Page 35 - Explore Magazine Spring 2016

FAT TIRE BIKE TOURS, PARIS 33
See the sights of Paris leisurely on two wheels with Fat Tire Tours, which
offers a selection of itineraries including The Versailles Bike Tour, Paris Day
Bike Tour and the unforgettable Paris Night Bike Tour.
The Versailles day tour is a popular choice. Upon arrival in the town of
Versailles you ride to its famous city market and shop for the afternoon’s
picnic lunch. Then cruise on your bike through the Château’s enormous
grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-lined paths to visit
Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet and both the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next
it’s time for a picturesque picnic at the end of the Grand Canal. After
lunch, the tour continues through the grounds and enters the chambers
of the Château itself, with skip-the-line access to the Château to avoid
waiting in the long queues.
See the room where Marie Antoinette’s guards were killed as they
protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk
through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests,
and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I.
It’s a day packed with sights and history.

WALKING NEW ZEALAND In order of fitness levels the one-day walks include:
Explore New Zealand’s natural beauty around Queenstown with Guided - Ultimate Nature Experience, including a Dart River Wilderness
Walks New Zealand’s half-day and full-day options, or the three-day Jet Boat tour
guided Hollyford Track Hike. On a full-day hike you can experience the
famous Routeburn Hike in Mount Aspiring National Park, and the Rob Roy - Rob Roy Glaciated Valley, arguably the best one-day walk in
New Zealand
Glacier Track.
- The Famous Routeburn Track for plenty of variety, including lake, river,
Queenstown and its surroundings are steeped in natural history and valley, forest and mountain, native birds and photography.
beauty and the walks get you up-close with plants, birds, dramatic
scenery and pristine natural environments, all backdropped by
mountains. The walks are suitable for adventurous and leisurely hikers
alike, with all ages and fitness levels welcome. The routes are also
carefully chosen for their beauty, natural history and diverse terrain.

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