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One of my first times in this blue city, a very warm Moroccan city, with my family, we discovered a small Moroccan restaurant. From a distance, it looked more like a house, and it was only when a lady waved to us that we got closer. We were all curious to know what this little place looked like. On the way in, a smell of tajine with candied prunes and round tables covered with tablecloths like at home were all over the place
. Bread was already laid on tables with small Moroccan salads. A unique experience. We even shared our table with another couple, and we all ate together. An unforgettable little visit for us and an experience that we would have never imagined to have one day

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In 2019, I had the chance to work for a year as a pastry cook in the EPCOT theme park, at Disney World (French Pavilion, Chef de France)
I had the chance to meet people from all over the world, to discover their culture and their know-how. And all this was possible by staying in one place.
I was also able to share my passion, pastry, and learn more from the chefs. But also to learn about the world of work in the USA which is completely different from ours.
Finally I had the opportunity to travel and discover new landscapes.
It was both an incredible human and professional experience.

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the last time I have been to Italy, I first visited Napoli with my family, Me and my brother were looking for some challenges and memorable experience to remember in Italy So we told the family that we want to do other thing than visiting museums and churches ... the first think we thought was to make a little tour in the city center to discover people from Italy. Here the experience started when we met two girls in a Coffeeshop they were from Italy But not from Napoli, we exchanged a bit and they proposed us to make a tour together with a personal driver and all that things, everything was good until we had the idea to go to La Scampia  as we all are fans of Gomorra Serial in Netflix, once we have been there the driver did not wait for us and told us he will comeback once we call him and left, I had a strange feeling in front of those iconic triangle shaped buildings. The habitants was really aware of who is coming to the hood, they came all of a sudden looking who is there what for and all of this, as the two mans of the group we tried to keep calm and don't run and we ask them if it is possible to have tour inside their neighborhood thing that  let us meet Paco he was not smiling at all but you can feel safe with him he took us to a tour and started telling us many stories that happened in there and how life is in La Scampia, and that was an unforgettable experience. I felt like we were Dark Tourists.

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We rented a car to go from town to town. I was the official co-pilot, being the only one who spoke Spanish. The car broke down on the side of the road, which was a "highway" in the Cuban way (two cars per hour, people on horses, bikes and carriages) and the sun was about to set. I had the call the car rental company and yell at them in Spanish, call the insurance and yell at them in Spanish and English before getting a French person whom my mother yelled at in French. After two hours in the heat, a taxi driver saw us and made a U-turn as he was coming from the opposite direction, in the other lane. I explained our situation to him, he helped us see what was wrong with the car (flat tyre) and helped us fix it because we didn't have the adequate tools in the car (hence the yelling at the car company). He then made us follow him to a garage two hours from there in order to make sure everything was good with the car, even though it was nearly night and he was originally going in the other direction. We were amazed by his being so nice and selfless.

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My memorable experience was my first time on a rooftop in New-York city during sunset.

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One of my best experience happened in Guadeloupe. I went to a sugar cane field and me and my family had a little trouble with the car that didn’t want to work anymore so while waiting for an employee of our hotel come to pick us up we enjoyed a moment with local people and learned a lot of different things.

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Water Blessing experience with a Monk

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We chartered a boat from Dili out to an island off the coast. There was no power at all and it was sooo hot. At 5 am we took our boys for a swim to try and cool off. They reached down into the water and pulled up high starfish, bigger than their hands. It was an incredible morning

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During the Summer of 2017, my best friend, a friend and I went to surprise my father in Haïti for what we thought was his 70th birthday ( turned out he was only turning 65). Second day in Haïti we decided to go to the beach for some much needed sun, sea and fun. Whilst we were there we saw a small island in the ocean. What attracted us the most to it was the greenery and the fact that I have been coming to this beach since I was a child and never went on that small island. We decided to take a speed boat there, the trip was longer than we could have ever imagined. It took us about 1h30 to get there. We of course had beers on the speed boat so it was alright. as we are half way there we meet a few fisherman who offered us to purchase some of their catch which included lobsters, conch, crabs fish for very cheap. As we arrived on the island we meet a small family who lived there. After the formalities we started to swim, made a bonfire to cook our sea food and walked all around the miniature island. The most fascinating part of the island was the fact that there was a light house on it ( the only light house I have ever seen in my life). We were told it was built after revolutionary war too long ago. It was fascinating to see it still standing. as we were getting ready to leave we realised that our boat no longer worked and we had no phone signal. Although we were very worried that we would not be able to go back on main land, we were not scared. The small family offered to bring us back on there small boat but it would have taken longer to get back than to wait until someone realised that we aren't back yet. The best part was that we had plenty of beers and sea food left. We were eating again by the time my fathers friends came to find us. It was honestly one of the best day of my life.

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Take the boat from Dakar and go exploring this small little island. Spend one night there and eat Thieboudiene with local people.

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I got there with my family on my 11th birthday and the guide heard the birthdays wishes and organized a big party in the first village we slept in. He offered me a wooden statue of the Goddess of life, water and fertility that I cherish.
During our stay, we would watch the sunset on the Bandiagara cliff, and the next day watch the sunrise on Burkina Faso from the same cliff. We walked everyday from 6am to 11am, from village to village, and met the people and the village chiefs, played music and danced and took care of the cooking and the animals with the people who welcomed us.

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This video is the day I ate at a Paul Bocuse restaurant on my birthday 3 years ago. I had my birthday dinner here, and they celebrated my birthday to played a music box, took pictures with the chefs, and gave me souvenirs. For me, who loves French cuisine and admires chef Paul Bocuse, this experience was a very precious and memorable, also their customer service was another factor that made me remember this restaurant!

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El Circuito Mágico del Agua del Parque de la Reserva, inaugurado el 26 de julio del 2007, es uno de los proyectos municipales de gran envergadura, ícono de la ciudad de Lima y símbolo de la recuperación de los espacios públicos de Lima. Cuenta con trece fuentes cibernéticas, apoyadas con la más alta tecnología donde la música, el agua, el sonido y luces láser se mezclan para presentarnos espectáculos únicos e increíbles.

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Amazon Rainforest, Codajás - Amazonas, Brésil

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An immersive pop-up experience that blends visual magic with boundless creativity. A confetti-sprinkled world of color and sensation designed in collaboration with some of Amsterdam's most creative minds.

Focused on play in all its forms, our artistic funhouse invites you to explore, touch, sing, dance, share and let your imagination run wild.

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Observétoiles, Chemin Staines, Sutton, QC, Canada

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National Geographic Observétoiles est le tout premier planétarium extérieur de réalité augmentée au monde. Pour la première fois au monde, la technologie novatrice d'un casque de réalité augmentée vous permet de déceler le mystère des étoiles

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Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

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Ciudad Perdida, Ciudad Perdida, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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It's like Machu Picchu, but remote and not overrun by tourists. So definitely put La Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City) near the top of your travel list! La Ciudad Perdida is a vast, ancient city in the jungles of the Sierra Nevada mountains on Colombia's Caribbean coast. It is believed to have been built by the Tairona culture around 800 CE, about 650 years earlier than Machu Picchu. Researchers estimate it housed between 2,000 to 8,000 people. La Ciudad Perdida can only be accessed via a two-day trek on foot into the coastal jungle of Colombia. As such, it has nowhere near the crowds, and "touristy feel" of Machu Picchu. The following is a Guide to Colombia's La Ciudad Perdida Trek, which has all the information to plan a successful and rewarding trip to this incredible site.
Pictures with: Sony a6000 camera, Sony 10-18mm F4 OSS Lens & Sony 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens; iPhone 6+.
Top 5 Reasons to Go on Colombia's La Ciudad Perdida Trek

1. La Ciudad Perdida is on par with Machu Picchu, but without the mass of humanity. Alison and I were on the site for almost an hour before seeing another person.

2. La Ciudad Perdida Trek is crazy cheap (only $230 USD for four days, food, accommodation, guiding and fees!) and faster/easier to access compared to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. And at only 1200 meters there are no altitude acclimatization issues.

3. You are a guest in indigenous lands at their sacred site. You literally trek through indigenous villages and lands of the descendants who built and lived in the city. It's far from an overrun tourist trap!

4. The walk through the jungle is amazing- some of it is virgin jungle. We know of few multi-day treks in the jungle. Swimming in the cool jungle rivers was one of the trip highlights.

5. A culturally sensitive eco tour. Our guiding company, Wiwa Tour is owned and operated by the Wiwa indigenous group, descendants of the Tairona who built the city. The Wiwa fought to protect the Ciudad Perdida historic site from mining and other commercial atrocities. In other words, your tourists dollars go to indigenous guides who contribute to preserving and protecting the Ciudad Perdida historic site and its indigenous communities against climate impacts, vegetation loss, neglect, looting, and unsustainable tourism.

Note that the "Lost" City of the Teyuna was never actually lost. Local indigenous groups, descendants of the Tairona who built the city knew of the city and traveled through it. It was only "lost" to the outside/non-native world. It was "found" in the early 1970s by local treasure hunters/looters and artifacts started showing up on the black market. Since then, there have been great efforts to preserve and protect the site. La Ciudad Perdida consists of a series of 169 terraces carved into the mountainside, a net of tiled roads and several small circular plazas. Archaeological work is still ongoing.

Table of Quick Links to Plan Your Lost City Trek

Basic Trek Info

Time to go: Colombia is equatorial so you can do this trek year-round. The best time is December to March which is the dry season and a few degrees cooler. Even so, afternoon rain is common in the mountains and should be expected. People from northern climates may appreciate taking a warm weather trip in the middle of winter.

Guiding: You can only do the trek with a guiding company (remember: you are an invited guest into sacred tribal lands).

Climate: This is a hot and humid trek through tropical jungle, with all that it entails.

Difficulty: Moderate intensity hiking with some up and down on sometimes muddy/slippery jungle trails.

Distance: About 44 km (28 miles) out and back, with 2,700 m (9,000 ft) of elevation gain and loss.

Duration: The Trek is usually done in 4 days (a half-day, two full days, and a final half-day).

Altitude: Maximum elevation is at La Ciudad Perdida itself at 1,150 meters, around 3,800 feet. So you will have no altitude issues.

Safety: The area has been safe for over 10 years. The Colombian army actively patrols the area and you will be on a guided trip. In 2016, Colombia's president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a peace agreement with leftist rebel groups.

Top 5 things to know

1. Climate and terrain: This is the jungle. It is hot much of the time and humid all the time. It will likely rain. You will get wet and muddy either from the rain and/or your own sweat. Your clothes will not dry overnight. You need to dress and pack appropriately. See our Gear and Packing List...

2. Accommodations: This is far from a luxury trip. Camps are minimal with open walled shelters-many with dirt floors. They have netted sleeping bunks (or hammocks), cold showers and flush toilets. Some camps have very limited electricity (lighting and a few outlets for the whole camp), while other camps have no electricity.

3. Food: Simple, local food is served on the trek. You get breakfast, lunch and dinner in camps and there are two fruit/snack stops during the day. Portion sizes are about right. Food is prepared in a very basic, outdoor cooking area. We ate and drank what they gave us and did fine with no problems.

4. Water: We did not need to treat water. There is free purified water in the camps. And between camps, if you run out of water there were stands at a few places along the route with snacks, beverages, and bottled water for sale. Even fresh squeezed orange juice if you are lucky!

5. Insects and disease: This is third world, tropical trekking in the jungle. The US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends visiting your travel doctor (ideally, 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines and/or medicines you may need. More on Disease Prevention, Insects & Clothing...

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Packing List for La Ciudad Perdida

A heavy pack will make uphill hiking hot and unpleasant. We recommend a small pack with minimal gear - less than 4 kilos (8 pounds) per person - under 3 kilos is even better. See our gear packing list below for ideas to save weight.

It's not advertised, but you can have gear carried between camps by mule. [All food and supplies go in and out on mule. So the mule is going anyway and you are supporting the local economy!] It's around 20,000 Colombia peso (COP) per bag for each leg (about $7 USD). Our strategy was to put most our gear (for the two of us) into a single pack to be carried on the mule. We then shared a single 20-liter pack between us to carry our minimal gear while trekking during the day.

