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Apoyo
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. **
The Ultimate Experience for Space Enthusiasts - a SPACE PASS. First stop is the Astronaut Hall of Fame, where you can not only see the history of our Astronaut Core but also try the G-Force Simulator and test yourself on some of the toughest tasks. Upon arrival at the main visitor center complex, it's lunch time, and your chance to sit down to a buffet lunch and presentation from an astronaut – a great opportunity for photos and autographs. Following launch it is time to ride the DISCOVER KSC Bus Tour. This takes you close by the launch pads, it is a two hour fully guided bus tour within Kennedy and if you really want to experience Kennedy yet don't necessarily wish to walk around and read the exhibits yourself then this is your opportunity. The tours shows you areas not seen on the regular bus tours. The bus tour ends at the Saturn V Center where guests get to walk under the Saturn V rocket and touch a peice of moon rock. This is a compact day as you have alot to do, but if you really want to see the best that Kennedy has to offer then this is the day you should book!
Take a cruise with us around in Europe's largest natural harbour, home to the town of Poole, the golden beaches of Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Your ticket includes: 70 minutes cruise around Poole Harbour Departure Pier - Poole Quay From either open deck seating or comfortable saloon you will see stunning views of the exceptional landscape that surrounds it. Your 70 minute trip will start on charming Poole Quay with its old buildings and buzzing atmosphere. Next you will go past Brownsea Island, home to wildlife and picturesque Brownsea Castle, built to protect against French invasions. After that comes the Sandbanks Peninsula and the luxurious houses of the ‘Golden Mile’. Then you will tour the great natural expanse of the harbour. Fronting onto beautiful scenery it helped inspire classics like Lord of the Rings. Important notice: Passengers can't disembark and embark at Brownsea Island. The cruise goes around Brownsea Island and won't stop at Brownsea Island.
You will hear the story of Lord Norbury, the infamous and sadistic ‘Hanging Judge’ who presided over the trial of Robert Emmet. Hated in life, in death he returned to continue his reign of terror. You will learn the legend of Scaldbrother, the infamous medieval thief whose buried treasure may still lie in a labyrinth of tunnels under Smithfield. Not to mention Billy the Bowl, the 18th century murderer, born without legs, who once terrorized Stoneybatter and Grangegorman. If you are feeling brave enough, we will take you down Hendrick Street, once the site of two of the most haunted houses in Dublin. Between them, nos. 7 & 8 Hendrick Street were home to no fewer than six different ghosts. Demolished in the 1960’s, the houses are long gone, but the ghosts...? And what of the haunted hospital? Ghostly nurses have been seen all the way down the block. Could they be the reason for office chairs spinning by themselves in an adjacent building? Or electronic toys turning on and off by themselves? You might want to steel your nerves before venturing with us to Croppie’s Acre. This long-abandoned site was used as a football pitch in the 20th century. Shocking when you consider that it is a mass grave – the final resting place of hundreds of rebels executed after the 1798 rebellion. If you are of a sensitive disposition, you may well come away feeling disturbed. Sometimes, the spirits here attempt communication! You will also hear tell of the mummies of Saint Michan’s Church, surely the most macabre tourist attraction in Ireland, and a major inspiration to the young Bram Stoker, native of Clontarf and author of Dracula. As if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, you will also visit the site of a 21st century apparition of the Virgin Mary. Thousands of passers-by claim to have seen the image on the wall. Can you? And do be careful who you step on as we pass through the deconsecrated graveyard. The gravestones may have moved, but the bodies haven’t... Testimonials: "It was one of the best ghost tours I’ve been on. The whole group felt the temperature drop as we were leaving Saint Mary’s Abbey. It was really weird." Alison, San Francisco, California "I liked that it took the subject seriously. These are real haunted places, and sensitive people on the tour definitely seemed to be experiencing something. Hendrick Street was interesting. One woman in the group who said she was psychic refused to go near the old funeral parlour" Paul, Dallas, Texas "I’ve been in the Edinburgh vaults a couple of times, and never felt anything. What I liked about the Northside Ghost Walk is how ordinary some of the places are – shops, museums and parks that people use every day without realising what has happened there. I’ve never really been a believer, but I swear I saw someone walking through Croppie’s acre, and I got some