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Top 5 Frightseeing Tours

Announcement posted by Switched on Media 16 Sep 2010

GET freaked out this Halloween on a frightseeing tour that dodges the usual tourist traps to explore the dark side of eerie alleyways, haunted castles and creepy prisons.
GET freaked out this Halloween on a frightseeing tour that dodges the usual tourist traps to explore the dark side of eerie alleyways, haunted castles and creepy prisons.

Student Flights has aTop 5list of freakish tours that are bound to send shivers down your spine around the world, just remember to pack your torch.

1.VOODOO MAGIC IN AFRICA

Be hypnotised by the rhythms of handmade instruments and tribal chants as you follow the voodoo trail from Lome to Ouagadougou in West Africa on a 16-day tour. Witness a voodoo ceremony at Kpalime, see the dancing mask celebration of Egun, meet an African king and stay at the largest stilt village. Other highlights include a half-day trek at Taneka Village, guided city tours at Lome, Porto Novo and Bobo, and evening traditional dances at Gurunsi Village.

From $3509* per person twin share, including eight nights in hotels, six nights at a bush camp, one night at a guesthouse, breakfast daily, nine lunches, six dinners, a tour leader, a cook, a driver and local guides.
Departures are available from October 23, 2010 until February 12, 2011, on sale until December 31, 2010.

2. LONDON DUNGEON & JACK THE RIPPER

Transport back in time to the darkest moments in British history at the London Dungeon. Here, live actors, shows, rides and interactive special effects set the scene for a daring experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from torture to plague. With two scary rides the London Dungeon provides thrills and chills that will leave you screaming for more.

Then, go on the famous Jack the Ripper tour, explore some of London's most ghostly haunts, see where found his victims and knock back pints of lager true London pubs.
London Dungeon is priced from $35* per person and Jack the Ripper is priced from $45* per person.

3. TWILIGHT TRAILS OF AMERICA

Fans of the new Twilight film and novel series can sink their teeth into a 12-night tour that hunts for vampire hangouts in Oregon and Washington. The freakish trailstarts in Portlands and takes tourists to the spooky sightsmade famous by the first movie, including Forks, St Helens, Nehalem State Park, Cannon Beach,Silver Falls State Park,Hood River,Mt St Helens,Mt Ranier National Park,Olympic National Park, Port Angeles and Seattle.

Priced from $2255* per person twin share, including 12 nights' hotel accommodation, a local payment, transport on tour, a tour leader and some local guides and sightseeing.
Tour departs on selected Saturdays until 31 December, 2010.

4. UNCOVER UZBEKISTAN

Peek into the old Zindon Prison in Bukhara, which is notorious for housing prisoners that were destined for public execution, and explore the oasis that fell to the brutal treatment of Genghis Khan's marauding troops. This 12-day tour uncovers all facets of Uzbekistan, from the cosmopolitan Tashkent to 2000 year-old fortress cities of Toprak Qala, Qavat Qala and Ayaz Qala. Travellers will climb mountains, visit mosques and explore the colourful array of bazaars overflowing with embroidery, jewellery and handicrafts.

From $2250* per person twin share, including 11 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, four lunches and seven dinners, a tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Price is valid for travel on selected dates until August 4, 2011.

5. DEAD CITIES OF SYRIA

Wander through Syria's dead cities, where there is still an eerie vibe, despite being abandoned 1500 years ago. This 14-day tour will take you to ancient crusader castles and colourfully domed bazaars, then dusts off the ruins in Petra, explores Wadi Rum by 4WD, and showcases the famous Dead Sea.

From $3490* per person twin share including 13 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, two dinners, a tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees. Tour is valid for travel from November 21, 2010 until May 6, 2012.



Phone Student Flights on 1300 019 130 or visitwww.studentflights.com.auforround the worldtrips.

*Prices are subject to change and availability.

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