A simple and inexpensive 10-20 liter daypack works just fine - you probably own one. A mesh/vented back panel is desirable as you'll be sweating tons hiking uphill in the heat. While not cheap, we found our Ultimate Direction Fastpack 20, with its breathable mesh back and numerous pockets ideal.

We strongly recommend a few light dry bags to keep gear in your pack dry - especially, cameras, electronics and important documents like your passport, etc. And these dry bags should have a valve-free air expelling design for compact packing.

Trekking poles make it much easier to negotiate sections of muddy/slippery trail and river crossings. They are far lighter and more functional than the single wooden staff most trekkers use. We took these inexpensive but excellent carbon fiber trekking poles. They are ideal for travel as they compact to fit into carry-on luggage.

You'll want a good headlamp. It gets dark at 18:00 and most areas of camp are unlit.

Finally, this is a trip to take pictures!

If you are serious about photography, you'll want to bring a very good camera, and have a strategy that allows you to shoot in light or intermittent rain.

Gear for La Ciudad Perdida Trek

Disease Prevention, Insects and Clothing

This is third world trekking in the tropical jungle with possible exposure to a number of diseases. The CDC recommends visiting your travel doctor (ideally, 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. As of this writing the CDC was recommending for the La Ciudad Perdida area, vaccinations/medicines for Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever, Typhoid and Malaria, in addition to " routine travel vaccines." (Zika is also present in Colombia. As of 2016, it cannot be prevented by medications or vaccines.)

Your first and best strategy for not contracting insect transmitted diseases is not to get bitten in the first place

Per the CDC's section for travelers on " Maximizing protection from mosquitoes and ticks:"

We chose to wear long sleeve shirts and full-length pants factory-treated with insect repellent (permethrin). Pre treated clothing has near-permanent effectiveness (clothing treated before purchase is labeled for efficacy through 70 launderings). You can also treat your own clothing with a Permethrin spray (Sawyer) which lasts up to 6 weeks (or 6 washings).

You'll want a change of dry clothing reserved for camp use only*. We recommend long sleeve shirts and full-leg insect treated pants as insects are active in camp.

Some may also choose to wear insect repellent treated socks, altho in our case our pants draped sufficiently over our shoes.

To complete the insect repellent treatment for 100% of our body, we applied insect repellent to the unprotected areas of our hands, neck and face; DEET (or the newer Picaridin which doesn't degrade clothing or plastics). We prefer airline friendly 0.5 pump sprays, which are small, pocketable and easily applied in the field. And as always, follow the product's directions!

Per the CDC apply sunscreen before applying insect repellent.

Washing clothes: There's a great swimming hole at camp Wiwah. You don't really need a swimsuit. Alan swam in his hiking shorts commando. Alison swam in her running bra and underwear (very close to matching). It was a great way to rise out/wash hiking clothes. It's a great way to rinse sweat and salt off your body and out of your hiking clothes. Otherwise you can wash clothes in the camp in the evening.

* Note: We took two set of insect repellent pants and shirts - one pair exclusively for hiking, and one pair reserved for dry/camp use only. The reason is that hiking clothes will get wet with rain and/or sweat during the day and will not dry completely overnight. In the morning we just put on our damp hiking clothes (they will be dry in 30-60 minutes from your body heat), and put our dry camp clothes back in our packs. That way we always had dry camp clothes to change into. Bliss!

Clothing and Insect Protection (a light set that won't weigh you down)

*Note: You don't absolutely need a rain jacket. But it's nice for getting around camp when it's raining. Or when you are hiking long downhills in torrential rain. Otherwise it's too hot and the rain is refreshing.

Guiding Options

As noted earlier we chose to go with an indigenous tour company. Our guiding company, Wiwa Tour is owned and operated by the Wiwa indigenous group, descendants of the Tairona who built the city. Other tour companies are below. All tour companies operate out of Santa Marta.

Note that many of these tours will be in Spanish. You may need to make arrangement for an English language tour or an interpreter

Transportation, Getting to Trip Start

NOTE as of 2020: There are now direct flights from Bogota into Santa Marta. You can arrange pick up at the airport with the guides.

From the US, it's easiest to fly into Cartagena.

At the airport (as long as it is before about 8:00pm), you can take a taxi to one of several buses that will take you to Santa Marta. The information desk at the airport can assist in getting a taxi to bus services. (Alternatively, stay a few days in Cartagena and get used to the hot weather.)

It's about a 4-hour drive to Santa Marta and the roads can be busy at any time of day. You'll go through the city of Barranquilla (Colombia's 4th largest) and will experience heavy traffic there unless it's off-peak.

The most attractive options we found were buses leaving from near the airport: Marsol for COP 30,000/pp and has a set schedule leaving about 5-6 times per day. Last bus at 4pm. Berlinas, which has good WiFi on-board (COP 40,000/pp) and seems to leave about every 30 minutes from 5am ish to 8pm ish-the Marbella Office is 10 minutes from the Airport.

If you go to the Main Bus Terminal in Cartagena, you will find the cheapest buses to Santa Marta. But it will take a lot more time to get to Santa Marta. It's a long way from the airport to the Main Terminal and the cheapest buses make more stops.

The trek starts in Santa Marta. Most treks start between 8-9am from the trekking company's office.

At that point, any unpaid balance is paid and then trekkers are loaded up in the back of a jeep for a 3-hour drive. The jeep's not very comfortable and packs go on top of the car (our driver covered packs with garbage bags when it started to rain).

The jeep then leaves the main road and begins an hour long ascent to El Mamey on a narrow and bumpy dirt road. At El Mamey, after lunch, the hike begins.

As noted, at this point if you'd like to use the mules to carry your gear, let the guides know and they can help to organize that for you (it was about $20,000 COP/day).

What Camps Are Like (sleeping)

NOTE as of 2020: Reports are that camps have been completely overhauled and now are, in fact, very nice. Its not what we found but hope that this is indeed the case.

This far from a luxury trip. Camps are minimal. Open walled shelters-many with dirt floors. Netted sleeping bunks (or hammocks). Cold showers and flush toilets. Some camps have very limited electricity (lighting and a few outlets for the whole camp), and other camps have no electricity. See Best Backpacking and Travel electronics Gear to keep your electronics charged and running whether there is electricity or not. Sleeping quarters are tight and you may want to wear earplugs at night.

Note: Although we did not have problems, we did hear a report of insect bites (fleas? bedbugs?) in the bunks at Camp 2 (Wiwa).

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Food and Water

Simple, local food is served on the trek. You get breakfast, lunch and dinner in camps and there are two fruit/snack stops during the day. Portion sizes are about right. Food is prepared in a very basic, outdoor cooking area. We ate and drank what they gave us and did fine with no problems.

We did not need to treat water. There is free purified water in all the camps housed in large containers (but ask before just to make sure it has been purified!).

Detailed Daily Itinerary and Map (4 Day Tour)

The Trail

While daily hiking distances are modest, this is not a flat trek with easy trails. The tropical heat and humidity make the days seem longer and harder. Most folks in our group managed fine, but some sections of the trail are steeply up and down. Some sections are deeply eroded, rutted, and wet. There are more than a few muddy, slippery or rocky sections. There are a number of river crossings. And note that wet rocks (and stairs) can be insane slippery!

Note: Guides set the schedule of when you arrive and leave rest stops and camps. As such, your personal hiking speeds/times are likely not relevant. However, we did not hike as one group. The faster hikers arrived at the rest stops earlier, and left the rest stops before the slower hikers were ready to leave.

The Map

Daily Itinerary for 4 Day Tour

Note 1: most days we woke before dawn, breakfasted and start hiking around daylight (about 6 am). This was to avoid hiking in the heat of the day and to hopefully arrive in camp before the afternoon/evening rain.

Note 2: Guides set the schedule of when you arrive and leave rest stops and camps. As such, your personal hiking speeds/times are likely not relevant. However, we did not hike as one group. The faster hikers arrived at the rest stops earlier, and left the rest stops before the slower hikers were ready to leave.

Day 1 - ½ day hiking to Adán - 7.6 km (4.7 mi) 1,900 ft ascent, 900 ft descent

Text descriptions below are adapted from Wiwa Tour and we've left some obvious grammatical errors. Our notes/corrections are in [] brackets.

We start from the oldest city in Colombia, Santa Marta at 8:30 am in a heated [ I think they mean air conditioned] van to the sector Aguacatera, there perform transshipment to a 4 × 4 vehicle [ No transfer. We took a single 4×4 vehicle all the way from Santa Marta to El Mamey. No A/C in the vehicle but not really needed.] that will lead us towards the sector mamey (Machete Pelao) in there we will have lunch. After lunch we start a walk of 7.6 km to the first camp (Adan hut, peasant community) where we spend the night. We will also make a stop in a crystal clear river for a refreshing bath. Some people complete the walk in 3 hours, others in 5, all depends on your physical condition. During the night, the Indian guide will talk about the history and customs of their community and the region.

[ It is full sun and can be very hot hiking steeply uphill in the first afternoon. But there is strong sun is only the first ½ day and last ½ day (Mamey to Adan section). Otherwise you are in the jungle and could get by without a hat or sunglasses depending on your preference.]

Day 2 - to Paradise Camp - 14.7 km (9.1 mi) 3500 ft ascent, 2000 ft descent

Begin a walk of about 8 hours, halfway visit the indigenous community of Mutanzhi and we interact with them, then get to the cabin 3. (Paradise cabin Teyuna, indigenous community). Located at an altitude of 830 meters above sea level, here we are at the foot of Teizhuna (Teyuna), the holy city of the Tayrona. On this tour we will appreciate much of the fauna and flora of our Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. In the afternoon we can relax and take a bath in the river. At night the guide will tell you more about Lost City and its sacred meaning for the natives of the Sierra.

Day 3 - to the Lost City, then return to Wiwa camp - 12 km (7.5 miles) 1800 ft ascent, 3500 ft descent

After breakfast we depart at 7 a.m. to Lost City. To reach the holy city will go up by 1200 steps built by the ancient Tayrona. After about an hour we reach the city and take a journey through the different sacred sites of this. There, the Mamo (Indian spiritual leader) sacred stories tell us and give us advice for life. At 11 a.m. back to the cabin 3 for lunch. After lunch we start down 5 to 6 hours to camp 2 (cabin Mumake, indigenous community [ actually Camp Wiwa]) where we spend the night.

Day 4 - ½ day hiking to El Mamey, Return to Santa Marta - 12.7 km (7.9 mi) 2200 ft ascent, 3000 ft descent

In hours of the morning to the Mamey (Machete Pelao), in the way we visit a small natural waterfall to freshen up and take a bath. Arriving at the mamey take lunch, then we collect the vehicle that will take us to the avocado industry [ no avocado tour], we will take a heated van that will take us back to Santa Marta. arrival at approximately 4:00 pm.

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It's like Machu Picchu, but remote and not overrun by tourists. So definitely put La Ciudad Perdida (the Lost City) near the top of your travel list! La Ciudad Perdida is a vast, ancient city in the jungles of the Sierra Nevada mountains on Colombia's Caribbean coast.

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This marvellous view can really touch you, awake your senses and fill your eyes with the laminated Chora.Like a magical picture that comes to lifelike a vivid memory.

With an endless view of the open horizon, the sensation that encompasses you as you reach the top of the hill, just over the town of Mykonos ,cannot be described with words.

Up here, you're facing a priceless canvas that captures your gaze and transports you to the endless blue, capturing frame by frame all the grandeur of the enchanting sunset.

As a natural extension of the landscape and the Castle Panigirakis estates preserved monument of the pre-industrial era, the new 180 sunset bar seduces the senses in a relaxation lounge spot,dedicated to sunsets among other things.

While enjoying inspired cocktails with chill out music, the thrilling setting reveals all of nature's splendorous the sun's rays fill the open horizon with golden brushstrokes,transporting the aura of sacred Delos in the air.A panoramic experience in an idyllic setting that will surely fill you with the island's most beautiful images.Live it!

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Everybody is different, and we all like different sorts of experiences. Thankfully, there are MANY Cairns and Port Douglas reef trips to choose from, and usually the greatest problem is choosing which boat tour to go on and visit the Great Barrier Reef in the way that suits you and your partner or family.

We have broken down all the Great Barrier Reef trips into an easy to read format, just click on the category you think might apply to you - to help choose the best Great Barrier Reef tour to suit you.