really weird stuff in my photos there." Sarah, Edinburgh, Scotland "Thanks a bunch, guys! I live on Hendrick Street, and after your tour I think I’m gonna have to move!" Ciaran, Dublin "I highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes ghost stories. Don’t expect cheesy attempts to scare you – you’ll get true stories backed up by the true history behind the places. Some of these places will make your skin crawl!" Lisa, Washington D.C. "I’m the biggest skeptic in the world, but something is just wrong with Hendrick Street!" John, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Paris Pass offers FREE ENTRY to over 60 attractions: TOP ATTRACTIONS Musée du Louvre – (Normal gate price € 12.00) Musee d'Orsay– (Normal gate price € 11.00) Centre Pompidou - Musée national d'Art modern – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Espace Dali – (Normal gate price € 11.50) Big Bus - Hop on Hop off bus tour – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise – (Normal gate price € 14.00) Wine Tasting - O Chateau – (Normal gate price € 30.00) Tour Montparnasse – (Normal gate price € 15.00) Musee Grevin - wax museum – (Normal gate price € 24.50) Paris Story – (Normal gate price € 11.00) Châteaux de Versailles – (Normal gate price € 18.00) Opera Garnier - Guided Tour – (Normal gate price € 14.50) Tours de Notre-Dame – (Normal gate price € 8.50) Galleries Musée Rodin - € 7.00 Musée National de l'Orangerie - € 9.00 Musée national des Arts asiatiques - € 7.50 Places of Interest Zoo de Vincennes - € 22.00 Petit Train de Montmartre - € 6.50 Etoiles du Rex - € 11.00 Set in Paris movie tour - € 20.00 Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat - Choco- Story - € 9.50 Musée des Égouts de Paris - € 4.40 Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - La Villette. - € 9.00 Historic Buildings Conciergerie - € 8.50 Chapelle expiatoire - € 5.50 Château de Rambouillet - € 8.50 Château de Vincennes - € 8.50 Chateaux de Champs-sur- Marne - € 7.50 Château de Pierrefonds - € 7.50 Crypte archéologique du Parvis de Notre-Dame - € 4.00 Maison d'Auguste Rodin à Meudon - € 5.00 Musée Condé - Château de Chantilly - € 14.50 Musée et domaine nationaux du Château de Compiègne - € 7.50 Musée national des Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois Préau - € 6.50 Basilique cathedrale de Saint-Denis - € 8.50 Abbaye Royale de Chaalis- Musée Jacquemart André - € 7.00 Sainte Chapelle - € 8.50 Château de Maisons-Laffitte - € 7.00 Villa Savoye - € 7.50 Château de Fontainebleau - € 11.00 Monuments Arc de Triomphe - € 8.00 Panthéon - € 7.00 Museums Musée de l'Armée, Tombeau de Napoléon 1er - € 9.50 La Cinémathèque française - Musée du Cinéma - € 7.00 Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine - Musée des Monuments françois - € 8.00 Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme - € 8.00 Musée de la Mode et du Textile - € 11.00 Musée de la Musique - La Villette - € 7.00 Musee de l'Ordre de la Liberation - € 9.50 Musée de la Publicité - € 11.00 Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace - € 8.00 Musée d'Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain- en-Laye € 7.00 Musée de l'Institut du Monde arabe - € 8.00 Musée départemental Maurice Denis - € 4.50 Musée des Arts décoratifs - € 11.00 Musée des Arts et Métiers - € 6.50 Musée des Plans-reliefs - € 9.50 Musee du quai Branly - € 9.00 Musée Gustave Moreau - € 5.00 Musée national de Céramique de Sèvres - € 6.00 Musée national de la Marine - € 8.50 Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Ecouen - € 5.00 Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs - € 4.50 Musée national du Moyen Age - Themes de Cluny - € 8.00 Musée national Eugène Delacroix - € 6.00 Musée Nissim de Camondo - € 9.00 Paris is one of the most spectacular and beautiful cities in the world containing a wealth of history and culture. With countless art galleries, scores of top museums and stunning historical monuments sightseeing in Paris can be a real adventure. The Paris Pass has been specially designed for sightseeing in Paris and includes everything you will need for a great trip whilst saving you both time and money. Collecting Your Paris Pass If you are collecting your order in Paris, you will need to take your voucher and a form of photo ID to: Paris Pass Desk 74 Rue de Cléry, 75002, Paris Visit Top Attractions for Free with The Paris Attractions Pass The Paris Pass gives you free entry to an additional 8 attractions and experiences that no visitor to the city should miss. These top attractions are: • Bateaux River Cruise – Relax and discover Paris’ famous landmarks from a boat cruising the River Seine. • Wine Tasting Experience – Enjoy some fine French wine at this fun and educational experience, this is highly recommended! • Paris Opera House – Take a tour of this wonderful 17th Century building and marvel at its stunning interior. • Grande Arch – This bold piece of modern architecture highlights modern at its best and the views from the top are spectacular. • Paris Story – An