Now you can experience the adventure that Frodo and Sam did as they journeyed deep into Mordor! Because Sauron has already been defeated, it's perfectly safe. Take a bus from the border of Mordor to the base of Oroduin, aka Mount Doom, stopping on the way at Barad-dur to look at the tower and buy pretzels. The old tower is still magnificent to see. It's easy to imagine how terrifying it would have been with orcs all over the place!
From the bottom of Mount Doom, a tour-guide takes the group all the way up the mountain to look into the Crack of Doom, an amazing sight. The footsteps of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum are outlined on the ground, a historic memorial. It's so exciting to know that you are stepping exactly where those legendary people did so long ago.
Remember to pack a lunch, because the group picnics there next to the deep fiery chasm. Don't worry, parents, there is a [broken, drooping, spindly] railing! We wouldn't want another person falling in! No tourists or guides have died yet, not to worry.
COST: 2 pounds per person. Perfect, one leftover for a pretzel!LOCATION: Mordor
TOURS: All-day hike. Group leaves 9:30 AM, finish about 5:00 PM. Remember to bring with you a lunch and a water bottle. With water in it, by the way. Reservations recommended, there's a limit of 15 people for public tours. Phone 958-3538 to experience the thrill and adventure for yourself!