrowest building in the world." Other points of interest include the Museum of Anthropology; Japanese-style Nitobe Memorial Garden; and VanDusen Botanical Garden. Capilano Canyon is site of the world's longest and highest suspension footbridge.

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