interactive attractions that takes you back in time to tell the story of this historic city. • The Grevin Wax Museum – Features over 300 wax figures of world famous people posed in dramatic settings. • Montparnasse Tower – Views of Paris from the 56th floor of this tower are simply breath-taking! • Dali Museum – A fine collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures from this intriguing artist. Visiting all of these extra attractions will save you over €100! Make Huge Savings with The Paris Museum Pass Paris is notorious for its vast array of museums. The depth of the cities history and culture is highlighted in the many museums waiting to be discovered. This part of the package gives you free entry to over 55 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There is a museum for almost every subject including fashion, money, music, cinema and even the cities century old sewage system. On top of getting free entry to these must-see sights, you also get to skip the queue which is a fantastic privilege, especially in the busy summer months. Free Paris Guidebook with every Pass To help you plan the perfect sightseeing adventure every pass comes with a free 120+ page guidebook which is available in 3 languages English, Spanish and German. This comprehensive guide is packed with handy tips, street maps and a map of the public transport system. It is an excellent tool to help you before and during your trip as it conveniently fits it your pocket and won’t weigh you down. Each attraction has its own feature in the guidebook with useful visitor information including: • A map of the area around the attractions • Exact address details • How to get there, which bus or metro line you should take • Attraction contact number • Opening times • Attraction website details if you are looking for any additional info This information will help you find each fantastic sight easily and quickly so no time is wasted. Whether you’re at home or already in Paris the guidebook helps you identify attractions that suit your tastes and their location so you can plan the perfect itinerary. Stress Free Travel around the city with a Paris Visite Pass Organising your transport around Paris between attractions can be stressful and time consuming. That’s why every Paris Pass includes a Travelcard called the Paris Visite Pass. The Visite Pass gives you unlimited access to the cities public transport network including: • Paris Metro trains • Paris RER over ground trains • Bus network • Trams • SNCF Overland Suburban Trains • The Montmartre Funicular This Travelcard is another useful tool to help you make the most of your sightseeing experience. With access to all of the transport systems above you won’t need worry about how you are going to get to the next attraction and back to the hotel afterwards. Also, with this in hand you won’t have a queue up for travel tickets anywhere in Paris, saving you time and the hassle of carrying cash. There is a detailed map of Paris’ transport system in the back of every guidebook. Activation of your Paris Pass Your Paris Pass is activated the first time that you use it, but to begin using it you must first sign and date the Paris Pass, Paris Museums and Monuments Pass and the Paris Visite Travelcard. In addition you must write the serial number of the Paris Visite Travelcard on the ticket that is passed through the ticket machine. The card and ticket must be kept together at all times and both must be shown in the case of inspection. Validity of your Paris Pass After activation your Paris Pass remains valid for the duration that you have purchased. It is valid on consecutive days and at the end of the validity period, will no longer entitle you to free entry at attractions or transport. If for example, you used a four day pass for the first time on Monday, your pass will cease working at the end of Thursday, regardless of how often you have used it in between. It is important to note that a ‘day’ is based on a calendar day, so should you use your pass at 4pm on Monday, Monday is counted as day one of your pass usage.
ITINERARY Escape busy city life on this half-day trip from Dublin and take this Northern Coastal tour to Malahide Castle. At the first stop you can enjoy a live-guided tour of the refurbished Malahide Castle and explore the grounds that spam across 250 acres. When exploring make sure you watch out for some spooky ghouls that are said to have stuck around despite the restoration! Relax in the private gardens of Lord Talbot, which have been opened to the public and are described by garden lovers as a little botanic haven. Visit the unique local craft shops or sit back with a hot cup of coffee and a sweat treat from the Castle's coffee shop. Continue on with a scenic coastal drive through the picturesque Malahide & fishing village of Howth. Take time to wander around this charming village before we make our way to Howth summit for a spectacular photo opportunity overlooking Dublin Bay. The perfect way to unwind, less than one hour from the city!