You have many options for a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose from:

Half-day snorkel and scuba diving tours

Full-day snorkelling and scuba diving tours

Overnight scuba diving and snorkelling tours

Multiple-night scuba dive and snorkel trips

Deciding what Great Barrier Reef tour option to take depends on how keen you are to scuba dive the reef and also how much time you have to spend in Cairns or Port Douglas Queensland Australia.

If you are travelling from overseas to visit the Great Barrier Reef just make sure you allocate enough days to visit Cairns and all the other attractions in the region as there is so much to see and do. If the weather is not a good day for a reef trip then a day tour exploring the Atherton Tablelands could be the perfect alternative.

Great Barrier Reef Half Day And Full Day Tours

The half-day reef trip gives you the luxury of slotting a visit to another Cairns or Port Douglas sightseeing tour or attraction into your day for either the morning or afternoon.

The reef boat journey can take from 45 minutes to 90 minutes dependant on your island destination and that will give you around two hours of snorkelling and scuba diving adventure.

Day trips usually leave Cairns or Port Douglas at about 8am and return to Cairns at 5:30pm. This allows you more time to experience the reef without needing to check your watch and you will be back in your Cairns holiday accommodation in time for sundowner drinks.

All Great Barrier Reef trips from Cairns and Port Douglas include morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea to suit all palletes. Some even offer tea and coffee and danish pastries and muffins when you first board the boat in the morning.

Children on the Great Barrier Reef

Children are fully catered for on most reef trips and some more than others. Snorkelling gear, down to the smallest sizes, is available for kids. Also, small floatation vests and pool noodles are on board for children to hold onto while swimming. Some of the larger boat pontoons also have safe swimming enclosures for the little ones to paddle around in safely whilst the parents take it in turns to snorkel and dive. The children's swimming enclosures are on pontoons located on the outer Barrier Reef from Cairns.

Some of these bigger pontoons have a kids club program during the school holidays so that the parents can go off together and enjoy a snorkel or dive. Here is some advice for families taking kids to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia from Cairns and the Whitsundays.

Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef

Most people who scuba dive on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have never experienced anything like it before. If you are not a certified diver, introductory dives are available on most of the tour boats. You will need to complete a health questionnaire and participate in a short scuba diving theory lesson for an hour or so prior to taking your first leap into the amazing underwater world of the Cairns Great Barrier Reef.

Scuba Diving Areas Of The Great Barrier Reef

Places like Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Michaelmas Cay, Frankland Island, Moore Reef and Arlington Reef are in close proximity to Cairns and Port Douglas and are ideal for day trips. These locations have exotic reef life and extensive marine animal activity. They are great if you are visiting the reef for the first time. Green Island and Fitzroy Island have resorts and dining facilities, bathrooms, and Resort Accommodation.

For the purposes of visiting areas of the Great Barrier Reef, it is best to divide the reef into sections. The Inner Reef is most easily accessed on day trips and these reefs are close in proximity to the shore. Outer Reefs take longer to reach, as outlined below and are classed as the more pristine and colourful reefs.

The Ultimate Dive Trips in the World - Scuba Diving The Coral Sea And The Cod Hole

The Far Northern Reefs and Coral Sea reefs are reserved for overnight liveaboard scuba diving trips or longer expedition type dive adventures where remote and unusual coral reef formations are located. These Coral Sea and Cod Hole overnight scuba diving livaboard boats are really designed to cater for the more experienced adventurous scuba diver as you dive in locations that you may experience some tidal drag and as you are not familiar with the surroundings you may lose your way if you are not so good on using your underwater diving equipment just yet.

However once you do become a certified scuba diver the Coral Sea and the world famous Cod Hole are places that you definitely need to tick off on your dive adventure list as the Cod Hole in the coral sea is classed as one of the most magical scuba diving locations in the world. Here you will meet with some amazing fish called Potatoe Cod. These Potato Cod are monsterous in size but super friendly and always on the lookout for a pat and a nibble of any food offerings, and it is the place for the world famous sharke feeding frenzy dive!

The reef systems in the northern Coral Sea are world class and are visited regularly by researchers from the world over. The northern Coral Sea reef sytems are also the birthing nurseries for migrating Humpback Whales and the Dwarfe Minke Whales and it the only place in the world where you can swim with the inquisitive Dwarf Minke whales during the months of June & July from Cairns.

Scuba Dive With Sharks Amazing Liveaboard Coral Sea Scuba Diving Trips

Now this is serious scuba diving stuff! 1000 metre vertical walls on the continental shelf with 40 metre (120+ft) visibility are common. This is where the Great Barrier Reef meets the depths of the Pacific Ocean and you meet sharks, so Grey Whalers, White Tips, Silver Tip Whalers, and circling scalloped hammerhead sharks patrol for food. Schools of Barracuda and large Dogtooth Tuna are always nearby.

This is where you can also go scuba diving with hundreds of hungry sharks and watch them from the oceans floor as they fight for their share of the food in the buckets above.

Scuba Diving with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef is not for the faint hearted but it is probably one of the biggest buzzes you will ever have in your scuba diving adventures. Scuba Diving in the Coral Sea is deep and can quite often have roaring currents. Trips are usually 3 to 5 days in length and include the world famous Ribbon reefs as well.

Read about our Dive with Sharks liveaboard reef trips here 1.) Coral Sea 7 Nights - 26 Dives 2.) Fly Dive Cod Hole 3 Nights - 12 Dives 3.) Fly Dive Coral Sea 4 Nights - 14 Dives

Other Ways To See The Great Barrier Reef

If you don't feel like you want to scuba dive and strap a tank of air to your back and turn into a human fish, a snorkel and mask can give you just as good a view of the coral reef systems and the fish that call it home. From the waters surface you can still view incredible coral reef structures and marine animals. Some of the most spectacular animals and corals are found in the first metre of water. It's also much cheaper to snorkel as your snorkel equipment is included in the reef tours ticket price along with all of your meals!

If you don't want to get wet but still want to see the coral reef and it's marine life then you have the option of viewing the reef from the comfort of glass-bottom boats, helicopter or fixed wing scenic flights, semi-submersible submarines and underwater observatories from the pontoons on the outer barrier reef. These facilities provide a wonderful clear view of the reef while keeping you dry.

Safety on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling and scuba diving on the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef is a very safe activity for all the family. The tropical waters are warm, calm and shallow and lack surf like other locations in Australia due to the barrier that the coral reefs provide. Only certified tour operators and trained guides who are proficient in first aid and safety regulations specified by the Queensland Government can take you on a reef trip. However, there are a few guidelines you should follow to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable snorkelling trip, whether it is just for a day or for an overnight trip.

Always wear sunscreen with a high SPF rating. Believe it or not, the sun is the most dangerous part of a reef trip on the Coral Sea. You're bound to see other fried visitors glowing red after a day on the reef, and you don't want that to happen to you and spoil the reest of your holiday. This is very important because intense tropical sunrays will target you from the sky and also from their reflection off the clear blue water. Reapply sunscreen every two hours if you are in the water.

Avoid sitting out in the sun during the middle of the day.

Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Do not swim or snorkel straight after you have eaten or if you have consumed alcohol.

Follow all instructions from the boats crew aboard the reef boat.

Swim in the designated areas only. Usually this is marked by buoys and rope, but use common sense and stay close to other people.

If you are in trouble then raise one arm, and wait for assistance.

Also if you do get sea water in your mouth and you cannot blow it out the top of your snorkel gear then make sure you lift your head out of the water and empty your snorkel and start again. The reef boat crew are always on hand to assist first time snorkellers so do not be afraid to ask for help when needed.

Warning: Don't touch the coral reefs as they are protected and you may face a huge fine or even a jail term if found deliberately destroying or stealing pieces of coral from Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

If an emergency does occur, you are in good hands. Queensland's air-sea rescue services are among the most extensive and advanced in the world. Diver recovery systems, decompression chambers and dive medicine expertise can be accessed in any emergency from most points of the reef.
Read about Irikanji and Jelly fish and Marine Stinger Safety.
What to wear when visiting the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef

Not much.

For a day trip, your clothing can include shorts, T-shirt, swimsuit and hat. Essentials are sunscreen and sunglasses. If you are visiting an island or sand coral cay, bring some sandals or reef shoes.

For overnight livaboard reef trips, you'll also need to bring a warm shirt for the evening. Other than that, don't worry! You're in tropical paradise! Of course, you can't forget your camera so you can capture your magical moments at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Try a reloadable underwater camera while your snorkeling or scuba diving and get some close ups of the fish!

Once you have seen Australia's Great Barrier Reef you can tick that off your bucket list and then start planning for you next amazing journey to another one of the world's famous icons. Ensure to ask us about creating a Great Barrier Reef package to suit you on your Cairns holiday.

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Everybody is different, and we all like different sorts of experiences. Thankfully, there are MANY Cairns and Port Douglas reef trips to choose from, and usually the greatest problem is choosing which boat tour to go on and visit the Great Barrier Reef in the way that suits you and your partner or family.

We have broken down all the Great Barrier Reef trips into an easy to read format, just click on the category you think might apply to you - to help choose the best Great Barrier Reef tour to suit you.

You have many options for a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose from:

Half-day snorkel and scuba diving tours

Full-day snorkelling and scuba diving tours

Overnight scuba diving and snorkelling tours

Multiple-night scuba dive and snorkel trips

Deciding what Great Barrier Reef tour option to take depends on how keen you are to scuba dive the reef and also how much time you have to spend in Cairns or Port Douglas Queensland Australia.

If you are travelling from overseas to visit the Great Barrier Reef just make sure you allocate enough days to visit Cairns and all the other attractions in the region as there is so much to see and do. If the weather is not a good day for a reef trip then a day tour exploring the Atherton Tablelands could be the perfect alternative.

Great Barrier Reef Half Day And Full Day Tours

The half-day reef trip gives you the luxury of slotting a visit to another Cairns or Port Douglas sightseeing tour or attraction into your day for either the morning or afternoon.

The reef boat journey can take from 45 minutes to 90 minutes dependant on your island destination and that will give you around two hours of snorkelling and scuba diving adventure.

Day trips usually leave Cairns or Port Douglas at about 8am and return to Cairns at 5:30pm. This allows you more time to experience the reef without needing to check your watch and you will be back in your Cairns holiday accommodation in time for sundowner drinks.

All Great Barrier Reef trips from Cairns and Port Douglas include morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea to suit all palletes. Some even offer tea and coffee and danish pastries and muffins when you first board the boat in the morning.

Children on the Great Barrier Reef

Children are fully catered for on most reef trips and some more than others. Snorkelling gear, down to the smallest sizes, is available for kids. Also, small floatation vests and pool noodles are on board for children to hold onto while swimming. Some of the larger boat pontoons also have safe swimming enclosures for the little ones to paddle around in safely whilst the parents take it in turns to snorkel and dive. The children's swimming enclosures are on pontoons located on the outer Barrier Reef from Cairns.

Some of these bigger pontoons have a kids club program during the school holidays so that the parents can go off together and enjoy a snorkel or dive. Here is some advice for families taking kids to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia from Cairns and the Whitsundays.

Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef

Most people who scuba dive on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have never experienced anything like it before. If you are not a certified diver, introductory dives are available on most of the tour boats. You will need to complete a health questionnaire and participate in a short scuba diving theory lesson for an hour or so prior to taking your first leap into the amazing underwater world of the Cairns Great Barrier Reef.

Scuba Diving Areas Of The Great Barrier Reef

Places like Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Michaelmas Cay, Frankland Island, Moore Reef and Arlington Reef are in close proximity to Cairns and Port Douglas and are ideal for day trips. These locations have exotic reef life and extensive marine animal activity. They are great if you are visiting the reef for the first time. Green Island and Fitzroy Island have resorts and dining facilities, bathrooms, and Resort Accommodation.

For the purposes of visiting areas of the Great Barrier Reef, it is best to divide the reef into sections. The Inner Reef is most easily accessed on day trips and these reefs are close in proximity to the shore. Outer Reefs take longer to reach, as outlined below and are classed as the more pristine and colourful reefs.

