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Leaving Glasgow you travel north-east to Stirling, where your first stop is the WallaceMonument*; a towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Inside you will find fascinating exhibits leading you through the life of the real Braveheart and most impressive of all, Wallace’s legendary 5ft 6in(1.7m) tall broadsword. You then travel further north to Gleneagles Hotel Estate - one of Scotland’s world class golf resorts and site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Enjoy a photo opportunity here and see where the international legends of golf play. You will continuey your journey through the pretty countryside of Perthshire to your next stop in Crieff, where we visit The Famous Grouse Experience* at Glenturret Distillery. Learn about the traditional whisky-making process, see how you measure up to the world’s largest bottle of whisky and sample some of ‘The Water of Life’ itself at the fantastic Taste Experience bar. Timberbush Tours customers can also enjoy an exclusive tasting of the Black Grouse Alpha Edition; a rich, smoky blend available only at Glenturret Distillery. Enjoy a range of tasty lunch options in the Glenturret Cafe or take a stroll in the distillery grounds. In the afternoon you will travel west past beautiful Loch Earn and down through Strathyre to Kilmahog Woollen Mill for the chance to meet Hamish the Highland cow† continue on through the Trossachs - Scotland’s first national park, known as ‘the Highlands in miniature’ for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests, where you'll discover the lands of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. You will then make a brief refreshment stop in the pretty town of Aberfoyle, before returning to Glasgow. *OPTIONAL EXTRA. †Hamish the Highland cow is moved to another location during winter months. Wed & Sat | ALL YEAR Departs: 09:30 Returns: 18:00
Activities: Hiking Snow Sports Photography Adventure Wildlife & Nature Eco/Sustainable Includes: Complimentary pick up/drop off from the San Francisco Hilton hotel (Mason St. entrance) Hotel accommodations (double occupancy same-sex or couple share, single occ supplement applies for single bookings) Narrated guided tour by a full-time professional, knowledgeable guide See Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass, Sacramento, Truckee, the Sierra Mountain Range, Emerald Bay, 2 Ski Resorts, and more! Transportation throughout tour in biofuel mini-coach Not Included: Meals (stops will be made to purchase food). Optional activity entrance fees (Ski Resort access, Lift tickets, Lessons, etc) Gear Rental (Ski/Snowboards, Snow Shoes, Winter Clothing/Boots/Goggles/etc) Single occ supplement for private room for 1 person Guide gratuity (optional) Suggested Gear List: Camera & charger Small day pack Change of clothes for 3 days Swimwear, towel Toiletries Sun protection, hat Water bottle Warm layers (evenings can be cooler) ADDITIONAL Gear For Partaking in Snow Sports Raincoat/jacket Hiking boots or durable sneakers (preferably Gortex or waterproof) Warm layers (long underwear & wool fleece suggested) Waterproof jacket/pants for winter conditions Gloves, wool socks and a hat (75% of your body heat is lost through your hands, head, and feet) Ski/Snowboard Gear (not provided) SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 1 (THURSDAY) SAN FRANCISCO TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE/HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT 10:00am: Pick up from San Francisco Hilton Hotel (Mason Street entrance) Morning: Buckle up! After departing San Francisco, you’ll head through California’s capital city, Sacramento, through the Sierra foothills and into the famous Gold Rush Country, cresting a high mountain pass within the Sierra Nevada. Then we’ll wind our way through large pine forests, before dramatically descending into South Lake Tahoe. Afternoon: In the evening, we’ll settle into our centrally located hotel and then head out to happy hour with the Apres Ski crowd at the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort before a comfy night’s rest. SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 2 (FRIDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE All Day: While masses of people are piling into their cars to head to the mountains, you’ll be on the first lift up to carve the groomers, or to get fresh tracks in that Heavenly powder! Don’t worry if you’re not really into skiing, our guides will offer the opportunity to go out on a fabulously scenic drive on the mountain roads surrounding Lake Tahoe, or maybe even a snowshoe adventure! If you’re really just here for the casinos, they’re open 24 hours, and you’re welcome to see if Lady Luck is on your side all day if you like! Don’t want to miss out on any of it? No problem, we’re flexible: our guides know their stuff, and we’ll help you fit in a scenic drive in the morning, get yourself a half day ticket on the mountain, and then hit the casinos all night long! SAMPLE ITINERARY – DAY 3 (SATURDAY) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO SQUAW VALLEY & TRUCKEE, CA Morning: We’ll hit the road early this morning and head toward historic Tahoe City taking in views of Emerald Bay before heading toward the famous Squaw Valley Resort. If you’re heading up onto this epic ski and snowboarding destination today, you’ll be glad if you dusted off the cobwebs on Heavenly yesterday. This place is the real deal, where you can often see extreme athletes pushing the envelope, soaring from the cliffs as you ride up the famous KT-22 Express. Make sure you bring your swimsuit too: the High Camp Pool and Hot Tub high on the resort is open for business…all winter long! This side of the lake also offers amazing snowshoeing or cross country skiing opportunities as well. Once again, you’ll be offered the choice to head up on the ski hill, or we’ll take you out on the trails through Stanislaus National Forest or maybe a snowshoe hike near the Donner Memorial State Park and explore the history of the ill-fated pioneers of the Donner Party as they struggled to travel west in their wagons and became stranded in the winter of 1846-47. Afternoon/Evening: After a full day of winter adventures, we’ll head into the historic town of Truckee, CA to check into our accommodation for the evening, and then head out for dinner and a night on the town with the locals. **Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions beyond our control (weather, crowds, traffic) and the small size of our vehicles/groups, our guides have the flexibility to adjust your itinerary to best suit the group’s needs. While we guarantee we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this Lake Tahoe Winter Adventure Tour itinerary (conditions permitting), we don’t guarantee them in this specific order. **
