Top 10: Most Popular Extensions

With Table Mountain as its backdrop, idyllic Cape of Good Hope to the south, penguin-filled Boulders Beach, a bevy of bays at its feet, and the lushest foliage this side of paradise, Cape Town arguably occupies one of the most spectacular natural settings on Earth. Here is your chance to revel in it—and discover the distinct contrast of the cosmopolitan heart of Cape Town and the natural wonders that surround it. As you explore, you’ll witness the amazing social transformation of the "Rainbow Nation."

Venture to the mountainside city of Chefchaouen to witness its striking scenery and meet the Berbers who dwell amidst the Rif’s 6,000 peaks. Then travel to Tangier on the northern coast to discover a city that has sparked unforgettable Morocco travel moments for centuries—and experience the intoxicating mix of cultures that travelers have left behind throughout the years.

Built on an island chain in the Ota River Delta, Hiroshima will always be remembered for the events of August 6, 1945. But in the years since, the city has rebuilt, flourished, and created the Peace Memorial Park. Extend your discoveries of Japan in the lively international city of Hiroshima, a living monument to the human spirit after its total destruction. This memorable extension features a journey to the famous island of Miyajima, a poignant visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial, and more.

It’s easy to add thundering Iguassu Falls—twice as wide as Niagara Falls—to your explorations of South America’s natural wonders. On this extension, we’ll visit the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of this array of 275 separate cascades. This week, we spoke with veteran Trip Experience Leader Julio Llanos to gain insight into this awe-inspiring destination that straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil—click here to read the article.

Before you travel to Egypt, experience another facet of the region's centuries-old culture in Jordan. You’ll explore Roman ruins in Amman and stroll ancient city streets in Jerash. And discover the Nabataen "Lost City" of Petra, described in poetry as a "rose-red city half as old as time."

Discover exotic Borneo, traveling by riverboat to an Indonesian national park that is home to orangutans—a primate closely related to humans. Here we also have chances to observe many other kinds of wildlife, and to meet the charming people of this tropical island.

Delve into the ancient splendor of Cambodia’s Khmer Empire at the haunting and spectacular ruins of its capital city of Angkor. Considered Southeast Asia’s greatest artistic and spiritual center, this vast network of palaces, temples, and monuments is the perfect capstone to your travel in Vietnam.

Situated about 150 miles off the coast of Australia—yet a world apart—Tasmania is a remote destination that is not offered by many American travel companies. Journey from the island state’s waterfront capital of Hobart, where you’ll uncover remnants of the Aboriginal, colonial, and maritime pasts, to the glacier-carved peaks and serene lakes of Cradle Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the epic landscapes, unique wildlife, and cultural treasures of Tasmania, one of the world’s unspoiled travel destinations.

Once known as the "Spice Islands," the Zanzibar archipelago sits 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast. We’ll explore its unique heritage in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and on an excursion to a spice plantation. We’ll also encounter everyday life in this autonomous region of Tanzania, when we take a hands-on lesson from local musicians, and immerse ourselves in the island's kaleidoscope of cultures and unique wildlife, including at a netted tropical butterfly farm.

A visit "Down Under" isn’t complete without the natural splendors of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and the gems of cosmopolitan Sydney. Before the main portion of your New Zealand travel experience, revel in the myriad colors and vibrant life of the Great Barrier Reef, and stroll along iconic Sydney Harbour and discover its fascinating history. This extension combines the best of both worlds.