The Ultimate Dive Trips in the World - Scuba Diving The Coral Sea And The Cod Hole

The Far Northern Reefs and Coral Sea reefs are reserved for overnight liveaboard scuba diving trips or longer expedition type dive adventures where remote and unusual coral reef formations are located. These Coral Sea and Cod Hole overnight scuba diving livaboard boats are really designed to cater for the more experienced adventurous scuba diver as you dive in locations that you may experience some tidal drag and as you are not familiar with the surroundings you may lose your way if you are not so good on using your underwater diving equipment just yet.

However once you do become a certified scuba diver the Coral Sea and the world famous Cod Hole are places that you definitely need to tick off on your dive adventure list as the Cod Hole in the coral sea is classed as one of the most magical scuba diving locations in the world. Here you will meet with some amazing fish called Potatoe Cod. These Potato Cod are monsterous in size but super friendly and always on the lookout for a pat and a nibble of any food offerings, and it is the place for the world famous sharke feeding frenzy dive!

The reef systems in the northern Coral Sea are world class and are visited regularly by researchers from the world over. The northern Coral Sea reef sytems are also the birthing nurseries for migrating Humpback Whales and the Dwarfe Minke Whales and it the only place in the world where you can swim with the inquisitive Dwarf Minke whales during the months of June & July from Cairns.

Scuba Dive With Sharks Amazing Liveaboard Coral Sea Scuba Diving Trips

Now this is serious scuba diving stuff! 1000 metre vertical walls on the continental shelf with 40 metre (120+ft) visibility are common. This is where the Great Barrier Reef meets the depths of the Pacific Ocean and you meet sharks, so Grey Whalers, White Tips, Silver Tip Whalers, and circling scalloped hammerhead sharks patrol for food. Schools of Barracuda and large Dogtooth Tuna are always nearby.

This is where you can also go scuba diving with hundreds of hungry sharks and watch them from the oceans floor as they fight for their share of the food in the buckets above.

Scuba Diving with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef is not for the faint hearted but it is probably one of the biggest buzzes you will ever have in your scuba diving adventures. Scuba Diving in the Coral Sea is deep and can quite often have roaring currents. Trips are usually 3 to 5 days in length and include the world famous Ribbon reefs as well.

Read about our Dive with Sharks liveaboard reef trips here 1.) Coral Sea 7 Nights - 26 Dives 2.) Fly Dive Cod Hole 3 Nights - 12 Dives 3.) Fly Dive Coral Sea 4 Nights - 14 Dives

Other Ways To See The Great Barrier Reef

If you don't feel like you want to scuba dive and strap a tank of air to your back and turn into a human fish, a snorkel and mask can give you just as good a view of the coral reef systems and the fish that call it home. From the waters surface you can still view incredible coral reef structures and marine animals. Some of the most spectacular animals and corals are found in the first metre of water. It's also much cheaper to snorkel as your snorkel equipment is included in the reef tours ticket price along with all of your meals!

If you don't want to get wet but still want to see the coral reef and it's marine life then you have the option of viewing the reef from the comfort of glass-bottom boats, helicopter or fixed wing scenic flights, semi-submersible submarines and underwater observatories from the pontoons on the outer barrier reef. These facilities provide a wonderful clear view of the reef while keeping you dry.

Safety on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling and scuba diving on the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef is a very safe activity for all the family. The tropical waters are warm, calm and shallow and lack surf like other locations in Australia due to the barrier that the coral reefs provide. Only certified tour operators and trained guides who are proficient in first aid and safety regulations specified by the Queensland Government can take you on a reef trip. However, there are a few guidelines you should follow to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable snorkelling trip, whether it is just for a day or for an overnight trip.

Always wear sunscreen with a high SPF rating. Believe it or not, the sun is the most dangerous part of a reef trip on the Coral Sea. You're bound to see other fried visitors glowing red after a day on the reef, and you don't want that to happen to you and spoil the reest of your holiday. This is very important because intense tropical sunrays will target you from the sky and also from their reflection off the clear blue water. Reapply sunscreen every two hours if you are in the water.

Avoid sitting out in the sun during the middle of the day.

Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Do not swim or snorkel straight after you have eaten or if you have consumed alcohol.

Follow all instructions from the boats crew aboard the reef boat.

Swim in the designated areas only. Usually this is marked by buoys and rope, but use common sense and stay close to other people.

If you are in trouble then raise one arm, and wait for assistance.

Also if you do get sea water in your mouth and you cannot blow it out the top of your snorkel gear then make sure you lift your head out of the water and empty your snorkel and start again. The reef boat crew are always on hand to assist first time snorkellers so do not be afraid to ask for help when needed.

Warning: Don't touch the coral reefs as they are protected and you may face a huge fine or even a jail term if found deliberately destroying or stealing pieces of coral from Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

If an emergency does occur, you are in good hands. Queensland's air-sea rescue services are among the most extensive and advanced in the world. Diver recovery systems, decompression chambers and dive medicine expertise can be accessed in any emergency from most points of the reef.
Read about Irikanji and Jelly fish and Marine Stinger Safety.
What to wear when visiting the Cairns and Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef

Not much.

For a day trip, your clothing can include shorts, T-shirt, swimsuit and hat. Essentials are sunscreen and sunglasses. If you are visiting an island or sand coral cay, bring some sandals or reef shoes.

For overnight livaboard reef trips, you'll also need to bring a warm shirt for the evening. Other than that, don't worry! You're in tropical paradise! Of course, you can't forget your camera so you can capture your magical moments at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Try a reloadable underwater camera while your snorkeling or scuba diving and get some close ups of the fish!

Once you have seen Australia's Great Barrier Reef you can tick that off your bucket list and then start planning for you next amazing journey to another one of the world's famous icons. Ensure to ask us about creating a Great Barrier Reef package to suit you on your Cairns holiday.

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The official site for the 188th Oktoberfest from September 16 to October 3, 2023

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Discover what makes this building a World Heritage-listed masterpiece on a Sydney Opera House Tour. For those with limited mobility we offer an Access Tour every day and food lovers can wine and dine their way around the Opera House on a Taste of the Opera House experience.

Even if you're a local or you think you already know the Opera House, join a two-hour Backstage Tour. We'll reveal the building's inner working and you'll enjoy a cooked breakfast in the Green Room with artists and staff - you will feel like one of us!

All tours provide you with an opportunity to visit some of the Opera House's many venues and theatres however please note the Concert Hall is currently closed as it is undergoing renewal works to improve theatre machinery, acoustics and accessibility. Click here to learn more about the Concert Hall renewal works.

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Located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids of Giza is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark. Known as Khufu's Pyramid, it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight. Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one still standing to this day! When gazing at this colossal structure, there's no way to escape the feeling of being dwarfed.. The two smaller - but still huge - pyramids in Giza are those of Khafre and Menkaure. A few steps to...

Located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids of Giza is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark. Known as Khufu's Pyramid, it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight. Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one still standing to this day! When gazing at this colossal structure, there's no way to escape the feeling of being dwarfed.. The two smaller - but still huge - pyramids in Giza are those of Khafre and Menkaure. A few steps to the east you will notice three small (20 m high) piles of rumble: the queens' pyramids, tombs of Khufu's wives and sisters. Nearby, on the Giza Plateau, you'll also find the Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum. The site is also where the Sound &amp; Light Show at Giza takes place, and where every newcomer to Egypt experiences Giza camel rides for the first time. Ticket Price(s): Regular: 60 EGP Student: 30 EGP Cheops(Khufu) Pyramid: Regular: 100 EGP Student: 50 EGP Khafre's Pyramid: Regular: 30 EGP Student: 15 EGP Menkaure's Pyramid: Regular: 25 EGP Student: 15 EGP

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Located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids of Giza is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark. Known as Khufu's Pyramid, it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight.

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Elvis' Wedding Chapel, Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, USA

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If you're not into the typical traditional wedding thing, who wouldn't want the fun and quirky excitement of getting married by Elvis in Las Vegas? The vows are just as meaningful, and your special day will be just as unforgettable. We promise! Our Elvis Wedding Packages Las Vegas are not only amazing fun but excellent value with Elvis Wedding Packages starting from as little as $300.

All of our incomparable Elvis impersonators boast real professional singing cred-from the Broadway stage to Las Vegas Strip resorts. They'll serenade you live, performing songs and your vows with a touch of sentimentality and a hunka hunka burnin' love. Elvis can even walk you down the aisle, if you like. Elvis Wedding Packages Las Vegas, NV bring the King into your wedding with all the pomp and ceremony of the King of Rock 'N' Roll himself! With songs like Love Me Tender or Can't Help Falling In Love, the atmosphere will be electric for your special day in Las Vegas.

For a tropically romantic twist, choose our Elvis Blue Hawaii Wedding, with palm trees, ocean mist and a hula girl dancing to Elvis's rendition of the Hawaiian Wedding Song. Or, have a look at one of our Doo Wop Diner wedding packages, with Elvis doing the honors beside a retro '50s jukebox and soda fountain. For the most incredible Elvis Wedding Packages Las Vegas EVER, pick our Elvis Pink Caddy wedding. He'll drive you right down the aisle in his '64 convertible, much to the amazement of your guests. For this one, you'll want to upgrade to add live streaming coverage online for friends and family back home.

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Offer you and your fiancé the most memorable wedding experience in Las Vegas at "THE" Elvis Wedding Chapel.

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Universal Studios, Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, USA

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Arctic Snowhotel & Glass Igloos Rovaniemi

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Lumihotelli ja Lasi-iglut Rovaniemi: Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

HOTELLIMME ON SULJETTU. Myyntipalvelumme palvelee puhelimitse ja sähköpostilla ma-pe klo 8:00-16:00. Avaamme Lasi-iglut 18.9.-31.3 & Lumihotellin 15.12.-31.3.

Koe kylmä kasvoillasi, liiku itsesi lämpimäksi, nauti juomasi jäälasista sekä todista revontulten tanssi. Koe lumen ja talven kaikki muodot kaikilla aisteillasi, kokonaisvaltaisesti ja helposti meillä, kaikkien palveluiden ollessa lähellä!

Rikastuttavat arktisen taivaan taiat

Lasi-iglujen 360-asteinen lasikatto mahdollistaa taivaan taikojen ihailun. Liity ihailijoiden joukkoon ja koe lasi-iglujen ihmeet!

Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos in Rovaniemi in Lapland Finland: discover northern lights

Arktinen kokemus on täällä

Mitä ikinä lumesta halusitkaan kokea!

Astu meidän lumen valtakuntaan!

Revontulivahti valvoo

Varmista mahdollisuutesi nähdä revontulet revontulivahtimme avulla, joka pitää huolen, että et jää revontulista paitsi. Vahtimme tarkkailee taivasta ja hälyttää halukkaat lasi-iglujen sekä Lumihotellin asukkaat paikalle, heti kun taivaalla tapahtuu.

Revontulivahti on paikalla 24/7 auttamassa tilanteessa kuin tilanteessa.

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Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos has now closed its doors for the season 2019-2020. We wish to thank all of our guests, business partners, friends and family and look forward meeting you again soon. . We will open the Glass Igloos on 18th Sep and the SnowHotel on 15th Dec. Our sales department is open Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00. . We hope you stay safe and healhty through this difficult time. All the best to you from our entire staff ❄️
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If you have a booking in our hotel in March, please contact our sales department at sales@arcticsnowhotel.fi. If you are not able to travel, we can postpone your booking next winter. Looking forward hearing from you. We wish all the best to our followers!
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Tunne jää

Arktisella jäällä on monta väriä ja muotoa. Tunne sen lämpö ja kylmyys sulautuessasi ainutkertaiseen elämykseen, joka jää mieleen. Saavu arktiseen Pohjois-Eurooppaan ja Suomen Lappiin. Otamme sinut lämmöllä vastaan.

Saapuminen

Lumihotelli ja lasi-iglut sijaitsevat Napapiirillä noin 26 kilometrin päässä Rovaniemeltä. Saapuminen onnistuu helposti tarjoamillamme kuljetuksilla, taksilla tai omalla autolla.