Get ready for 30 seconds of free-fall as your tandem jump master throws you out of a plane, plummeting towards the ground before parachuting gently into land. Then head out to Arthurs Point to get dressed in some black rubber wetsuits and take to the skies with a thrilling helicopter flight into Skipper Canyon rafting launch site. Continue your action packed day with a white-water rafting trip down the mighty Shotover River, conquering rapids such as squeeze, toilet, jaws and finishing with a splash at cascade. YOU SHOULD BRING: Swim wear Towel
What is Included: Accommodation (Hanericka Farmstay - shared, double or single room) Meals as indicated - 1 x breakfast (Day 2) + 1 x dinner (Day 1) Park entrance fees Friendly & informative tour guide What a capital tour! This is simply the best way to travel between elegant Melbourne and vibrant Sydney (or in reverse), because you see so many iconic sights on the way. The Victorian Alps, the Great Dividing Range, vast forests and mighty rivers. Learn about some great Australian legends: Ned Kelly and the infamous bushrangers (outlaws) when you’re in Mansfield and the frenetic Australian gold rush of the 1850s around Beechworth. Ned Kelly stood trial for murder here, but the town is now equally famous for its abundant local produce. Stay overnight on a genuine working farm, talking with the family, learning about farm life, meeting the wildlife and farm animals. Then it’s on to the nation’s stately capital of Canberra, with its history, imposing Parliament House, museums, art galleries and memorials. Your tour ends in Sydney, then you can independently explore this fabulous city with its Opera House beside the sea. With small tour groups, there is plenty of time to get out and explore nature at its very best. You will enjoy the benefits of personalised and interactive with our experienced and well-trained tour guides * Please note Canberra - Sydney component is operated by contracted operator and drop off is at a central location in Sydney CDB.
La Experiencia Ultimate para los entusiasmas del espacio - Coma con un Astronauta en el Centro Espacial Kennedy. Una vez haya llegado al centro de visitantes, será la hora de comer y tendrá la oportunidad de disfrutar de una comida buffet y de la presentación de un astronauta - una buena oportunidad para sacar fotos y pedir autógrafos. Después, podrá subir al tour en autobús: DISCOVER KSC, que le llevará cerca de las plataformas de lanzamiento durante este tour guiado con una duración de dos horas. Si realmente quiere conocer el Centro Espacial de Kennedy, no tiene porqué pasarse horas caminando por el complejo y leyendo los paneles de información, ¡de esta manera lo disfrutará mucho más! Este tour le enseña zonas nunca vistas antes desde un autobús. El tour termina en el Centro Saturn V donde los visitantes podrán caminar por debajo del cohete Saturn V y tocar parte de una roca lunar.
Aspectos destacados Disfrute de una romántica puesta de sol desde el lugar más pintoresco de Santorini en Oia. Navegue en un barco de madera y recorra las islas de la Caldera. El tour incluye Transporte de regreso a la plaza principal de Fira. Traslado en autobús en Oía. Traslado en barco desde el puerto de Athinios hasta Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Thirassia y Oía Tiempo libre para explorar el volcán Tiempo para nadar en las aguas termales 2 horas de tiempo libre en hirassia Navegación alrededor de la caldera en Oía Tiempo libre para contemplar la puesta de sol en Oía El tour NO incluye Entrada al volcán (alrededor de 2€) Almuerzo Descripción El autobús sale de nuestras oficinas situadas en la ciudad de Fira y la trasladarán al puerto de Athinios. El velero de madera sale por la tarde desde el viejo puerto de Fira y de dirige hacia la isla volcánica de Nea Kameni, que se encuentra solo a 10 minutos navegando. La embarcación permanecerá allí durante 1:15h, la cual cosa le dará un montón de tiempo para caminar por los cráteres y sacar fotos. Vale la pena llegar a la cima y ver los humos que expulsa y el olor intenso a azufre. La siguiente parada se realizará en la isla de Palaia Kameni, donde están situadas las aguas termales. El barco anclará a pocos metros de la bahía de Agios Nikolaos, donde tendrá 30 minutos para darse un baño: podrá nadar a una distancia de 30 metros en los famosos baños de barro de Palaia Kameni, conocidos por sus efectos beneficiosos sobre la piel y diversas enfermedades. La temperatura del agua es de 30 - 35ºC, constantemente mezclada con agua de mar. A continuación, se realizará otra parada en la isla de Thirasia, donde tendrá 2 horas de tiempo libre para nadar en las aguas cristalinas de Korfos o degustar platos típicos de la zona en una de las tabernas más auténticas. Tendrá tiempo para pasear, dar un paseo en burro a los pueblos más cercanos... ¡Realmente, las vistas desde Santorini valen la pena! La excursión llega a su fin cuando se llega a Oía. Durante el paseo en barco hacia el puerto de Oía, navegará debajo los acantilados volcánicos y tendrá la oportunidad de sacar fantásticas fotos. Una vez llegue al puerto, desembarcará y podrá subir las 257 escaleras o subir en burro hasta el autobús que le llevará al pueblo de Oía. Tendrá tiempo libre para caminar por las calles estrechas, sacar fotos, memorizar la belleza del lugar contemplar el famoso atardecer. Cuando todo este termine, el autobús le llevará de regreso a la plaza principal de Fira. Que debe traer con usted Zapatos cómodos (calzado deportivo / suela de goma) Ropa ligera de verano (shorts / camisetas) Crema solar y gorra Traje de baño y toalla. Dinero para la entrada al Volcán, las bebidas a bordo y para el teleférico o el paseo en burro
