Christchurch Tramway

From your starting point by Edinburgh Castle, you head out of the city to the charming village of Roslin, making your first stop at one of Scotland’s most extraordinary buildings - Rosslyn Chapel*. The Chapel’s worldwide fame increased thanks to Dan Brown’s bestselling novel ‘The Da Vinci Code’. Described as the “Library in Stone”, the inside walls of Rosslyn Chapel are adorned with thousands of ancient carvings, each with a story of its own. You can also learn of the myths and legends surrounding the chapel, including tales of the Knights Templar.  Leaving Rosslyn you will continue into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moorland, as well as being the traditional home to Scottish rugby. Next travel to the historic town of Melrose, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660 AD, and said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here you stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey*.  On your return journey, you will travel via the village of St. Boswells and pause for a photo stop at Scott’s View, where you can enjoy glorious scenic views overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, reputed to be one of the favourite beauty spots of the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. The journey north takes you to Pencaitland, where you will visit the charming Glenkinchie Distillery*, one of the few Lowland whisky distilleries in Scotland.  Here you can enjoy “a tour and a taste”, learn more about “the water of life” and sample some of Glenkinchie’s finest malts. You will then return to Edinburgh. *OPTIONAL EXTRA. Mon, Thu & Sat | ALL YEAR  Departs: 09:30 Returns: 17:15

Just some of the attractions for you to enjoy at Siam Water Park include... - Siam Parks’ most iconic feature, The Tower of Power, is also its most jaw-dropping thrill ride. Climb the tower, take a deep breath and hang on to your swim wear as you plunge down the almost vertical 28 metre drop in “free-fall” and emerge (unscathed but screaming your head off!) via a mysterious aquarium. - The Lost City uncover the secrets of this splashy water fortress as you venture across bridges, through waterfalls and down gentle slides. This is the park attraction for kids that adults love! - Baby Zone not to leave anyone out, Siam Park also has a special area for water babies! The really young members and their parents can enjoy slides that have been specially designed for them. - Relax and sunbathe underneath the palm trees as you take in the beautiful views at La Gomera and the ocean or enjoy a snack on the white sand beach and in a wonderful Thai atmosphere. With its comfortable sun beds and sun umbrellas available, the turquoise waters will transport you to paradise. Water temperature 24º. - Sea Lion Island as you enter the park there is a warm welcome from the fun-loving Sea Lions. They can be watched as they swim and play, showing you just how much fun can be had in the water. For an extra special day out the All Inclusive Deluxe Pass is definitely the VIP option. Food, drink, locker, fast pass and float all included!

Among peaks standing almost 3,000 metres high, the welcoming Vall de Núria awaits you with its wonderful flora and fauna so you can enjoy an unforgettable day out. Your journey begins on the rack railway which covers a distance of 10 kilometres on a 1,000-metre gradient. You’ll be able to enjoy matchless panoramic views of the valley from the air from inside the cabin of a ski lift. Once you’ve reached the valley, you’ll be able to visit the shrine, enjoy views of the lake or walk along the many signposted paths you’ll find there. To round off the day, you’ll be able to sample some of the tasty cured meats and sausages produced in the area, as well as the Núria liqueur.

DETALLES DEL TOUR Conozca a su Guía de interpretación certificada, súbase a nuestro lujoso vehículo Pink Adventure Tour Trekker y prepárese para una expedición única en la vida. Ya hemos cargado el almuerzo y el agua embotellada, además de pagar las tarifas de entrada al parque. En el camino hacia el Parque Nacional del Valle de la Muerte, su guía local experto compartirá información sobre el clima, la historia, la vida silvestre y el terreno del área. Desde su desnivel hasta su temperatura, esta área increíble es un destino de extremos únicos. A su llegada, se detendrá en el Centro de Visitantes para recoger mapas, libros y su sello de pasaporte del Parque Nacional. Luego irán a Badwater Basin. Tome a la señal que indica su altitud (86m bajo el nivel del mar) como el punto más bajo en el hemisferio occidental. Su guía puede explicar cómo la extraordinaria altitud y el terreno afectan el clima para hacer de este uno de los lugares más cálidos del planeta. (No se preocupe, nuestros tours se realizan en los meses más cálidos de septiembre a mayo). Hace miles de años, la cuenca de Badwater fue un lago que finalmente se evaporó. Las salinas que quedan hoy son un espectáculo inolvidable. Quédase en el camino y tráigase las gafas de sol; los campos de sal son de color blanco brillante bajo el sol y son peligrosos de atravesar, especialmente en el Devil’s Golf Course. Protegido de inundaciones periódicas a una altitud ligeramente mayor, el Devil's Golf es famoso por sus impresionantes picos de sal. A 5,000 pies sobre el Valle de la Muerte, puede ver todos los puntos de referencia del día desde la terraza panorámica de Dante’s View. En días despejados, podrás ver Mount Whitney y Badwater Basin al mismo tiempo, que son los puntos más altos y más bajos de los EE. UU., respectivamente.

Before we leave Las Vegas we visit the airline that doesn't exist.  Hidden in plain site is JANET Airlines, smack in the middle of Las Vegas on the international airport property.  This fleet of six unmarked commercial jetliners fly hundreds of workers daily to and from Area 51, the incredible top secret airbase on Groom Lake that for decades, it too, didn't exist.  The route to Area 51 is through some of the most desolate, uninhabited and incredibly scenic desert in the world. On the edge of an ancient dry lake we view very unusual Indian Petroglyphs that resemble aliens; we then explore this mysterious dry lake where recent sightings of UFO's have been observed. After another beautiful drive along the "Extraterrestrial Highway" we arrive at the famous Little A'le' Inn.  This location has been the host of numerous documentaries and movies including Independence Day. Here you will find a wealth of information and souvenirs on this top-secret area.  Captain Chuck Clark, an ex-air force captain, has written a manual on Area 51, which is also available for purchase.  After a great Alien Burger at the Little A'le' Inn we journey to the infamous Black Mailbox, a sacred meeting place for UFO enthusiasts.  We arrive at the absolute perimeter of Area 51 through a strange and unexplained "mutant" Joshua tree forest where the guards ("The Men In Black") forever stand watch along with detection devices, listening devices and cameras mounted among the cactus.  The signs read, "Top Secret Military Facility, Keep Out, Use of Deadly force Authorized" and I'm sure they mean it.  You can wave at the heavily armed guards in the 4x4 parked on the desert hillside but they don't wave back.  They just wait and watch from behind their darkened windows. It's very spooky.  As much as the United States government has denied the existence of this base, we know it is there but no one knows what it is they do there. This is an extreme tour to the world's most top secret military facility, the real home of the "X files". Includes: Lunch unlimited bottled water and snacks professional guides

BOOK THIS TOUR IF YOU'D LIKE TO... Discover the history of the Old Town and its whisky connections  Hear of Scotland’s past and the changing role of Scottish whisky  Relish fine malt whiskies and learn how your dram was created Learn more about Scotland's finest 'water of life'