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Lumihotelli ja Lasi-iglut Rovaniemi: Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos HOTELLIMME ON SULJETTU. Myyntipalvelumme palvelee puhelimitse ja sähköpostilla ma-pe klo 8:00-16:00. Avaamme Lasi-iglut 18.9.-31.3 & Lumihotellin 15.12.-31.3. Koe kylmä kasvoillasi, liiku itsesi lämpimäksi, nauti juomasi jäälasista sekä todista revontulten tanssi. Koe lumen ja talven kaikki muodot kaikilla aisteillasi, kokonaisvaltaisesti ja helposti meillä, kaikkien palveluiden ollessa lähellä!

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On the Hunt for the Northern Lights - VisitFinland.com

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Finland is one of the best places on Earth to spot the Northern Lights - they appear on more than 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland.

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Finland is one of the best places on Earth to spot the Northern Lights - they appear on more than 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland.

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

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WALK THE SKY

This 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon. Look down and you can see right through the glass platform 4,000 feet to the floor of the Canyon below. Profiled by the National Geographic Channel, The Today Show, and CNN, this engineering marvel offers unparalleled views of one of the world's Seven Natural Wonders.

Nervous about walking on glass almost a mile above the floor of the Grand Canyon? Have no fear-the Skywalk is strong enough to hold seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets.

For more information, please call 1-888-868-WEST or 928-769-2636.

Online Ticket Prices Not Available On Site At Ticket Counter. Tickets Must Be Booked 24 Hours In Advance of Arrival For Online Discount.
Beat the Lines

The Skywalk sees peak visitation between 11:00am and 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time. To beat the crowds, we recommend arriving in the morning. From March to October, the last ticket is sold at 5:30pm.

Cameras and cell phones are not permitted on the Skywalk.

Photographers will be available on the Skywalk for guests. Photos can be purchased for $16 per printed photo or $69.90 for a USB drive of all digital photos.

Sky View Restaurant

Sky View restaurant is more than just delicious American cuisine, but it offers panoramic views of the Skywalk and Eagle Point. The menu satisfies every taste bud with a variety of favorites including Mango Habanero Wings and Beyond Burgers. Enjoy an ice cold beer or an oaky wine alongside your meal.

For more information about Sky View Restaurant, click here.

Eagle Point

While the Skywalk is certainly a highlight, there's much more to enjoy here at Eagle Point, which was named after a natural rock formation that looks like an eagle. You can watch Native American dances in the amphitheater, visit the Native American Village, and shop at Creations by Native Hands located by the Native American Village.

Creations by Native Hands

Find something to remember your journey to Grand Canyon West at Eagle Point's Creations by Native Hands Gift Shop, located at the Indian Village. From t-shirts and hats to handcrafted jewelry and weavings made by the Hualapai, Hopi, and Mojave tribes, this shop offers a unique collection of gifts that reflect the experience of Canyon history. These items allow you to take a piece of the Grand Canyon and the Hualapai culture home with you.

Tour the Native American Village

Take a self-guided tour through this authentic village for a view of local and regional tribal heritage and tradition. The Native American Village at Eagle Point lets you imagine a simpler time when Hualapai, Navajo, Plains, Hopi, Havasupai, and other Indian tribes roamed the lands. Stroll through traditionally built housing, ovens, and sweat lodges and be amazed at the unique architecture, style, and functionality of each structure and feature.

Native American Performances

Enjoy musical sounds and dances by the Hualapai Tribe as you explore Eagle Point.

Performance times:

11:00am - 11:20am

11:30am - 11:50am

12:00pm - 12:20pm

12:30pm - 12:50pm

2:00pm - 2:20pm

2:30pm - 2:50pm

3:00pm - 3:20pm

3:30pm - 3:50pm

Admission Ticket to West Rim. Access to all three (3) of our amazing viewpoints:

Eagle Point

Guano Point

Hualapai Ranch

Transportation on our Hop-On/Hop-Off shuttle service.

This is the basic admission ticket for all activities at the West Rim.

This ticket does NOT include the Skywalk. Guests must purchase the Skywalk Add-On.

Guests are required to take the provided shuttle to each viewpoint.

Walk-up price (not purchased online): $60

Online tickets must be purchased at least 1 day prior to visit in order to received discounted price.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Includes access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk

General Admission Ticket is required with purchase.

Cameras and cell phones are not permitted on the Skywalk.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Add-On: Premium Meal Ticket | $25

Premium Meal Ticket can be redeemed at Sky View Restaurant for 1 of 3 Asian Inspired meals. See menu options here.

General Admission Ticket is required with purchase.

Premium Meal Voucher is only valid for use at Sky View Restaurant.

Premium Meal Voucher is NOT valid for use at Guano Point or Skywalk Cafe.

Please note: Guests can purchase a la carte meal options available at Sky View Restaurant.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Add-On: Meal Ticket | $18

Includes Meal ticket to use at either Guano Point Cafe or Skywalk Cafe. Menu options includes:

General Admission Ticket is required with purchase.

Meal Voucher is only valid for use at Guano Point Cafe or Skywalk Cafe.

Meal Voucher is NOT valid for use at Sky View Restaurant.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sky Experience Bundle | $87

Get an aerial view of the Grand Canyon when you book this bundle. This Sky Experience bundle includes General Admission, Skywalk entry, and a meal ticket that can be redeemed at Guano Point or Skywalk Café.

Includes admission to all three (3) of our amazing viewpoints: Eagle Point, Guano Point and Hualapai Ranch.

Includes access to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Includes Meal ticket to use at either Guano Point Cafe or Skywalk Cafe.

Includes transportation on our hop-on/hop-off shuttle service. Guests are required to take the provided shuttle to each viewpoint.

Cameras and cell phones are not permitted on the Skywalk.

Online tickets must be purchased at least 1 day prior to visit in order to received discounted price. Prices are subject to change without notice.

We are proud to accept these forms of payment at Grand Canyon West.

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The health and safety of our customers are our top priority. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and ensure all isango! products are updated with the latest available dates based on lock-downs at different destinations.

If you want to change the status of an existing booking:

We offer last-minute cancellations and date modifications for all city tours and hop-on, hop-off tours.

All theme parks and attraction tickets can be moved to a later date. You will receive a full refund if you are travelling to an impacted destination during the quarantine period.

Our cancellation policy is active till 30 April 2020 and can be extended as per latest updates on the crisis.

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Forbidden City, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, China

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Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the emperor. Hence its name 'The Purple Forbidden City', usually 'The Forbidden City'.

Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square . Rectangular in shape, it is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a 52-meter-wide moat and a 10-meter-high wall are more than 8,700 rooms. The wall has a gate on each side. The distance between the south Meridian Gate (Wumen) and the north Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwumen) is 961 meters (1,051 yards), while the distance between the east and west gates is 753 meters (823 yards). There are unique and delicately structured towers on each of the four corners of the curtain wall. These afford views over both the palace and the city outside.

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The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.

Until 1924 when the last emperor of China was driven from the Inner Court, fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty had reigned here. Having been the imperial palace for some five centuries, Forbidden City houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace Museum is now one of the most popular tourist attractions world-wide.

Construction of the palace complex began in 1407, the 5th year of the Yongle reign of the third emperor (Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Di) of the Ming dynasty. It was completed fourteen years later in 1420, and then the capital city was moved from Nanjing to Beijing the next year. It was said that a million workers including one hundred thousand artisans were driven into the long-term hard labor. Stone needed was quarried from Fangshan District. It was said a well was dug every fifty meters along the road in order to pour water onto the road in winter to slide huge stones on ice into the city. Huge amounts of timber and other materials were freighted from faraway provinces.

Ancient Chinese people displayed their very considerable skills in building the Forbidden City. Take the grand red city wall for example. It has an 8.6 meters wide base reducing to 6.66 meters wide at the top. The angular shape of the wall totally frustrates attempts to climb it. The bricks were made from white lime and glutinous rice while the cement is made from glutinous rice and egg whites. These incredible materials make the wall extraordinarily strong.

Since yellow is the symbol of the royal family, it is the dominant color in it. Roofs are built with yellow glazed tiles; decorations in the palace are painted yellow; even the bricks on the ground are made yellow by a special process. However, there is one exception. Wenyuange, the royal library, has a black roof. The reason is that it was believed black represented water then and could extinguish fire.

Nowadays, Forbidden City is open to tourists from home and abroad. Splendid painted decoration on these royal architectural wonders, the grand and deluxe halls, with their surprisingly magnificent treasures will certainly satisfy 'modern civilians'.

Touring Route and Time

The museum carries out a south-to-north unidirectional itinerary. Visitors can only enter through the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and leave from the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwumen) or East Prosperity Gate (Donghuamen). Three to four hours is enough for touring the central axis; if you have interest in exploring more about the imperial palace, more time need to be spent in the west and east wings.

How to get to the Forbidden City
Entry is allowed only through the Meridian Gate, the south gate of the museum.

1. Subway:
a. Take Subway Line 1, get off at Tiananmen East Station (Exit A) or Tiananmen West Station (Exit B), find the Tiananmen Tower, and then walk north to the Meridian Gate;
b. Take Subway Line 2, get off at Qianmen Station (Exit A), walk north through the Tiananmen Square, pass the Tiananmen Tower, and then find the Meridian Gate further north.

2. Bus:
a. Take Bus 1, 2, 52, 59, 82, 120, Sightseeing Bus Line 2 or Tourist Bus Line 2, and get off at Tiananmen East Station;
b. Take Bus 1, 5, 52, Sightseeing Bus Line 1, Sightseeing Bus Line 2 or Tourist Line 2, and get off at Tiananmen West Station.

See more: How to Get from Beijing South Railway Station to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square

How to leave from the Forbidden City
Exit is allowed only through the Gate of Divine Prowess in the north of the museum, and the East Prosperity Gate.

1. Leaving from the Gate of Divine Prowess:
a. Take Bus 58, 101, 103, 109, 124, 128, Sightseeing Bus Line 1, Sightseeing Bus Line 2 or Sightseeing Bus Line 3 at Gugong (Forbidden City) Station.
b. Take Bus 58, 111, 124 or Sightseeing Bus Line 3 at Jingshan East Gate Station.

2. Leaving from the East Prosperity Gate:
a. Take Bus 2 or 82 at Donghuamen Station.
b. Take Sightseeing Line 2 at Gugong East Gate Station.

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Ticket Price

Entrance Ticket

April to October: CNY 60
November to March: CNY 40

Treasure Gallery

CNY 10 (in Palace of Tranquil Longevity, including the Opera Museum and Stone Drum Museum)

Clock and Watch Gallery

CNY 10 (in Hall for Ancestry Worship)

Note:

1. Free for children under 1.2 meters (3.9 feet), each accompanied by an adult.
2. For minors between 6 and 18 years old, the admission ticket price is CNY 20 and the ticket for Treasure Gallery and Clock and Watch Gallery each is CNY 5.
3. Seniors elder than 60 can enjoy half price by showing a valid ID or passport.
4. The Annual Ticket (CNY 300 for 10 entries a year) is only applied to Chinese citizens.

How to Buy Tickets of Forbidden City

The museum allows 80,000 visitors a day. All visitors need to buy ticket online or by scanning the official QR code on site.

However English service is not ready yet on the official booking website, so foreigners need to buy tickets through travel agencies or Chinese friends. If it seems difficult, a ticket window is opened near the Meridian Gate for special needs and you may get a ticket from there. It is important to get there and buy tickets as early as possible, especially during holidays.

Real-name policy has been carried out in ticketing. ID cards of Chinese visitors and passports of foreigners need to be shown when buying tickets. Chinese need to swipe their ID cards at the entrance, while foreigners should go through the special channel(s) to have their passports checked.

It is closed on Mondays, except the Chinese statutory holidays.

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Machu Picchu in features high on many traveller's bucket lists and rightfully so. One of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is hailed as an archaeologist's dream. Believed to be built in the 15th century by Peru's Inca civilisation (by hand!) this South American icon is hard to miss although often mistakenly referred to as the 'Lost City of the Incas' (which is really Vilcabamba ).

The gateway to this mesmerising abandoned city in the south-eastern city of Cusco/Cuzco and there are many ways to get to Machu Picchu from there. So whether you are looking to go independently or via Machu Picchu tours, have ample time or are restricted, have holiday cash to burn or are on a tight budget; this guide will advise you how to get to Machu Picchu in 14 different ways. Planning a trip to Machu Picchu just got easier!

" You may also like: 2 weeks in Peru itinerary - transport, tips + tours

Machu Picchu Rules 2020

Due to the bizarre desire for tourists to get their chebs out and the mass demand to see this wonder, visiting Machu Picchu is now restricted by the Peruvian government. Changes will be implemented from 2017 and they are pretty strict.

Firstly, rules state you can not visit the Inca Citadel without an official guide but the goods news is that you can hire a guide at the gates.

Our friends did bypass having a guide so it is not impossible.
Please tell us what the situation is for you in the comments below.
Secondly, there will be increased set routes for you to follow.

Finally, time limits may be set at certain points to help with the flow of traffic which is probably a benefit to all.

There are also changes to the opening times which I will explain below. Your ticket will have your time on it.

2020 tickets are available through GetYourGuide, see table, for most options in 2020.

The following Machu Picchu price list is the official fees for 2020. There are several options, some of which you can choose a time slot.

Machupicchu + Horario Vespertino: 1-5pm for those with mountain hike ticket (doesn't appear to be available on site)

*Warning: some online services advertise the advanced online ticket for cheaper but when you click through the ticket is for the Andean community nations, not foreigners.

How to get to Machu Picchu

The highlight of any backpacking trip across South America is the hike to Machu Picchu. There are many ways to get to the site - rightly accounted as one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the world. Most people opt for the classic way to Machu Picchu: train ride until Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) and then an early morning bus all the way to the entrance.

Others, though, dream of actually walking along the sacred way of the Incas and thus seeing the sunrise over Machu Picchu. The only way that guarantees this - regardless of the season and the sunrise time - is via the official Inca Trail.

All other hikes finish in Aguas Calientes, and then require to either walk or take the bus to the entrance of the site, which opens at 6:00, and - provided the sun hasn't risen already - rush all the way to the Inti Punku sun gate. This is not necessary with the traditional Inca Trail trek.

However, the Inca Trail has to be booked well in advance so your visit to Machu Picchu has to be planned well. The Peruvian government issues the passes/permits (only 180-200 persons per day are allowed on the trail) at the beginning of January and they are usually sold out for the year within a couple of weeks.

Hiking the Inca Trail is an incredible, exhilarating and exhausting experience. During the hike, it is possible to visit some otherwise inaccessible sites. The trek's landscape is breath-taking - and not just caused by the altitude (make sure you are properly insured, see below for what we mean by 'properly'!)

The trekking consists of long hikes, cold temperatures during the night, rain during the day, and meals in the kitchen tent. The companionship with the rest of the group, the disgusting toilets in the base camps, the fact that it is virtually impossible to shower for the 4 days of the hike all add to this unforgettable experience.

And then, the cherry on the cake: a 3:00 wake up call to start walking in the dark and reach the Inti Punku in time for sunrise. At that stage of the night, there is still the uncertainty that the day's weather will have mercy on you and that the sun shows up, but then it happens, it's there; Machu Picchu in all its glory.

Inca Trail cost: Approximately $650+ / £523+ per person + hiking extras

Walking Distance: 43km/26 miles

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Highlights: Machu Picchu Inca Trail is the most famous Peruvian trail

Downside: : Pre-book 6 months in advance / restricted numbers / expense

Tip: The Inca Trail closes for the month of February

Recommendation: by Claudia from My Adventures Across the World

One-Day Inca Trail / KM 104 Trail / Short Inca

Getting to Machu Picchu via the one-day Inca Trail consists for a beautiful train journey. To access the one-day Inca Trail hike, you take the Peru Rail Vistadome train (see below) from Cusco heading towards Aguas Calientes, the town that Machu Picchu is located in.

However, you will disembark the train around 30 minutes before Aguas Calientes at what will appear to be the middle of nowhere, the stop KM 104. The Vistadome train has windows that scale to the roof of the train, allowing you to fully absorb the beauty of it curving through the crevices of the Andes Mountains. Don't get too lost in the beauty of the landscape as you'll have to hop off of the train at this no man's land, KM 104.

From KM 104, the hike will take you into the Andes Mountains and scale you up, down, and around this mind-blowing mountain range. It is an intermediate hike that can take anywhere from 5-8 hours. There are plenty of steep climbs and tight curves, but they are all worth the stunning views from the top of the world in Peru.

Make sure to take at least 2 litres of water per person for this hike and plenty of snacks. There will be a few overhangs and places to stop and enjoy a rest and refuel. Also, make sure to pack a poncho in case you encounter rain on the trail.

Once you've finished the hike and explored the magnificent Machu Picchu, you can take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town where you can spend the night or take the Peru Rail train back to Cusco.

Cost: Train from $89/£72-$500/£403+ one-way / Machu Picchu entry $47/£38

Walking Distance: 15km / 9 miles

Duration: 1 or 2 days (2 days more realistic)

Train from Sacred Valley: 1.5 hours/Train from Cusco: 3 hours

Trek: 5-8 hours

Tip: 1-day hike - take the earliest train (before 9am) as the gates close at stages

Tip: The Inca Trail closes for the month of February

Highlights: Train views, quick

Downside: Inca Trail requires a pre-booked permit (6 months in advance)

Recommendation: by Scott & Collette from

Although the most sought after, do not stress if you cannot plan as far ahead as the Inca Trail dictates. There are other options.

Here's How to Reach Machu Picchu Without the Inca Trail

The easiest and quickest way to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the Machu Picchu is by taking the Machu Picchu train. There are three types of train services which reach Aguas Calientes; Expedition, Vistadom, and Belmond Hiram Bingham.

The journey takes about 3.5 hours and the price varies throughout the year for each option.

The Expedition train is for budget travellers and costs around $68-$85+ one way. As this is the most affordable option, you have to book way in advance. It sells out.

The Vistadom train, which is a more expensive panoramic train, offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. You can see birds flying above the train through the large windows on the ceiling. This experience allows visitors to connect with nature. It is an air-conditioned train with comfortable chairs. It costs only a bit more than the cheaper Expedition train ($105+ one way) and it is worth the money.

The Belmond Hiram Bingham is the most luxurious option (images below). It costs $389 -$500+ one way.

These trains are painted blue and inside they are decorated in the style of the 1920's Pullman trains. If you want to feel like you are on the Orient Express, try this transport option to the Machu Picchu. This price includes dinner and a tour of Machu Picchu.

If you want to continue with luxury check out this review of Belmond Sanctuary Review .

Cost: $89/£72-$500/£403+ one-way (Machu Picchu entry may not be included)

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Duration: 3.5-4 hours

Highlights: Budget-friendly option, quick, no hike, good views

Downside: No hike, lower-class train envy

Recommendation: by Barbara from Jet Settera

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The Inca Trail is closed but I want to hike to Machu Picchu! Don't panic! The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is a 4 day/3 night trek which involves camping for 2 nights and a hotel stay on the night before Machu Picchu. The Lares Trek starts with a bus journey then breakfast at Lares Hot Springs where you can take a dip in the warm waters.

The day 1 hike ends at Cuncani where hikers meet with local children before dining then an early bedtime. Day 2 kicks off with a 5:00 wake up call, breakfast then a day of hiking. This is the hardest day as the trek involves a climb to 4650m (15255ft) above sea level at Condor's Pass. Day 3 is relatively easy, hiking to Pumahuacuanca for lunch, a bus ride to Ollantaytambo then the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (also called Aguas Calientes).

Dinner is in a restaurant tonight and hikers have the chance to shower and sleep in a hotel bed. Day 4 is another early rise for Machu Picchu day, remember your passport or you will not gain entry. Buses leave from Aguas Calientes all day (see below for more details), the earlier you can take the bus the better to avoid the crowds at Machu Picchu.

The Lares Trek booked through a reputable company costs around $575 / £463 per person with additional options available (walking sticks, air beds, sleeping bags). There are also the hidden costs of trekking to Machu Picchu - the tips.

This will differ depending on who is in the trek team but averages out at around 65 soles (£14) per person. We trekked to Machu Picchu with Alpaca Expeditions which is regarded as the best Machu Picchu company online and by word of mouth, hence the expense of the trip. They promote ethical working conditions for their staff which is an important factor of sustainable travel (many companies say they do this but do not). Choose your company wisely.

Cost: $500 - $700 per person + extras

Walking Distance: 33 km/20.5miles

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Highlights: Hike, meet locals, camp + hotel, no 6-month pre-booking required

Downside: Early rises, camping, very high altitude

Recommendation: by us, Gemma and Craig from Two Scots Abroad

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From all of the possible ways to get to Machu Picchu in , the most adventurous option is the Inca Jungle Trek, which includes a big variety of different adrenaline-filled activities. The most usual form of the Inca Jungle Trek has a 4 day/3 night itinerary, but it is also possible to do so in this shorter version, which takes only 3 days/2 nights.

During these 4 days, travellers have the chance to test themselves in downhill mountain biking, river rafting, and even zip-lining. Hostels are the main form of accommodation used during the Inca Jungle Trek but like the Lares Trek, the last night before the visit to Machu Picchu you stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

On day 1 the trek starts with a 3-hour drive to Abra Malaga Pass at 4,316 m altitude from where you will descend by bicycle to 1,196m in less than 60 km. The downhill is very steep at certain points, so you have to be careful. In the afternoon there is optional rafting in Santa Maria (grade 3 and 4). On day 2 it is time for hiking in the jungle from Santa Maria to Santa Teresa.

The trek takes around 7 hours and you will have the chance to enjoy the beauties of the jungle in the Cusco region. On day 3, those who are not tired of adventure can try the tallest zip-lining in South America, and the day is finished with a 3-hour trek from "Hidroelectrica" to Aguas Calientes. Day 4 is fully dedicated to visiting Machu Picchu.

Cost: $250 - $550 with the cheapest companies + optional activities

Duration: 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights

Highlights: Adrenaline rush/hostels, no 6-month pre-booking required

Downside: Not for the faint-hearted or unfit

Recommendation: by Rachele and Gábor from Surfing the Planet

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Trek for 3, 4, or 5 days through remote mountain passes and verdant tropical Andean forest.

Optional activities along the Salkantay Trek include hot springs (pack mosquito repellent), zip-lining, a train ride, and horseback riding up to the steepest point of the trek. On the final day, you visit Machu Picchu. The amazing Salkantay Trek is a lifetime experience!

The cost of Salkantay Trek tours are approximately $275/£221+ for a backpacker 5-day trek. This includes Machu Picchu entry fees, rental of a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, most food, and transportation to/from Cusco - you'll only carry your daypack.

Cost: Approximately $275/£221+

Walking Distance: 60km/37 miles

Duration: 5 days

Highlights: No six-month pre-booking required, excellent scenery

Downside: Altitude, long hike

Recommendation: by Jessica from Longest Bus Ride

The Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu is an adventure in the truest sense. While the end goal of this 8-9 day trek may be Machu Picchu, the true highlight is hiking in solitude and passing through the expansive-yet-vacant Choquequirao ruins along the way. The Incan complex of Choquequirao may very well be the next Machu Picchu sprawling more than 18km. Now is really the chance to go before they build a teleferico lift.

The Choquequirao Trek begins from just outside of Cachora. Days 1-2 are tough, as hikers make a steep descent into the Apurimac Canyon and an even sharper ascent up the other side. The difficult dip is worth all the effort as the Choquequirao ruins soon come into view! Days 3-5 are spent passing over high altitude ridges, retired Inca Trails, and challenging switchbacks in near isolation. Finally, on day 6-8, hikers will join up with the better travelled Salkantay Trail and finish on their way to Hydroelectrica. From there, it's just a train ride to Aguas Calientes and a bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu.

The Choquequirao Trek is infrequently run and can cost a steep $1500/ £1208 per person with a guided tour, but those brave enough to go it solo can manage for roughly $270 / £217 including train tickets, park entrance, and a mule rental. The Choquequirao trek is rugged and tough at times, but truly worth the experience.

Cost: $1500/ £1208 per person guided tour / $270 / £215 self-guided

Distance: 64 km / 40 miles

Duration: 8-9 days

Highlights: Choquequirao ruins, satisfaction

Downside: Intense hike, high altitude

Recommendation: by Taylor and Daniel from Travel Outlandish

Lesser-Known Treks to Machu Picchu

Vilcabamba Trail/Trek is very much one of the lesser-known hikes to Machu Picchu. It is common for hikers not to see any other tourists until they reach Santa Theresa. The route takes you along the royal roads that the Incas used and past snow-capped mountains. It is very remote.

Cost: Start at $998/£804 size of group depending

Distance: 48 km/30 miles

Duration: 5 days/4 nights (8-hour bus journey to start)

Highlights: Remote

Downside: Physically hard / not available December to March

Hey, flashpackers! The Lodge Trek to Machu Picchu is for you. Like some high-class monkey swinging from tree to tree, you bounce from hotel to hotel each night taking in the highlights of the journey to Machu Picchu, including a trip to the Sacred Valley (below), without having to touch a sleeping bag. The Lodge Trek does include short hikes (3-4 hours) but often ends the day at the Jacuzzi!

Cost: Start at $3890/£3132 per person (includes tour of Machu Picchu)

Duration: 9 days/8 nights (Cusco included)

Highlights: Luxury

Downside: Expensive / Length

The Chaski (or Cachicata) Trail

One of the newest treks to hit the Peru scene is the Chaski Trail which is also known as the Cachicata Trail. It is less demanding than other treks so an ideal trail for less experienced trekkers.

The bus from Cusco takes you through the Sacred Valley to the town of Socma (near Ollantaytambo, below) where you hike past waterfalls and meet with the local community to learn about traditional Andean life. The second day is the longest hike which lasts around four hours and ends at Cachicata.

Day 3 the group makes their way to Ollantaytambo to take the Machu Picchu train to Aguas Calientes. Like the Lares Trek, day four is spent at Machu Picchu.

Cost: Start at $615/£495 per person (depending on group numbers)

Walking Distance: 25 km / 15.5 miles

Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Highlights: Perfect for new hikers

Downside: Fewer companies offer this new trek

Huchuy Qosqo (Small/Little Cusco) Trek

The shortest of all the treks, Huchuy Qosqo Trek is a mere 3 day/2 night trip which involves camping for one night and a stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (below) the night before visiting Machu Picchu.

The hike, which can be completed without a tour of Machu Picchu too, starts just 15 minutes outside of Cusco which keeps costs down.

Cost: $190/£153+ group size depending + Machu Picchu entrance fee

Walking Distance: 18km/11 miles

Duration: 2 days/1 night or 3 days/2 night (with Machu Picchu extension)

Highlights: Budget-friendly / starts close to Cusco

Downside: Fewer companies offer this trek

How to see Machu Picchu on the Cheap

Warning, these two options are not for everyone and may involve skill to avoid walking into the train guards around Ollantaytambo (at the start follow the tracks but not on the tracks) and/or lying (say you have lost your hiking group) to execute. Intrigued? You should be...

If you want to spend less but get the same experience, you don't have to sign up with a tour agency to get to Machu Picchu.

Here's how you can do-it-yourself.

From Cusco, take a shared Colectivo (mini-bus/van $3/£2.42 approx.) found at Plaza de Armas to Ollantaytambo.

You will also have the opportunity to stay in this town for a while, take some pictures and enjoy the view.

From Ollantaytambo, hop in another shared taxi/van ride to KM 82 ($1/80p approx, 30 minutes ride). Nope, you are not going to take the $80 train ride but you will be walking its tracks to go up. Depending on your speed, the 28km walk duration is 7-8 hours.

I was with a group of Argentines who walked really fast so we did it for 5 hours but I was dead by the time we reached Aguas Calientes! It was so hard to keep up with a fast group so make sure you are physically fit if you are to do this.

You will probably have to spend the night in Aguas Calientes to prepare for the hike the following day. There are numerous hostels in this town but please do not expect for a super good one as this is a 'come and go' area where people only sleep and carry on the hike.

The next day, start the hike up around 3:30 to see the sunrise. If you do not want to wake up early or are too tired to hike up, you can buy a bus ticket for $9.50/£7.65 that will take you all the way up to Machu Picchu.

Cost: $4/£3.22 (+ $9.50/£7.65 bus) does not include Machu Picchu entrance fee

Walking Distance: 28km + 390 metres/1280 feet

Duration: 2 days

Highlights: Budget-friendly, cheapest way to Machu Picchu

Downside: Level of fitness required / safety / have to avoid train guards

Recommendation: by Trisha at P.S I'm On My Way

Warning, this following option is not for everyone and may involve skill to avoid walking into the train guards around Ollantaytambo (at the start follow the tracks but not on the tracks) and/or lying (say you have lost your hiking group) to execute. Intrigued? You should be...

Walking from Ollantaytambo

To travel to Machu Picchu on a tight budget, take a local bus (from Plaza de Armas) hitchhike from Cusco then take a minivan taxi to Ollantaytambo.

This should be a two-hour trip. At Ollantaytambo, you can visit ruins and then the market which is a good place to buy some snacks for the trip.

From Ollantaytambo walk to Aguas Calientes by the railway path area (being mindful of the train guards). The walk is 32km and well signposted.

It is very easy to navigate!

Locals and other tourists can be seen walking the railway path, too.

This walk can be a little hardcore, 7 hours in total. Part of the route is an amazing walk next to the river where you can hear the sounds of the river flowing, with a picturesque view.

Be aware of your surroundings; sometimes there is a need to move away from the noisy yet slow oncoming trains.

This walk is one of the cheapest ways to go to Machu Picchu and one of the best, especially for those who love trekking and hiking.

It is highly recommended to take food and water, a flashlight for when it starts to get dark and to wear decent trekking shoes. From here, hike to Machu Picchu (see above) or take the bus (see below).

This route can be hiked to Aguas Calientes and back to Ollantaytambo.

Cost: $4/£3.22 (does not include bus to Machu Picchu or entry fee)

Walking Distance: 32km

Duration: 9-10 hours one-way

Highlights: Hike, meet locals, budget-friendly, cheapest way to Machu Picchu

Downside: Hitchhiking, intense hike, safety / have to avoid train guards

Recommendation: by Ruben from Gamin Travel

Machu Picchu Escorted Tours

There are many companies who will create tailor-made tours to Machu Picchu and of course that comes with a heftier price tag than organising a trip independently.

However, you have the satisfaction that all aspects of the trip to Machu Picchu will be covered from transports to entrance fees with the added bonus of knowledgeable tour guides who can discuss Machu Picchu history with you.

Prices: Start from $846/£680

Duration: Tour depending

Hikes at Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu/Wayna Picchu

Due to popularity, only 250 climbers per day allocated slot are allowed to climb Wayna Picchu 'Young Mountain' (Huayna Picchu). The ascent takes around one hour and involves some scrambling using hands and feet. The path may be wet to hike, carefully creating a good distance from the climbers in front is recommended. The first gate opens at 7-8am but the morning fog usually lies until 10-11am. The descent should take around 45 minutes. The second entrance time is 10-11am. Climbers should exit by 1pm.

Cost: $61/£49 pre-book permit ($85/£68 onsite) includes Machu Picchu fee

Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (although some sites claim 3-4 hours)/ final ascent 2 hours before closing time

Highlights: Views of the Citadel

Downside: Steep but no technical ability required

Machu Picchu Mountain (Cerro Machu Picchu) Peru's 'Old Mountain' is less touched by tourists so easier to buy tickets for. The mountain trek is open from 7-8am and then 9-10am but an early start is advisable to avoid the midday heat. This may mean that you are tackling the thousands of steps through the morning mist but appears to be worth it to watch the Machu Picchu ruins appear through the clouds. Climbers must exit by 3pm.

Cost: $61/£49 pre-book ($85 onsite) includes Machu Picchu entrance fee

Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours (although some sites say the average is 4 hours)

Maximum 400 climbers per day

Highlights: Seeing Machu Picchu ruins from another angle

Downside: Often misty first thing

Overall Tips - Machu Picchu Information

Machu Picchu Tickets 2020

You must pre-pay for your tickets to Machu Picchu before you arrive and you must take your passport with you to Machu Picchu do not do as Craig did and leave it in the hotel!

Remember to collect your cool Machu Picchu stamp at the entrance.

Booking Machu Picchu tickets (and above hikes) can be done online at the official government website (price quoted in Peruvian Sol). It is not the most straightforward though so please read the next paragraph.

Gemma and Craig are full-time workers with a life-long travel habit. Flirting with 30 and let loose on the world! Gemma writes, Craig looks good in the photos.

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Sompasauna is a wood-burning self-service public sauna, built and maintained by a group of volunteers in Helsinki.

Visitors enjoy the sauna and swim in the sea at their own risk; there is no lifeguard or staff on-site.

The sauna is open around the clock and free for everyone to use.

LOCATION

Sompasauna is located in Sompasaari Helsinki, a 15 minute walk from the Kalasatama metro station. Check out the Google map at the bottom of the page.

WHAT TO BRING

Visitors bring their own towel (swimsuit optional) and sauna beverages. An open-fire grill is also available to cook sausages.

Firewood is usually available on site but, in winter, it's advisable to buy a small bag of firewood from a 24h gas station or supermarket.

Throwing water on the stove is allowed. In winter, it's advisable to buy a canister of spring water from a 24h gas station or supermarket.

SAFETY TIPS

Do not use the stove if you are not familiar with fireplaces

Be careful with sharp and slippery rocks on the seashore

Avoid swimming further than 15 meters from the shore

Do not throw sea water on the stove. Only use spring water

Ask Finns for tips on how to enjoy sauna - they will gladly help you.

Please remember to keep the sauna neat and tidy. Clean up after yourself and take your trash with you.
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Street Carnival

Each neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro has its favorite Carnival Street Party. There are more than 300 of them in Rio today, and every year that number increases. Each street party, also called block, has its place or street for its parade and the larger ones usually close the streets for traffic. They begin their parades usually in January and these parades last until the end of the Carnival. Since the beginning of the year, it is a common sight groups of people dancing samba in the streets of Rio at weekends and during carnival.

Often, the people who organize the parade of the block, make up the music of the parade by themselves.

The carnival street parties are composed of a band, usually a drumming band and a brass band. They march along a predetermined route or remain at the same point, however, they are always accompanied by hordes of enthusiastic costumed revelers in swimsuits, simple clothes, and even drag queens.
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Guide

On this website you will find all the information about Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. Here you will find all the 2021 events, location, dates and times, and the history of the Carnival of Rio. You will also find instructions on how to buy tickets, costumes for the Parade and information about the Sambódromo. On our website you can book your hotel for Carnival; before, during or after the event. We also offer complete packs to watch the Carnival of Rio in the Grandstands, Open Front Boxes costumes to parade in samba schools and tours.

Although Carnival is celebrated in cities and towns throughout Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro is considered the Carnival's capital city. Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is not only the biggest Carnival in the world, but also a reference against which all others are compared. The Carnival is one of the most interesting artistic events on the planet.

Almost everyone has heard of the Carioca Carnival. In addition to receiving tourists from all Brazilian states, Rio also receives thousands of foreign visitors that add up to 500 thousand a year.

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Long Bar and the Singapore Sling

In colonial Singapore of the early 1900s, when improved rail and road systems were bringing rubber and palm oil plantation owners to Singapore from Malaya every weekend, Long Bar was located at Cad's Alley. Not a formal bar, but rather tables placed next to each other facing Bras Basah Road, it was known as 'the rendezvous of planters', a good vantage point for watching the world go by.

It was common to see gentlemen nursing glasses of gin or whisky, but etiquette dictated that the ladies could not consume alcohol in public. For the sake of modesty, they were served with teas and fruit juices. In 1915, resourceful Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon decided to create a cocktail that looked like plain fruit juice but was actually infused with gin and liqueurs. Based on gin, it also contains pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao and Bénédictine, while grenadine and cherry liqueur give it its rosy pink hue. This deliberately feminine touch, together with the use of clear alcohol, led people to believe the cocktail was socially acceptable for women. With that, the Singapore Sling was born and, needless to say, it became an instant hit.

Today, in partnership with the ecoSPIRITS Forest Programme, Raffles Hotel Singapore plants a native tree in the Kalimantan or Sumatran rainforest for every 25 Singapore Slings ordered, leaving a permanent legacy of carbon reduction and reforestation of endangered wild areas.

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About this trip

This exclusive pioneering itinerary offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assist a research team and be photographed with the mighty blue whale, led by one of three renowned photographers: Patrick Dykstra, Joshua Barton and Rita Messing Patrick was part of the first team of photographers to locate and interact with Sri Lanka's blue whales following the nation's civil war, while Joshua's NWS clients were the first non-professionals to photograph transient orcas underwater off the country's coast, during their safari in 2016. Rita's work has been published by National Geographic and she brings a wealth of experience in guiding marine safaris.

Our guides have developed an expertise that is unmatched when it comes to close encounters with Sri Lanka's marine wildlife. You will also be joined on your safari by a team of local researchers, allowing you to assist with their conservation efforts throughout your trip.

Spend your time heading out into the ocean in search of these gentle giants, before joining them in the water for a truly magical experience. When back on land, relax and enjoy the comforts of your secluded beachside resort and reflect upon your unforgettable underwater encounters.

What makes this trip extraordinary?

Snorkelling with the largest creature on the planet, the blue whale.

Learning more about this remarkable species from our expert team.

Contributing to blue whale conservation by working alongside local researchers.

Spotting a host of other marine wildlife, including green sea turtles, spinner dolphins and pilot whales.

Being photographed alongside these graceful sea-dwelling creatures.

Drinking in the ambience at your beachside resort after a day on the water.

Coming home with once-in-a-lifetime memories that few others will have!

If you have any questions about this trip, contact one of our Destination Specialists to start planning your journey today. Get in touch

Colombo - East Coast

Arrive at the airport where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to Sri Lanka's east coast (approx. 6 hours drive). The deep coastal waters of the Indian Ocean are probably the best place in the world to see blue whales, but where most travel companies are restricted to whale watching from the deck of a boat, our plan is to actually take to the water with these gentle giants, swimming and snorkelling alongside them. After arriving at your resort, spend the rest of the day settling into to your charming new lodgings. There will be a pre-safari briefing at 7pm. You will be staying at a small resort set by a beach in a secluded spot on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales. To protect the whales from the onslaught of mass tourism, the exact location is a closely guarded secret, known only to whale experts like Patrick, Joshua and Rita. With just a few rooms and suites, this is a great place to relax and enjoy your surroundings in sumptuous privacy. The resort also has a small pool, ideal for cooling off or practising your breaststroke!

Whale Watching

Not only is the blue whale the largest animal alive today, it is in fact the largest creature to have ever existed. As far as we know, even the largest dinosaurs cannot rival this leviathan in size. A blue whale's heart is the size of a car and its tongue weighs as much as an elephant. The subspecies present in Sri Lanka can grow up to 75 ft in length. The next 7 days of your safari are dedicated to seeing and being photographed with blue whales underwater. Our expert photographers and blue whale specialists have developed an expertise that is unmatched when it comes to getting close encounters with Sri Lanka's blue whales. You will wake early each morning before boarding boats to head out into the ocean. There is a maximum of four guests on this expedition.

East Coast - Colombo

Today you will be transferred back to Colombo for your onward journey (approx. 6 hours drive). The journey should be filled with memories of the incredible wildlife encounters you have had over the course of your marine safari.

TRIP DETAILS

DATES AND PRICES

This is a small group safari that allows you to get up close with the pygmy blue whales in Sri Lanka. Groups are limited to four people per trip. It is easy to extend this trip to include more of Sri Lanka's highlights. Find out when to go for the best wildlife experiences.

Please note there is a single supplement fee of £775.

Our 2020 and 2021 departures are now sold out. Be the first to know about any cancellations or newly added departures by joining our waitlist here.

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Destination: The Pinnacles, Pirit Hills
Essence of the trip:
Journey to the end of the world on our most southerly expedition, which will transport you to the planet's least explored continent for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure. Here you will venture by ski, sled and the adrenaline inducing method of snow-kiting through regions that few have ever attempted to travel through, taking in the imposing granite Pinnacles of the Pirit Hills region and the dramatic Independence Mountains.
This trip will give you:

A journey through vast, spectacular scenery deep into the interior of Antarctica, with the opportunity to climb never before ascended peaks and explore seemingly endless polar landscapes en route.

The chance to put your snow-kiting skills to the test and glide at high speeds over the frozen wilderness.

PLAN YOUR TRIP Details:
Flying in from Patagonia, you will land on Antarctica's permanently frozen ice blue runway in Patriot Hills at 80 degrees south - only 10 degrees from the South Pole itself. In a land where the sun never sets at all for half of the year, you will spend your first day acclimatizing to the otherworldly environment of Antarctica, bathed in 24-hour daylight.

After your first night out in the polar elements, your guides will instruct you on the specialist polar equipment and skills that you will need to complete your expedition and you will then spend time getting to grips with the pack sled hauling and cross-country skiing techniques that will provide your key methods of travel.

Once all of the equipment kit has been loaded onto a light aircraft, you will take a short flight towards the Pirit Hills, giving you the chance to enjoy an aerial view of the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Ellsworth Mountains, the Independence Range and vast plains of completely untouched terrain - which will be your only company for the next 10 days.

The Pirit Hills have had very few visitors and have never been fully explored. Your trip will therefore be a genuine journey into the unknown and will demand an extensive range of Polar survival skills and endurance, so your expert guides will instruct you on techniques such as how to build emergency shelters, navigate safely across crevasses and a vast range of other skills that you will need to draw upon during the course of your expedition.

For the next five days you will then journey across the interior of Antarctica, hauling a sled or using cross country skis as you navigate through mesmerizing vistas, where dramatic granite rock pinnacles pierce through the seemingly endless sea of snow and ice. Once you've mastered the sled and skis your guide will assist you on embarking on a days snow-kiting excursion across the ice caps at high speeds. En route you will have a real possibility of discovering fossils and fallen meteorites that scar the landscape and you will also be able to scale previously unclimbed peaks within the dramatic Independence Mountain range. As night falls you'll bed down in ice dens that have been temporarily carved for you where you can watch as the Aurora Australis flickers over the sky.

The sense of achievement when you finally arrive back at Patriot Hills will be incredible, as you will have safely completed a true polar expedition and will have explored one of the most geographically and climatically extreme environments on Earth, accessing places that no-one has ever been before.

If you are interested in taking this trip and would like to discuss it in more detail with our team of experts get in touch or call us on 0207 426 9899 (UK) or 1-888 341 9663 (US) to start planning your trip.
The Facts
Duration: 18 days

Best Time To Travel: Jan - Feb

Price: On application. Prices include extensive trip planning and consultation, expedition set-up and all in-country logistics. The price also includes a world-class head guide who is a specialist in the chosen environment, an extensive local guiding support team, all on-trip training and technical equipment, all domestic travel including any flights required as part of your expedition and your accommodation. Most meals and drinks will also be included, but specific details will be provided on quotation.

Flights: Epic Tomato can organise international flights from anywhere in the world to this destination and offers both scheduled and private charter services.

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For the 7th consecutive year, a true celebration of the meeting of great UK chefs in the mountains!

Tom Kerridge will be attending and skiing, having developed this passion for his first time on skis at the 2019 event.

The legendary Phil Howard, great friend of Tom's, will be there for the very first time. And last but not least, attending as a guest of the event, Marcus Wareing!

A spectacular and unique experience, to witness two great chefs coming together in a true alchemy of styles to create two inimitable dinners on the mountain, one accessible only by cable car and snowmobiles.

A feat involving members of their UK kitchens coming out, transport of ingredients and hardware, sourcing local ingredients and the best Italian wines to pair with the masterful courses prepared by the chefs, and above all a strong collaboration with the locals who open their kitchens and their homes to Phil and Tom, bringing the mountain feel to complete the menus.

Past experiences have included: Heston Blumenthal (curator of the event), Sat Bains, Clare Smyth, recently voted best female chef in the world, Marcus Wareing, Claude Bosi and Jason Atherton.

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Autumn is a marvellous time for observing the Northern Lights and exploring the abundant arctic nature.

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Tarragona, Spain

Concurs de Castells: Catalonia's most legendary and fearless tradition

Unique, doesn't even come close to describing the Concurs De Castells festival in Spain. In fact, this event is more of a competition than a festival, thousands of people gather with the aim of building towers together. But not towers made from wood, metal, plastic, or any other kind of material, towers made from people. That's right, human towers. Exactly like the stunts that cheerleaders perform only with a lot more people and a lot more height.

As a spectator at Concurs De Castells, you are completely captured by the performances, you want to look away in case someone falls but you just can't stop watching. It's hard to believe that people are able to stand that much weight and hold their balance for so long. The Human tower building process begins with the largest and strongest people on the bottom facing each other for stability. The tower is constructed by people carefully climbing up and standing on the shoulders of those below.

Right at the very top, you have the youngest and smallest participants, some are only 5 years old. It seems terrifying, doesn't it? However, there are some safety precautions put in place to protect the people in the tower.

'A dedicated human net surrounds the tower and spreads out for the entire width of the arena. The top three levels of the tower wear soft helmets but the rest do not.'

Oh, and the floors of the arena are not padded, they are actually really hard. Participating in an event like this makes the contenders fearless.

During the Concurs De Castells, the 32 teams each have a group of musicians that play the Toc De Castells song. Not only is the playing of this song a tradition, it actually enables the tower levels to understand how far into the construction the team is, whilst the 6000 spectators watch anxiously.

Once the smallest team member reaches the top they hold up and present 4 fingers to signify the Catalonian flag. The most difficult part of the process is the deconstruction of the human tower, this is the part when the team's balance is well and truly tested. On the day of Concurs De Castells, there will be live music, dance performances, local talent, and on some occasions, fireworks to celebrate the completion of the towers. Concurs De Castells is a major tradition in Spain and has been an ongoing event since the late 18 century. A lot of hard work, perseverance, and strength has gotten Concurs De Castells festival to where it is today.

Getting to Concurs de Castells

The main Concurs De Castells event is held in Tarragona with a preliminary day in Torredembarra for the non-qualifiers. The closest airport to Tarragona is Barcelona's El Prat Airport which is 73km away.

Traveling around Torredebarra and Tarragona is fairly easy as there are regular public transport services, several transfer companies, and a train station.

Concurs de Castells 2020 D ates and Tickets

As this is a highly popular event in Spain, you will need to purchase tickets in order to watch the show. Tickets are expected to go on sale during the end of July 2020. The next Concurs De Castells festival will take place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 of October 2020. Every second year is when the championships are held.

This is always on even-numbered years which means 2020 is a championship year. The Castellers still perform on odd-numbered years, however, this may occur at different festivals and venues.

Where to stay in Tarragona

The charming city of Tarragona in Catalonia, Spain, offers a large selection of affordable accommodation. As it is situated on the coast there are beautiful hotels with sea-view rooms and plenty of self-catered apartments dotted around the city. Most of the hotels in Tarragona are 3 and 4star hotels and have very high standards.Accommodation prices range from $30 per night in Tarragona although prices may rise during the time of Concurs De Castells.

Head to the map below for all the Airbnb's and hotels in the area.

Things to do in Tarragona

Being on the coast, Tarragona provides many water sports activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, along with water sports equipment hire and boat trips. A short distance from the beach lies the ancient Amfiteatre Roma. This spectacularly preserved amphitheatre even has the ruins of a 6 century church.

More ruins in Tarragona include that of Pretori i Circ Romans, which was once was the spot for chariot racing. For entertainment, Torredembara has its own escape room challenge where you can try and solve the clues to move through the course. Throughout both Torredembara and Tarragona, there are many characteristic bars and restaurants, some of which, provide live local music.

Tarragona and surrounding areas are riddled with historical sights and landmarks just waiting to be explored. Go-karting, beach days, and a jug of sangria, what more could you possibly want?

Spain Travel Tips:

Plan ahead: Book your perfect trip with our Spain travel guide and destination information. Does Spain require a visa? Check the visa requirements before you get caught up during your travel.

Stay safe: Even the best-laid plans can head south. battleface can help you stay safe in dangerous or hostile situations as well as that epic road trip or catching a few waves. How to stay safe during Concurs de Castells 2020? If you're not covered for your trip yet, get your quote here.

Spend money wisely: Take public transport and dine in from time to time are common saving tips during traveling. How to spend money wisely in Spain? Make use of technology. There's an app for everything.

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